'Absurd': Oversight commission blasts Sheriff Villanueva for refusing to testify on deputy gangs
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says he won't testify before a Civilian Oversight Commission on deputy gangs within the sheriff's department until certain conditions are met. Commission members have called his requests "out of line."
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says he won't testify before a Civilian Oversight Commission on deputy gangs within the sheriff's department until certain conditions are met. Commission members have called his requests "out of line."
Special Report: Alex Villanueva on actions taken against alleged deputy gangs
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the special report to address allegations surrounding his department's so-called deputy gangs.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the special report to address allegations surrounding his department's so-called deputy gangs.
LA County Sheriff Villanueva wants preview of exhibits before testifying before COC
In a letter sent to the commission's executive director Brian Williams on Sunday, Villanueva said he was prepared to testify before the commission Monday, but "was deeply disappointed to learn the Commission is unwilling to allow very basic and reasonable elements of a legitimate oversight meeting designed to understand the truth. It makes neutral observers question whether the Commission's real agenda is to learn the facts, or to put on a show."
In a letter sent to the commission's executive director Brian Williams on Sunday, Villanueva said he was prepared to testify before the commission Monday, but "was deeply disappointed to learn the Commission is unwilling to allow very basic and reasonable elements of a legitimate oversight meeting designed to understand the truth. It makes neutral observers question whether the Commission's real agenda is to learn the facts, or to put on a show."
LA County seeks contempt hearing for Sheriff Villanueva, undersheriff
Attorneys for the county filed court papers asking a court to consider holding Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his undersheriff in contempt for allegedly ignoring subpoenas to appear before the Civilian Oversight Commission and testify about alleged deputy cliques.
Attorneys for the county filed court papers asking a court to consider holding Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his undersheriff in contempt for allegedly ignoring subpoenas to appear before the Civilian Oversight Commission and testify about alleged deputy cliques.
LA County deputy rushed to hospital after suspected fentanyl exposure while responding to scene
A Los Angeles County deputy was rushed to the hospital after a fentanyl scare.
A Los Angeles County deputy was rushed to the hospital after a fentanyl scare.
Compton shooting suspect taken into custody after tense standoff with LASD deputies, SWAT
LASD officials said the standoff ended peacefully and the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Rick McNeese was taken into custody without further incident
LASD officials said the standoff ended peacefully and the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Rick McNeese was taken into custody without further incident
LASD deputies rescue residents after shots fired in Compton
An investigation was underway after shots were fired on Thursday morning in Compton.
An investigation was underway after shots were fired on Thursday morning in Compton.
LA County supervisors approve proposal enabling removal of sheriff
The LA County Board of Supervisors, which has repeatedly clashed with Sheriff Alex Villanueva on a variety of topics, directed its attorneys to draft a proposed ballot measure that would give the panel power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.
The LA County Board of Supervisors, which has repeatedly clashed with Sheriff Alex Villanueva on a variety of topics, directed its attorneys to draft a proposed ballot measure that would give the panel power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.
LASD tweets lawsuits 'decreased significantly' day after excessive use of force accusation
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department claims lawsuits and excessive use of force incidents have "decreased significantly" a day after video released apparently shows 6 LASD deputies using excessive force on an inmate.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department claims lawsuits and excessive use of force incidents have "decreased significantly" a day after video released apparently shows 6 LASD deputies using excessive force on an inmate.
VIDEO: 6 LASD deputies accused of using excessive force on inmate arrested for non-violent crime
Six LASD deputies are accused of using excessive force on inmate Jesus Soto Jara, whose attorney says he was complying with deputies after he was arrested for a non-violent crime last week. Video of the incident was released on Monday.
Six LASD deputies are accused of using excessive force on inmate Jesus Soto Jara, whose attorney says he was complying with deputies after he was arrested for a non-violent crime last week. Video of the incident was released on Monday.
6 LA County deputies accused of using excessive force on inmate arrested for non-violent crime
Six deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were caught on camera using excessive force on an inmate, who was arrested for a non-violent crime, an attorney representing the inmate alleged Monday.
Six deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were caught on camera using excessive force on an inmate, who was arrested for a non-violent crime, an attorney representing the inmate alleged Monday.
LA County seeks order directing sheriff to cooperate in gang probe
County lawyers filed a legal action demanding that the current sheriff cooperate with the Office of the Inspector General's investigation into alleged internal LASD gangs.
County lawyers filed a legal action demanding that the current sheriff cooperate with the Office of the Inspector General's investigation into alleged internal LASD gangs.
Sheriff Villanueva fires back after LA County leaders eye power to remove him
One day after the LA County Board of Supervisors made public a proposal that could give them the power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause, Sheriff Alex Villanueva's re-election campaign fired back.
One day after the LA County Board of Supervisors made public a proposal that could give them the power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause, Sheriff Alex Villanueva's re-election campaign fired back.
LA County leaders considering seeking power to remove sheriff
LA County leaders will consider a proposal that would ask voters in November to give the Board of Supervisor power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.
LA County leaders will consider a proposal that would ask voters in November to give the Board of Supervisor power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.
LA County leaders considering seeking power to remove Sheriff
LA County leaders will consider a proposal that would ask voters in November to give the Board of Supervisor power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.
LA County leaders will consider a proposal that would ask voters in November to give the Board of Supervisor power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.
Defund LA County Sheriff? What's next for West Hollywood after voting to cut deputy funds
The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.
The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.
Defund LA County Sheriff? What's next for West Hollywood after voting to cut deputy funds
The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.
The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.
West Hollywood votes to cut Los Angeles County sheriff funding amid crime wave
The move to reduce police funding comes amid a crime wave in Los Angeles County and public opposition
The move to reduce police funding comes amid a crime wave in Los Angeles County and public opposition
Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations
The Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement officers can’t be sued when they violate the rights of criminal suspects by failing to provide the familiar Miranda warning before questioning them.
The Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement officers can’t be sued when they violate the rights of criminal suspects by failing to provide the familiar Miranda warning before questioning them.
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has COVID-19, his department confirms with FOX 11.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has COVID-19, his department confirms with FOX 11.