Los Angeles Crime

Former New York Gov. David Paterson, stepson attacked in NYC
on October 5, 2024 at 3:49 am
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were victims of a “gang assault” in New York City on Friday night, authorities said.
Teen critically wounded in shooting on Philadelphia bus; one person in custody
on October 5, 2024 at 2:22 am
A shooting on a SEPTA bus critically injured a teenage boy and led to a pursuit throughout Philadelphia Friday evening.
Intel bulletin warns of domestic extremists with “election-related grievances”
on October 4, 2024 at 8:27 pm
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
French judge in mass rape case to allow public to see video evidence
on October 4, 2024 at 8:16 pm
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
Boy, 10, charged after driving stolen car near crowded Minneapolis playground
on October 4, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it’s not the boy’s first brush with the law, police said.
L.A. district attorney reviews Menendez brothers case amid new evidence
on October 4, 2024 at 12:58 pm
Erik and Lyle Menendez have each served 34 years in their life sentence after being convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents. Now, the Los Angeles district attorney is reviewing the murder case amid new evidence.
Missing Utah soldier’s wife tells informant she shot him in his sleep
on October 4, 2024 at 12:01 pm
Jennifer Gledhill said she shot Matthew Johnson on the bed, buried his body and destroyed items to cover up the crime, the informant said.
12 bodies bearing signs of torture found with cartel messages
on October 4, 2024 at 10:39 am
The victims — three women and nine men — were found on roads, bridges and avenues, and one was dismembered, officials said.
Guides accused of leading rogue hunts that killed mountain lions
on October 3, 2024 at 10:14 pm
Three wildlife guides face federal charges for allegedly running an illegal hunting enterprise that left mountain lions dead in Idaho and Wyoming.
Missouri woman found dead 5 months after mysteriously vanishing
on October 3, 2024 at 2:30 pm
A missing woman’s remains were discovered in Missouri over the weekend, more than five months after she disappeared.
What led to doctor’s arrest in his beauty queen girlfriend’s fatal overdose?
on October 3, 2024 at 1:21 pm
Maryland Dr. James Ryan faced an unusual charge — depraved heart murder — following the fatal overdose of his beauty queen girlfriend Sarah Harris in 2022. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the case for “48 Hours.”
Armed assailants open fire at drug rehab center, killing 4
on October 3, 2024 at 12:48 pm
Police said three bodies of those killed were found inside the rehab center while a fourth was found in the street.
Surgeon gave girlfriend anesthesia drugs to control her, prosecutors say
on October 3, 2024 at 11:00 am
Victim’s mother says Dr. James Ryan noticed Sarah Harris years earlier in a toy store where she was dressed as Elsa from “Frozen.”
Video of judge being shot to death shown at court hearing
on October 2, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Video played in court that showed the moment a Kentucky judge was fatally shot in his chambers by a former sheriff charged in his murder.
Coast Guard seizes $4.3 million of cocaine from boat near Puerto Rico
on October 2, 2024 at 4:03 pm
Coast Guard crew members found 142 “brick-sized packages” that tested positive for cocaine inside a small boat.
MS-13 associate dubbed “La Diablita” sentenced to 50 years in prison
on October 2, 2024 at 2:37 pm
The woman convicted of luring five young men into a Long Island park where they were attacked by MS-13 gang members was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday.
DNA found in truck leads to suspect in girl’s 1995 abduction
on October 2, 2024 at 2:09 pm
Modern forensic tests helped identify a suspect in the abduction of Morgan Nick, a 6-year-old who disappeared in Arkansas in 1995.
Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife’s death?
on October 1, 2024 at 6:28 pm
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
Man gets prison for cloning giant sheep for captive trophy hunting
on October 1, 2024 at 10:22 am
Arthur “Jack” Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
NYC Mayor Adams asks court to dismiss bribery charge
on September 30, 2024 at 4:52 pm
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Victims of modern slavery forced to work in U.K. McDonald’s, BBC finds
on September 30, 2024 at 12:34 pm
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald’s and other businesses in the U.K.
Drug cartel surveillance cameras found on palm trees near border
on September 30, 2024 at 10:20 am
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
How a former Idaho state trooper was arrested for his wife’s murder
on September 29, 2024 at 6:13 am
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
Menendez brothers’ claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation
on September 29, 2024 at 2:00 am
Lyle Menendez tells “48 Hours” contributor Natalie Morales, “There’s just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened.”
Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money
on September 28, 2024 at 1:58 pm
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby’s parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was “not working.”
At least 17 killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa
on September 28, 2024 at 1:09 pm
A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.
Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case
on September 27, 2024 at 11:57 pm
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Ex-intelligence chief jailed for “aggravated torture” of journalist
on September 27, 2024 at 3:16 pm
Enrique Ariza was convicted of “persecution, harassment” and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor’s office said.
Dryer cycle becomes key clue at the scene of an Idaho mother’s death
on September 27, 2024 at 12:20 pm
Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife’s death.
Details emerge on suspect after 3 family members killed in Vermont
on September 27, 2024 at 11:53 am
A search of Brian Crossman Jr.’s cell phone found multiple internet searches related to serial killers and unresolved murders, police said.
Victor Luis Gonzalez, 44
on December 29, 2023 at 8:00 am
Victor Luis Gonzalez, a 44-year-old Latino male, died Friday, Dec. 29, in Montebello, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.
Gilbert Rodriguez, 55
on December 25, 2023 at 8:00 am
Gilbert Rodriguez, a 55-year-old Latino male, died Monday, Dec. 25, at 1662 East Florence Avenue, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.
Jason R Hill, 53
on December 22, 2023 at 8:00 am
Jason R Hill, a 53-year-old white male, died Friday, Dec. 22, at 4929 Sepulveda Boulevard, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.
Sergio Manuel Mendoza Arellano, 54
on December 22, 2023 at 8:00 am
Sergio Manuel Mendoza Arellano, a 54-year-old Latino male, died Friday, Dec. 22, at 525 South Harbor Boulevard, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.
Ismael Cuevas, 28
on December 21, 2023 at 8:00 am
Ismael Cuevas, a 28-year-old Latino male, died Thursday, Dec. 21, at E Eagle St & Locust Ave, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.
Jadie Lee Young, 30
on December 20, 2023 at 8:00 am
Jadie Lee Young, a 30-year-old Black male, died Wednesday, Dec. 20.
Earl Gilbert Smith , 58
on December 18, 2023 at 8:00 am
Earl Gilbert Smith , a 58-year-old Black male, died Monday, Dec. 18, at 13403 Kornblum Avenue #12, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.
Andrew Perez, 27
on December 18, 2023 at 8:00 am
Andrew Perez, a 27-year-old Latino male, died Monday, Dec. 18, at 406 East Banning Street, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.
Gor Adamyan , 4
on December 16, 2023 at 8:00 am
Gor Adamyan , a 4-year-old male, died Saturday, Dec. 16, at 44606 Sierra Highway, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.
Alisson Ortiz, 19
on December 16, 2023 at 8:00 am
Alisson Ortiz, a 19-year-old Latino female, died Saturday, Dec. 16, at 11110 Lorne Street, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s records.