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.
LAPD Wants Public Input On New Police Chief
The Board of Police Commissioners released a link to on online survey, as well as an email address and a physical address for letters.
LA Man Suspected Of Randomly Beating Elderly Woman Arrested
A man is suspected of viciously beating a woman in her mid 80s in a random attack on a downtown LA street that horrified the community.
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Man Breaks Into LAX Runway
A man believed to be under the influence of drugs or mentally ill was arrested Sunday.
Kerkorian Companion Reaches Settlement In $7 Million Suit
The billionaire promised to provide for his companion in the late stages of his life before his 2015 death.
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Community Mourns As LA Deputy Dies From 1994 Gunshot Wound
Steven Belanger died Tuesday from injuries he suffered when he was shot in 1994.
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