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Tag: Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD reports 3% drop in violent crime during 2023
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Reports of crime decreased in Los Angeles in 2023, and for the first time in nine years the city […]
Black leaders seek input in hiring next LAPD chief
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Black community leaders and activists are pushing for input in the hiring process of a new chief […]
Driver in fatal New Year’s Eve crash is charged
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder and other counts stemming from a crash on New Year’s […]
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW: Bass earns praise for first-year accomplishments
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass is ending her first year in office with several significant achievements and momentum to […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Gascón needs to remain true to reform pledge
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist It was no surprise that at a recent forum for candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney the bulls-eye […]
Mayor to raise salaries for gang intervention workers
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to increase staff salaries and resources for the city’s Gang Reduction and Youth […]
Suspect arrested in hit-and-run that killed bicyclist
Wave Wire Services SOUTH LOS ANGELES — A man is in custody in connection with the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist who was dragged by […]
Suspects sought for painting swastikas on parked vehicles
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Authorities are investigating several vandalism/hate crimes involving unknown suspects spray painting swastikas on vehicles in the Ladera Heights and […]
Black Lives Matter calls for police chief’s dismissal
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The local chapter of Black Lives Matter and relatives of people killed by the Los Angeles Police Department called […]