LAPD Capt. Bill Murphy: ‘Shooting Police Officers—it Doesn’t Get Any Worse Than That’

Q&A with the LAPD Northeast Division commander in charge of providing police protection to officers and their families targeted by ex-cop Christopher Dorner.

LAPD Responds to Call About Fight Between Two Homeless People

The reported incident occurred in front of a laundromat at Eagle Rock Center on Colorado Boulevard.

PHOTOS: Storm Buffets Eagle Rock

Heavy rains and high winds hit the Eagle Rock Valley overnight.

UPDATE: Man Suspected of Robbery Near Eagle Rock Tire Shop Taken Into Custody

The alleged robbery occurred Wednesday afternoon on York Boulevard and Avenue 46.

Eagle Rock Logs 34 Auto-Related Crimes in January

As many as 15 vehicles were stolen and 19 burglarized, underlying LAPD Capt. Bill Murphy’s concerns about vehicle thefts and burglaries.

VIDEO: LAPD Capt. Bill Murphy Discusses New Year Crime Stats

Violent crime is down but auto-related property crimes continue to be Northeast L.A.’s top problem.

LAPD Detonates Device Made to Look Like a Bomb Near Eagle Rock Rec Center

Traffic on Figueroa from Colorado and the 135 West freeway blocked off for several hours Saturday night.

How an Alert Neighbor Prevented a Possible Burglary

The efficiency of the LAPD’s lightning response to a 911 call from an Eagle Rock resident is matched only by the Northeast Station’s savvy social media strategy.

Burglary Ring Targets Vacationing Times Subscribers

Detectives say suspects obtained lists of subscribers who had submitted “vacation holds.”

LAPD Officers Take the Lead in Drive for Prom Dresses

Genevieve Bravo and Nina Preciado of the LAPD's Northeast Community Station collect dresses, shoes, clutch bags and jewelry for two local proms.

Theives Target Catalytic Coverters in Highland Park for Precious Metals

The precious metals inside the auto part are an easy target.

LAPD Capt. Bill Murphy on Senior Lead Officers Reshuffle, Massage Parlors and AB 109

In a Q&A with Patch, the commander of the Northeast Community Station talks about some law enforcement challenges in 2013.

An LAPD Officer’s ‘Personal Connection’ With Eagle Rock Comes to an End

A veteran patroller of Eagle Rock’s streets will call it a day next week.

LAPD Busts $3-Million Pot Grow Near Sonia Sotomayor School

About 650 marijuana plants and $500,000 worth of equipment found Wednesday in a warehouse on Cypress Avenue in Glassell Park.

Foreclosed Houses and Property Crimes: LAPD Sees a Nexus—Do You?

Squatters occupying foreclosed or abandoned residences might be behind some of the recent property crimes in Eagle Rock.

5 Vehicles Stolen, 3 Burglarized in First Week of New Year

Eagle Rock property crimes are off to a gloomy start.

How Not to Cook Pot at Home

Three men trying to cook a potent form of marijuana are severely burned in an explosion in a Monrovia home, raising red flags for neighbors everywhere.

Mark Haskell Smith’s ‘Heart of Dankness’ Strikes at the Center of the Marijuana Debate

The Eagle Rock writer’s latest book is a wickedly entertaining account of the global quest to create the finest cannabis.

What’s Your Top Quality of Life Priority for 2013?

The question will be coming to you sometime in the New Year—from the LAPD.

Eagle Rock This Year

What happened in the neighborhood in 2012.

Police: 'Don't Celebrate New Year With Gunfire'

Law enforcement officials are cracking down on the dangerous practice this New Year.

Man Rescued From L.A. River

Firefighters pull the man out in an inflatable boat and medics take him to hospital for evaluation.

Crime Blotter: First Half of December

Property crimes dominate Eagle Rock's statistics for the first two weeks of December.

Thefts in Eagle Rock Push 2012 Northeast Crime Stats Up

Crime in NELA has been going down historically, but not this year, and the LAPD wants your help to contain it yet.

‘Tremendous Lesson’ For Suspect in School Threats

Volatile cyber threats will be severely dealt with, LAPD Capt. Bill Murphy tells the Northeast Community Police Advisory Board meeting, where he announced the arrest of a suspect in the 2008 slaying of a sheriff's deputy.

2012 Crimes in Northeast L.A. Higher Than Last Year

Stolen and burglarized cars are a big part of the increase.

Man Jumps to Death on 2 Freeway

Police are investigating the incident on the Chevy Chase overpass.

What Happened at Cactus Gallery on Saturday Night

“Loud music” was the trigger, says LAPD Capt. Bill Murphy, and serving alcohol without a permit is illegal.

188 Accidents on Freeways in 8 Hours

Slick roadways lead to scores of fender benders, a jack-knifed big rig and at least one fatal accident early Thursday.

Update: Atwater Lockdown Completed, No Suspect Apprehended

Officers, accompanied by police dogs, locked down an area just east of the entrance to the 2 Freeway on Fletcher. They were searching for a man suspected of being armed with a handgun.

Crime Blotter: Week of Nov. 18

An assault with a deadly weapon occurred and shots were fired on or around N. Avenue 46 on the same day.

Eagle Rock Woman Dies After Falling from Balcony at UCSB

Police call the death a possible alcohol-related accident.

Felony Warrant Suspect Apprehended in Glassell Park

LAPD officers in Eagle Rock respond to a back up call for help.

Violent Crimes in Eagle Rock Trigger L.A. Times ‘Crime Alert’

The paper lists five crimes, but only two violent incidents occurred last week, according to police.

Remembering an Eagle Rock Veteran’s 1944 Air Crash in the Neighborhood

Lt. Clarence O’Brien was flying a Mustang P-51 from Long Beach to New Jersey when it crashed into the heart of Eagle Rock 68 years ago.

Crime Blotter: Week of Oct. 21

Eagle Rock's latest wave of property thefts includes seven burglaries and one stolen vehicle.

Highland Park Gang Member Will Not Be Freed on Bail

Initially scheduled to get bail by Oct. 22 and resume his parole, José Arviso will now continue to remain behind bars, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

Crash on 134 East Freeway Snarls Traffic up to the 2 Freeway

Friday morning's rush-hour crash near Figueroa Street disrupts traffic for about 15 minutes.

Huizar Passes DUI Test After Traffic Accident in Boyle Heights

The City Council member's spokesperson says Thursday evening's accident involved three vehicles and was minor.

Homeless Man Rushed to Hospital From Mt. Royal Drive

An LAFD captain calls him "one of our frequent fliers."