Crime
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Los Angeles
There have been more traffic fatalities in L.A. than homicides for the past three years, and Lieutenant Jesse Garcia says, “We’re not even talking about DUI. That’s a whole different animal.”
Second Death in a California Detention Facility In Two Weeks
Update: ‘Group of Almost 30 Men’ Who Robbed South-Central Taco Truck Confirmed to Be Cruz Azul Fans
The Tijuana-style asada specialist, a staple in the South Central for nearly 15 years, has never experienced an incident of this magnitude. The incident was caught on video and the taqueros say the perpetrators live-streamed it.
LAPD Officer Arrested With Blood-Alcohol Level 2x Over Legal Limit Gets Probation, Keeps Job
Asked if he hit his head during the collision, LAPD Lt. Matthew Ensley responded, “Absolutely not, I didn’t even know I got into a crash until you guys showed up.”
ACLU Threatens Legal Action Against LAPD For Denying DTLA Protest Permit
In a demand letter sent to Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell, Jonathan Markovitz, a staff attorney for the ACLU SoCal, said that the reasoning given for denying Refuse Facism’s permit “appears to be unconstitutional."
Mexico’s President Looking Into Suing ICE After Farmworker’s Death in Camarillo Raid
Claudia Sheinbaum and her administration are exploring a lawsuit against ICE to provide legal and diplomatic to Jaime Alanis Garcia's family who was originally from Huajúmbaro, Michoacán. He leaves behind a wife and daughter.
Border Patrol Agent Who Arrested U.S. Citizen In Pico Rivera Charged With Drunkenly Assaulting L.B. Cop
“No one is above the law, regardless of their position or badge. Law enforcement officers have a responsibility to always conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism. Our office will pursue prosecution accordingly to ensure justice is served.”
No Cops, No Chaos: Long Beach’s Peaceful Protests vs. L.A.’s Police-Fueled Clashes
Like my favorite Basque band, Eskorbuto, famously proclaimed in their political anthem: “Mucha Policia, Poca Diversion.” The logic is straightforward: No police, no violence; too many police, too much chaos.
Sheriff’s Department Says Little Girl Seen In Viral Video Was Taken Into ‘Protective Custody’ by DCFS, Not ICE
L.A. TACO has confirmed that the viral video posted today by Union Del Barrio showing a little girl crying in the backseat of a truck has to do with a warrant for a murder investigation.
Activist Standing In Front Of ICE SUV Knocked Down During Mass Immigration Raid in DTLA
On a live interview with ABC, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell just confirmed that he received a call from the FBI requesting assistance from LAPD officers to protect their heavily armed federal agents after they feared for their safety seeing the crowd of around a hundred protesters: "We would do that, [protect] for everyone, including the FBI."
