Matthew Perry: Los Angeles police launch investigation into actor's death
The LAPD and DEA are conducting a joint investigation into how Matthew Perry obtained the prescription medication ketamine, leading to his death. [ more ]
Opinion: Before Los Angeles gets a new police chief, here's what we need to know
The next chief of the LAPD is unlikely to be given a comprehensive assessment of the department's problems, making it difficult for the mayor to choose the right candidate.
The LAPD has been plagued by misconduct, leadership scandals, allegations of sexism and misogyny, and claims of corruption among gang-unit officers. [ more ]
Woman sues L.A., says her husband sent nude photos of her to co-workers. He's a cop. So is she
A police officer in Los Angeles is suing the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation by the LAPD after her husband distributed explicit photos and videos of her to colleagues.
The woman claims that she has been sexually harassed by other officers and that the department did not take sufficient action to prevent the sharing of the explicit images. [ more ]
Former LAPD officer who fatally shot disabled man in Corona Costco won't be retried
Prosecutors will not seek a second trial against former LAPD officer Salvador Sanchez, who shot and killed a mentally disabled man inside a Costco in Corona.
A mistrial was declared after a jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the charges of voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm. [ more ]
California Cops Now Have To Lead With The Pretext When Making Pretextual Stops
California law enforcement officers will no longer be able to start every traffic stop with an impromptu Q&A session.
The LAPD has seen a decrease in the number of stops and searches since implementing a policy requiring officers to have a reason to suspect a more serious crime before initiating a stop. [ more ]
'Deplorable': San Pedro man's car vandalized with racial slur, swastikas
A car in San Pedro was vandalized with a racial slur and swastikas, prompting an investigation by the LAPD as a hate crime.
The owner of the car, Reginald Scott, found his vehicle vandalized with spray paint and has expressed his embarrassment and concern for his child. [ more ]
Female LAPD officer sues city after husband shares her nudes with other cops
A female officer with the LAPD is suing the city of Los Angeles for sexual harassment a year after her husband - who is also an officer on the force - shared nude photos and videos of her with colleagues, according to a report.
Prosecutors drop charges in 'ghost gun' case linked to LAPD gang unit scandal
Los Angeles County prosecutors have dismissed a gun possession charge against a man due to the involvement of officers from a scandal-plagued gang unit within the LAPD's Mission Division.
The decision to dismiss the charge came after the defense argued that the gun was recovered during an illegal stop, and three of the officers involved would not be available to testify due to a pending investigation. [ more ]