LAPD pursues data-driven policing despite controversy

Los Angeles police are convinced big data can help fight crime, even after shutting down a program that activists said targeted minorities unfairly.

• Feb 23, 2020

LAPD to test non-lethal tether device similar to Batman weapon

The device, known as the BolaWrap 100, fires a Kevlar cord that wraps around a person's torso and legs.

• Dec 3, 2019

No charges for off-duty cop who killed mentally ill man in Costco

A grand jury declined to file charges against the LAPD officer, who was assaulted while holding his child

• Sep 25, 2019

YouTube star investigated after video shows her hitting dog

YouTuber Brooke Houts uploaded unedited footage that shows her hitting, spitting on and yelling at her dog

• Aug 8, 2019

Dad who drove his kids off L.A. pier charged with murder

Ali Elmezayen faces two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder and also was charged with fraud

• Jul 18, 2019

YouTuber arrested for alleged sexual assault

The 33-year-old social media personality allegedly assaulting a teenager he had been dating

• Jul 13, 2019

LAPD opens internal affairs investigation over Nipsey Hussle case

The investigation concerns a desk officer who turned away a suspect allegedly involved in the rapper's slaying after she tried to surrender

• Jul 1, 2019

Costco shooting victim's family speaks out amid LAPD investigation

Authorities say Kenneth French, 32, attacked an off-duty Los Angeles police officer inside a Southern California Costco on Friday night

• Jun 16, 2019

1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Costco in California

The gunfire sent shoppers racing for the exits and ducking for cover

• Jun 15, 2019

Mansion at center of massive gun seizure is linked to Getty family

Cynthia Beck, who reportedly has three daughters with oil tycoon J. Paul Getty's son, Gordon Getty, linked to property

• May 9, 2019

Feds uncover massive cache of weapons from L.A. home

Girard Damien Saenz, 56, was arrested on suspicion of possessing, selling and manufacturing assault weapons

• May 9, 2019

Man suspected of shooting Nipsey Hussle charged with murder

Eric Holder pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance Thursday in Los Angeles; if convicted, he faces life in prison

• Apr 5, 2019

Nipsey Hussle memorialized in Los Angeles murals

The Grammy-nominated rapper is being remembered not just for his music, but for his deep community involvement and activism

• Apr 4, 2019

Nipsey Hussle planned LAPD meeting to discuss gang violence

The late rapper was set to meet with the LAPD about ending gang violence

• Apr 1, 2019

Video shows man punching 2 women in Los Angeles

The incident took place Saturday at a hot dog stand

• Jan 30, 2019

Kidman is nearly unrecognizable in new "Destroyer" trailer

Kidman plays a veteran LAPD detective grappling with a troubled past

• Oct 17, 2018

Dramatic video shows cop getting shot before her partner kills suspect

The suspect appears to be following the unidentified female officer's directions when she tells him to step out of the car

• Sep 11, 2018

Prosecutors drop cases against Kevin Spacey, Steven Seagal

Prosecutors cited the statute of limitations, since the alleged sexual assault incidents took place in the early 1990s

• Sep 5, 2018

Family of hostage killed by LAPD files lawsuit

Eliabeth Tollison's son said the videos showed officers "had no regard for my mother's life and shot her down"

• Aug 1, 2018

LAPD releases video of officers shooting, killing hostage during standoff

It was the first time in 13 years that Los Angeles police killed someone they consider an "innocent bystander or hostage"

• Jul 31, 2018

Police respond to suspicious package at Maxine Waters' L.A. office

Item found at representative's field office was apparently labeled with "anthrax," according to the Los Angeles Fire Department

• Jul 24, 2018

Trader Joe's suspected gunman in custody after three-hour standoff

A woman was shot and killed when the gunman ran into the Trader Joe's supermarket in Los Angeles' Silver Lake section on Saturday

• Jul 22, 2018

LAPD: More than 50 women allege USC doctor sexually abused them

So far, 13 women have contacted police directly and another 39 have been referred from a hotline set up at the University of Southern California

• May 29, 2018

Former pro wrestler severely beaten over parking spot

Former pro wrestler Tom Magee was beaten severely in front of his home and neighbors said it all apparently began over a parking dispute

• May 18, 2018

Settlement reached in LAPD shooting of homeless black man

Charly "Africa" Keunang was killed by police in in 2015

• May 11, 2018

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