LA County DA Hochman announced a tri-pronged strategy to combat human trafficking, involving felony charges for buyers, prosecuting traffickers, and victim support services.

Irvine Police arrested a 23-year-old man on drug charges who carried a "Come back with a warrant" bag, showing humor does not protect against the law.

Former piano teacher John Michael Kaleel was extradited from Australia to the US to face sentencing for child molestation after fleeing during his trial.

Burbank Police arrested four men for a $100,000 card shop heist, recovering evidence after serving warrants related to a series of collectible store burglaries.

A man was arrested in a psychic shop for a deadly assault near Knott's Berry Farm; the victim, Elton Harrell, was homeless and mentally ill. The motive is unclear.

DEA agents at O’Hare seized about 22 kilograms of suspected cocaine from two California women’s checked luggage; both have been charged in Cook County.

The LA County Sheriff's Department seeks community help in solving the August 2025 homicide of Miguel Santoyo Meza in Cudahy, releasing images of Meza and a suspect vehicle.

Vincent Smith was arrested by Torrance Police for alleged lewd acts with a child and they are looking for more victims. He had previous charges in Colorado.

A woman was killed by her former romantic partner in Garden Grove; the suspect, with a restraining order against him, has been arrested and charged with murder.

A Long Beach Polytechnic High School student was hospitalized after being shot near the campus; the injuries were not life-threatening. Police are investigating, with no arrests made. Increased safety presence is seen at the school.

A domestic incident in Sylmar led to a man's death and his wife's critical injury, with suspicions of murder-suicide, while their children are confirmed safe.

A woman was arrested for attempting to steal $500 worth of goods from a Canyon Country store and faces felony charges without bail. She had prior theft incidents.

Two LAPD officers were hospitalized with minor injuries after a foot chase of suspected vehicle thieves in North Hollywood; four suspects were arrested.