Crime & Safety
Weekly Crime Report: Encino-Tarzana & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting 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.
Hollywood Kidnapper/Rapist Faces Life In Prison
A Hollywood store manager, convicted of kidnapping and raping a teen at gunpoint 16 years ago, faces 35 years to life in prison.
North Hollywood Man Sentenced For Bludgeoning Parents To Death
Jonathan Mercado, of North Hollywood, pleaded no contest in the bludgeoning deaths of his parents.
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Serial Rape Suspect Arrested in Los Angeles
Police announced the arrest of rape suspect reportedly linked to attacks on at least a dozen women.
Inmate Recaptured In North Hollywood
Joshua Cortez, 30, was found Sunday morning.
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Man Allegedly Stabs Panhandler To Death In North Hollywood
Police arrested a man accused of stabbing to death a panhandler following a verbal exchange outside a shop in North Hollywood.
Battle Over Charles Manson Remains Leads To Allegation Of Forgery
The grandson of Charles Manson claims the late killer's penpal forged a will entitling him to the cult leader's estate.
Los Angeles Man Accused Of Setting Transgender Woman On Fire
Kevyn Ramirez faces the death penalty or life in prison.
Pedestrian In Critical Condition After Being Struck In Northridge
A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Plummer Street Friday night.
Man Injured In Hollywood Shooting
The shooting was reported around 4 a.m.
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