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2 LAPD officers injured in crash in Van Nuys area
Two Los Angeles police officers were injured Wednesday when their police SUV was involved in a crash in the Van Nuys area. Paramedics sent to the 13300 block of West Sherman Way about 12:30 p.m. took the officers to a hospital in fair condition, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The circumstances of the crash were under investigation.
Los Angeles Daily News
Mistake shooting of girl, 10, not funny: Reward for laughing attacker
The police hunt for a laughing attacker in Boyle Heights who shot a 10-year-old girl by mistake will be stepped up by outraged authorities Thursday when they unveil a $50,000 reward. The reward will be announced to the public at noon at a news conference at the LAPD's Hollenbeck Station. City Councilman Jose Huizar, LAPD Deputy Chief Robert Arcos and investigating detectives are expected to attend, along with family members of the victim. A man on a bicycle was the intended target in the shooting about 6 p.m. on June 10 near the intersection of Rogers Avenue and Chicago Street, according to Officer Mike Lopez of the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations Section.
MyNewsLA.com
Woodland Hills Shooting Investigation
Woodland Hills cousins returned home from running errands and rather than retiring to the comfort of their home, they came face-to-face with the barrel of a gun. The Los Angeles Police Department was investigating a shooting at the home on Avenue San Luis near the 101 Freeway Wednesday at 6 p.m. The homeowner said he and his cousin had just pulled into the driveway when he heard a man order them to lie down. "As I turned around to see what it was, I was looking down the barrel of a 9 mm or a 40," the homeowner's cousin, who only wanted to be identified as Tony, said.
NBC 4
Attorney General Lynch Visits Los Angeles as Part of Policing Tour
She is the top attorney in the country, and on Wednesday she complimented a police department the office she inherited once cracked down on. "This kind of proactive and inclusive approach particularly arising out of a history of tensions is one we're encouraging at police departments around the country," said Loretta Lynch, as she made her final stop on her national "Community Policing" tour. What came of the Justice Department's oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department in years past has led to a department that is leading the nation in community policing, she said. NBC 4
Police Remain Vigilant at LAX After Istanbul Bombings
Police beefed up security Wednesday at LAX as an expected record number of passengers are set to fly through during the July Fourth holiday and as a precaution after a suicide bombing at least 42 people dead at an airport in Istanbul, Turkey. Extra patrols walked the ticketing area, outside in the loading zone and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Officers planned to conduct random checkpoints while undercover agents were deployed throughout the airport, officials said.
NBC 4
LA City Hall panel backs fining companies for asking applicants about past crimes
Businesses that ask a job applicant about his or her criminal history during the hiring process could be fined and forced to pay the applicant up to $500 under a new law being considered by city leaders. A Los Angeles City Council committee backed a plan Tuesday to penalize businesses that weed out applicants based on criminal convictions. The rules are part of a law under consideration by the council aimed at giving former convicts a better shot at obtaining employment. The Ban the Box ordinance, approved in concept last year by the council, bans private employers with 10 or more workers from asking questions related to an applicant's criminal history before a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Los Angeles Daily News
Summer Night Lights Program To Keep LA Parks Open Late For Kids
The Summer Night Lights program, aimed at combating the influence of street gangs with positive action, will keep 32 recreation centers and parks opened later in Los Angeles. The program, in its ninth year, allows children and their parents to enjoy the public areas until 11 p.m. during the summer.Summer Night Lights provides activities for children of all ages, such as tug of war or a mini manicure, and there's free food donated by The Hungry Hog and Starvin' Steer. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch joined Los Angeles city officials to kick off this summer's program on Wednesday.
ABC 7
Boyle Heights Boy With Leukemia Sworn-In As Los Angeles County Sheriff's K-9 Deputy
For 12-year-old Alfonso Hoffman, a dream came true Wednesday morning as he was sworn-in as a Los Angeles County sheriff's K-9 deputy for the day. The Boyle Heights boy was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. "He's actually the one who noticed some lumps on his neck," Desiree Hoffman, Alfonso's mother said. "Tomorrow he'll be hospitalized, so it's nice he can have some fun before he actually goes into the hospital." Alfonso is facing three years of cancer treatments. "I'm really happy. I want to be a K-9 officer because I like handling with dogs," Alfonso said shortly after his swearing-in ceremony outside Metro Transit Authority Headquarters.
ABC 7
Long Beach Dog-Walking Company Raises Money for New K-9, Protective Vests After Police Dog Dies
A Long Beach dog-walking company is raising money for a new police dog and protective vests for other K-9s after a police department K-9 was shot to death during an officer-involved shooting Tuesday. Happy Tails to You set up a GoFundMe page for their efforts, “as a way to show our love and continued support of the Long Beach Police Department and its K-9 division,” according to their Facebook page. Credo, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois was caught in the line of fire when authorities were attempting to apprehend an assault with a deadly weapon suspect.
KTLA 5
Massive CHP crackdown on errant drivers: Don't lose your independence on Independence Day
You could lose your independence this Independence Day holiday weekend if you're caught in a massive law enforcement crackdown on drivers who break the law. Authorities Wednesday warned that law enforcement officers will be out in force during the three-day Fourth of July holiday weekend looking for drunken, drugged or just plain inept drivers. Losing your license or soaring insurance rates could be the least of your worries. You could end up in jail. The “maximum enforcement period” begins at 6:01 p.m. Friday and ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday, the CHP reported. “All available officers will be watching for motorists who are speeding, distracted or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow.
MyNewsLA.com
Suspected car thief rams LASD patrol car door, deputy's leg pinned
A Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy was injured when a suspected car thief intentionally rammed the door of her patrol car as she was getting out, pinning her leg, authorities said Wednesday. The deputy's injuries are not considered life-threatening, said Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Edward Ramirez. The incident began at 6:22 p.m. Tuesday when West Hollywood sheriff's deputies tried to pull over a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Clinton Street and Mansfield Avenue, Ramirez said. The suspect behind the wheel — later identified as Melvin Williams, 24 — pulled over initially, but about 30- 40 seconds later, he began driving westbound on Clinton Street, then south on Orange Avenue, Ramirez said.
CIty News Service
California House Democrats Hold Gun Control Event On Steps Of LA City Hall
Members of California's congressional delegation who participated in a sit-in last week on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives joined local leaders and victims of gun violence on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall Wednesday to continue their push for the passage of two gun control bills. “San Bernardino, Orlando, Charleston, Newtown, Columbine … We must do something — anything — that can save even one life,” said Rep. Xavier Becerra. One of the bills in question would require background checks for gun purchases at gun shows, or for gun sales made over the Internet or from classified ads. The other bill would prohibit anyone on the federal no-fly list from buying a gun.
CBS 2
Drug use up in prisons with intensive programs
Drug use behind bars appears to have increased since California started using drug-sniffing dogs and machinery to try to stop smuggling at state prisons, where overdose deaths are nearly five times the national rate, records show. It's unclear exactly why things haven't gone as officials projected. Some say the testing can yield artificially high results. Others say it's too soon to draw any long-term conclusions. Still more say the program simply is not working. Prison officials won't divulge details on results of the multimillion-dollar program.
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