Teddi Mellencamp's Encino home was targeted in an attempted burglary while residents were inside, with suspects fleeing before gaining full access. The incident occurred amid heightened community concerns following recent violent crimes, including the murders of an 'American Idol' executive and her husband. Police have increased patrols, but residents remain fearful of rising crime in the area.
Robin Kaye, a beloved music supervisor known for her work on 'American Idol,' was tragically murdered in her Encino home along with her husband during a burglary. She was remembered for her kindness, dedication, and significant contributions to the music and television industry. The suspect, Raymond Boodarian, was arrested, and the incident appears to have been a random act of violence.
Robin Kaye, a longtime music supervisor for 'American Idol,' and her husband Thomas Deluca were found dead from gunshot wounds at their Encino home, with police investigating a double homicide amid reports of suspicious activity and burglaries in the area.
A man continuously honking his car horn in an Encino apartment complex parking garage was shot by an upset tenant after an argument. The man is hospitalized in stable condition, and the tenant has been arrested. The incident is under investigation.
Newly-released body camera footage shows officers rushing to the scene of a fiery crash in Encino, where a 16-year-old girl died. The car, driven by a 14-year-old girl, crashed into a traffic light pole after fleeing from a police attempt to pull it over for driving without headlights. Despite efforts to rescue the occupants, the 16-year-old backseat passenger was declared dead at the scene, while the driver and front passenger sustained minor injuries. The incident is under investigation, and information will be forwarded to the district attorney's office for potential charges.
Two tickets purchased at the same Chevron gas station in Encino, Los Angeles, have won the $395 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning tickets matched all six numbers in Friday night's drawing. The winners will split the prize, receiving either $197.5 million in installments or a lump sum cash payment of $94.3 million before taxes.
DJ Zedd has purchased an $18.4 million mansion in Encino, making it the most expensive sale in the area this year. The 40,075 square foot property, named ODIN and designed by celebrity designer Jae Omar, features modern touches such as angled wooden rooms, floating architectural staircases, and meditative water features. The mansion includes eight bedrooms, a guest house, Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor/outdoor wellness spa, fitness area, and a bowling alley. This purchase follows Zedd's sale of his Beverly Hills property earlier this year.
The LAPD has launched an internal investigation into the handling of a case involving the discovery of a woman's torso in Encino. Two day laborers reported finding plastic bags containing what felt like human remains, but were told to call 911 instead of having officers investigate. The officers later found other bags at the suspect's home, but no human remains. The torso was later linked to the suspect, Samuel Haskell IV, who has been charged with three counts of murder. The investigation is ongoing.
Surveillance video appears to show a suspect, identified as Samuel Bond Haskell IV, dumping a large bag in a parking lot in Encino, where a woman's torso was later found. The remains are believed to be those of Mei Haskell, the suspect's wife. Samuel Haskell has been arrested and charged with murder. Mei's parents are also missing, and police are searching for more human remains as well as two missing SUVs. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the LAPD.
Samuel Haskell, the 35-year-old son of a former Hollywood agent, has been arrested and charged with murder after the dismembered torso of a woman was found near a dumpster in Encino. The woman is believed to be Haskell's wife, Mei Haskell, who is currently missing along with her parents. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are searching for two missing vehicles. Haskell and Mei Haskell have three young boys who have been placed in the care of the county Department of Children and Family Services.
A man from Tarzana, Los Angeles, named Samuel Haskell, has been arrested in connection with a dismembered woman's torso found near a dumpster in Encino. Haskell's wife, Mei Haskell, and her parents are missing, and their three children have been taken into custody by the county Department of Children and Family Services. Investigators discovered evidence of a crime, including blood, at the Haskell's Tarzana home. The victim's identity and age have not been determined, and authorities believe the body part had been there for only a couple of days.
Two people were injured after a large bee swarm was reported in Encino, Los Angeles. Residents were warned to stay indoors and close all windows and doors. A man was brought to a local hospital with multiple bee stings, while a Los Angeles Police Department volunteer officer was also being transported to a local hospital after falling face down onto the asphalt while trying to swat away bees from his face. A professional bee-removal contractor was called to the scene to remove a hive under the roof of a home in the area.
