Crime + Public Safety
Scammers threaten FasTrak users with text message demanding money
The fraudulent message asks a person to pay for their use of a FasTrak lane to avoid excessive late fees and potential legal action on the bill.
Fernando Haro
Crime + Public Safety
Officer fires at suspect holding pellet gun in North Long Beach, police say
The shooting took place after officers responded to reports of a person with a gun near the 5500 block of Atlantic Avenue, but there were no injuries and a suspect is in custody, police say.
Crime + Public Safety
Man pistol-whips person, fires shot into air Christmas night, police say
Two men were arguing in the 3400 block of Stanbridge Avenue when one of them pistol-whipped the other and then fire multiple shots into the air, police said.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 76-year-old man with cognitive issues
Police say James Foster was last seen leaving his living facility in the 1000 block of East Fourth Street Thursday at around 7:30 a.m.
Crime + Public Safety
Cause of death revealed for woman found after East Long Beach brush fire, medical examiner says
Charlene Matson, 35, had been shot in the head and later found in a field in East Long Beach following a brush fire Sunday, Dec. 8, according to authorities.
Crime + Public Safety
Police ask for help finding missing 57-year-old woman with medical conditions
Dana D. Petitt, 57, was last seen leaving her home near the 2200 block of Pine Avenue early Saturday morning, according to police.
Philanthropy
The Grinch tried to steal Christmas. But the Hood Santa got it back
The Local Hearts Foundation had hundreds of donated toys stolen last week. But with help from communities around the country, the nonprofit had plenty for its annual giveaway Saturday.
Crime + Public Safety
Man shot while walking in Willmore neighborhood, Long Beach police say
Police say the man was walking near the 500 block of West Ninth Street around 7 p.m. when someone shot him in the upper body.
Crime + Public Safety
Signal Hill police chief dies following medical emergency at work, city officials say
Wayne Byerley grew up in Lakewood and attended Cal State Long Beach where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Crime + Public Safety
17-year-old shot near Cambodia Town, Long Beach police say
The teen, according to police, was in the 1000 block of Alamitos Avenue around 6:45 p.m. when he was shot in the lower body.
Crime + Public Safety
Man dead in crash between box truck and big rig on 605 Freeway in Long Beach, CHP says
The big rig truck was pulled over on the right side of the southbound 605 Freeway when the box truck crashed into it around 11 a.m., according to CHP.
Crime + Public Safety
Man stabbed during attempted robbery, Long Beach police say
Police say the man was walking near Pacific Coast Highway and Atlantic Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday when two men tried to rob him.
Crime + Public Safety
LBPD to hold DUI checkpoint this Friday
The checkpoint will be held from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. somewhere in department's east patrol division, which covers most of the city east of Cherry Avenue.
Crime + Public Safety
Elderly woman dead after crashing into parked car during apparent medical emergency, police say
Police say the woman was slowly driving a 2000 Toyota Corolla in a parking lot in the 1100 block of East Fourth Street around 5:30 p.m. when she crashed into a parked car.
Crime + Public Safety
31-year-old man arrested after firing shots into air, Long Beach police say
Police say they responded to the 1100 block of Hellman Street after reports of shots being fired just after 9:30 p.m.
Crime + Public Safety
Man in stable condition after being shot in West Long Beach, police say
Police the man was in his car just before 6:30 p.m. Monday in the 1900 block of Harbor Avenue when someone shot him multiple times.