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A sexual assault case involving a former LAPD detective has been reopened in Ventura County. The original incident involved allegations of robbery and sexual assault that occurred in 1994. The victim has reported waiting more than three decades for justice regarding the matter.

The LAPD released a report detailing challenges faced during last year's response to protests and citing 435 arrests and $12 million in overtime. While the department stated that officers performed well dealing with unruly crowds, critics argued that the report failed to address injuries resulting from less-lethal weapons use and aggressive officer actions.

The LAPD issued a report detailing challenges faced during protests related to ICE, citing 435 arrests and $12 million in overtime. While the department stated officers performed well handling unruly crowds, critics criticized the report for failing to address injuries caused by less-lethal weapons and aggressive actions by officers.

A critique of charging LAPD officer Daniel Flores with 16 felonies regarding his secret tapes of officers making ugly comments suggests it sends the wrong message, according to Chabria. The argument centers on protecting a 'blue wall of silence' rather than upholding justice.

The district attorney's charge of LAPD officer Daniel Flores with 16 felonies regarding secret tapes of officers making ugly comments is criticized as sending a wrong message. Chabria argues that protecting 'the blue wall of silence' through such charging is not justice.

Following a protest in DTLA, federal employees were reportedly followed and struck multiple times. According to LAPD, two demonstrators were arrested after the assault on the federal employees.

A 3-year-old boy was taken during a home invasion in Van Nuys. The LAPD is investigating the incident as a possible parental abduction.

Police are searching for a 3-year-old boy who was abducted during a home invasion in Van Nuys. The incident occurred at the 7600 block of Van Nuys Boulevard near Saticoy Street on Wednesday morning.

Nike warehouse employees are accused of conspiring to steal millions of dollars' worth of sneakers by diverting them to a broker who supplied local stores, as part of an investigation involving LAPD detectives.

Nike warehouse employees were accused of conspiring to steal millions of dollars' worth of sneakers by diverting them to a broker who supplied local stores. LAPD detectives were involved in the case.

Eric Halem, an ex-LAPD officer, was sentenced to life plus 15 years for a Bitcoin robbery. He and his crew used police vests to enter a Koreatown high-rise, where they handcuffed a 17-year-old and stole his hard drive.

Eric Halem, a former LAPD officer, was sentenced to life in prison plus 15 years for kidnapping a teenager and stealing $350,000 in bitcoin. The court ruled on the case involving a robbery that included cryptocurrency theft.

Eric Halem, a former LAPD officer, was sentenced to life in prison for a 2024 home invasion robbery in which he stole $350,000 worth of cryptocurrency from a 17-year-old. The conviction involved a violent crime targeting a teenager's digital assets.

A man with a dog was caught trespassing at actress Nia Long's Hollywood Hills home, prompting a LAPD response to a burglary report. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Outpost Drive block.

A California deputy was caught in a fraudulent act by fraud investigators. Other law enforcement officers, including an LAPD officer and two Tustin officers, have faced similar disability fraud charges.

An LAPD officer is expected to face felony eavesdropping charges for secretly recording colleagues' racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks on the job. Los Angeles County prosecutors announced the anticipated legal action against the officer.

A pursuit of a human trafficking suspect on the 105 Freeway in South Los Angeles ended in a crash that tipped the vehicle on its side. The LAPD reported the chase began at 3:40 p.m. and lasted approximately 30 seconds before the collision.

LAPD is seeking a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Valley Village after she left a gym. Police are requesting public assistance to identify the suspect in the ongoing investigation.

One person was killed and another injured in a double stabbing in Koreatown on Thursday morning. The LAPD is investigating and searching for three suspects.

A man with a bat was fatally shot by police in Los Angeles' Harvard Heights neighborhood near a freeway onramp on Wednesday evening.

Robert Blake, known for playing an iconic cop on TV, was charged 11 months after his wife's murder. Authorities cited his desire to gain custody of his daughter from a woman he found abhorrent as the motive.

The LAPD has stopped making many public records available online, according to a UCLA professor who noted that records began disappearing from a Los Angeles city website in April. The professor described the department as a 'black hole of information' due to the lack of accessible data.

LAPD detectives are investigating a South Bay massage parlor sting, suggesting some cited women may be victims of human trafficking. Police warn that prostitution can occur in private settings within spas and massage parlors, potentially involving trafficking victims.

Multiple people were injured in a collision involving Waymo near downtown Los Angeles. Waymo stated its vehicle is not at fault, and LAPD confirmed an ongoing investigation.

Multiple people were injured in a collision involving Waymo near downtown Los Angeles. Waymo stated its vehicle is not at fault, and LAPD confirmed an ongoing investigation into the incident.

LAPD’s top cop highlights a significant police shortage, stating the department needs 12,500 officers for optimal coverage but is far from reaching that number.

An LAPD detective testified that singer D4vd's phone contained sexually explicit photos of a teen girl he is accused of killing. The testimony included details about messages related to abortion.

An LAPD detective testified that singer D4vd's phone contained sexually explicit photos of the teen girl he is accused of killing. The phone also had messages about abortion.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell discussed the use of drones as first responders in a pilot program launched nearly a year ago. The initiative involves integrating drones into emergency response protocols.

Prosecutors presented text messages revealing an illicit sexual relationship between musician D4vd (David Burke) and 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was later murdered and dismembered. Their communications included discussions of sexual activity, contraception, abortions, and plans to marry, despite the illegal nature of their relationship. Burke, 18, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to Hernandez's death, with her dismembered body found in his Tesla.

An LAPD detective testified that David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, allegedly sexually abused a teenage girl for years through text messages and phone calls before she was allegedly killed in April 2025. The evidence included sexual photos of the teen and discussions about abortion.

An LAPD detective testified that David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, allegedly sexually abused a teenage girl for years through text messages and phone calls before her death in April 2025. The evidence included sexual photos of the teen and discussions about abortion.

The LAPD tracked a shooting suspect to a Hollywood Hills residence after a man was found with a gunshot wound late Thursday night. Officers responded to Cahuenga Boulevard and Odin Street near the 101 Freeway following reports of a shooting around 10:30 p.m., according to a police spokesperson.

Studies show Blacks and Latinos in Los Angeles are stopped by police at higher rates than whites. A rare case of an officer fired for alleged racial bias underscores the issue of limited consequences for such behavior.

The LAPD faces thousands of complaints regarding racial bias, with studies showing Blacks and Latinos in L.A. are stopped by police at significantly higher rates than whites. A recent case of an officer being fired for alleged racial bias underscores the rarity of such disciplinary actions.

The LAPD chief has proposed doubling the department's drone fleet to address rising homicides, kidnappings, and burglaries, citing a police shortage. Drones currently arrive at crime scenes first in 73% of cases, outpacing officer response times.

D4vd's defense attorneys challenged LAPD's handling of evidence during a hearing to determine if he will face trial for murder and child sexual abuse. Prosecutors allege D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to prevent her from exposing their relationship.

Celeste Rivas' undergarments were discovered with her body in D4vd’s Tesla. The clothing was revealed during a preliminary hearing for David Burke, accused of her murder, with LAPD criminalist Lisa Lahendro describing evidence presented.

Flock Safety, a public safety technology company using license plate reading cameras, faces criticism over privacy concerns after the LAPD suspended their use. Critics argue the company's surveillance network raises issues about data collection and sharing.

LAPD released footage of a Boyle Heights shootout where a suspect shot an officer during a high-speed pursuit, crash, and foot chase. The video captures the suspect firing a handgun at officers, resulting in one officer being struck in the chest.