Man killed in Canoga Park hit-and-run crash
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LAPD investigators were looking into reports that the deadly crash was the result of street racing.

LA Crime: More traffic deaths reported than homicides in 2023

Felony hit-and-run traffic crashes resulting in fatalities rose by 23% in 2023 compared to 2022, and DUI-related crashes rose by 32%.

Family files claim against LAPD for man hit, killed by officer misusing emergency lights

Luis Espinoza was hit and killed by an LAPD cruiser while he was crossing the street in December. LAPD Chief Michel Moore said the officer was inappropriately using the emergency lights during the crash.

Corona Costco shooting case: Ex-LAPD officer gets new trial after deadlocked jury

Ex-LAPD officer Salvador Alejandro Sanchez is accused of fatally shooting a developmentally disabled man and critically wounding the victim's parents at a Corona Costco in June 2019.

$100,000 allocated to fund LAPD foot patrols in Eagle Rock

Councilman Kevin de León introduced a motion to allocate $100,000 from his discretionary fund to cover LAPD overtime costs to fund foot patrols in Eagle Rock, following a string of smash-and-grab robberies.

Nationwide search for next LAPD chief
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The nationwide search for Los Angeles' next police chief begins after Michel Moore announced he will retire at the end of Feburary 2024.

Los Angeles police chief Michel Moore to step down

Los Angeles city police chief Michel Moore is retiring after leading the department for more than five years.

Michel Moore emotional while discussing wife
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LAPD Chief Michel Moore held back tears while discussing what his wife Cindy meant to him during him time as the head of the city police department.

LAPD Chief Michel Moore announces retirement
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Michel Moore announced he will retire as LAPD Chief after leading the department for more than five years.

LAPD officer hits, kills pedestrian in Watts
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New details have emerged about the man who was hit and killed by a police cruiser in Watts.

Dashcam footage shows LAPD cruiser 'inappropriately using' emergency lights, fatally hitting pedestrian

Luis Espinosa was hit and killed by an LAPD cruiser with its emergency lights on back on Dec. 8. The LAPD has raised concerns about the officer's actions, and just released surveillance footage from the crash.

LAPD officer assaulted by homeless man at Metro station

A man experiencing homelessness was behind bars and was accused of assaulting a Los Angeles Police Department officer at a Metro station in North Hollywood.

Lawsuit accuses LAPD of unconstitutional traffic stops

The lawsuit filed by Black Lives Matter against the Los Angeles Police Department criticized the "unconstitutional policy" of using violent tactics during traffic stops when it comes to suspected stolen cars.

LAPD cruiser hits, kills pedestrian; Moore has 'serious concerns' about cop's driving

The LAPD said that the officer was driving with the emergency lights on before the crash, but Chief Moore said he had "very serious concerns regarding the officer's driving."

Audit: LAPD helicopter program 'causes significant harm' to community; costs taxpayers $50M annually

The LA Controller's Office found that the LAPD's helicopter program spent nearly two thirds of its flight time on lower priority incidents. The program costs taxpayers nearly $50 million a year.

LAPD choppers cost taxpayers $50M a year
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An audit reveals LAPD's helicopter program costs Los Angeles taxpayers $50 million a year.

Santa delivers presents to kids in LA
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Santa Claus teamed up with LAPD for the city's annual "Operation Shoes from Santa."