16-year-old girl attacked inside grocery store bathroom in South Whittier

A man with a lengthy criminal record who was out on parole was arrested after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault a 16-year-old girl inside a bathroom at a Stater Bros. grocery store in South Whittier, officials said.

Woman escapes attempted kidnapping in Whittier

Anyone who notices suspicious activity involving a white van in the area is advised to call 911 immediately.

Whittier Police Dept. faced with officer shortage
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As residents see more crime in Whittier, locals say the city's police department is facing an officer shortage.

Whittier to vote on bypassing LA DA Gascón on misdemeanor crimes

The city wants to prosecute the hundreds of misdemeanor arrests that Mayor Joe Vinatieri says District Attorney George Gascón won't prosecute. The DA's office says the city's not equipped to handle those cases.

LASD investigating 3 overnight gas station robberies

Officials said cash registers were stolen from convenience stores in Whittier, Diamond Bar, and Pomona.

Whittier Police officer dies after off-duty crash

Officer Lanell Whitfield died Saturday after being injured in an off-duty crash, according to the department.

Officer hurt in Whittier pursuit crash
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating after a Whittier police officer was hurt in an apparent pursuit crash.

Suspect search in Whittier-area prompts lockdown of nearby elementary school

A person who may have been in possession of a firearm fled the scene of a traffic crash in the Whittier area Friday, leading to the lockdown of an elementary school as a precaution while a search was conducted.

81-year-old woman robbed in Whittier-area home invasion

Two suspects are wanted in connection with a Whittier-area home invasion that targeted an elderly woman.