Crime + Public Safety

Man arrested in connection to slaying of 17-year-old Long Beach girl in March, police say

Police say they used DNA, video and cellphone evidence over the last several months to identify Troy Lamar Fox, 34, as the suspect who fatally shot Briana Soto on the night of March 26.

Fernando Haro

Sep 13, 2024 — 2 min read

A mugshot of Troy Lamar Fox, who police say fatally shot a 17-year-old Briana Soto on March 26. Photo courtesy LBPD.

A Long Beach man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl in March, authorities announced Friday.

Large pieces of bright green cannabis plants.

Long Beach could update regulations to allow delivery-only cannabis businesses

The city's existing cannabis laws require an owner to have an active retail dispensary license in order to deliver products across Long Beach.

What's Good, LBC? A country music festival, spooky season events, and more

As the weather turns crisp, Long Beach has a couple of spooky plays running and the legendary Dark Harbor festival returns.

Police officers in body armor run alongside a black armored vehicle.

UPDATE: Murder suspect kills himself amid SWAT standoff in North Long Beach, police say

The man is suspected of killing two people Monday morning.

Painting of people having fun on the beach with a suspension bridge in the background.

Nine new public art murals to be installed across Long Beach

The mural program was funded with COVID-19 relief funds and will bring the art to parks and public buildings across Long Beach.