Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian killed in Zaferia last week, police say
The man was walking outside a crosswalk on Redondo Avenue near Anaheim Street when he was hit, according to authorities.
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Crime + Public Safety
Stabbing in Sunrise district leaves person hospitalized
The stabbing happened in the 2000 block of Lemon Avenue around 1 a.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into pole, police say
The man may have been speeding when he lost control while merging onto Broadway from West Shoreline Drive, according to authorities.
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.
Crime + Public Safety
Man intentionally ran over his father, Long Beach police say
Robert Porter, 50, allegedly killed his 89-year-old father during a family disturbance, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Person stabbed during argument in North Long Beach, police say
Another person was stabbed in Central Long Beach in a separate incident, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Assault suspect arrested in East Village, police say
A man assaulted another man during an argument in the 10 block of Lime Avenue around 4 a.m., according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at East Long Beach DUI checkpoint, police say
11 people were cited Friday night at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Channel Drive.
Crime + Public Safety
Man accidentally shoots himself in Belmont Heights, police say
The man was hospitalized after he 'negligently discharged" the gun, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
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.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in West Long Beach, police say
Another man was stabbed during a domestic violence incident in North Long Beach, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
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.
Crime + Public Safety
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.
DUI Checkpoint
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.
Traffic Fatality
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.
Traffic Fatality
Crash in Franklin neighborhood kills man, police say
The driver may have been speeding when they hit the man Wednesday night, according to authorities.