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LAPD Sued After Dog Shot During Knicks Celebration

#LAPD #DogShooting

A woman is suing the LAPD after officers shot her dog Jameson during a welfare check, mistaking her celebrations of the Knicks' NBA Finals win for distress. The lawsuit alleges improper training and unlawful use of deadly force. read more


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LAPD Bomb Squad Gets Slap on Wrist for Blast

#LAPD #BombSquad

LAPD bomb squad members who miscalculated a 2021 firework detonation, destroying 22 homes and injuring 17, received light punishments. The harshest was an 18-day suspension for the supervising detective. Residents expressed outrage at the lenient discipline. read more

Maui Photographer Hannah Kobayashi Missing, Family Questions LAPD Conclusion

#HannahKobayashi #LAPD

Maui photographer Hannah Kobayashi's family doubts LAPD's conclusion that her voluntary disappearance was into Mexico. Surveillance footage shows her crossing the border alone, but her sister fears human trafficking. Despite LAPD discouragement, family and volunteers continue search in Mexico. read more

UCLA Faces High Overtime Costs for Policing Protests

#UCLA #LAPD

UCLA and LAPD went overbudget, spending over $630,000 on police overtime to disperse Gaza protests on campus. The protests led to arrests, injuries, and questions about the necessity of the heavy security presence. read more

"LAPD Releases Photos of Suspects in General Hospital Star Murder"

#LAPD #USCrimeNews

The LAPD releases photos of three suspects wanted in the murder of General Hospital star Johnny Wactor, who was shot dead in a Los Angeles parking lot while confronting thieves, and the suspects remain at large. read more

#LAPD #policebrutality

An LAPD officer was suspended after video showed him punching a cuffed man in the face, sparking outrage. The officer's identity remains undisclosed, and the incident is under investigation. The victim's family spokesman is confident the officer will face criminal charges. read more

#LAPD #ValentinaOrellanaPeralta

Juan Pablo Orellana Larenas, father of Valentina Orellana-Peralta, holds a photo of his late daughter during a news conference as the Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot a 14-year-old girl in a clothing store in 2021 will not face charges. read more