Crime + Public Safety
Man shot during argument near the Traffic Circle, police say
Another man was stabbed in a separate incident Saturday night in Belmont Shore, authorities said.
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Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves 1 man dead, police say
The shooting happened around 7:54 p.m. Friday at the 5400 block of Paramount Boulevard, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in North Long Beach, police say
The woman, 78, was crossing Orange Avenue near 71st Street Friday night when she was hit, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
1 arrested at DUI checkpoint in East Long Beach, police say
Another 6 people were cited at the checkpoint, which was held Thursday night at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Channel Drive, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
Motorcyclist dies after sideswiping truck, police say
The man, 27, was riding near Redondo Avenue and Anaheim Street Thursday night when he hit the truck and then lost control, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
North Long Beach shooting leaves 1 woman injured, police say
The shooting happened around 11:52 p.m. Thursday near 68th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, according to the LBPD.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint Thursday night
The checkpoint will be active in the department's East Division area from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest woman suspected of fatal Washington neighborhood shooting
Police say Deriana Cole, 19, allegedly killed 19-year-old Jordan Mosby on May 27.
transit
Long Beach expands free micro transit program
The city's 14 electric micro-shuttles now services Bluff Heights, Bluff Park and the rest of Belmont Heights, according to city officials.
Missing Person
Update: Missing at-risk 57-year-old man located
Dennis Helm Pastor, who has medical conditions, was last seen Sunday morning in the 2900 block of Daisy Avenue, according to LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
Woman dies in crash near El Dorado Park, police say
The woman, 86, had stopped her car in the intersection of Studebaker Road and Los Santos Drive when she was hit, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by 3 cars near Alamitos Beach, police say
The man was in a marked crosswalk on Ocean Boulevard Saturday night when he was first hit, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot near Heartwell Park, police say
Another man was stabbed in a separate incident Saturday night, police added.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed in Central Long Beach, police say
The stabbing happened around 8:31 p.m. Wednesday, according to authorities.
Traffic Fatality
Man dies after being hit by his own truck at Long Beach port
The man was standing next to his truck on Pier T when it was rear-ended by another semi-truck and ran him over, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of fatal West Long Beach shooting
Police say Orlando Joel Villarreal, 41, of Long Beach killed 43-year-old Jesse Stiles on June 14.