Crime & Safety
Weekly Crime Report: Echo Park-Silver Lake & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents near Echo Park-Silver Lake.
ECHO PARK-SILVER LAKE, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Echo Park-Silver Lake area this week.
Break In Elysian Park Homicide Yields Cache Of Guns And Drugs
Police arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man in Elysian Park, finding a cache of weapons, including assault rifles and drugs.
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Suspect In LA County's Serial Church Fires Arrested
A task force set up to investigate a string of arsons targeting houses of worship across Los Angeles announced the arrest of a man, 25.
Salvador Castro Middle School Shooting: 2 Shot, Girl Arrested
BREAKING: Police believe they have the Salvador Castro Middle School shooter, a 12-year-old girl, in custody. Two students have been shot.
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LA's Serial Church Arsonist 'Caught Red-Handed' Say Police
Christian Michael Garcia, 25, is behind four LA area church fires, and he was caught attempting a fifth arson, said LAPD Chief Charlie Beck.
Assault Rifles Seized In Los Angeles Standoff
The incident happened in the 800 block of South Olive Street.
Suge Knight's Attorneys Tried To Pay Off Witnesses: Prosecutors
Former attorneys for rap mogul Suge Knight, who is facing murder charges, allegedly tried to pay off witnesses, prosecutors contend.
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