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07

Dec 2010

Masked gunman attacks woman in Westchester

Police need the public's help catching a masked gunman who attacked a woman in her own home in Westchester on Monday night. Authorities said the woman had baked cookies for a neighbor in the 8100 block of Westlawn Avenue, and she left her...

07

Dec 2010

3 drivers fled scene of fatal Rampart area hit-and-run

Authorities are turning to the public to help nab a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that happened last week in the Rampart area. The LAPD are looking for the driver of a red Honda Civic or Prelude that struck a man who was walking...

07

Dec 2010

LAPD trying to avoid civilian layoffs

Los Angeles Police Department officials vowed today to do everything they can to avert proposed layoffs of civilian employees, but some of the city's budget analysts expressed skepticism amid a growing deficit. "I can't afford to let...

07

Dec 2010

Beck responds to report critical of how LAPD handles complaints

Warned by federal officials that the LAPD is inadequately investigating racial profiling complaints against officers, Chief Charlie Beck and a civilian watchdog on Tuesday defended the agency but acknowledged there is still work to be done...