Crime Blotter, February 19th, 2008 ~ Los Angeles

11:59 AM PST on February 19, 2008

It may be impossible to have a revolution without crimes but that does not make revolution a crime. - José Bergamín

METALHEAD: Suspect Arrested in Brazen Statue Thefts
BORDER: Suspect in Pasadena Murder Arrested at US/Mexico Border
SUNSET: Hit and Run Driver Sought, Jumped Sunset Blvd. Curb
VENICE: Cops Raid Oakwood Gang Hideouts
POMONA: Probation Officer Busted in Drug Sweep
.400 AVG: Arrests Made in 41% of 2007 LA Homicides

Crime Video of the Week: Cop Crashes into Store in High Speed Pursuit

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