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:
Famed Madam's Lawyer Accused Of Stealing From Her
The Los Angeles attorney for the Manhattan Madam tied to NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer's downfall faces disbarment for allegedly stealing from her
Teen Faces Murder Charge In Death Of Cal State Fullerton Student
The teenage suspect, whose name was witheld because of his age, is suspected of killing Alex Zepeda, an intern for an LA councilman.
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Los Angeles Prison Escapee Arrested
BREAKING: A California state prison official says Jason Kohr walked away Oct. 28 from a Los Angeles facility.
LAPD Underreports Crime To Make LA Seem Safer, Captain Claims
A Los Angeles Police Department captain is accusing top officials of deliberately misleading the public about violent crime in LA.
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