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Crime + Public Safety
Isaiah Hodgson, 29, was carrying a concealed weapon and 'engaged in violent conduct,’ while being arrested at Shoreline Village, according to police and the Los Angeles DA's office.
Crime + Public Safety
The shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. Thursday at the 5800 block of Myrtle Avenue, according to the LBPD.
Youth Advisory Council
Those interested must be city residents aged 16-26 and have a passion for issues affecting young people, according to city officials.
Missing Person
Robert Eugene Kirkwood was last driving a white 2018 four-door Nissan Kick near 30 West Forhan Street, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
The shooting happened around 4:50 a.m. Sunday at the 100 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
The shooting happened around 2:50 a.m. Saturday at the 1600 block of 10th Street, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
The man, 20, was riding near Downey Avenue and South Street Thursday night when he hit a car, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Thongsay Ky, 58, fatally assaulted 52-year-old Chamrong Sok on March 11, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Jairo Enrique Rodriguez, 25, of Los Angeles and David Toby Oropeza, 50, of Bell were allegedly involved in the shooting of Samuel Villalba, 64, in North Long Beach on Jan. 10, 2021, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
Alvin Marbra, 29, of Long Beach is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on Monday, and there may be additional victims, according to police.
Crime + Public Safety
The first was in the Hellman neighborhood and the second was in North Long Beach, according to the LBPD.
Crime + Public Safety
The event, which was took place Saturday, allowed people to turn in their unwanted firearms in exchange for a gift cards.
Crime + Public Safety
Another man was stabbed in a separate incident Saturday night in Belmont Shore, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
The shooting happened around 7:54 p.m. Friday at the 5400 block of Paramount Boulevard, according to the LBPD.
Traffic Fatality
The woman, 78, was crossing Orange Avenue near 71st Street Friday night when she was hit, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
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.