The department is down hundreds of officers from its 2019 ranks and projects that it will continue to dwindle in fiscal year 2025.

Bicyclists ignited a trash can explosion near Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, prompting an arson investigation.

Los Angeles County paramedics treated a motorcycle officer following a collision on the 105 Freeway Friday night.

Los Angeles, United States - January 25, 2025 01/25/2025 06:10 pm (GMT-0800) DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Shortly after 6 p.m., LAPD Central Division responded to the LA Convention Center at 1201 S.

Law enforcement and prosecutors are geared up for scammers who are expected to exploit relief for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

LYNWOOD, Calif. - A Los Angeles Police Department officer was hospitalized Friday night after a crash on the 105 Freeway. Reports of the crash came in around 7:35 p.m., on the eastbound 105 near the 710 Freeway. The officer was on patrol when the crash happened.

Los Angeles police have arrested four people on arson charges for allegedly trying to ignite new fires as firefighters continue to fight the Palisades and Eaton blazes that have killed a combined

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s CEO Janisse Quinones now has a 24/7 LAPD detail in response to the threats, the sources said.

He spent 27 years with the LAPD, completing his career with the department as the assistant commanding officer of the West Bureau.

"We have people who will go to all ends to do what they do," said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell after a man dressed in a firefighter jacket and helmet allegedly burglarized homes

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said three people have been arrested for arson in the past few days outside of recent wildfire zones.

New projections show that between recruiting shortfalls and attrition, LAPD leaders expect to lose more than 150 officers in the coming fiscal year, leaving a force of about 8,620, which would be ...