Police hunt East Los Angeles hit-and-run driver after pedestrian killed

Police hunt East Los Angeles hit-and-run driver after pedestrian killed

Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian in East Los Angeles early Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 11:02 p.m. Monday at the intersection of East Olympic Boulevard and South Arizona Avenue. Officials said the victim was crossing the street when the vehicle struck … Read more

1 dead, 2 critically injured in three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore

1 dead, 2 critically injured in three-car crash on Highway 74 in Lake Elsinore

A deadly three-vehicle crash in Lake Elsinore late Sunday night left one person dead and two others critically injured, authorities confirmed. The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. near Highway 74 and Trellis Lane, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responding to the scene described it as a “major injury traffic collision” involving three … Read more

Man, 34, dies in single-car crash on Imperial Highway in Los Angeles County

Man, 34, dies in single-car crash on Imperial Highway in Los Angeles County

A 34-year-old man lost his life early Tuesday morning following a single-car crash in Willowbrook, Los Angeles County, authorities confirmed. Crash occurred during early morning hours According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to reports of a collision around 5:11 a.m. near the intersection of Imperial Highway and Wilmington Avenue. Preliminary findings indicate … Read more

Wildlife officials capture bear and two cubs after woman injured in Monrovia encounter

Wildlife officials capture bear and two cubs after woman injured in Monrovia encounter

Wildlife officials in Monrovia captured a mother bear and her two cubs Sunday, a day after a woman was scratched during an encounter while walking her dog in a residential neighborhood. According to Monrovia Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:20 a.m. Saturday near Oakglade and Ridgeside drives. Authorities said the  bear swiped at a … Read more

Police warn of rising “bank jugging” thefts targeting ATM users in Los Angeles County

Police warn of rising “bank jugging” thefts targeting ATM users in Los Angeles County

Authorities in Los Angeles County are alerting residents about a growing crime trend known as “bank jugging,” in which thieves target people shortly after they withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. The warning was issued by the Bell Police Department, which said recent reports show suspects closely monitoring customers who withdraw money before following them … Read more

San Bernardino County man arrested after mother of two found dead in Twentynine Palms home

San Bernardino County man arrested after mother of two found dead in Twentynine Palms home

A woman was found dead inside a home in Twentynine Palms, and authorities have arrested a man in connection with her death, officials said. Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded around 8 a.m. on March 13 to the 6500 block of Adobe Road after receiving a call about a vehicle check. When … Read more

Security guard stabbed while stopping theft at Westfield Topanga Mall

Security guard stabbed while stopping theft at Westfield Topanga Mall

A security guard was injured in a stabbing at Westfield Topanga Mall on Friday night, according to authorities. Emergency crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital. Officials said the guard’s condition was not immediately known. Attack occurred during attempted theft Investigators with the … Read more

I-5 Freeway near East LA shut down after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in traffic lanes

I-5 Freeway near East LA shut down after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in traffic lanes

A police pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle led to the closure of northbound lanes on Interstate 5 near East Los Angeles, California late Friday night. Authorities said the chase began when deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be stolen near Lakewood, California. Pursuit ends near … Read more

Man dies after stabbing in Lancaster; investigation underway

Man dies after stabbing in Lancaster; investigation underway

Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Saturday in Lancaster, California. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded around 4:36 a.m. to reports of a stabbing in the 400 block of East Lancaster Boulevard. Victim taken to hospital, later dies Officials said the victim, identified only as an adult man, was … Read more

Former LA County Sheriff’s employee pleads no contest in evidence tampering case

Former LA County Sheriff’s employee pleads no contest in evidence tampering case

A former evidence custodian with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has pleaded no contest after prosecutors said he destroyed a blood sample connected to his own DUI arrest. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Tommy Ray Trimble was sentenced to two days in county jail, two years of probation and 30 … Read more