Tag: Los Angeles

Former sex crimes detective ADMITS sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl he met through investigation: Reports

Sex Crimes

California prosecutors say the former sex-crimes detective charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile female involved in a case he was investigating has admitted to the crime. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the ex-Los Angeles County detective, 46-year-old Neil Kimball, was accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in October 2017, initially pleading not guilty late last year …

Violent Crime

June 15, 2019

Off-duty cop identified as shooter in incident that left 1 dead, 3 hurt at Costco: Investigators

New details emerged about a deadly shooting at a Costco location in California a few minutes before 8 p.m. on Friday night. Initial reports indicated one person was killed and another three people were injured in the resulting rush for the store’s exit. While subsequent updates lacked several key details, an off-duty police officer was …

Stan Lee’s former business manager embezzled six figures, separated Marvel Comics legend from family and friends: Cops

Elderly Abuse

May 26, 2019

Stan Lee’s former business manager embezzled six figures, separated Marvel Comics legend from family and friends: Cops

Authorities in Arizona say the late Stan Lee’s former business manager has been arrested on suspicion of elder abuse in connection with his relationship with the driving force behind Marvel Comics. According to Deadline, Keya Morgan was arrested on Saturday in Arizona on charges filed out of Los Angeles County, California. The suspect reportedly took …

Rapper Sosamann lures two women to California, holds them captive and sells them for sex: Cops

Celebrity Justice

May 25, 2019

Rapper Sosamann lures two women to California, holds them captive and sells them for sex: Cops

Authorities in California say a Texas-based rapper was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in connection with his alleged scheme to sell two women into the sex trade. According to TMZ, Sosamann, whose legal name is Anthony Denson, was arrested following a Los Angeles prostitution sting operation netted the two women he is alleged to …

‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend arrested for domestic violence after night out drinking: Cops

Domestic Abuse

May 3, 2019

‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend arrested for domestic violence after night out drinking: Cops

The boyfriend of “Nashville” star Hayden Panettiere was arrested in California on suspicion of domestic violence, according to reports. TMZ published an exclusive story this week detailing the allegations against Brian Hickerson. Police reportedly believe he was out with Panettiere for a night of drinking in Los Angeles on Wednesday before returning to their home. …

$Man on life support with fractured skull, punched after Dodgers game while on the phone with his wife: Reports$

Assault

March 31, 2019

Man on life support with fractured skull, punched after Dodgers game while on the phone with his wife: Reports

A California man’s family says he was hospitalized on life support as a result of a fight following a major-league baseball game on Friday. According to Fox News, 47-year-old Rafael Reyna sustained a fractured skull when he fell to the ground after being punched in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The …

Workers find deceased little girl ‘pushed down embankment’ and left on remote hiking trail: Report

Unsolved

March 6, 2019

Workers find deceased little girl ‘pushed down embankment’ and left on remote hiking trail: Report

Los Angeles workers stumbled upon a young child’s body on Tuesday at an equestrian trail in Hacienda Heights. KTLA 5 reports that investigators identified the body as a black female around seven to 10 years of age after workers in the area found her on early Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles County Department Medical Examiner is currently trying …

‘Brutal, senseless’: Rescue group offers $10K reward for info after dead dolphin washes ashore with bullet wound

Animal Crimes

November 18, 2018

‘Brutal, senseless’: Rescue group offers $10K reward for info after dead dolphin washes ashore with bullet wound

Authorities in California are hopeful a $10,000 reward will help them locate the suspect behind a shooting that left a dolphin dead on the shore of a Los Angeles beach earlier this month. According to USA Today, the animal washed ashore on Nov. 8 and sparked a probe into its cause of death. Marine Animal …

Cops nab ‘America’s Got Talent’ favorite on domestic abuse claim one day after season finale performance

Celebrity Justice

September 22, 2018

Cops nab ‘America’s Got Talent’ favorite on domestic abuse claim one day after season finale performance

A popular performer on the television series “America’s Got Talent” was arrested this week on suspicion of domestic violence. According to Page Six, 41-year-old Michael Ketterer had just performed for the show’s final show of the season the day before he was placed in police custody on Tuesday. After earning a fifth-place finish on the …

Johnny Depp wins in court after nearly yearlong battle with former lawyer

Celebrity Justice

August 28, 2018

Johnny Depp wins in court after nearly yearlong battle with former lawyer

A court battle involving Johnny Depp and his attorney went in the actor’s favor this week as L.A. Superior Court Judge Terry Green ruled that the lawyer should have put their longstanding relationship in writing. The decision dates back to a lawsuit the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star filed nearly a year ago in which …

College athlete suspected in string of sexual assaults on campus, cops want other victims to come forward

Sex Crimes

August 4, 2018

College athlete suspected in string of sexual assaults on campus, cops want other victims to come forward

Authorities in California believe a 19-year-old California State University at Northridge student sexually assaulted multiple women dating back more than a year. According to KABC, the Los Angeles Police Department and campus authorities are asking any additional victims to report their stories following the recent arrest of David Moreno-Jaime. Reports indicate he was a member …

‘Go back to your country’: Group attacks 92-year-old man on July 4th, beat him with a brick and ‘start stomping him’

Elderly Abuse

July 10, 2018

‘Go back to your country’: Group attacks 92-year-old man on July 4th, beat him with a brick and ‘start stomping him’

California authorities say they are looking for a group of suspects they say beat a 92-year-old man with a brick and hurled racist insults at him. According to KTTV, Rodolfo Rodriguez was walking near his home in the Willowbrook community of Los Angeles on Wednesday when the alleged attack occurred. Reports indicate a woman approached …