Police Union Chief: Ezell Ford ‘Known Gang Member’
Craig Lally, the head of the L.A. police union, angered a public meeting Tuesday evening by referring to Ezell Ford, who was shot by police last year, as a “known gang member.”
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Commission Over Rules LAPD Investigation in Fatal Shooting of Ezell Ford
Tuesday the Los Angeles Police Commission, a civilian police watchdog committee, overruled an LAPD internal investigation of last year’s killing of a mentally ill black man by two white officers.
LAPD Female Officer Convicted of Assault for Kicking Woman in Crotch
On Friday, a female LAPD officer, Mary O’Callaghan, 50, was convicted of assault under color of authority for a July 22, 2012 incident in which she kicked a woman seven times in the groin, abdomen and upper thigh while she
Justified: LAPD Officers Killed Ezell Ford in Self Defense
The Los Angeles police department’s investigative watchdog commission determined that two white police officers were justified in fatally shooting a 25-year-old black man, Ezell Ford, on August 11 2014.
LAPD Anti-Terror Cops Arrest Suspect in Massive Downtown Fire
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has arrested a suspect, Dawud Abdulwali, 56, on arson charges connected with the massive downtown fire last December that consumed the Da Vinci apartment complex. The Los Angeles Times reports that Abdulwali was arrested Tuesday morning during a traffic stop, and after a lengthy investigation.
Sexual Assault Case Against Venice High Schoolers Collapses
On Wednesday, prosecutors decided not to file charges against 15 students at Venice High School who had been suspected of sex crimes and arrested. Greg Risling of the District Attorney’s Office stated that they had “insufficient evidence,” according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
Tense Town Hall in Venice over LAPD Shooting of Homeless Man
VENICE, California — Close to 400 people convened on Thursday night at Westminster Elementary School in Venice for an emotion-laden town hall meeting about the death of an unarmed homeless man who was shot and killed in a confrontation with the
California Gun Owner Suing LAPD for Confiscating, Destroying His Firearms
California gun owner Alan Minato is suing the Los Angeles Police Department for confiscating his firearms–valued at $75,000–and destroying them.
Reports of Cocaine, Tax Evasion Add to Andrew Getty Death Mystery
Andrew Getty, the 47-year-old grandson of the late oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, was found dead Tuesday in his Los Angeles home.
LAPD Diversity: Helping Build Trust, or Not?
Despite assertions that the more diverse Los Angeles Police Department has been more effective in improving community relations, there is evidence that distrust of the police in the general community still has a racial tinge.
LAPD Took Mexican Mafia Killer to Dinner for $22,000
On Friday, the Los Angeles Police Department released a report delineating the details of the appearance of a former shot caller for the Mexican mafia at a dinner for some members of the LAPD and business leaders. The LAPD admitted
Border Patrol Stops Amber Alert, Attempted Murder Suspect
Attempted murder suspect Giovanny Santiago-Enriquez escaped to Mexico with his son in early March after stabbing a man multiple times, but in a recent attempt to re-enter the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers screened and then apprehended the suspect for an outstanding warrant related to the violent incident.
LAPD Officer Caught Allegedly Smuggling Illegal Alien in Trunk
Ten-year Los Angeles Police Department veteran Carlos Quezada, Jr. allegedly drove an SUV with a female passenger riding shotgun as they attempted to pass through the Otay Mesa, California U.S.-Mexico border crossing Saturday night with a Mexican citizen in the trunk. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers used an x-ray like device to further inspect the vehicle, leading to their discovery of the Mexican citizen who had no legal right to enter the country.
Missing LAPD Officer Is ‘Person of Interest’ in Homicide
Henry Solis, 27, a probationary LAPD officer, is being sought for his alleged involvement in the murder of Salome Rodriguez, Jr., 23, which occurred on Friday morning around 3:30 a.m.
Protesters March For Black Man Shot by Police on Skid Row
Saturday demonstrators gathered at the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters and marched to skid row to protest the fatal shooting of a troubled homeless man killed during a tussle with police officers.
Officers Targeted by Anonymous-Style “Doxxing” Attack
Two Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers who may have been involved in the fatal shooting of a Skid Row man have been “doxxed.” The term refers to a technique, made infamous by the Anonymous hacking collective during the Occupy Wall Street protests, in which hackers post a target’s private information online.
Fatal Shooting of Black Skid Row Man Recorded by Police Body Cameras
A video recording of LAPD officers struggling and fatally shooting an apparent berserk black man at a skid row homeless encampment appears to vindicate the officers for shooting the man who friends called Africa.
LAPD Shoots Homeless Man
On Sunday, an apparently homeless man was shot and killed by Los Angeles police as he resisted attempts to subdue him. LAPD spokesman Sgt. Barry Montgomery said around noon the police arrived in response to a robbery call on 911. Montgomery said that LAPD officers used a Taser, although it was unclear whether the man, whose street nickname was “Africa,” was struck by the Taser.
Teen Shot over Replica Gun Wants Personal Apology from Police
A 15-year-old teenager shot in the back by an Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer on February 17 says he wants a personal apology from the officer who shot him.
‘Progressive’ LA City Council Earns More than Governor, Congress
Each member of the Los Angeles City Council now earns more than Governor Brown and more than every U.S. Congressional member, according to a study from the Pew Charitable Trust.
LAPD Arranged Downtown Speaking Gig for Convicted Mexican Mafia Lord
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck is taking criticism after acknowledging that the LAPD and business leaders met with Rene “Boxer” Enriquez, 52, a former shot caller for the Mexican mafia, while using public resources to aid his transportation and security. Beck said Thursday “mistakes were made” and pledged to “more thoroughly review future events before committing LAPD resources,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
LAPD: Waze App Threatens Police Safety
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has raised serious concerns over the use of the real-time traffic and tracking application Waze, saying it jeopardizes the lives of police officers by revealing their locations.
Michelle Obama Hosts LAPD Captain, Sergeant at SOTU
First Lady Michelle Obama will host Captain Phil Tingirides and Sergeant Emada Tingirides of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in a box seat at Tuesday night’s State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. The First Lady’s invitation comes as “#BlackLivesMatter” demonstrations have targeted the LAPD, among other departments, for alleged brutality against unarmed black suspects.
LAPD Mad over YouTube ‘Coke’ Prank
A YouTube prank troupe pulled a fast one on two Los Angeles Police Department officers this week–and, unsurprisingly, the LAPD is less than thrilled with the group’s antics.
Activists Demand Dist. Atty. File Murder Charges Against LAPD Officers for Death of Black Man
Saturday political activists gathered in South Central Los Angeles demanding that Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey file murder charges against two officers who fatally shot a 25-year-old black man in an altercation.
