A social media streamer became the target of a dangerous “swatting” hoax that prompted a large police response at a shopping mall in Arcadia, California. Authorities rushed to the mall in the San Gabriel Valley, California after receiving a false report about an armed person inside the building. The call turned out to be a … Read more
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has begun using a new tool designed to safely stop fleeing vehicles during police pursuits. The device, known as “The Grappler,” aims to reduce the risks that high-speed chases pose to officers and the public. According to authorities, the Grappler is mounted on the front of a patrol vehicle. When … Read more
New polling suggests that Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer, and Eric Swalwell are among the leading candidates in the race for governor of California as the state’s June primary approaches. Under California’s primary election system, all candidates compete on the same ballot, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the November general election regardless of party … Read more
Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects believed to be involved in an arson attack at a strip mall in Paramount, California. According to authorities, the fire occurred early on the morning of Feb. 24 in the 7900 block of Alondra Boulevard. Detectives say the … Read more
The Los Angeles Police Department is increasing patrols in downtown Los Angeles following a street takeover that recently spilled into a nearby apartment complex. Police said the expanded presence will include patrol cars, horse patrols, foot patrols and undercover officers in areas such as the Figueroa Street and L.A. Live corridor. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell … Read more
Police are investigating a hate crime at University of California, Irvine after a group of teenagers allegedly chased and harassed a student on campus. According to the UC Irvine Police Department, the incident occurred Feb. 27 at the Arroyo Vista Housing complex. The UC Irvine Black Student Union said five white teenagers riding e-bikes chased … Read more
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a man severely injured in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision happened around 12:34 a.m. on Jan. 19 in West Los Angeles. Investigators said a black Toyota Prius traveling south on Bringham Avenue struck a man who … Read more
A teenager in San Bernardino County was arrested last week after authorities say he assaulted a classmate with an airsoft gun. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the Yucaipa Police Station were contacted Friday evening by a social worker at Loma Linda University Medical Center. The social worker reported that a … Read more
Authorities in San Bernardino County are searching for a man accused of stealing a gold chain from a jewelry store in Victorville last week. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident happened shortly after 6:25 p.m. Thursday at a Kay Jewelers store on the 14000 block of Bear Valley Road. Investigators said … Read more
A 23-year-old man is facing potential DUI charges following a crash that left one person dead and two others injured in Los Angeles over the weekend. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday in the Porter Ranch area. Investigators said a 2015 Acura was traveling at a high … Read more