Crime and Justice

DA Hochman Announces Policy Changes in Prosecutions of “Murders with Special Circumstances”

Los Angeles was one of the top five sentencing counties in 2024, among Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and Kern. Approximately…

9 months ago

AG Bonta Charges 30 Officers for Facilitating ‘Gladiator Fights’ Between Youths at Juvenile Hall

The officers were indicted on charges, including alleged child abuse/endangerment; conspiracy to commit a crime; and battery impacting 143 victims…

10 months ago

UPDATE Murder Investigation Arrest – Long Beach

Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Feb. 16, 2025 murder of Edgar Ortiz-Escamilla, a 32-year-old resident of Long…

10 months ago

California AutoNation Dealerships Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit for $650,000

As part of the settlement, the AutoNation dealerships agreed to create and enforce a host of policies to ensure that…

10 months ago

New Lawsuit Filed to Stop Rent-Gouging Following LA Wildfires

The defendants were identified by a spreadsheet that tracks exploitative rent gouging, created by SAJE’s Director of Policy and Advocacy,…

10 months ago

UPDATE: NEW TIME- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have Your Say: LASD Public Meeting & Comment Opportunity Feb. 20

The agenda includes multiple opportunities to submit public comment during the meeting. You may also submit public comment online any…

11 months ago

Romanian Police Serve Dozens of Warrants Following Parallel Investigation with the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office

The Feb. 14 operation is the culmination of a two-year investigation conducted by the FBI and Romanian authorities to dismantle…

11 months ago

PORT Briefs: Port Police Recover $600K in Stolen Chassis, KCLA Radio Hosts Port Report and Hybrid Vessel Set to Arrive

The investigation spans many months where suspected criminals would enter container terminals and remove chassis set aside for commercial truckers…

11 months ago

Los Angeles County Moves to Create Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force

Human trafficking continues to be an ongoing local, national, and worldwide issue, impacting people from various ethnicities, age groups, immigration…

11 months ago

Nine Arrested in Smuggling, Counterfeit Ring at Port Complex

The DOJ charged the nine defendants with conspiracy, smuggling and breaking customs seals. The indictment alleges between August 2023 and…

11 months ago