LOS ANGELES—Former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna was sworn in as Los Angeles County’s next sheriff Dec. 3, capping a campaign that led to the ouster of incumbent Alex Villanueva. “Today I stand before you wearing this brand-new uniform—and now I have a badge to go with it—with an incredible amount of respect, because…
Robert Luna Sworn In as New Los Angeles County Sheriff
LA Sheriff Responds to Supervisors’ Attempt to Remove Him
LOS ANGELES—Sheriff Alex Villanueva called the county’s board of supervisors’ efforts unconstitutional and a “power grab” as officials moved ahead with plans this week to draft a ballot measure that would allow them to remove him from office. The LA County Board of Supervisors passed a motion Tuesday, July 12, to direct county attorneys to…
LA County Supervisors Approve Proposal Enabling Removal of Sheriff
LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which has repeatedly clashed with Sheriff Alex Villanueva on a variety of topics, directed its attorneys on July 12 to draft a proposed ballot measure that would give the panel power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause. The issue will still need to return…
Over 100 Arrested in Antelope Valley Marijuana Grow Operation
LANCASTER, Calif.—A nine-day joint operation aimed at taking down multiple illegal marijuana grows in the Antelope Valley resulted in more than 100 arrests and the seizure of several tons of marijuana products, the county sheriff’s department announced Tuesday. The Marijuana Eradication Team—which consists of the sheriff’s department, the California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, and…
Los Angeles Sheriff Deputies Testify in Investigation Into Deputy Gangs
LOS ANGELES—Witnesses testified May 24 that so-called “deputy gangs” are still active in the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) during an LA County Civilian Oversight Commission special hearing May 24. But LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva quickly condemned the proceeding as “wildly unconstitutional and bizarre theatrics.” The special hearing opened with witness testimony alleging that deputies…
Witnesses Testify in Investigation Into LA Deputy Gangs
LOS ANGELES—Witnesses testified May 24 that so-called “deputy gangs” are still active in the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) during an LA County Civilian Oversight Commission special hearing. But LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva quickly condemned on social media the proceeding as “wildly unconstitutional and bizarre theatrics.” The special hearing opened with witness testimony alleging that…
Over 100 Arrested in Los Angeles County Marijuana Grow Operation
LANCASTER, Calif.—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Tuesday a joint operation to take down multiple illegal marijuana grows in the Antelope Valley resulted in more than 100 arrests and the destruction of several thousands of pounds of marijuana products. The Marijuana Eradication Team—which consists of the LA sheriff’s department, the California National Guard Counterdrug…
Los Angeles Sheriff Launches Investigation Into Video Leak
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced April 26 that he will be investigating the leak of a video that appeared in a Los Angeles Times article showing a sheriff’s deputy kneeling on a handcuffed inmate’s head for three minutes. “This is stolen property that was removed illegally from people who had some intent, criminal…
LA Sheriff Slams ‘Woke’ City Leadership Over Crime on Public Transit
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva blamed so-called “woke” city leaders in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for the unsafe conditions on the city’s public transit lines during a press conference April 13 at the Hall of Justice. “When you’re on a train, or on a bus, you’re vulnerable to every occupant there…
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