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Crime Blotter, February 12, 2008 ~ Los Angeles

"One of the tests of the civilization of people is the treatment of its criminals." Rutherford B. Hayes

VENICE: Man Stabbed to Death in Venice Beach Fight
SWAT: Update on Officer Death in Winnetka
AUDIT: Cops Can't Police Themselves, Report Says
SOUTH LA: Panhandler Shot From Car Window
LONG BEACH: Suspects Arrested in Deaths of 2 Teens
GRAMMYS: Three Arrested For Fake Grammy Passes

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