A pawn shop owner in LA faces federal charges for conspiring to sell a stolen Warhol print; another involved party has pleaded guilty. The FBI's Art Crime Team is investigating.

Oren Sela received a 61-month prison sentence for a $1.8 million scam involving identity theft and mail fraud, after his guilty plea to bank fraud and identity theft charges.

Los Angeles Police warn of a surge in "distraction thefts" targeting the elderly, where thieves posing as friendly strangers swap victims' jewelry with fakes.

The LA County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Whittier; a man was found shot and later pronounced dead. Details are limited, and the suspects are unidentified.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a Craftsman-style home in South-Central LA within 23 minutes, avoiding injuries and preventing spread to adjacent structures. Cause under investigation; no further details on aftermath provided.

Four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the 110 Freeway in Eagle Rock, with two in serious condition. Traffic was affected as authorities investigated.

Operation Consequences led by San Bernardino County authorities culminated in 99 arrests and confiscated narcotics and firearms during a crime suppression event.

Los Angeles man Donald Jeffes faces felony animal cruelty charges for allegedly beating his dog with a chain leash; he pleaded not guilty and could be sentenced to three years in prison.

A U-Haul truck crashed into an Orange apartment building; driver fled the scene, no serious injuries reported.

Los Angeles police are searching for a suspect after a kidnapping and chase in Mid-City; the victim was taken at gunpoint and later found safe. The suspect remains at large.

A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of store clerk Kourosh Yaghoubi in South El Monte; he was run over by thieves after confronting them for shoplifting.

Authorities are investigating a case of animal abuse in Long Beach after a video surfaced online showing a man attacking a dog. PETA is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

A traffic stop in Simi Valley led to a chase and crash, injuring a child with a broken arm. The driver, Martinez-Martinez, faces multiple felony charges.