Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced 23 arrests Tuesday as part of an illegal marijuana grow bust in the Antelope Valley that involved 400 personnel from several local, state and federal agencies.
LASD reports 95% increase in homicides compared to same time period in 2020
By KJ Hiramoto
LASD to issue more concealed weapon permits
The decision comes as Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva released startling statistics about the increase in crime over the last year.
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva released startling numbers about the increase in crime over the last year.
According to Villanueva, Los Angeles County reported a 95% increase in homicides compared to the same time period in 2020. In addition, the county is also seeing a 40% increase in grand theft auto and a 7.8% increase in rape.
Firefighter killed colleague at California fire station
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Fire and smoke rise from a home in Acton, Calif. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Authorities say there s been a shooting at a Los Angeles County Fire Department station. Fire Department Supervisor Leslie Lua said paramedics responded to reports of gunshots at Fire Station 81, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Los Angeles. The home on fire is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of the station, and there s a heavy police presence, but it s unclear if it s connected to the shooting and authorities didn t immediately have more information. (David Crane/The Orange County Register via AP)