Tag: police
Man Slashed In Neck At Santa Monica Expo Line
SANTA MONICA—A man was slashed in the neck aboard a Metro Expo Line train headed to downtown Santa Monica after an altercation on Thursday,...
Sherman Oaks Car Jacking Ends In Home Invasion
SHERMAN OAKS—Two men suspected of carjacking a man, burglarizing his home, hitting him in the head and fleeing in his car with him inside,...
Ambush Attacks Increase On Police Officers
UNITED STATES—Police officers throughout the United States have been attacked in a high number of ambush style shootings in 2016, increasing the total amount of gun-related officer...
Police Officer Attacked At A 7-11
SANTA MONICA—On Oct. 28, a police officer was attacked at a 7-11 located on the corner of 16th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. The attack was captured...
17 Members Of Wilmas Gang Arrested
LOS ANGELES—Members of a violent street gang were arrested Tuesday, November 8 in the Wilmington region.
A total of 17 members and associates that have a connection...
Coach Pleads No Contest To Sexual Assault
LOS ANGELES—Jaime Jimenez, 48, a volunteer football coach, pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting five students in court on Thursday, November 10.
Jimenez faces counts...
Santa Monica Police Department Awarded $300,000 Grant
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic. The grant will be used for...
Two Arrested, One Injured By LAPD In Westlake Shooting
CALIFORNIA—A man was injured in a shooting with the officers from the Los Angeles Police Department on Monday, November 7 in Westlake.
The injured man...
Woman With Bipolar Disorder Killed by Police
CALIFORNIA—On Monday, October 31, a woman with bipolar disorder was fatally shot by police officers after a speed chase in Torrance, CA at a gas...
Santa Monica Police Officer Guilty Of Theft
SANTA MONICA—Eduardo Parraga, a 19-year veteran Santa Monica Police Officer, pled “No Contest” to the misdemeanor theft charges filed against him October 20. The...
Grab Coffee With A Cop Today
SANTA MONICA—Today not only marks the start of Santa Monica's Car Free Friday Initiative, but also gives residents an opportunity to grab coffee with local...
Arrest Made In Canadian Actor Richard Hong’s Murder
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—The suspect in the murder of 41 year-old Canadian actor, Richard Hong, in a Hollywood Hills home has been arrested, according to reports....
Police Pursue Suspect Via Helicopter In Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS—Authorities pursued a suspect via cop cars and helicopter during the wee hours on Thursday, September 29. The pursuit lasted several hours between...
More Black Lives Lost
UNITED STATES—It’s no secret at this point that the question of police brutality or excessive use of force has risen once again in the...
Rapper Coolio Arrested At LAX
LOS ANGELES—Rapper Coolio, 53, was arrested on Saturday, September 17 at the Los Angeles International Airport after allegedly trying to bring a stolen loaded...
Woodland Hills Man Murdered At Home
WOODLAND HILLS—A male, 37, was murdered during a shooting at his home in the 4900 block of Medina Drive on Tuesday, September 19, according...
Chris Brown Arrested On Suspicion Of Assault
LOS ANGELES—Singer Chris Brown, 27, was arrested on Tuesday, August 30, after a close to 14-hour standoff with the Los Angeles Police Department, according to...
SMPD Bike-Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation
SANTA MONICA—According to a press release, the Santa Monica Police Department will be holding a Bike-Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation on Friday, August 26 from 6...
Friends Of The Santa Monica Animal Shelter Established
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Animal Shelter and the Santa Monica Police Department announced the establishment of Friends of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter, a...
Fatal Collision On Pacific Coast Highway
SANTA MONICA—A fatal collision occurred on the Pacific Coast Highway on Friday night, August 19, according to a press release from the Santa Monica...
