LAPD warns of 'virtual' kidnapping scams targeting Hispanic community

The LAPD has observed an increase in virtual kidnapping scams, where suspects claim to have a loved one held captive and extort money from victims.

Pursuit of SUV ends in violent crash
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A high-speed police chase of a possible theft suspect in the Los Angeles County area Friday morning took a violent turn when the driver crashed into a dump truck.

Pursuit ends in deadly crash on 210 Freeway in Pasadena

The grand theft suspect allegedly stole $900 worth of merchandise from a Target store in Camarillo.

Classes canceled after 12-hour standoff with employee
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A school staff member was involved in a standoff with police that lasted for nearly 12 hours in Baldwin Park, forcing middle school students and their teachers to evacuate on Thursday.

Manhunt for apartment complex murder suspect
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Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the homicide of Menashe Hidra in Van Nuys on April 26.

Man found dead in LA apartment; Suspect on the run
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The search is on for the murder suspect after a man was found dead inside a San Fernando Valley apartment complex.

California teacher leads standoff with police
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A teacher got taken to the hospital after she allegedly led police on a standoff that lasted nearly 12 hours at Olive Middle School. The teacher allegedly locked herself in an office, forcing students to evacuate out of the classroom in Baldwin Park.

School staff in Baldwin Park locks herself in room
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A school staff drew heavy police presence after she locked herself inside a room at Olive Middle School.

Disney employee's computer hacked, company data stolen DOJ

Ryan Mitchell Kramer, a 25-year-old from Santa Clarita, has agreed to plead guilty to hacking a Disney employee's computer to download confidential data.

Ex-CHP captain charged with slapping flight attendant on LA-bound flight

Dennis Wally Woodbury is accused of slapping a flight attendant's buttocks and exposing himself to another steward on a JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles on April 13.