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March 25, 2022

Los Angeles county sheriff calls oversight panel's probe into 'deputy gangs' politically motivated

A civilian watchdog group is launching a "full-scale" investigation into allegations of a subculture of deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that critics contend abuse their authority and have wielded an enormous amount of influence for decades.

March 24, 2022

Beverly Hills luxury jewelry shop owner robbed of at least $3M in goods says suspects 'seem like young kids'

The owner of a Beverly Hills, California jewelry store that was robbed of millions of dollars worth of luxury watches and merchandise in a brazen smash-and-grab job in broad daylight this week said the suspects appeared to be young kids.

March 24, 2022

Los Angeles police warn against wearing expensive jewelry, citing would-be thieves

Los Angeles police are issuing a warning to people who wear expensive jewelry

March 24, 2022

Hollywood Hills homeowner targeted in armed home invasion as Los Angeles robberies rise

A group of armed robbers targeted a high-end watch dealer who lives in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, stealing $30,000 in jewelry during the home invasion, authorities said Wednesday.

March 23, 2022

Los Angeles robberies involving firearms up 44% and are becoming more violent, police chief says

Robberies in Los Angeles involving a firearm have increased 44% this year, the city's top cop said Tuesday, who noted that authorities are seeing an increase in the level of violence used during such crimes and that those wearing expensive jewelry could be targeted by thieves.

March 23, 2022

California jewelry store target of brazen daylight smash and grab robbery, steal millions

Smash-and-grab suspects targeted Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills in broad daylight, stealing millions in jewelry.

March 19, 2022

LA County Sheriff's Office helicopter crash leaves 6 injured

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office helicopter crashed on Saturday evening, leaving six occupants injured but expected to survive, according to reports.

March 19, 2022

California congressional candidate, former Brooklyn prosecutor on mission to 'defend the American Dream'

California congressional candidate and former prosecutor Matt Jacobs is on a mission to defend the American Dream.

March 16, 2022

LA County DA Gascon recall effort raises $3.5 million, on track to gather needed signatures, organizers say

Opponents of Los Angeles County's top prosecutor said Wednesday they were inching closer to collecting the required number of signatures needed to initiate a second recall attempt.

March 16, 2022

Los Angeles DA Gascon gives 'tips' on how to avoid auto thieves amid crime wave

Embattled Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, facing surging crime in his jurisdiction, released a video this week with tips on how residents can try to discourage thieves from stealing their cars.