LAPD Chief concerned over staffing levels, recruitment goals

The Los Angeles Police Department is currently underemployed by nearly 200 officers, according to Chief Michel Moore.

FBI: 28 arrested in LA gang sweep
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The FBI arrested 28 alleged members and associated of a South Los Angeles street gang in a series of raids carried out by a multi-agency task force in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

LAUSD back to school: First day safety tips
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With so many students heading back to school, safety is a top concern. Here are some tips to keep your kiddos safe.

Families believe South Los Angeles explosion contributed to 2 deaths

A family believes the South Los Angeles explosion involving illegal fireworks confiscated by LAPD contributed to two people dying.

Man arrested in connection with beating of woman in Hollywood
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Dammion Adkins, 33, was arrested on Wednesday and booked on suspicion of felony battery with serious bodily injury, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Adkins was being held without bail, police said.

Hollywood may soon see an increased police presence amid uptick in crime

LA City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell is seeking to transfer $216,000 from his office to the Los Angeles Police Department's Hollywood division to add additional officer shifts.

Man arrested after standoff with LAPD near Hollywood Farmers' Market
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A man who allegedly fired shots near the Hollywood Farmers' Market, prompting its closure, was taken into custody Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

LAPD situation near Hollywood Farmers' Market
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An apartment building near the Hollywood Farmers' Market is being evacuated Sunday morning as the Los Angeles Police Department attempts to make contact with a suspect they say is yelling and throwing items from his apartment balcony, authorities said.

Autopsy for LAPD officer rules training death an accident

The autopsy report of Officer Houston Tipping with the LAPD who died during a training exercise at the Los Angeles Police Academy in May has been released.

Road rage incidents in Los Angeles on the rise, according to LAPD report

LAPD records show from January 1 to June 30, there have been 459 reports of road rage incidents in the greater LA area in 2022, which is nearly a 33% increase from the same period in 2021.

Family of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, 14-year-old killed by LAPD bullet, files lawsuit

Valentina Orellana Peralta and her mother were shopping for Christmas clothes on Dec. 23, 2021 at a Burlington store in North Hollywood when an officer fired three rifle rounds at a suspect. One of the bullets went through the dressing room wall and fatally struck Orellana Peralta as her mother held her.

Surge in violent street robberies prompts community alert from LAPD

A spike in street robberies across Los Angeles and neighboring cities has prompted a community alert from the Los Angeles Police Department.

Jaxson Hayes case: LAPD sergeant violated policy by kneeling on NBA player’s neck

Released video body cam video footage shows LAPD Sgt. Darren Holst knelt on Jaxson Hayes’ neck twice during the arrest, which prompted the New Orleans Pelicans center to say, "I can’t breathe."