LAPD Fingerprint Backlog, Expert Shortage Forces Rationing Plan For Property Crimes
The Los Angeles Police Department has developed a plan to get through a huge backlog of unanalyzed fingerprints caused by a shortage of fingerprint experts.
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The Los Angeles Police Department has developed a plan to get through a huge backlog of unanalyzed fingerprints caused by a shortage of fingerprint experts.
The man who allegedly stabbed three homeless people and left signed "death warrants" behind called and turned himself in to police Friday in Hollywood.
A 67-year-old woman with a medical condition that makes communication difficult is missing from the Harbor Gateway area of Los Angeles.
A suspect was injured in an officer involved shooting early Thursday morning in the San Fernando Valley.
A $50,000 reward will be offered Tuesday in an effort to find the suspects responsible for the murder of a 42-year-old Westmont man.
The parents of a 19-year-old Winnetka man who was fatally shot by police following a late-night chase through the San Fernando Valley filed a $120 million federal lawsuit Monday against the city and Los Angeles Police Department.
The family of a 19-year-old man slain during a police shooting say they plan on suing the city of Los Angeles and the L.A. Police Department.
Venture into the LAPD's gun locker and you'll find hand guns, assault rifles and machine guns. Chief Charlie Beck gave KCAL9 News a rare look inside the gun locker and showed the bizarre weapons officers have seized on the streets of L.A.
Police Wednesday hoped video would help identify the people responsible for two apparently unprovoked attacks on LAPD officers during a May Day rally Tuesday.
Police in Los Angeles and across the country went into a heightened state of alert Monday night, the day before the first anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death.
The LAPD were ramping up security at Dodger Stadium for the team's Tuesday home opener a year after a Giants fan was brutally beaten.
A special burglary task force nabbed a ring of burglars, who police said had targeted expensive neighborhoods across Southern California.
Police Tuesday issued a warning to San Fernando Valley teen girls about a sex predator believed to be responsible for at least seven sex crimes and two attempted kidnappings.
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says the state of California should issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
An LAPD sergeant facing burglary charges has been accused of stealing an expensive bike from a Highland home.
The ACLU is sending 379 requests nationwide to local law enforcement agencies demanding to know if, when, and how they are using cell phone data to track civilian activity.
Los Angeles police detectives have arrested an Ohio man in connection with a 33-year-old cold case murder.
Three new suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal beating of San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow.
Attacks on police officers have increased dramatically, both nationally and locally, and some LAPD officers think they can explain the trend.
Singer Sly Stone entered a not guilty plea Wednesday to a drug charge related to his April 1 arrest in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Department is unveiling new surveillance cameras in the North Hills area.
Authorities say an off-duty Los Angeles police officer died after his pickup truck hit a guardrail on the 101 Freeway.
Authorities say a veteran Los Angeles police officer has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after he allegedly drove his motorcycle the wrong way through the Sepulveda Tunnel near Los Angeles International Airport.
Police said a 22-year-old man was killed Sunday in a gang-related shooting in Hollywood.
The bomb squad has been sent to the Los Angeles Police Department's Newton station after a man brought a mortar round there.
Investigators testified that blood stains that were found inside the Tesla registered to D4vd and items found inside his garage matched Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA.
A neighborhood watch is joining private security to guard Oceanwide Plaza as crews clean up the graffiti on the downtown LA towers.
After an outpouring of support, the Metro Board ordered its staff to find funding for CicLAvia and other open street events.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspected stolen car near downtown Los Angeles.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled the 2027 Hollywood Walk of Fame class, with honorees ranging from Idris Elba, Lisa Kudrow, Smashing Pumpkins, Jo Koy and Cheech & Chong
Investigators testified that blood stains that were found inside the Tesla registered to D4vd and items found inside his garage matched Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA.
A neighborhood watch is joining private security to guard Oceanwide Plaza as crews clean up the graffiti on the downtown LA towers.
After an outpouring of support, the Metro Board ordered its staff to find funding for CicLAvia and other open street events.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspected stolen car near downtown Los Angeles.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled the 2027 Hollywood Walk of Fame class, with honorees ranging from Idris Elba, Lisa Kudrow, Smashing Pumpkins, Jo Koy and Cheech & Chong
Investigators testified that blood stains that were found inside the Tesla registered to D4vd and items found inside his garage matched Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA.
A neighborhood watch is joining private security to guard Oceanwide Plaza as crews clean up the graffiti on the downtown LA towers.
After an outpouring of support, the Metro Board ordered its staff to find funding for CicLAvia and other open street events.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspected stolen car near downtown Los Angeles.
The Lebanese restaurant, Pi On Sunset, sits right in front of the closure. Owner Sam Daouk says people are struggling to figure out how to get to the restaurant.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Police said that 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a search warrant at an Anaheim home.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Surveillance video footage showed the moments when two thieves allegedly stole up to $20,000 in memorabilia from a collectible card shop in Corona over the weekend.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The Dodgers edged the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 last October to become the first repeat champions in a quarter-century. Trump feted the team in the White House East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship.
Lukas MacNaughton and Marcel Hartel scored four minutes apart late in the first half of St. Louis City's 3-1 victory over the LA Galaxy.
Son Heung-min scored a goal for the second consecutive game, Denis Bouanga added a goal, and Los Angeles FC beat Real Salt Lake 3-1.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert through Saturday as an extreme heat wave is impacting the Southern California region. Conditions will be hot and humid with little to no overnight relief.
A neighborhood watch is joining private security to guard Oceanwide Plaza as crews clean up the graffiti on the downtown LA towers. Lauren Pozen reports.
Hunter Sowards shows us the repair work underway in West Hollywood.
It's going to be another hot and sticky weekend for Southern Californians as another heat wave hits the region. Nicole Comstock reports.
Big Bear's nest-cam famous bald eagle Jackie remains in urgent care after receiving a life-saving transfusion, with animal care specialists saying she continues to receive intensive care. Brittney Ermon reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
