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Deputies are stuck using radios with Los Angeles County's dispatch system out of commission
Read full article: Deputies are stuck using radios with Los Angeles County's dispatch system out of commissionThe aging computer dispatch system for the nation's largest sheriff's department remains out of commission.
LA County sheriff calls video of deputy tackling woman 'disturbing,' opens inquiry
Read full article: LA County sheriff calls video of deputy tackling woman 'disturbing,' opens inquiryThe Los Angeles County sheriff says video footage of a deputy violently throwing a woman to the ground while she filmed a man being handcuffed in a grocery store parking lot is “disturbing."
Man arrested in Los Angeles recruits crash is released
Read full article: Man arrested in Los Angeles recruits crash is releasedAuthorities have released from custody a young man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a peace officer after the SUV he was driving veered into the wrong lane and crashed into Los Angeles County law enforcement recruits on a training run, injuring 25.
Vehicle hits 25 LA County sheriff's academy recruits on run
Read full article: Vehicle hits 25 LA County sheriff's academy recruits on runAuthorities say 25 Los Angeles County sheriff’s academy recruits on a training run were hit by a vehicle that veered onto the wrong side of the road Wednesday morning, and five were critically injured.
LA deputies won't be charged for killing Black bicyclist
Read full article: LA deputies won't be charged for killing Black bicyclistProsecutors say two Los Angeles County deputies won’t face criminal charges for fatally shooting a Black man they tried to stop for riding a bicycle the wrong direction.
LA sheriff investigates how reporter obtained leaked video
Read full article: LA sheriff investigates how reporter obtained leaked videoThe Los Angeles County sheriff disputed allegations he orchestrated the cover-up of an incident where a deputy knelt on a handcuffed inmate’s head for more than three minutes.
California's COVID gun store shutdowns ruled illegal
Read full article: California's COVID gun store shutdowns ruled illegalA federal appeals court has found that two California counties violated the Constitution’s right to bear arms when they shut down gun and ammunition stores in 2020 as nonessential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vanessa Bryant said LA sheriff promised to secure crash site
Read full article: Vanessa Bryant said LA sheriff promised to secure crash siteKobe Bryant’s widow said she pleaded with the Los Angeles County sheriff to make sure no one takes photographs from the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, and he reassured that the area had been secured.
Cities, police unions clash as vaccine mandates take effect
Read full article: Cities, police unions clash as vaccine mandates take effectPolice departments that are requiring officers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are running up against pockets of resistance across the U.S. Police unions and officers are pushing back by filing lawsuits to block the mandates.
Los Angeles passes measure limiting homeless encampments
Read full article: Los Angeles passes measure limiting homeless encampmentsThe Los Angeles City Council has passed a sweeping anti-camping measure that will severely limit widespread homeless encampments that have become an eyesore across the city.
Cause of Tiger Woods crash found, officials won't reveal it
Read full article: Cause of Tiger Woods crash found, officials won't reveal itFILE - In this Feb. 23, 2021, file photo a vehicle rests on its side after a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods, in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., a suburb of Los Angeles. Woods suffered serious injuries in the Feb. 23 crash when he struck a raised median around 7 a.m. in Rolling Hills Estates, just outside Los Angeles. Woods told deputies he did not know how the crash occurred and didn’t remember driving. AdVillanueva claimed investigators need permission from Woods — who previously named his yacht “Privacy” — to make public information about the crash. Woods is from the Los Angeles area and was home to host his PGA tournament, the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, which ended two days before the crash.
Detectives look at SUV's 'black box' from Tiger Woods crash
Read full article: Detectives look at SUV's 'black box' from Tiger Woods crash(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)LOS ANGELES – Detectives are looking at data from the “black box” of Tiger Woods' SUV to get a clearer picture of what occurred during the Southern California rollover crash that seriously injured the golf star, authorities said Wednesday. There was no immediate information regarding what was found in the black box, Deputy Trina Schrader said in a statement. The 2021 GV80, made by the Hyundai luxury brand, is likely to have a newer version of event data recorders nicknamed “black boxes” after more sophisticated recorders in airplanes. AdUSA Today first reported the search warrant, noting that deputies did not seek one for samples of Woods' blood. Villanueva did not specifically say Wednesday that investigators had not sought a search warrant for blood samples.
LA sheriff calls Tiger Woods crash 'purely an accident'
Read full article: LA sheriff calls Tiger Woods crash 'purely an accident'LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County sheriff on Wednesday characterized the crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods as “purely an accident" and appeared to rule out any potential criminal charges even as authorities were still investigating. The crash caused “significant” injuries to his right leg that required surgery, according to a post on the golfer's Twitter account. Justin King, a personal injury attorney in California, said that if investigators prove the road is unsafe and contributed to Woods’ crash and others, the municipality that controls it could be held liable. The crash this week was the latest setback for Woods, who at times has looked unstoppable with his 15 major championships and record-tying 82 victories on the PGA Tour. He was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.
Locals in Jupiter express sadness and hope after news of Tiger Woods car crash
Read full article: Locals in Jupiter express sadness and hope after news of Tiger Woods car crashJUPITER, Fla. – The news of Tiger Woods’ frightening car wreck has touched many across the country. In Jupiter, where many consider Woods not just the greatest of all time but also a local, people were stunned at the news of the crash. The talk of the town has been filled with concerns and questions about Woods’ future. “We are waiting for the facts to see what happens, but I hope he’s going to be ok,” said Woods fan Ted Janeczek. Many of his fans and neighbors in Jupiter are taking what happened, and questions about Wood’s future in his golfing career, very personal.
State investigates Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Read full article: State investigates Los Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentThe California Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation to determine whether the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department has engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. While Becerra would not identify any specific incidents, the attorney general urged Los Angeles County residents to report potential abuses to his office. Villanueva pledged transparency with the state and said his department regularly requests for the Department of Justice to monitor its investigations. The sheriff's department was previously under federal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. In September, the Los Angeles Times reported that a congressional subcommittee had asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate allegations of systemic abuse by “criminal gangs” of deputies within the department.
Man charged in shooting of 2 Los Angeles County deputies
Read full article: Man charged in shooting of 2 Los Angeles County deputiesFILE - In this Sept. 17, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva comments on the investigation of the shooting of two deputies during a news conference at the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles. Authorities say they have arrested a man in connection with the shooting of two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies as they sat in their squad car. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)LOS ANGELES – Prosecutors charged a 36-year-old man Wednesday with a brazen ambush of two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies earlier this month, an apparently unprovoked shooting as they sat in a squad car outside a rail station. The Los Angeles Times first reported Murray's arrest ahead of the news conference. A Los Angeles police officer was attacked Saturday night inside the Harbor Community police station in San Pedro.
Reporter arrested after deputies' shooting won't be charged
Read full article: Reporter arrested after deputies' shooting won't be chargedFILE - In this Sep. 17, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva comments on the investigation of the shooting of two deputies during a news conference at the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles. A radio reporter taken into custody while covering a demonstration the night two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were shot will not be criminally charged. Josie Huang, a journalist for KPCC, was slammed to the ground by deputies and accused of interfering with the arrest of a protester outside a hospital Sept. 12. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Huang was too close to the deputies. But the Los Angeles County's District Attorney's Office says "it does not appear that she was intentionally attempting to interfere with the deputies, but merely trying to record" the incident.
Reporter arrested after deputies' shooting won't be charged
Read full article: Reporter arrested after deputies' shooting won't be chargedFILE - In this Sep. 17, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva comments on the investigation of the shooting of two deputies during a news conference at the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles. A radio reporter taken into custody while covering a demonstration the night two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were shot will not be criminally charged. But the Los Angeles County's District Attorney's Office says "it does not appear that she was intentionally attempting to interfere with the deputies, but merely trying to record" the incident. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)LOS ANGELES – A radio reporter taken into custody while covering a demonstration the night two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were shot will not be criminally charged, the county's district attorney's office said Thursday. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Huang, 39, was too close to the deputies during the man’s arrest.
LA Sheriff to politicians: emphasize trust in justice system
Read full article: LA Sheriff to politicians: emphasize trust in justice systemThis Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, still image taken from video released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, shows Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva taking questions at a late-night news conference about the condition of two Sheriff's deputies in Compton, Calif. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via AP)LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County sheriff on Monday criticized elected officials, sports figures and civic leaders for “fanning the flames of hatred” as America grapples with racism and police brutality, saying they instead should emphasize trust in the criminal justice system. Hundreds marched to the Sheriff’s Department South LA station in Compton on Saturday to protest the fatal shootings of a Black man on Aug. 31 and a Black teenager in 2018. The NBA playoffs were delayed last month when Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and other stars supported the Milwaukee Bucks' decision not to play following Blake's shooting. She said the Sheriff's Department is out of control and called on state Attorney General Xavier Becerra to investigate “the pattern of abuses."
2 LA County deputies apparently ambushed in patrol vehicle
Read full article: 2 LA County deputies apparently ambushed in patrol vehicleCOMPTON, Calif. – Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were shot multiple times Saturday, apparently in an ambush without provocation, while sitting in their patrol car at a Metro rail station. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said in a late-night news conference that the 31-year-old female deputy and 24-year-old male deputy both underwent surgery Saturday evening. Kent Wegener said officers were blanketing the area in search of a suspect seen on video opening fire with a pistol. The department shared video of the incident in a Twitter post that shows a person open fire through the passenger-side window of the patrol car. “The gunman walked up on the deputies and opened fire without warning or provocation,” a department statement said.
Hanging death of Black man in California park ruled suicide
Read full article: Hanging death of Black man in California park ruled suicideThat determination outraged Fullers family, who said authorities were too quick to dismiss the possibility of a crime. Following Fullers death, more than 1,000 people attended a peaceful protest and memorial around the tree where his body was found. The sheriff acknowledged the outcry that transpired after Fullers death and called for county officials to fund more mental health initiatives and housing. A week after Fullers death, his half-brother, Terron J. Boone, was fatally shot by Los Angeles County sheriffs deputies. Authorities said Thursday that detectives do not believe Boones case is related to Fullers death.
State, FBI to oversee probe into black man's hanging death
Read full article: State, FBI to oversee probe into black man's hanging deathThe body of Robert Fuller was discovered last week at a park near City Hall. They are also seeking to meet with Fuller's family, authorities said. The state Senate began its session Monday with a moment of silence for Fuller and Malcolm Harsh. Many carried signs that read, Justice for Robert Fuller. Meanwhile, an online petition demanding an investigation collected more than 200,000 signatures. Fullers death came amid nationwide protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
10,000 honor teens killed in Santa Clarita school shooting
Read full article: 10,000 honor teens killed in Santa Clarita school shootingYvonne Pane, Danielle Pane, Anh-Thi Ta and Ha Trinh pray while holding candles at a vigil held for shooting victims in Santa Clarita, California. (CNN) - Thousands of Californians united in grief Sunday night to remember the young victims of the Saugus High School shooting. More than 10,000 mourners gathered at the vigil at Central Park in Santa Clarita, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said. "The school shooter took away one of my friends," Andrew Gardetto said, according to CNN affiliate KTLA. Saugus High School had an active shooter drill just a few weeks ago, the sheriff said.
Saugus High School shooting was unpreventable
Read full article: Saugus High School shooting was unpreventableThe sheriff said Saugus High School had an active shooter drill a few weeks ago. The 'Safe School Plan' and a familiar scenarioThe lockdown protocol in the 245-page Saugus High "Safe School Plan" stresses that teachers ensure all their students are accounted for. "Once inside (gym, office, library, classroom), lock and/or barricade yourself and others inside," the Saugus High School plan advises staff. "At teacher training, maybe we did active shooter training but with the kids, it was just lockdown. In the office with her students, Holt urged them to dim their phone screens and keep the ringers silent.
Off-duty cops first to help at school, rushed to aid victims
Read full article: Off-duty cops first to help at school, rushed to aid victims"The fact that off-duty first responders were there and did not hesitate ... and they rendered first aid immediately." The shooter opened fire Thursday at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, killing two students and wounding three others. Officers entered school within secondsThe first people at the scene were three off-duty law enforcement officers who were dropping off their children at the school, Villanueva said. His father died in 2017 of natural causes, Villanueva told CNN affiliate KCBS. There appears to be no connection between him and the victims other than they were all students, the sheriff said.
What we know about the suspect in the California school shooting
Read full article: What we know about the suspect in the California school shootingSANTA CLARITA, Calif. - After sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting at Saugus High School in Southern California on Thursday, six students were rushed to local hospitals with gunshot wounds. "The suspect was later identified as one of the victims who was found in the quad," Wegener told reporters. Detectives reviewed surveillance video from the scene that showed the suspect in the quad, Wegener said. The suspect is a resident of the city of Santa Clarita -- about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles, authorities said. Investigators will check rumors the suspect may have posted threats on social media, county Undersheriff Tim Murakami said on Twitter.
Sheriff: Calif. deputy out of job after lying about getting shot
Read full article: Sheriff: Calif. deputy out of job after lying about getting shotCNN(CNN) - A California deputy who lied about getting shot and humiliated his department is "no longer employed," Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Wednesday. Deputy Angel Reinosa, 21, claimed he was shot while walking to his personal car outside a sheriff's station on August 21. Reinosa later admitted he fabricated the whole story, but did not provide a motive, sheriff's department Capt. The sheriff said he took "swift administrative action" and that Reinosa "is no longer employed." A criminal investigation is ongoing, the sheriff's department said.