Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna and Supervisor Kathryn Barger are joining Salvador Esparza III's family in a news conference to renew a public appeal for information about the 2016 fatal shooting of the 4-year-old on a relative's front porch in Altadena. An $85,000 reward is offered for details leading to an arrest and conviction.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is increasing efforts to enforce laws against illegal fireworks in the lead-up to the Fourth of July. The crackdown aims to address safety concerns related to unauthorized pyrotechnics.

A pair of climbers were rescued in the San Bernardino National Forest after they became stuck on the West Lark route at Tahquitz Rock, near Idyllwild. The Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit, the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team and a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helicopter were called to the rescue at 4:41 a.m. Sunday.

A man in Lancaster was arrested after deputies reported he pointed a gun at a woman during a domestic violence incident and rammed her vehicle as she tried to escape. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed the arrest and investigation.

A juvenile was fatally shot during an altercation near a Chick-fil-A in Cerritos, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The incident occurred on Saturday.

Deputies are investigating a report of possible explosives found in the attic of a home in Compton. The incident occurred in the 800 block of N. Chester Avenue, with authorities responding to the call around 1:28 p.m.

A popular Southern California hiking trail is closed after a hiker went missing for several hours over the weekend. Sierra Madre Search and Rescue, police, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department coordinated to locate the missing hiker in the Bailey Canyon area.

A man was found shot to death in the Pico Rivera neighborhood in Los Angeles County early Thursday morning. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the homicide, which occurred at approximately 5:16 a.m. in the 9500 block of Aldrich Street.

The California Highway Patrol is pursuing a driver at dangerously high speeds after a chase initiated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The suspect is driving a KIA, though details about the vehicle's condition or the reason for the pursuit remain unclear.

One person was found dead at the scene of a brush fire in Lancaster, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The incident, referred to as the Emily Fire, occurred near West Avenue E at Sierra Highway.

An inmate escaped from sheriff's custody near a downtown Los Angeles jail for 20 minutes before being recaptured. He was on a transport bus returning from Inglewood with five other inmates.

A 31-year-old woman with special needs, Gema Judith Sandoval Gutierrez, has gone missing in Bellflower, California. She was last seen on Wednesday on the 9400 block of Darnell Street in Los Angeles County. Her family is concerned for her safety and has initiated an urgent search with assistance from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Davyon Demonte Valencia, a 21-year-old man with special needs from Los Angeles County, has been missing since April 23. Loved ones and authorities are actively searching for the at-risk individual who was last seen on the 400 block of East 126th Street. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is assisting in the search efforts.

A man armed with a knife was shot by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday afternoon in Azusa after allegedly charging toward an officer. The deputy-involved shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of North Orangecrest Avenue in an unincorporated area near Azusa.

Three suspects were arrested following two violent incidents in West Hollywood on May 13 and 14. The incidents occurred at businesses on Santa Monica Boulevard. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the incidents.

A 33-year-old man named Brandon Tyrell Simmons was arrested in Palmdale for fatally stabbing a 64-year-old woman. The arrest was made after the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released a public bulletin identifying Simmons as the suspect. The incident occurred in Palmdale, and Simmons is now in custody.

A male juvenile was fatally shot in East Los Angeles and the gunman is still at large. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Two teenagers are in custody after allegedly causing a motorcycle crash that injured a sheriff's deputy in Santa Clarita. The collision occurred near Avenida Rancho Tesoro and Duke Drive on Thursday night. Officials claim the teens intentionally triggered the crash.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant on May 14 at two downtown L.A. locations and seized over $5 million worth of counterfeit luxury goods. The bust targeted a retail store and commercial warehouse in the 500 block area of South Los Angeles Street.

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seized counterfeit luxury goods in a downtown Los Angeles raid. The operation occurred near Sixth and Main streets. Dozens of boxes were removed from the business.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a bomb threat at Six Flags Magic Mountain, conducting a sweep of the theme park. The threat was reported on Monday. Authorities are working to ensure the safety of the park.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a reported bomb threat at Six Flags Magic Mountain, which was made on Monday morning, causing the park to close temporarily. The park is scheduled to open at 10:30 a.m. The threat was called in at 7:55 a.m.

A man who pleaded guilty to crashing into Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department recruits is headed to trial. The crash killed one recruit and seriously injured others. Authorities announced the development on Friday.

Nicholas Gutierrez, a wrong-way driver, withdrew his guilty plea for plowing into LASD recruits, killing one. The incident occurred in Whittier in 2022. Gutierrez appeared in court for sentencing but will now head back to trial.

Burglars used a stolen pickup truck to smash into a luxury clothing store in West Hollywood on Friday morning before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred early in the morning and authorities are investigating. The store is a luxury clothing store located in West Hollywood.

A domestic violence call in Los Angeles County's South Bay region turned into a homicide investigation after a man was found unresponsive. The incident occurred on Freeman Avenue in Lawndale around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday night. Responding deputies rendered aid but the situation escalated.

A grenade incident killed three L.A. County bomb squad detectives, and the district attorney's office is considering charges after a criminal investigation was submitted. The incident is under review to determine who will face charges. The investigation was submitted on April 23.

Four suspects were arrested for burglarizing a Canyon County home, stealing jewelry and cash worth thousands of dollars. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced the arrests on Monday. The suspects are believed to be members of a South American burglary crew.

A hostage was released after an eight-hour standoff involving an armed suspect and a rideshare passenger in California. The incident occurred in Beverly Hills, where police had been chasing the suspect, who was wanted for attempted murder of a peace officer. The passenger safely exited the vehicle around 10:45 p.m.

A suspect wanted for attempted murder on a peace officer is in custody after a 9-hour standoff in Beverly Hills. The situation ended with the suspect in custody and a female hostage rescued. The investigation began around 3 a.m. Sunday when LASD deputies contacted the suspect.

A suspect threatened their sister and brother-in-law over an inheritance dispute before a murder-suicide shooting in Baldwin Park on April 24, which left three people dead. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. in the 3200 block of Millbury Avenue, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Two people were found dead in Palmdale on De Anza Drive, prompting a homicide investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The incident occurred at 8:02 a.m. on Saturday, with no suspects identified at this time.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department recovered approximately $4 million in stolen cargo, including nicotine pouches from Tucker Carlson's company, in Vernon. The discovery involved law enforcement uncovering illicit goods linked to a conservative media personality.

Incumbent Robert Luna is running for re-election as Los Angeles County Sheriff against nine challengers. Key issues in the race include oversight, jail conditions, recruitment, and department morale.

A boy was shot and killed in Baldwin Park around 5 a.m. Saturday, prompting an investigation by local police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of drugging and rape. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment due to his active law license and the State Bar of California's professional conduct rules. Criminal investigations by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Manhattan DA's Office are ongoing.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including drugging, rape, and assault. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment and criminal investigations, with authorities in Los Angeles and Manhattan already launching probes.