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.
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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.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after stabbing LBPD officer
Arturo Fernandez, 44, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a police officer multiple times Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Carnival Cruises
Carnival served a woman too much alcohol, jury says; awards her $300K
The woman fell down a flight of stairs after taking 14 shots of tequila at six different bars aboard the cruise liner over an eight-hour period.
Crime + Public Safety
Man arrested after West Long Beach stabbing, police say
Luis Alberto Rodriguez, 42, allegedly stabbed a man Thursday night, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police arrest man suspected of 2 sexual assaults
Victor Carlos Flores, 36, of Long Beach allegedly assaulted two women while working as a massage therapist at La Dolce Vita Spa, according to authorities.