The Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force conducted a "Shoplift With a Cop" operation, arresting 37 individuals and recovering stolen goods.

Long Beach Police responded to a non-fatal shooting and later arrested an individual after finding an unregistered assault rifle during a probation check. The investigations are ongoing.

Former Syrian prison official, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, faces charges of torture and visa fraud in the U.S. He's accused of inflicting severe pain on detainees in Damascus' Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008.

David Ozer admitted to embezzling over $182,000 from TV productions, following a previous plea for defrauding a series, and is scheduled for sentencing in 2025.

A multi-vehicle crash in West Los Angeles leaves one dead and two injured. Authorities investigate the incident involving at least six vehicles, including two Teslas. Traffic was affected as Olympic Boulevard was closed for cleanup.

Five individuals were arrested over the murder of Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, including his ex-wife Ahang Mirshojae. Various charges have been made amid a complex investigation.

The LAPD is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Westlake where a pedestrian was killed by a silver Nissan Sentra. Officials seek public help and offer a $50,000 reward for information leading to the driver's arrest and conviction.

A Pasadena teacher and soccer coach, Justin Yasutake, was arrested for possession of child pornography after a police investigation triggered by suspicious social media activity.

A Long Beach man was sentenced to over six years in prison for a smash-and-grab robbery of a Beverly Hills jewelry store and ordered to pay $2.7 million in restitution.

The DOJ settled a $215 million civil forfeiture case with Backpage.com, known for prostitution ads and sex trafficking, which includes compensating victims.

A high-speed chase led by CHP ended in a fatal crash on US-101, with the death of the fleeing suspect, Jose Meza, after he failed to navigate an off-ramp.

A robbery occurred at Circle K in Ojai, where Fidencio Ramirez allegedly stole items and fled. After a brief chase, deputies arrested him without injuries. He faces multiple charges, including robbery and evading police.

Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a fire at a tire shop in Vermont-Vista, a location with a history of fires, prompting an arson investigation. No injuries were reported.