White Dodge Charger sought in fatal Koreatown hit-and-run
Law Enforcement News
White Dodge Charger sought in fatal Koreatown hit-and-run
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a pedestrian in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood early Friday morning. The crash was reported shortly before 4 a.m. at the intersection of Leeward Avenue and South Vermont Avenue, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department. Witnesses told investigators they saw a white Dodge Charger hit the victim as he was crossing the street. The man, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Instead of stopping to render aid, the driver fled northbound on Vermont Avenue, police said. No description of the driver was immediately available, and the suspect remains outstanding.
Man riding electric scooter killed in Los Angeles hit-and-run crash
A man riding on an electric scooter was killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening, according to the Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division. Police said that at approximately 5:30 p.m., the 33-year-old man was riding his electric scooter near the intersection of Hoover Street and 75th Street when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop or render aid and fled the location. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the collision and declared the victim dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. No description or further information about the driver of the vehicle was released by police. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Detective Elizarraraz and Sergeant Nily of South Traffic Division detectives at (323)421-2577. During business hours, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).
Suspect On The Run After Robbing South Los Angeles Taco Stand
Police are on the lookout Thursday for an armed suspect who robbed a taco stand in South Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the 77th Division responded to a report of an armed robbery at 11:22 p.m. Wednesday at 84th and Main streets, LAPD Officer Kevin Terzes told City News Service. After demanding and receiving money, the suspect ran away in an unknown direction. The suspect robbed the taco vendor of an undisclosed amount of money. The taco vendor survived the ordeal without injury.
2 sought in attempted break-in at Porter Ranch home
Two men who attempted to break into a Porter Ranch home Thursday morning ran off after they encountered someone at the residence. The crime was reported at about 1 a.m. as a possible hot prowl in the northwest San Fernando Valley community. The LAPD said the intruders broke a rear sliding glass door and tried to unlock another door, but never entered the home. Police took an attempted burglary report. No arrests were reported Thursday morning. Property records show the home is owned by influencer Raven Tracy McEachin, girlfriend of Christian "King" Combs, who is the son of Sean Combs. TMZ.com reported that an employee at the house called police. It was not immediately clear whether anyone else was at the house during the attempted break-in.
Sledgehammer-wielding thieves perform smash-and-grab at Sherman Oaks mall, police say
Three thieves used sledgehammers to perform a smash-and-grab at a popular Sherman Oaks mall on Wednesday evening, stealing jewelry and watches before fleeing the scene, authorities said. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call for a smash and grab in the 14000 block of Riverside Drive by Westfield Fashion Square at 7:10 p.m., according to a department spokesperson. The suspects targeted a Macy’s department store before fleeing in a white Lexus. They remain at large and were last seen wearing ski masks and black and gray clothing, the spokesperson said.
Sherman Oaks card shop burglarized twice in 3 days, safe stolen
A small family-owned collectibles shop in Sherman Oaks was burglarized twice in three days, leaving the owner questioning how long the business can continue operating after thieves targeted valuable trading cards and a safe. Officers responded around 4:21 a.m. Thursday to a business located at 14555 Ventura Blvd., where suspects broke in through the back door of Toy Mandala, according to the LAPD. Police said the suspects had fled by the time officers arrived, causing about $3,000 in damage and stealing a safe full of money. The latest break-in comes just days after another burglary early Tuesday morning at the same store. Surveillance video from that incident shows suspects entering through the parking lot gate and stealing a large amount of merchandise, including trading cards. Owner Dhiraj K.C., who has operated the business since 1999, said the theft was a significant financial hit for the small shop.
West LA Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in `Grandparent’ Scams
A West Los Angeles man was sentenced Thursday to two years, three months behind bars for helping launder more than $378,000 obtained from victims of “grandparent” scams who were defrauded with bogus claims that their relatives were in distress and in urgent need of funds. James Wesley Jackson III, 44, pleaded guilty in September 2025 in Los Angeles federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. Along with the prison term, Jackson was ordered to pay $283,685 in fines and restitution, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A two-count indictment also charges Christopher Fagon, 47, who at the time of the scheme lived in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, and is now believed to reside in or near Toronto, Canada. Perpetrators of grandparent scams convince victims to send money — purportedly to help relatives, often their grandchildren, who are typically described as being in legal trouble — to bank accounts, business entities and physical addresses specified by the scammers for the supposed purpose of assisting the relatives.
BWC: Man grabs Minnesota officer’s gun and fires it during struggle before fatal OIS
The segment of video from the fatal shooting of a man by Rochester police earlier this month shows approximately three minutes leading up to the fatal shots. Cleavon White, 47, was shot and killed on March 11, 2026, after police were called to an apartment on the 1900 block of Ashland Drive Northwest for what police say was a “domestic related” call. The three minutes of video released by the Rochester Police Department on Wednesday, March 25 , starts at just before 10:36 p.m. By then, according to police, officers had been on scene for more than an hour. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation into the shooting. Police say members of the crisis response team also responded to the call. A member of the mental health crisis team determined White be placed on an emergency 72-hour hold. At the start of the video, White is seen standing in a corner of the kitchen of the apartment. He’s dressed in a baggy gray shirt and is looking at the floor with his hands clasped in front of him. Three police officers are with him in the kitchen.
Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.
Video: Man says Nevada officers will have to kill him before ramming cruisers, pointing gun at cops
The Sparks Police Department released videos showing an officer-involved shooting of a man who told officers they would have to kill him before ramming cruisers with his vehicle and pointing a gun at officers. The March 12 incident began when a suspect called 911 to report himself. “I’ve got a gun and I’m gonna ho [into a gym] and shoot everybody,” the man can be heard saying in dispatch audio. The caller told the dispatcher his name was Jay and described his location and vehicle. The dispatcher continued asking the man questions, eventually learning that his dog was in the car and that the man had a handgun. When he asked the caller what kind of handgun it was, the caller replied, “One that will make you shoot me.” After the man ended the call with the dispatcher, a crisis negotiator called him and had a brief conversation, according to police. The man told the negotiator that officers would have to kill him. Officers arrived at the scene and secured the gym that the man had threatened. They then used a drone and a cellphone ping to locate the man. After finding the vehicle described in the phone call, officers called in an armored vehicle. Officers then saw the man release a dog from the truck.
Public Safety News
Crews battle house fire in Boyle Heights
Fire crews battled a raging fire at a home in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Firefighters arrived at the scene, located at 1517 Ricardo Street near Dodger Stadium, around 3 p.m. Sky5’s Gil Leyvas was overhead at 3:15 p.m. and saw crews on the roof of the fully engulfed home. Firefighters operated in defensive mode, concerned about flames spreading to nearby homes. By about 3:20 p.m., it appeared they were making progress, with plumes of white smoke rising from the structure. The blaze was knocked down in 42 minutes, according to fire officials. LAFD said that the fire damaged two units of a single-story duplex. There were no immediate reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is currently known.
Venice Apartment Catches Fire
A fire in a van with a fuel leak that authorities believe may have been the source of a blaze at an apartment building in Venice was quickly extinguished, the Los Angeles Fire Department said Friday. LAFD firefighters were called to 48 East Westminster Court and Pacific Avenue at 2:48 a.m. Friday, where they found the van fully engaged in flames. All apartments above the fire were spared any damage, said LAFD spokeswoman Jennifer Middleton. It took 48 firefighters 24 minutes to put out the fire. There were no injuries reported to residents or firefighters, according to Middleton. Specialists from the LAFD’s Arson Section have been called to further investigate the cause of the fire.
70-year-old woman rescued after falling during hike in Studio City
A 70-year-old woman was rescued after falling during a hike in Studio City Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The hiker reportedly sustained minor injuries in the fall on the Fryman Canyon Trail. Los Angeles fire officials responded to the scene on Alta Mesa Drive at 9:39 a.m. Video from Citizen shows the rescue helicopter over the area in Studio City as it searched for the woman. After air units located the hiker, they conducted a hoist operation to rescue her and provide her with care, the LAFD said. Following the rescue operation, she was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. No further details about the incident were immediately available.
Metro selects route for K Line extension from Expo/Crenshaw to Hollywood
A proposal to extend Metro's K Line north into the Hollywood area with new connections to four rail lines will was approved by the transit agency's board at a Thursday morning meeting. Three possible routes were considered by board members, but Metro staff recommended the San Vicente-Fairfax alignment. The 9.7-mile route would add nine stations and connect to stops such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, West Hollywood, Pacific Design Center and the Grove. That alternative was approved Thursday. A final 10th station would be created at the Hollywood Bowl. The alignment would also connect the route to four other major rail lines -- including the under-construction expanded D (Purple) Line -- and several bus lines. The extension project is expected to increase the number of riders on the light rail by at least 100,000 per day. Staff have estimated the extension project to cost between $11 billion to $15 billion.
