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.

Fire Damages Home In Hollywood

One person taken to the hospital in the early-morning blaze.

Brushfire Breaks Out Near 405 Freeway

The fire at the Golden State (5) and the San Diego (405) freeway interchange may cause traffic delays.

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SF Valley Man ID'd As Hiker Who Died On Trail

The 52-year-old collapsed Sunday in the Santa Monica Mountains.

6 Injured In Suspected DUI Rollover Crash In Northridge

A 7-year-old was among victims taken to the hospital after the allegedly impaired motorist ran a red light, officials said.

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Sunshine Canyon Landfill Brush Fire 50 Percent Contained

An inspector says crews have a good handle on the blaze.

Police ID Woman Killed by Transient Shot In Standoff

Authorities identified a Valley woman held at knifepoint and stabbed by a transient who was shot to death by police in the standoff.

Barricaded Robbery Suspect Forces Sherman Oaks Motel Evacuation

An LAPD SWAT Team had to smoke out a robbery suspect holed up in a Sherman Oaks motel.

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