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Los Angeles

Police Pursue Child Pornographer to Three Residences

Bellflower, a community south of Los Angeles and east of Compton, was the stage for an investigation into child exploitation that eventually yielded a prodigious predator.  Investigators believed that child

San Diego

He Didn’t Waive His Right to ‘Selfie” Incrimination

CHULA VISTA – Detectives responded to a burglary at Hilltop Tabernacle Church on L Street and began the task of gathering clues.  One of the clues was a cellphone, apparently

Los Angeles

LB Police Make Arrest in Pot Dispensary Case

LONG BEACH – Two years ago the City of Long Beach enacted Municipal Code 5.89.030 which banned the operation of marijuana dispensaries.  Two months after that, as they enforced this

Orange

Man Houses Hundreds of Pythons

Santa Ana – After hearing complaints of a foul odor emanating from a house on the 2900 block of N. Fernwood, Animal Services enlisted the support of police in serving

Los Angeles

Man Shot by Police After Shooting Rival, Endangering Baby

LOS ANGELES – In Willowbrook, a community north of Compton, police on Sunday night encountered an apparently distraught man who attempted to settle his issues  with a gun. The incident

Los Angeles

Man Arrested for August Sexual Assault

LONG BEACH – Police have made an arrest in connection with a sexual assault that took place in August of 2013.  52-year-old Steven DeSisto was arrested on Wednesday morning in

Los Angeles

Brother’s DNA Leads to Arrest for 2012 Rape

LOS ANGELES – A suspect in a rape that occurred nearly 15 months ago has been arrested with the help of DNA evidence.  The attack occurred on October 27, 2012

Los Angeles

Fuel Theft Attempt Runs Empty

COMPTON – While on routine patrol on Tuesday, Compton deputies spotted a blue van.  Normally, such a sight would not provoke suspicion.  However, said van happened to be parked over

Los Angeles

LA County Announces 2,268 DUI Arrests from Campaign

LOS ANGELES – Law enforcement continued its “Avoid the 100” operation to stop DUI drivers.  During the recent 19-day holiday period (Friday December 13th at 12:01 a.m. through midnight January

Sonoma

Man kills roommate’s dog on Christmas Eve

A Santa Rosa man allegedly killed his roommate’s dog on Tuesday evening, and then threatened to eat and kill the roommate, according to Sonoma County Sheriff’s investigators. The victim said