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Felony Convictions Reduced for Ex-Torrance Police Officers in Swastika Case

Judge cites officers' good behavior on probation and belief they will be 'contributing members of society'.

Loaded Gun Found at Perris High School, Prompting Lockdown

Student arrested after firearm discovered on campus, no additional weapons found.

FBI, LAPD Serve Search Warrant in San Fernando Valley

Aerial footage shows agents and a sniper on the scene of a home in Van Nuys.

Dodger Fan Awarded $11.8M After LAPD Blinding

Jury finds officers liable for excessive force and negligence in 2020 incident.

LAPD Announces Weekend DUI Checkpoints Across West LA

Enforcement efforts target high-incident zones to curb impaired driving

Corvette chase in LA County ends in dramatic crash

The pursuit reached high speeds before ending in a collision with a tree in Torrance.

Dodgers Fan Blinded by LAPD Projectile Awarded $11.8 Million

Jury finds excessive force used during 2020 World Series celebration

Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charges Against Torrance Officers

Prosecutors cited insufficient admissible evidence in the 2018 killing of Christopher DeAndre Mitchell.

Police Pursue Possibly Stolen Car on 210 Freeway in Monrovia

The chase ended with the vehicle crashing into a wash along the freeway.

Corvette Driver Crashes After High-Speed Pursuit

Pursuit spanned two counties before ending in Torrance with driver injured

USC Student Loses Eye After Being Hit by Less-Lethal Round at Protest

Tucker Collins, 18, was documenting a rally outside a federal detention center when he was struck, sparking calls for investigations into federal use of force.

Police Chase Possibly Armed Burglary Suspect Near South LA

Suspect fled on foot after officers pursued two vehicles, with one suspect apprehended and a firearm recovered.

LA County Approves $6.5M Settlement in Fatal Shooting of Sword-Wielding Palmdale Man

Lawsuit alleged excessive force by deputies responding to domestic violence call

LA County Deputy Dies During Baker to Vegas Race

Levi Vargas remembered as compassionate, respected officer

Two Arrested in Connection to Fugitive Dezi Freeman's Movements

Arrests raise questions about support network that enabled Freeman's long-term evasion of authorities