Crime & Safety

Weekly Crime Report: Los Angeles & Nearby Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents near Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Los Angeles area this week.

Bodies Found In SUV May Have Been Dumped In Glendale, Police Say

The investigation into the deaths of three men found in an SUV in Glendale has led investigators to a house in Riverside.

Man Caused Head-On Crash After Drunkenly Steering With Feet: Cops

LA sheriff's Investigators arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence during a crash he caused after steering with his feet.

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Woman's Body Found Near Area Where SoCal Family Disappeared

A woman's body was recovered from Eel River, 7 miles south of where a missing family's car is said to have plunged into the waters.

Overturned Big Rig Dumps Tons Of Scrap Metal Across 5 Freeway

A big rig overturned on the I-5, strewing 72,000 pounds of scrap metal across the freeway Tuesday, shutting down several lanes for hours.

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Train Kills Woman Who Fell Off Metrolink Platform

The woman's boyfriend jumped onto the tracks but was unable to pull her to safety before the train came.

Suspect In Fatal Studio Arson May Face Death Penalty

A 28-year-old man was charged with murder Tuesday for allegedly torching a music studio in Studio City, killing two and injuring a girl, 15.

Body Fished Out Of San Pedro Harbor

Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found floating in the water Monday afternoon in San Pedro.

Feces Found In Bootleg Makeup Sold In Los Angeles

Animal feces were found in makeup that was falsely advertised as name brand products.

Grisly Discovery: 3 Bodies Found In SUV

Police are investigating the deaths of three people found in an SUV parked in Burbank as a homicide.

Suspect In Los Feliz Murder Won't Face Death Penalty

A man accused of killing a Los Feliz gas station clerk during a robbery last year won't be up against the death penalty.

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