Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest 74-year-old man suspected in 2024 shooting
Gang detectives also seized 30 guns, a dozen of which were unserialized, according to the LBPD.
Man accidentally shoots himself in Belmont Heights, police say
The man was hospitalized after he 'negligently discharged" the gun, according to authorities.
Suspected drunk driver backs into family in West Village, killing toddler
The child and two others were sitting on a stoop in the 400 block of Maine Avenue when they were hit, according to authorities.
Man shot in West Long Beach, police say
Another man was stabbed during a domestic violence incident in North Long Beach, according to authorities.
Marathon Burger grand opening interrupted by nearby gunfire; 1 dead
Two other victims are in stable condition at a local hospital, according to authorities.
When it rains, it purrs
Though kitten season isn’t quite as cute as it sounds, it can be with the right approach.
Police arrest 2 for shooting a teen boy
A 14-year-old boy shot another 14-year-old boy, while Jian Xavier Salas, 19, was an accessory to the shooting, according to authorities.
Teen shot while driving in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting happened near Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach tonight
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27.
What do monsters do when they visit Long Beach? A look inside the Epstein files
The city is mentioned in the files nearly 1,000 times. The notorious child sex trafficker stayed in our hotels and ate at our restaurants with a roster of rich and powerful associates.
Fiery crash near Long Beach Airport kills 4, police say
A car hit the center divider on Lakewood Boulevard beneath the airport runway shortly after midnight, according to authorities.
Long Beach shelter’s longest-stay dog is finally home forever
Gumbo was at Long Beach Animal Care Services for nearly two years, and now, he and his new human are making up for lost time.
Crash in Franklin neighborhood kills man, police say
The driver may have been speeding when they hit the man Wednesday night, according to authorities.