Category: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

Suspect Fires 3 Dozen Rounds at Crowd in Los Angeles, Injuring 3

LOS ANGELES—A man who allegedly fired about three dozen shots from a rifle into a group, injuring three people, was arrested Wednesday following an eight-hour barricade in the South Los Angeles area, police said. Officers were sent to 82nd and San Pedro streets at about 1:40 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported. A…


Man Charged for Allegedly Using Flamethrower Against Police

LOS ANGELES—A man who allegedly fashioned a makeshift flamethrower out of a spray-paint can and lighter and hurled it at a police officer during a downtown abortion-rights march was charged Tuesday with two felony assault counts. Michael Joseph Ortiz, 30, was charged with one count each of assault with intent to commit mayhem and assault…


3 LAPD Officers Hurt During Unlawful Assembly Near Downtown

LOS ANGELES—Three Los Angeles police officers were injured during an unlawful assembly in the Arts District near downtown Los Angeles, the department announced Sunday. The action happened around 8:40 p.m. Saturday in the 600 block of South Anderson Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Patrol officers from the Hollenbeck Division responded to…


3 Men Killed in Shooting at Party in Boyle Heights Identified

LOS ANGELES—Authorities identified on June 16 the third of three men fatally shot during a party at a warehouse in Boyle Heights. The shooting was reported at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the 1400 block of South Lorena Street, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported. Randy Tyson, 25, and Daniel Dunbar, 27, both of…


Los Angeles to Donate Surplus LAPD Ballistic Helmets, Vests to Ukraine

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council on May 20 approved the donation of surplus police department ballistic helmets and vests to a foundation that will deliver the equipment to Ukraine for its army to use in defense against Russia. The 526 helmets and 378 vests will be donated to the First-In Fire Foundation, which will…


Why Los Angeles Is Not Safe Anymore | Dennis Zine

Crime is continuing to rise in Los Angeles, which leaves us to wonder what the cause could be. My guest is Dennis Zine, former police officer and former city council member of Los Angeles. He discusses why city hall’s approach is impacting the rise in crime.   * Click the “Save” button below the video…


LA Officer Beaten With Own Baton During Pro-Abortion Protest: Police

A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer remains hospitalized after he was beaten with his own baton while responding to an abortion-rights protest near the federal courthouse May 3, according to LAPD Assistant Chief Dominic Choi. The protest started when about 200 people gathered in front of the federal building in downtown Los Angeles May…


LA City Council Looks to Reduce LAPD Officers Working Civilian Jobs

LOS ANGELES—With the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) sworn staffing below authorized levels, the city council on May 6 instructed the police department to report on the number of sworn officers performing civilian functions and include recommendations for how to minimize the number. The department currently has 9,375 sworn employees, despite authorization to have a…


LAPD Chief: ‘Spasm of Violence’ Caused More Homicides, Shootings in 2022

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officials reported a “spasm of violence” in the city that led to more homicide and shooting cases this year—largely related to robberies, gang activity, and homeless encampments—during an LA Police Commission meeting on May 3. LAPD Chief Michel Moore reported 36 homicides in April 2022—the highest April number in…


LA Mayor Garcetti Unveils Proposed $11.8 Billion Budget

LOS ANGELES—Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled his proposed $11.8 billion budget on April 20, which he said is aimed at making Los Angeles cleaner and safer—including through an 8.5 percent increase to the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) budget. The budget proposal, which will next go to the city council for revisions before being sent back…