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Man Killed in Shootout With Off-Duty Homeland Security Officer

Marcus L. Bennett January 2, 2026

At a Glance Man killed after shootout with off-duty Homeland Security officer on New Year's Eve in Northridge. LAPD responded at 10:30 p.m. to a...

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Houston Prosecutor Dismisses Serial Killer Rumors Over Bayou Bodies

Sophia A. Reynolds January 1, 2026

At a Glance Three bodies recovered in Houston bayous last week District Attorney Sean Teare denies serial killer theory Mayor and police confirm no...

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LAPD Announces Arrests in Two Fatal Hit-and-Run Cases

Ethan R. Coleman December 30, 2025

At a Glance LAPD will announce arrests for two fatal hit-and-run crashes that killed a 4-year-old and a 25-year-old. A third unrelated hit-and-run...

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Burbank Police Shoot Suspect in West Magnolia Incident; Man Hospitalized in Critical Condition

Marcus L. Bennett December 24, 2025

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Burbank police were called to a shooting incident in the city’s downtown area. The call was made just before 1:30 p.m....

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CHP Technician Arrested in Vehicle Parts Embezzlement Scheme

Daniel J. Whitman December 24, 2025

A California Highway Patrol auto technician was taken into custody on December 3 after a month‑long investigation uncovered a scheme to steal and...

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Los Angeles County Equips K‑9s With Lighter, Removable Armor After Burbank Incident

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced on Friday that it is outfitting its K‑9 units with a new line of protective gear designed to...

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Off‑Duty Detective Stops High‑Speed Pursuit, Secures Arrest of Suspected Deputy Killer

Ethan R. Coleman December 19, 2025

An off‑duty San Bernardino County detective halted a high‑speed chase on the 210 Freeway in Upland, stopping a motorcycle rider who had fled after...

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Alhambra Officer Alec Sanders Killed in Nighttime Crash; Suspect Faces Up to 120 Years to Life

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

At 3 a.m. on Nov. 20, a fatal collision on Edgewood and Valley Boulevard turned a routine patrol into tragedy. Officer Alec Sanders, 28, was driving...

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Burbank Police Arrest Delivery Driver Who Stole Toys‑for‑Tots Donations

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

In a swift operation, Burbank police recovered a stolen batch of Toys‑for‑Tots donations after arresting a delivery driver on Wednesday,...

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LAPD Reports 43 Officer‑Involved Shootings in 2025, a 60% Rise

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

The Rise in Officer‑Involved Shootings In the second half of 2025, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) data shows a sharp rise in officer‑involved...