A West Los Angeles counselor, Julie Tichon, was charged with having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student. She faces felony counts and was released pending a court hearing.

A man with a criminal history in Romania was sentenced to five years in a U.S. federal prison for identity theft and defrauding public assistance funds.

Ramiro Favela Benitez was arrested in Coachella for allegedly attempting to sexually exploit a minor, following an investigation involving local law enforcement and an anti-human trafficking task force.

LAPD chased a suspect in a stolen car through LA, ending in Cerritos with the driver's arrest. The pursuit involved high speeds and disregard for traffic laws.

A suspect was arrested for a fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian in Yucaipa, California. Authorities have urged witnesses to provide any further information.

A body was found in a shed near the site of a recent house explosion and fire in Monrovia, prompting an investigation into the cause and the deceased's identity.

Ex-soldier Christian Ernest Beyer was sentenced to 2 years for online threats against Fort Irwin personnel. He pleaded guilty to sending threats by interstate communication.

Three individuals were arrested in Moorpark after resisting a law enforcement operation involving a search warrant and eviction, leading to a standoff and the use of SWAT and chemical agents.

Robert Puffer, 61, was arrested for robbery and assault in Big Bear Lake; the victim was hospitalized. Bail is set at $50k, with a court date on September 23.

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle on Foothill Boulevard in Rancho Cucamonga; the driver and victim were identified and the incident is under investigation.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach; police are investigating the incident not caused by speed, distraction, or impairment.

A woman faces felony and misdemeanor charges for pepper-spraying teenagers during an altercation at a Carson Taco Bell. She pleaded not guilty, with a preliminary hearing scheduled.

Los Angeles attorney Evie Jeang faces charges for embezzling $4.8 million from a client's trust account, including grand theft and perjury, and may receive up to eight years in prison.