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Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Los Angeles early Monday on suspicion of criminal threats after police say he entered a ride-hail vehicle, assaulted the driver and made criminal threats. The driver was not treated, Sutherland was booked and released on a $50,000 bond, and his first court appearance is set for Feb. 2.
The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd, who was touring out of state at the time. The vehicle had been parked for several weeks in the Hollywood Hills, and authorities are investigating her death, which has not yet been ruled a homicide or an accident. No suspects have been named, and the case remains under investigation.
Rapper Lil Nas X was arrested in Studio City, Los Angeles, early Thursday morning for battery on a police officer and was treated for a possible overdose after police responded to a report of a man walking in the street. The 26-year-old artist, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was taken into custody after charging at officers.
Robin Kaye, a music supervisor for 'American Idol,' and her husband Thomas Deluca were found murdered in their Encino home, with a suspect, Raymond Boodarian, arrested after a break-in and violent struggle. The motive remains unknown, and the case is under investigation.
A federal judge has ordered the Los Angeles Police Department to cease using foam projectiles, tear gas, and flash-bang devices against journalists covering protests, citing violations of First Amendment rights and injuries sustained by reporters. The temporary restraining order also prevents police from obstructing journalists' access and detaining them during demonstrations, following a lawsuit that documented multiple incidents of police violence against media personnel.
The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable is calling for an immediate ban on non-lethal bullets used by LAPD, citing serious injuries and concerns over excessive force during protests, and warns that continued use may lead to more injuries and civil rights violations.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a nightly curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in downtown LA to curb protests against immigration policies, resulting in arrests and property damage, with the curfew aimed at preventing looting and violence while exempting residents, homeless individuals, media, and safety personnel.
Los Angeles police are investigating whether rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, was involved in an alleged battery incident on Sunset Boulevard. The victim claimed that Ye punched him in the face multiple times, but Ye's chief of staff at Yeezy stated that the incident occurred after Ye's wife was allegedly physically assaulted. Police have taken an incident report from the man who made the claims against Ye, but have not released any other details about him.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after the body of a 30- to 40-year-old woman was found inside a sealed trash can in Sunland. Officers responded to a call from a residential neighborhood and discovered the body at the scene. LAPD Operations-Valley Bureau detectives are leading the investigation, and no further information has been provided at this time.
Thieves pulled off one of the largest cash heists in Southern California, stealing tens of millions of dollars from a GardaWorld money storage facility in Sylmar, Los Angeles. The exact amount stolen is still being assessed, but it could be as much as $30 million. The LAPD and FBI are conducting a joint investigation, and no arrests have been made. This incident follows a history of high-profile heists in the region, including the 1997 theft of $18.9 million from the former site of the Dunbar Armored facility.
Three Chilean nationals were arrested in Irvine, California, just days after the Los Angeles Police Department formed a task force to combat an international crime ring targeting luxury homes in the U.S. The men were found with burglary tools and suspected of casing the area for residential burglaries. This arrest comes amid a rise in transnational crime groups entering the U.S., with the majority of participants coming from Chile and other South American countries. The issue has prompted warnings from officials and legal action against the Biden administration for failing to respond to public records requests.
The driver of an allegedly stolen car led Los Angeles police on a high-speed pursuit through the San Fernando Valley, reaching speeds over 120 mph with the headlights off before being apprehended in the Sylmar area, while a second passenger remains at large.
An arrest has been made in the attack on a 6-year-old girl by a homeless person in Santa Monica, with the suspect being apprehended by the Los Angeles Police Department after another incident in Venice. The child and her family were visiting from the East coast when the attack occurred, and the Santa Monica Police Department is working with the LAPD to pursue felony child abuse charges against the suspect.
A street racing crash in Canoga Park resulted in one fatality after one driver rear-ended another and fled the scene. The collision occurred during a street race, causing one driver to lose control and crash into a pole, resulting in a fatal outcome. The hit-and-run driver is currently being sought by authorities, and the victim has not been identified.
A man was arrested in Hawthorne after police found $5 million worth of stolen Nike merchandise, including thousands of pairs of shoes, clothing, accessories, and unique prototypes in a warehouse. Roy Lee Harvey Jr., 37, was booked on suspicion of receiving stolen property and is accused of redistributing and reselling the stolen merchandise. The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking information about the alleged crime.