Crime & Safety
This Week In Crime: Encino-Tarzana & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the Encino-Tarzana area.
ENCINO-TARZANA, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Encino-Tarzana area this week. Here's the roundup:
Good Samaritans Pull Man From Fiery 5 Freeway Wreck
A man whose speeding car flipped over onto the opposite side of the 5 Freeway was pulled from the burning wreck by bystanders.
Fire Rages At Van Nuys Recycling Center
Crews are battling a blaze at a recycling center in Van Nuys.
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North Hollywood Carjacking Leads To High-Speed Chase
A suspected carjacker led police on a 100 mph chase from the Valley to Palmdale Wednesday.
North Hollywood Guitar Bandit Busted, Police Say
An alleged serial bandit specializing in stolen guitars in the North Hollywood area was arrested.
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'Shameless' Actor Ethan Cutkosky Suspected Of Driving On Drugs
Ethan Cutkosky, an actor in Showtime's "Shameless" was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana.
North Hollywood Man Suspected of Setting October Fires
A North Hollywood man is being held on $1.785 million bail as faces charges for a series of September-October fires in North Hollywood.
Valley Man Sentenced For Pushing His Mom Out Window
A Valley man who pushed his mom out a second-story window, jumped after her and beat her in front of horrified neighbors was sent to prison.
Amber Alert: Armed And Dangerous Suspect Kidnaps Baby, Police Say
A suspect considered armed and dangerous is believed to be in a white 2007 Chevrolet 2500 pickup with the license plate 02390.
San Fernando Valley Carjacking Leads To High-Speed Chase
A suspected carjacker led police on a 100 mph chase from the San Fernando Valley to Palmdale Wednesday.
San Fernando Valley Guitar Bandit Busted, Police Say
An alleged serial bandit specializing in stolen guitars in the San Fernando Valley area was arrested.
Overturned Van Pins And Kills Paraplegic Man In North Hills
A 30-year-old man was killed in North Hills Sunday when a van struck a curb, flipped and pinned him underneath it.
LAPD Drops Investigation Of Corey Feldman's Pedophile Ring Claims
Citing the statute of limitations, the LAPD will not investigate Corey Feldman's claims of a Hollywood pedophile ring
Rape Suspect In Custody In Van Nuys
The LAPD SWAT team responded to the scene in San Fernando Valley and the suspect surrendered shortly after.
Man Dies In Shooting At Westfield Fashion Square Mall
Police are investigating a fatal shooting at the Westfield Fashion Square Mall parking structure in Sherman Oaks as a possible suicide.
Reseda Man Pleads No Contest To Accidentally Killing Friend
The shooter and a group of friends went to a Tarzana hiking trail to fire a handgun, according to prosecutors.
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