Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of shooting, killing homeless man
Freddie Lamont Key Jr., 40, allegedly shot 39-year-old Dajuan Hunt to death on Oct. 23, according to the LBPD.
Man arrested after intentionally hitting, killing another man with his car, police say
Isai Solis, 28, ran down Samuel Ocegueda, 28, after an argument Sunday and then fled the scene, according to authorities.
Long Beach Transit apologizes for ICE recruitment ad
The same day it was called out by community members, the agency announced the ad was removed from its buses.
The Long Beach Amphitheater’s inaugural event is set for June, but details are scarce
Mötley Crüe was the first act announcement but the mayor is promising something more “Long Beach” for the first official event.
Giving shelter dogs a paw up
The DIESEL Project creators say that their innovative, individualized behavior-training program is ‘a worthy investment that helps create a pathway home.’
Man dies more than a year after West Long Beach crash, police say
This is the 54th traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
Long Beach health officials fire back against Trump admin disinformation campaign
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage now states vaccines might cause autism. Health officials and doctors responded bluntly: No they don’t.
No exchange policy for pets as presents
Here are some ways to make sure that the puppy or kitten in the stocking also gets the gift of a welcoming home.
Pedestrian dies after Nov. 13 hit-and-run, police say
This is the 53rd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD in 2025, making it the deadliest year since at least 1990, data shows.
Domestic violence suspect arrested after SWAT response, police say
The man barricaded himself for two hours in a West Village apartment Tuesday night.
Parents tortured, murdered 14-month-old child, police say
Long Beach police said Alfredo Munoz, 40, and Kelly Munoz, 34, repeatedly abused their 14-month-old child, leading to her death.
Teen boy stabbed in North Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened in the 200 block of Plymouth Street around 4:16 a.m. Monday, according to authorities.
Driver dies after crash in Bixby Knolls, police say
This is the 52nd traffic fatality reported by the LBPD this year, up from 40 last year, according to police data.