An imposter posing as a lawyer at Riverside Superior Courthouse was identified as Erick Porras Rivera, facing charges for false impersonation and theft after collecting fees from clients.

Manhattan Beach police experienced a busy week with 836 calls for service, leading to 18 arrests and 47 reports, including burglaries, assaults, and thefts.

CBP officer Amer Aldarawsheh faces wire fraud charges for fraudulently obtaining nearly $150,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

Long Beach Police arrested 28-year-old Alexander Cueva for allegedly abusing a dog, which was caught on video and prompted public outcry. The dog is now in care services.

A woman resisted a carjacking attempt in a Food 4 Less parking lot; bystander intervention and a nearby patrol led to the arrest of suspect Jorge Diaz.

Misael Miranda Chavez was arrested for attempting to meet a minor for sexual acts after an undercover operation using the Kik app. He posted $100,000 bail, and authorities seek additional victims.

LAPD arrested a driver after a chase involving a red Tacoma in San Fernando Valley; the suspect was initially believed to be armed and drove the wrong way on freeways.

California officials dispute over the early release of DUI convict Oscar Ortega-Anguiano, who served less than half of his 10-year sentence for a fatal crash.

The LAPD arrested members of a group for a series of 7-Eleven robberies; the suspects include two juveniles and one adult, with one suspect still at large.

Three San Fernando Valley smoke shops were burglarized in a suspected overnight crime spree involving rammed storefronts and suspects using a vehicle and a bow and arrow to gain entry.

LA police shot an unarmed man who reached into a backpack during a foot chase; no weapon found. He's hospitalized in stable condition; investigation ongoing.

A man in Santa Ana was arrested for multiple cat abductions and killings after evidence and confessions confirmed his involvement in these acts of animal cruelty.

LAPD seeks suspect who stole a valuable metal cross from St. Camillus Center on Holy Thursday, asking the public for help after video footage showed the theft.