LAPD offers $50K reward for info in 2020 murder of tow truck driver

The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $50,000 reward for information in connection with the murder of a tow truck driver in downtown Los Angeles in 2020. 

Video: LAPD investigating infant's skull fracture after officers 'takedown' father carrying baby

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said that the department is investigating the source of a 10-month-old's fractured skull after an officer apprehended the infant's father, who had crashed his vehicle and fled the scene with the child in his arms.

LAPD motorcycle officer hospitalized after Chinatown crash

A Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officer was hospitalized Friday afternoon after a crash involving a civilian car in Chinatown.

$50,000 reward offered for info on 2021 murder of LA man

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an identification of the person or persons responsible for the 2021 murder of a young man Los Angeles, police announced Wednesday.

Nearly 18% reduction in homicides so far this year: LAPD

Thirteen fewer homicides were reported in Los Angeles during 2022 so far than during the same period in 2021, a drop of nearly 18%, Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Dominic Choi said Tuesday.

3 LAPD employees fired over vaccine mandate, 7 others have termination pending

Three Los Angeles Police Department employees have been fired for violating the city's mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a religious or medical exemption.

New LAPD policy on 'pretextual' stops
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The Los Angeles Police Department defines a pretextual stop as one in which officers conducting a minor traffic or code violation escalate it into an investigation of a more serious crime unrelated to the initial violation.

LAPD officers now required to explain 'pretextual' stops

The Los Angeles Police Department defines a pretextual stop as one in which officers conducting a minor traffic or code violation escalate it into an investigation of a more serious crime unrelated to the initial violation.

911 callers being placed on hold across US
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A shortage of dispatchers across the country is leaving more 911 callers being placed on hold -- in the middle of emergencies.

LAPD bomb squad reportedly ignored expert's warning prior to South LA fireworks blast

Members of an LAPD bomb squad who detonated a cache of illegal fireworks in South Los Angeles last year, causing an explosion that displaced several residents from their homes, ignored the warnings of an expert team member who said the cache should be broken into smaller portions, according to a report.

Police searching for gunman accused of killing 16-year-old in South LA
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LAPD released video of a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting death of a 16-year-old in the Historic South-Central neighborhood.

Woman wrongfully imprisoned after ID mixup
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A woman who made headlines in Los Angeles after she was wrongfully imprisoned opened up about her bizarre and traumatic experience being mixed up with a suspect.

Mistaken identity leads to 2 weeks in jail for the wrong Bethany Farber, lawsuit against LAPD

Bethany K. Farber says her wrongful arrest led to two weeks in jail, during which time her grandmother suffered a stress-induced stroke and died. She's now planning to sue the LAPD.

Gay former LAPD employee sues city for discrimination

A gay former Los Angeles Police Department civilian employee is suing the city, alleging he was wrongfully fired in 2021 after being falsely accused of sexually assaulting another man.

Suspected DUI driver arrested in crash that left 3 LAPD officers injured on 110 Freeway

Three Los Angeles police officers who were assigned to patrolling post-Super Bowl festivities in downtown LA were hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash on the 110 Freeway overnight.

LAPD officers, civilian injured in South LA crash

Two LAPD officers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a crash in South LA. The cruiser was responding to an armed robbery when it crashed.