Pasadena Fire Captain Christopher Ramstead was arrested on allegations of continuous child sexual abuse. The city has placed him on administrative leave and he is due in court Feb. 26.

A motorcyclist allegedly hit 120 mph during a Friday-night chase that ended when officers detained the rider inside a Pasadena parking garage.

A suspected stolen Tesla led a high‑speed chase through North Hollywood on Friday; the driver bailed near Oxnard Street and was detained, and no injuries were reported.

A viral surveillance clip shows a worker at an Inglewood day care throwing a shoe at a 5-year-old with special needs; the center says staff were fired and investigators are reviewing the footage.

Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting death on the 200 block of North Bowen Avenue in Compton, the LASD said. The probe is active and investigators are on scene.

ICE says the 21-year-old held after a Placentia police pursuit that killed a 59-year-old man is undocumented and faces felony charges. A preliminary hearing is set for March 16.

A suspect stole a 101‑year‑old’s car and address book in Los Feliz; the intruder left a fedora behind and was later found in Culver City. Neighbors’ cameras helped lead police to the vehicle.

LAFD posted a knockdown structure fire alert for 218 E Winston St in Downtown Los Angeles and shared a map and incident details. Crews from Station 9 were listed as responding units.

A contracted special‑education aide in Glendale faces eight felony counts after an alleged sexual assault of an elementary student. Police say more possible victims are being sought.

LAPD officials have opened an internal probe after supervisors say a San Fernando Valley officer used a photo of Rafael Perez as his phone lock screen while on duty. The sighting, visible during a body‑camera review, has revived questions about gang‑unit oversight and discipline.

LAFD says lithium‑ion battery fires are climbing and is urging City Hall to require certified batteries while funding more hazmat staffing. The department warns hydrogen‑fluoride in battery smoke poses a special danger.

A motorcyclist was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound 110 at Adams Boulevard Friday morning; one vehicle reportedly fled the scene.

A Los Angeles man was arrested in Mentone after deputies found about 600 gallons of diesel in a U‑Haul; investigators say it may be tied to a multi‑state fuel‑theft ring. Authorities and federal partners are continuing the probe.