VIDEO: LAPD motorcycle officer injured in DTLA freeway crash
The officer hit a van that had stalled. Paramedics took him to the hospital with minor injuries.
City denies fault in LAPD crash that left brothers with severe injuries — despite internal report
Two brothers suffered life-changing injuries in a crash caused by an LAPD officer going nearly double the speed limit. Now they're fighting the city after LA refused any responsibility.
UCLA students sue CHP, LAPD over alleged violence at campus pro-Palestine protests
A lawsuit has been filed by UCLA students and community members against law enforcement agencies over alleged violence during a pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA last spring.
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.
Lawmakers warn of potential LAPD staffing crisis
A total 403 civilian positions - photographers, crime scene technicians, officer recruiters, and more - are on the chopping block because of LA's nearly $1 billion budget shortfall.
LAPD motorcycle officer injured in Valley Glen crash
An LAPD officer was injured following a crash in Valley Glen on Monday morning.
South LA businessowner sues LAPD for excessive force, says officers assaulted him over complaint
Joe Ward-Wallace, the owner of South LA Cafe, said that when he tried to make a complaint about another LAPD officer, two officers assaulted and arrested him. The charges against him were eventually dropped.
Former LAPD officer pleads guilty to murder for DUI crash that killed family
Edgar Verduzco pleaded guilty to three counts of murder for driving under the influence of alcohol and killing a mother, father and their 19-year-old son on the 605 Freeway in 2017.
South LA protests after LAPD shoots, kills man pointing cellphone at officers
Officers shot Mario Sanchez during a traffic stop after they said he pulled something out of his waistband and pointed it at officers. It was a cellphone.
Alleged LA Crips leader, music exec Big U accused of 'mafia-like' crimes
Eugene Henley Jr., also known as "Big U," turned himself in on Wednesday. Officials accuse him of leveraging his alleged connections with the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips gang to run a vast, "mafia-like organization."
Overall crime in Los Angeles declined in 2024, LAPD Chief says
Overall crime in LA declined in 2024, with homicides dropping 14% and shooting victims decreasing by 19%, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell announced Monday.
LGBTQ+ community demanding justice after sex trafficking victim was shot by LAPD after calling for help
Linda Moran was shot and killed by an LAPD officer after allegedly calling for help from a motel room that she said she was being held at against her will.
LAPD officers, not the suspect carrying AK-47, shot robbery victims: Lawsuit
Two robbery victims end up shot, not by the AK-47-wielding suspect, they say, but by LAPD officers.
LAPD sergeant arrested in connection with fatal Tustin hit-and-run
Carlos Gonzalo Coronel was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Tustin over the weekend.



















