Crime & Safety
Weekly Crime Report: Encino-Tarzana & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents near Encino-Tarzana.
ENCINO-TARZANA, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Encino-Tarzana area this week.
Cheeto-Chomping Robber Sucker Punches Victim In West Hollywood
Recognize this man who sucker punched another man at West Hollywood Best Buy before running off with his cellphone?
LA County To Pay Out $11.75M In Sheriff's Texting Lawsuit
A sheriff's deputy, who was typing a message while driving, hit and killed a bicyclist in Calabasas in 2013.
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Hollywood Murderer Admits To Being LA Serial Killer
A man already serving 110 years for murdering a teen runaway in Hollywood, admitted to killing two others, including a pregnant woman.
Stolen Car Chase Suspect Captured After Foot Chase
Police set up a perimeter to capture a suspected car thief who fled into the neighborhood around Sherman Way and Kester Avenue.
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LAPD Shoots And Kills Axe-Wielding Man, 3 Hurt
Police shot and killed a stabbing suspect as he allegedly attempted to charge into a neighbor's home swinging an axe. Two officers were hurt.
Burbank Brush Fire Shuts Down Sunset Canyon Drive
Firefighters battled a hillside blaze in Burbank near Sunset Canyon Drive Friday Afternoon.
Man Gets 10 Years For Chatsworth DUI Crash That Killed Brothers
A 23-year-old Simi Valley man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drunkenly crashing into a truck, killing two brothers.
Jewelry Store Robbers Bring Pepper Spray To Gunfight
Police searched for two jewelry store robbers who took off on foot in Studio City after a store employee shot at them.
3 Suspected In Studio City Burglaries
The three are suspected in at least nine burglaries along Moorpark Street.
Manhunt On For Armed Robber In Studio City
Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a business on Moorpark Street in Studio City Tuesday.
Threat Prompts Middle Lockdown In Sherman Oaks
Millikan Middle School was on lock down Wednesday after a former student reportedly phone in a threat.
Beer Truck Crash Shuts Down Los Angeles Freeway
The crash took place about 3:20 p.m. on the transition road between two freeways.
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