Weekly Crime Report: Encino-Tarzana & Nearby Police Log

ENCINO-TARZANA, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Encino-Tarzana area this week.

SoCal Edison Investigated For Its Possible Role In CA Wildfires

Fire Investigators may be looking at the role Southern California Edison utilities could have played in the region's wildfires

Fire Station Mascot Dog Goes Missing During L.A. Evacuations

"Taco," a French bulldog that belongs to a fire captain and his girlfriend, last was seen Tuesday in the Lake View Terrace area.

'Penny-Pinching Bandit' Was Man Killed In No. Hollywood: Police

Officials believe the robbery suspect was the same man who died in an officer-involved shooting.

Valley Youth Minister Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Children

A former youth minister is accused of violently assaulting children including one 10-year-old attacked at a church-related function.

Armed Robbery Suspect Nabbed In North Hollywood

Police arrested a man suspected of holding up a string of convenience stores and a Subway restaurant in North Hollywood and Burbank.

2 Jump From Moving Van In High-Speed LA Chase

During an hour-long police chase traversing Los Angeles, a driver and her passenger both made rolling exits from a moving van.

5 Injured In 101 Freeway Pile-Up

Two people are in critical condition and three were hospitalized in a crash that caused a car to flip on the Hollywood (101) Freeway.

Crews Douse Sherman Oaks Brushfire

A brush fire that broke out in Sherman Oaks Friday had little chance to do damage as firefighters quickly smothered the blaze.

Stripping Suspect Leads Police On Wild San Fernando Valley Chase

A man, who led police on a high-speed chase with a child in the car, was arrested after a tense standoff.

Pregnant Woman, Man Injured In SF Valley Crash Near 405 Freeway

An emergency Cesarean was expected to be performed on the critically hurt 31-year-old woman, officials said.

LA Sheriff's List Of Naughty Deputies Divides Department: Report

Sheriff McDonnell's list of dishonorable deputies triggered a battle between the department and its officers, the Los Angeles Times reports

SFV Heroin Delivery Service Busted: Police

A drug ring using a fleet of cars and staffers has been delivering heroin and cocaine in the San Fernando Valley, police allege.

Ammo And Oxygen Bottles Explode In Canoga Mobile Home Park Blaze

Firefighters were forced to battle exploding ammunition and oxygen bottles as well as flames at a Canoga Park mobile home fire.

San Fernando Valley Killer Sought

A 29-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in front of a North Hills apartment complex, police said.

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