Shocking new details emerge after top LA pol claimed he was targeted by cops for being black
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Shocking new details emerge after top LA pol claimed he was targeted by cops for being black
“If there was an Academy Award category for fictitious stories told by elected officials, then Mr. Harris-Dawson’s theatrical performance at the city council hearing would deliver him an Oscar at Sunday’s ceremony.”The president of Los Angeles City Council has been slammed for emotionally claiming he was targeted by cops because he is black. But cops released new details refuting the politician, showing he was pulled over by Los Angeles School Police Department for a moving traffic violation in a school zone.
Man lures 2 girls into his vehicle in North Hills, locks doors on them: LAPD
Police in the San Fernando Valley are seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who lured two girls into his vehicle after following them. A 21-year-old man followed a 12-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl in his car and repeatedly offered them a ride home from North Hills Park on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. After the two girls declined the man’s offer twice, they agreed during his third offer and got into the man’s car. Once the girls were inside his vehicle, the man locked the doors and drove to a different location from where the girls asked to go, LAPD said. Instead, the man pulled into a cul-de-sac in the 8900 block of Lemona Avenue. The girls were able to run away and call for help. Police said that no force or sex crimes occurred. Law enforcement is investigating the case as a kidnapping. The man is described as having black hair and brown eyes, weighs about 200 pounds and has tattoos on both of his arms. He was traveling in an older model four-door sedan. The make and model of the vehicle was not provided. Anyone with cameras in the area of the cul-de-sac or near North Hills Park is urged to contact LAPD at 818-838-9800. Anonymous tips can be made by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
Resident attacked, robbed in reported West Hills break-in
Police are investigating a reported home invasion that left a resident assaulted and robbed in the San Fernando Valley early Tuesday. Officers were called to the 7700 block of McLaren Street in Los Angeles’ West Hills neighborhood shortly after 5:30 a.m., a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told KTLA. The victim told police they were assaulted by an unknown suspect and robbed. No suspect description was available, according to the spokesperson. The extent of the victim’s injuries was not released, but Los Angeles Fire Department personnel were called to the scene, possibly to provide treatment. The incident remains under investigation.
Man, 34, dies in single-car crash on Imperial Highway in Los Angeles County
A man died Tuesday morning after colliding with a center divider on Imperial Highway in Willowbrook, according to authorities. The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded to reports of a crash at about 5:11 a.m. in the area of Imperial and Wilmington Avenue. Investigations revealed the driver, identified only as a 34-year-old man, was traveling westbound on Imperial when he hit the divider attempting to make a lane change. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It's unclear if anyone else was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. No additional details were immediately made available.
BWC: Man barricaded in hospital parking garage points gun at Dallas SWAT officers before fatal OIS
An armed man who barricaded himself in the parking garage of a children’s hospital in Dallas and was fatally shot after pointing a gun at police officers has been identified as Diamon-Maziarre Robinson, who used the alias “Mike King” and worked security for U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, officials said in an update Monday. Officers with the Dallas police Fugitive Unit and Intelligence Unit were conducting an investigation “related to a wanted suspect” about 11 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said at the initial news conference about the shooting last week. The officers followed Robinson to Children’s Medical Center Dallas, at 1935 Medical District Drive. Robinson barricaded himself inside a vehicle in the parking garage, according to Comeaux. The Dallas Police Department’s SWAT team responded and used tear gas to get him out of the car, police said. “He had a gun — he pointed the gun towards the officers,” Comeaux said. Three officers fired their rifles, shooting Robinson. A SWAT doctor provided medical aid, but Robinson, 39, died at the scene, police said. Police officials released additional details and video from the investigation at a news conference on Monday, March 16.
BWC: Suspect vehicle caught in Grappler yanks cruiser forward, striking 2 Arizona officers before OIS
The Phoenix Police Department released body camera video showing an officer-involved shooting of a man who attempted to flee in a vehicle that was tethered to a cruiser by a Grappler tool. The Feb. 27 incident began when Phoenix officers responded to a request for assistance to stop a fleeing vehicle from Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers, according to the release. The Grappler had been deployed by troopers to immobilize the car, leaving it tethered to a patrol vehicle. When Phoenix officers arrived, a passenger was already being taken into custody. Troopers had stopped the suspect’s vehicle using a Grappler and were working to arrest him. Video shows smoke filling the air as the suspect attempted to drive away while tethered to the cruiser. Officers issued instructions for the man to get out of the vehicle, but he did not comply. The suspect’s attempts to drive away caused the tethered patrol vehicle to shift, striking both a Phoenix officer and an Arizona DPS trooper.
Man faces 176 charges after multi-agency investigation dismantles NYC gun trafficking operation
A 31-year-old Brooklyn man was indicted on 176 charges for allegedly trafficking dozens of illegal firearms through a months-long operation that law enforcement dismantled through a multi-agency investigation. Khyle Williams faces a maximum of 25 years in prison on charges related to the illegal sale of guns and ammunition, according to a March 6 announcement from New York Attorney General Letitia James, the NYPD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The investigation, led by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force, found Williams allegedly conducted at least nine illegal firearms sales between May and October 2025. Authorities recovered 32 firearms, 12 high-capacity magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition during the operation. Investigators used controlled firearms purchases, covert video surveillance and analysis of financial and telephone records to build their case. They found that Williams allegedly used encrypted messaging apps to negotiate prices and arrange meetings with customers. He would then meet buyers in a car in the Flatbush neighborhood to sell the guns, typically for $800 to $1,100 each. Some of the firearms had been reported stolen in Georgia.
Public Safety News
High bacteria levels prompt ocean water warnings at L.A. County beaches amid heat wave
As many head to the beach to beat the heat, Los Angeles County public health officials are warning residents and visitors to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at several county beaches due to elevated bacterial levels. Officials said the warnings were issued after recent water quality tests showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards. Beach area warnings are in effect at the following locations: Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu, Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach, Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach, Marie Canyon storm drain at Puerco Beach, and Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. The warnings come amid an ongoing heat wave across Southern California.
6 years since pandemic, hundreds of thousands in LA County suffering from effects of long COVID
For Elle Seibert, learning to live with the effects of long COVID has been an ongoing challenge over the last four years. “I would really struggle to make it through a workday,” Seibert said. “I wasn’t doing physical labor at my job; I was typing on a computer.” Her condition has made holding a traditional 9-to-5 job difficult, so she turned to consulting and driving for Uber. But as a young, single person, she is worried about her financial future. “I don't have a partner paying my rent. I don't have a family couch to sleep on. If I even just get a cold while I’m at work, then I can’t drive for a few days,” she said. "I got COVID in July 2022, and I got up that day, and I felt horrible. Then, I just didn't get better,” said Beth Nishida, who is also struggling with long COVID. Her symptoms include extreme exhaustion, brain fog, migraines and a nervous system disorder called POTS. She had to retire from a job she loved as a special education administrator. Nishida said she's frustrated that Los Angeles County isn’t doing more to help people like her and Seibert, whose lives have been upended by long COVID.
Dangerous heat wave expected to scorch Southern California with triple-digit temperatures
A dangerous heat wave is expected to scorch Southern California with triple-digit temperatures the rest of the week, with conditions peaking on Tuesday. An extreme heat warning will go into effect at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and remain until 8 p.m. on Friday as record-breaking temperatures are forecast to be between 96 and 104 degrees. The National Weather Service says there is a high risk for heat illness for just about everyone, but especially for communities away from the coast. The NWS urges the public to take extra precautions, including drinking plenty of water, avoiding outdoor activities and staying inside air-conditioned rooms. At a news conference on Monday afternoon addressing the heat, LA County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone said this weather event is not expected to be accompanied by strong winds, which are a factor in spreading wildfires.
