Category: Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Bolsters Training to Combat Active Shooters

“Get ready, all units,” first responder radios echoed across the Biola University campus early Feb. 28 just before the sound of gunfire and smoke bombs pierced the air. “GO GO GO!” About then, officers moved into formation across the university’s Meltzer Lawn area, as a simulated active shooter began to fire an assault rifle–loaded with…


LA County Denies All Allegations in Sheriff’s Deputy Gang Lawsuit

Lawyers representing Los Angeles County are now seeking to dismiss all claims in a lawsuit, filed 3 ½ years ago by eight sheriff’s deputies alleging they were coerced into quitting by their colleagues. “The undisputed facts show no adverse employment action, no discrimination, no severe or pervasive harassment, no retaliation, no outrageous conduct, no severe…


LA Sheriff’s Deputy Suffers Medical Emergency While Driving, Dies in Torrance

TORRANCE, Calif.—A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) detective suffered an apparent medical emergency while driving and died, crashing his vehicle in the Torrance area, authorities said Jan. 16. The crash occurred about 10 p.m. Sunday on West Carson Street at Vermont Avenue, according to the sheriff’s department. “It is with our most profound sorrow…


LA Sheriff’s Department Launches Campaign Against Counterfeit Pills With Actor Danny Trejo

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department launched a campaign Dec. 14 to raise awareness of the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals with actor Danny Trejo and city officials with the tagline, “Bad meds kill real people.” Newly-elected Sheriff Robert Luna announced the campaign in an effort to stop the spread of black market pharmaceutical meds—especially fentanyl—alongside Trejo,…


Robert Luna Sworn In as New Los Angeles County Sheriff

LOS ANGELES—Former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna was sworn in as Los Angeles County’s next sheriff Dec. 3, capping a campaign that led to the ouster of incumbent Alex Villanueva. “Today I stand before you wearing this brand-new uniform—and now I have a badge to go with it—with an incredible amount of respect, because…


Driver Who Plowed into Sheriff Trainees in South Whittier Released

SOUTH WHITTIER, Calif.—The man suspected of swerving his SUV into a group of law enforcement cadets on a training run in South Whittier, injuring two dozen of them, was free from custody Nov. 18, with sheriff’s officials citing the extreme complexity of the investigation and the need to continue gathering evidence. Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez, 22,…


Officials Seek Other Victims Scammed by Alleged Law Enforcement Impersonator

LAKEWOOD, Calif.—Authorities Nov. 1 urged people to contact them if they were victimized by a man who impersonated a law enforcement officer while targeting primarily Spanish-speaking victims and swindling them. Martin Alejandro, 56, was arrested Oct. 27 by personnel from the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He is accused…


LAPD: Homeless Responsible for Most Home Robberies in Venice Beach This Summer

Ninety percent of home burglaries in Venice Beach reported this summer were committed by homeless people, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Of the 11 home burglaries reported in the last four months, 10 of them were carried out by homeless people, Police Chief Michel Moore told the Police Commission on Aug. 23….


Over 100 Arrested in Antelope Valley Marijuana Grow Operation

LANCASTER, Calif.—A nine-day joint operation aimed at taking down multiple illegal marijuana grows in the Antelope Valley resulted in more than 100 arrests and the seizure of several tons of marijuana products, the county sheriff’s department announced Tuesday. The Marijuana Eradication Team—which consists of the sheriff’s department, the California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, and…


Over 100 Arrested in Los Angeles County Marijuana Grow Operation

LANCASTER, Calif.—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Tuesday a joint operation to take down multiple illegal marijuana grows in the Antelope Valley resulted in more than 100 arrests and the destruction of several thousands of pounds of marijuana products. The Marijuana Eradication Team—which consists of the LA sheriff’s department, the California National Guard Counterdrug…