Crime Blotter: Week of July 8

Eight property crimes, including four burglaries and one robbery.

Two Theater Chains Ban Masks, Fake Guns from Screenings

As patrons wearing masks or costumes are barred from entering certain theaters to see 'The Dark Knight Rises,' President Obama visits friends and relatives of Colorado's worst mass shooting since Columbine—and several TV networks stop airing the Batman fi

Heightened Police Alert Following Colorado Movie Theater Shooting

The 'Dark Knight' massacre in Colorado prompts security precautions in L.A.

Brush Fire Burns Along 2 Freeway at Mountain Street (Update)

A half-acre grass fire has resulted in the closure of the northbound 2 freeway at Mountain Street.

Teenage Girl Injured in Second Shooting Thursday in Highland Park

Two men fired shots at two female teenagers outside the Highland Park Recreation Center.

Pot Clinic Guard Shot During Robbery Near Downtown

Tuesday's shooting occurred at 'Nature's Wonder' on Olympic Boulevard.

How to Protect Against Vehicle Break-Ins

33 vehicles were broken into in Northeast L.A. during the week of July 8, including four in Eagle Rock. A new scam involves the theft of the unlocked third-row seat in SUVs.

Suspicious Package in Eagle Rock Prompts LAPD Action (UPDATE)

Police close the 2200 block of Merton Avenue to investigate—and find a harmless substance.

Crime Blotter: Week of July 1

Three vehicles stolen, two burgled; seven incidents of theft.

Bomb Squad Investigates Explosives in Eagle Rock

The LAPD responds to a call from Fire Station 42 on Colorado Boulevard, where a man brought explosives he evidently wanted to dispose of.

Fire Alongside 2 Freeway Burns Two Acres of Brush

Firefighters put out the flames in 18 minutes, but southbound lanes were closed between Broadway and Colorado.

Expect DUI Checkpoints Through Saturday

Nearly 500 DUI arrests have already been made and patrols will be enforced through midnight Saturday, including joint patrols Friday evening with local police forces in Glendale, South Pasadena, Pasadena, Burbank and San Marino.

LAPD Gang Unit: Pedestrian on Figueroa Threatened with Shotgun

Police are investigating an incident in which gang members allegedly pulled a shotgun on a 42-year-old man on Figueroa and Avenue 54.

June Crime Blotter: The Menace of Auto Theft

At least 14 vehicles were stolen in Eagle Rock in June, confirming Capt. Bill Murphy's recent assertion that auto thefts are the Northeast's biggest property crime so far this year.

Property Crime, Aggravated Assault Increase in Northeast

LAPD Capt. Murphy believes that Northeast can still beat 2011's impressive crime stats.

We're 'Not Guilty,' Dodger Stadium Beating Suspects Plead

Louie Sanchez and Marvin Norwood were ordered to stand trial two weeks ago on charges including assault related to the beating of Giants fan Bryan Stow.

Artist Turns Guns into Sculpture (Photos)

Victor Hugo Zayas has crafted more than two tons of gunmetal from the LAPD Gun Buyback Program into things of beauty on display in the LAPD headquarters lobby downtown.

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Jail Sentence in 2008 Colorado Boulevard Crash

Appellant Rostislav Shnayder was jailed for four years in 2010 for vehicular manslaughter.

Verdugo Road Homicide: Man Hospitalized with Bullet Wounds Dies

Detectives believe the culprits are gang members but have no leads so far.

The Return of Bobby Hise (Part II)

Patch is hoping ERNC member Carolee Mayne gets to Hise before Officer Orange does.

Verdugo Road Homicide: Victim's Boyfriend Likely Confused for Gang Member

The aunt of Nicole Zuniga, 18, who was fatally shot in Glassell Park Monday, says neither she nor her boyfriend, who was also shot, belonged to gangs.

Why the LAPD did Nothing About a ‘Marijuana Grow’ in its Backyard

The head of LAPD’s local Narcotics Unit says he had no information about full-fledged pot cultivatiion a block from the Northeast Station.

Updated: Two Shot in Glassell Park, One Fatally

Homicide detectives are investigating a possible gang-related shooting on the 3200 block of Verdugo Road.

Vehicle Burglary Raises Questions About Better Safety

The incident is also an object lesson in not leaving valuables in vehicles.

Hey, LAPD—What's up? Pot-Growing Trojan Horse in Your Backyard!

Former L.A. Daily News editor Ron Kaye asks why Glendale has it right and L.A. wrong.

Police in L.A. County Fatally Shot 54 People in 2011

All but 5 of those killed had at least one drug in their system, autopsies show.

Why did Glendale Police Bust a Pot-Growing Operation—a Block from the Northeast Station?

Thursday’s raid on a Glassell Park warehouse growing 1,000 plants raises some curious questions.

Police Probe Family Dispute, Place Mentally Ill Person on 72-Hour Hold

There was no crime surrounding the incident Saturday on Eagle Rock Boulevard.

UPDATED: FBI, IRS Raid Eagle Rock Convalescent Hospital

College Vista Convalescent Hospital on Eagle Rock Boulevard is served search warrant, evidently in connection with alleged health care fraud.

Former Boyle Heights PE Teacher Convicted of Lewd Acts

Antonio Gomez, 41, will be sentenced June 27 and faces up to 22 years in prison.

Crime Blotter: Week of May 20

Two vehicles burgled, bicycle stolen.

New Medical Marijuana Facility Opens in Eagle Rock

‘Together For Change’ is based on the same location where the LAPD shut down ‘American Eagle Collective’ on May 2.

4.0 Earthquake Rattles L.A.

The tremor hit at 10:14 p.m. Tuesday, centered near one of the Channel Islands.

Who's Who in the June 5 Race for L.A. County D.A.

Six candidates are vying for the most powerful public safety office in the county.

DUI Checkpoints, Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

LA County law enforcement will have checkpoints and patrols throughout the county.

Are You a Victim of Chronic Vehicle Theft? The LAPD Wants to Help

The Northeast Division plans to offer a security system for retrieving stolen vehicles to local victims.

Better 'Click It'—Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign Underway

Cruising on Colorado? Local law enforcement agencies throughout L.A. County are looking for folks who do not have their seatbelts fastened.

Crime Blotter: Week of May 13

A week of burglaries and thefts.

Parking: What if You Paid More When Spaces are Fewer?

A pilot program starts in Downtown L.A. Monday to test a wireless pay-by-demand program.

Suspect in Fatal Fairfax-Area Stabbing Arrested in Eagle Rock

A male was arrested near Toland Way in Eagle Rock, according to officers at the Wilshire Division of the L.A.P.D.