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The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) recently released the identities of nearly a dozen attempted burglary suspects within Palisades Fire evacuation zones in Santa Monica, none of whom live in the town, police said. Six of the 10 suspects were in possession of "burglary tools," according to officials. All traveled to the disaster area from out of town. The department has arrested 39 people in evacuation zones since the start of the Palisades Fire, SMPD told Fox News. Those not charged with...
West Hollywood Sheriff's deputies detained a potential looting suspect impersonating a firefighter near the Pacific Coast Highway and Coastline Drive during the Palisades Fire evacuation on Saturday, January 11. Deputies Mazariego and Herrera, stationed at a fixed post in the area, were alerted by a Getty Villa employee about a suspected burglary in progress. The employee described the suspect as wearing a yellow firefighter-style jacket and black boots, riding a red motorbike, and carrying a...
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a new order in preparation for fire recovery operations and to ensure the safe removal, transport, and disposal of fire debris resulting from recent wildfires. This order aims to protect public health and safety during the cleanup process for fire debris. The devastating fires throughout Los Angeles County have caused the destruction of thousands of residences and other structures, leaving behind fire debris and ash that pose significant threats to public health. To ensure public health and...
Wednesday evening January 15, Culver City Police assisted Santa Monica Police with burglary suppression in areas of Santa Monica that were evacuated due to fire. While patrolling, Culver City Police observed a suspicious subject attempting to force his way into an evacuated apartment building. As officers approached the subject he immediately began to walk away from them. The suspect was found to have an outstanding felony warrant for vehicle theft and was arrested. Culver City Police continue...
The leaders of federal and local law enforcement agencies have joined together to create the Joint Regional Fire Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute fire-related crimes as Los Angeles County recovers from devastating wildfires. The Task Force will focus on investigating and prosecuting criminal actors seeking to exploit the wildfire crisis. The Joint Regional Fire Crimes Task Force includes representatives of the United States Attorney's Office; the FBI; the Bureau of Alcohol,...
The devastating Palisades Fire has left a trail of destruction in its wake, displacing families and leaving many in dire need of assistance. Among those affected is a cherished member of our Culver City Fire Department family, our beloved volunteer photographer of 50 years, Brian Haimer. The Culver City Firefighters Association has launched this fundraiser to provide immediate relief for Brian and his wife. The funds raised will go directly toward helping them rebuild their lives, covering...
On Saturday, January 18, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Major Crimes Bureau investigators were contacted regarding an arrest of two suspects for impersonation of firefighters. An LAPD patrol unit was driving through the Palisades Fire area with fire personnel and observed a fire truck that did not appear to be legitimate. They relayed the information, and Sheriff's deputies contacted the individuals in the fire truck as they attempted to enter an evacuation zone. Upon contacting the two occupants...
Culver City Police Chief Jason Sims and Culver City Fire Chief Ken Powell posted a joint statement addressing the local response to the Los Angeles County Wildfires. "In light of the ongoing wildfire response efforts in neighboring areas, we want to assure the residents of Culver City that our staffing levels remain strong and fully capable of maintaining public safety. "The Culver City Police Department and the Culver City Fire Department have coordinated closely to ensure all necessary...
California State's leadership stood around unable to help the richest, bluest part of the County of Los Angeles, as the Palisades Fire burned home after home to the ground. The exact number of homes burned in the Palisades Fire is not yet clear, but over one thousand homes and structures have been reported destroyed as the fire threatens over 25,000 homes. Evacuations have been ordered for thousands of residents in the area. .Over five thousand acres have burned. A plea for trained fire...
This morning, January 4, at about 9:28 am, Culver City Police responded to Ocean Drive and Westwood Boulevard regarding an assault with a deadly weapon that had just occurred in the La Ballona Creek area. Officers quickly converged on the area and learned that the victim and his juvenile daughter were exercising along the bike path of the La Ballona Creek when a suspect emerged and started violently swinging a knife in the victim's direction for no apparent reason. The victim nor his daughter...
At 6:30 pm Saturday night, officers responded to a radio call of a suspicious subject that was spotted walking to the rear of a resident's backyard on the 4300 block of Jackson Avenue. When officers arrived moments later and confronted the suspect, he began fighting with officers and ran towards the La Ballona Creek. Officers pursued the suspect on foot and he attempted to evade them by scaling over a fence into the exterior of a business at the 4600 block of Leahy Street. The suspect then...
Happy New Year, Culver City! Come on in, have a seat 🪑and let us share what we were up to on New Year's Eve. In addition to keeping eyes out for impaired driving, in the span of just a few hours, officers made 4 arrests for theft related offenses. First, at 11:10 pm near Bristol Parkway and Centinela Avenue, officers observed a suspicious subject with not one, but two bicycles in his possession. The subject was found in possession of methamphetamine, burglary tools, access cards, vehicle re...
Mayor Bass was with local, state and federal leaders surveying damage from the fires. At the 5:00 PM press conference, local leaders will provide the latest updates on the continued aggressive response to the Palisades Fire, Hurst Fire and Eaton Fire brought on by the dangerous ongoing wind storm and extreme weather conditions impacting the L.A. region. Helicopters are again dropping water from the air and hundreds of firefighters continue to be on the scene to help respond to the fire...
• Palisades Fire Evacuation Orders Expand – There is an immediate evacuation order for the following area: Sunset Blvd North to Encino Reservoir, From the 405 Freeway West to Mandeville Canyon. Firefighters will work around the clock to suppress this fire. • Emergency Resource Center To Open – A new emergency resource center is being stood up to convene resources for impacted families and residents. • Hurst Fire Evacuation Orders Lifted, Fire 70% Contained – First responders are actively re...
With the growing footprint of the Palisades fire the areas under evacuation orders has expanded. The following has been ordered: EVACUATION ORDER: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access South: Pacific Coast Highway North: Encino Reservoir East: 405 Freeway West: Mandeville Canyon. EVACUATION WARNING: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock...
First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and unwavering support. Your donations have made a significant difference in helping us fight these multiple fires affecting our communities. While the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Fire Department are more than grateful for your support, please DO NOT drop off donations at fire stations or shelters as it impacts the critical operations of these frontline responders. For those wishing to donate, we can...
Today, at approximately 3:15 a.m. CST, an individual drove a pickup truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens of others. After hitting the crowd, he exited the vehicle and fired upon local law enforcement. Law enforcement returned fire, and the subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two law enforcement officers were injured and transported to a local hospital. The subject has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a...
An Inglewood man, who in 2022 was granted compassionate release after serving 26 years in federal prison for armed robberies of armed couriers, has been found guilty by a jury of robbing a Brinks courier at gunpoint in a bank parking lot near LAX in August 2023, the Justice Department has announced. Markham David Bond, 61, was found guilty late Thursday of one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act), one count of using a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of...
Police Recover Stolen Trailer, Arrest Suspect, and Rally Resources to Replace Equipment for Local Organization in Time for the Holidays When Culver City Police learned on November 22nd that the trailer belonging to local organization Walk 'n Rollers had been stolen, with all its equipment inside, they sprang into action. Investigators knew locating the trailer would prove difficult, but they dug in and got to work. A few weeks later, the work paid off. Thanks to the diligent work of detectives,...
On Sunday, December 22, at approximately 6:40p.m., Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue. The victim was crossing Wilshire southbound when she was struck by a vehicle heading eastbound on Wilshire. The vehicle, a white Toyota Rav4, was seen by witnesses fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. Tragically, the victim, a Vietnam War veteran and Santa Monica resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene. SMPD's Major Accident Response Team...
At approximately 8:57 am on Saturday, December 14, Culver City Police received a report of a robbery that occurred Jin's Shell Services at the corner of Culver Boulevard and Motor Avenue. Police immediately responded to the area and contacted the victim. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the robbery. Simultaneously, officers searched the immediate area for the suspect, who had fled eastbound on Culver Boulevard on foot. Officers quickly set up a...
Deputy Mayor of Communications Zach Seidl issued the following statement: "The Mayor's Office was notified that the FBI searched the home of Deputy Mayor Brian Williams yesterday as part of an investigation into a bomb threat he allegedly made against City Hall earlier this year. He was immediately placed on administrative leave. The Mayor takes this matter very seriously. When the threat was reported, LAPD investigated and determined there was no immediate danger. Following additional...
The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire due to heating equipment. Cosumnes Fire Department wants to ensure that you have a fire safe holiday season by providing you with the following safety tips. Holiday Safety Tips: Avoid using lit candles. Consider using battery-operated flame-less candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles. If you do use lit candles, read more information about...
At approximately 3:41 am on Saturday, December 7, Culver City Police received a call report of a shooting that occurred near Blair Hills Park. Police quickly arrived on the scene and located the victim. The victim had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Medical aid was rendered, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Initial investigation indicates that the victim was parked in his vehicle on the east side of the 5900 block of...
A San Bernardino County man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he exported to North Korea shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items that were concealed inside shipping containers bound from Long Beach. Shenghua Wen, 41, of Ontario, is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a felony that carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Wen – a Chinese national illegally residing in t...
