Crime & Safety
This Week In Crime: Echo Park & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the Echo Park area.
ECHO PARK, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Echo Park area this week. Here's the roundup:
- Kidnapping Victim Rescued Following Dramatic Standoff
A Los Angeles man allegedly kidnapped a woman at gunpoint, but police were able to stop him from getting far. - Trial Starts For The Rape/Murder Of Teen In Elysian Park
Four men are accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering a 13-year-old girl 16 years ago in Elysian Park. - Driver Gets 10 Years For DUI Crash Killing Infant In Elysian Park
A Pasadena man was sentenced to 10 years for a drunken crash that killed a baby in vehicle on the side of the Pasadena (110) Freeway.
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