Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in Bixby Park leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was near Second Street and Cerritos Avenue around midnight when he was shot, according to authorities.
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Crime + Public Safety
Shooting in North Long Beach leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was in the 6300 block of Myrtle Avenue Monday night when he was shot, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
North Long Beach stabbing leaves man hospitalized, police say
The man was in the 5600 block of Long Beach Boulevard Sunday night when he was stabbed, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after Central Long Beach stabbing, police say
The man was in the 1000 block of Anaheim Street early Sunday morning when he was stabbed, according to authorities.
DUI Checkpoint
No arrests at DUI checkpoint in West Long Beach, police say
Fifteen drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license or without a license, according to the LBPD.
DUI Checkpoint
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint in West Long Beach Friday night
The checkpoint will be active from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, May 8.
Traffic Fatality
Man arrested for manslaughter 6 months after fatal crash
Desean Edwards, 40, allegedly killed 19-year-old Grace Edwards in a Nov. 2 Los Altos crash, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after Downtown stabbing, police say
The man was in the 200 block of East Broadway around 1 a.m. when he was attacked, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of copper thefts
Russel Libberton, 41, who is homeless, allegedly stole more than 100 pounds of precious metals, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Burglary suspect arrested after SWAT standoff in Lakewood Village
Run Peov, 40, of Long Beach was arrested without incident in the 4200 block of Lakewood Boulevard.
Crime + Public Safety
Wrigley shooting leaves 2 men, 1 teen hospitalized, police say
The victims were in the 200 block of West Willow Street around 10:57 p.m. when they were shot, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after allegedly stabbing girl Downtown, police say
A man was also stabbed in North Long Beach in a separate incident Monday night, authorities said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after North Long Beach shooting, police say
The man was in the 4800 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 1:30 a.m. Sunday when he was shot.
homelessness
City begins rental assistance program to cut down on evictions
The $2.7 million Long Beach Renter Aid Program will help stabilize up to 1,000 low-income households, city officials said.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot in North Alamitos Beach, police say
The man was in the 1000 block of East Fourth Street early Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Man hospitalized after stabbing in Rose Park neighborhood
In a separate incident, another man was shot in North Long Beach Sunday night, according to authorities.