Widow of deputy who took own life sues LA County Sheriff's Department
The widow of a LA County deputy who took his own life is taking Los Angeles County to court, accusing LASD of forcing its employees to work overtime -- which may have contributed to the deputy's depression and eventual death.
Luna addresses 'staffing crisis' while reflecting on first year in office
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said that the department is short around 2,800 employees, including 1,200 deputies. The shortage is forcing more deputies to work long hours.
LASD deputy arrested for allegedly assaulting female inmate while on duty
Jonathan Tejada Paredes was arrested for allegedly assaulting an inmate at the Century Regional Detention Facility while he was on duty.
Family of slain deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer announce lawsuit against LA County
The grieving parents of deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer are suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) and Board of Supervisors.
VIDEO: Deputy punches amputee already in chokehold in East LA; Loaded firearm recovered, LASD says
A video capturing the arrest of 34-year-old Alejandro Hernandez, who is an amputee, has sparked controversy as conflicting narratives emerge from the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and Hernandez's family.
LASD deputy involved in West Hollywood crash; 1 injured
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning in West Hollywood.
Former deputy sounds alarm on LA County deputy suicides
A former deputy is sounding the alarm in the wake of the recent suicide cases at LA County Sheriff's Department.
Accused wrong-way driver faces felony charges in crash that killed LASD recruit in Whittier
Alejandro Martinez was killed by a wrong-way driver during a training session last year.
Retired LAPD, LASD detectives advocate for mental health support in law enforcement
FOX 11's Gina Silva reports some law enforcement officers fear possibly losing their jobs if they were to come forward with their mental health struggles.
4 suicides in 2 days: Disturbing reality of mental health struggles among first responders
LASD was hit with the shocking news that members of the department have taken their own lives. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Sheriff Robert Luna responds to 4 suicides in 2 days within LASD community
"I have the deepest concern for your well-being, and I’m committed to developing a healthier plan to reduce work stress factors to support our employees,” Sheriff Luna said in a statement sent to LASD personnel.
Man sentenced in 2020 ambush shooting of 2 LASD deputies in Compton
Deonte Lee Murray was found guilty by a jury last month of a series of crimes in Sept. 2020, including the ambush shooting of Los Angeles County Deputies Claudia Apolinar and Emmanuel Perez-Perez in Compton.
Blake Anderson: Security guard beaten by LASD deputies alleges excessive force in lawsuit
Anderson claims he lost all sight in his right eye upon regaining consciousness after his head was slammed into the ground in a confrontation involving LASD deputies.
Mother & daughter sue LA County over 'horrific' LASD traffic stop tactics
Gabriela Koutantos was allegedly held at gunpoint during a traffic stop over a suspected stolen vehicle.