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.

Rape Suspect Poisons Himself To Death At End Of Police Chase

A suspect in an LA rape case led police on a chase to Ventura County that ended with his apparent poisoning death on the 101 Freeway.

Driver Critically Injured In Reseda Crash

Firefighters freed a man trapped in the wreckage of a car crash on Wilbur Avenue.

Man Charged For Allegedly Biting Police Officers In Tarzana

A 23-year-old was charged Wednesday with two counts of battery for allegedly biting officers at a Tarzana store.

$50K Reward Offered For Encino Post Office Robber

Authorities are offering $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and capture of a man who robbed an Encino post office at gunpoint.

Racial Hostility Amid LA Firefighters Prompts Rebuke From Chief

Citing the "Trump Effect" amid firefighter debates about NFL player protests, LA Fire Department leaders issued call for civility.

Duo Robs Nine Studio City Restaurants

Los Angeles police are asking for help finding two men who robbed nine restaurants in the Studio City area including five on Valentines Day.

Northridge Man Accused Of Biting Police Officers

A 23-year-old Northridge man was charged Wednesday with two counts of battery with injury on a peace officer and petty theft.

2 LAPD Officers Injured In Suspected DUI Crash

The crash occurred at about 11:50 a.m. in the area of Devonshire Street and Variel Avenue.

Report Of Man With Gun Cal State Northridge Unfounded: LAPD

An individual called LAPD about a Snapchat photo they saw. LAPD confirms there was no evidence of a gun or any crime.

$50K Reward Offered For Valley Post Office Robber

Authorities are offering $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and capture of a man who robbed a Valley post office at gunpoint.

4 Construction Workers Injured After Fall Down Elevator Shaft

The workers took a 30-foot fall down an elevator shaft at the site of a five-story building under construction in North Hollywood.

DUI Suspect Repeatedly Tries To Parallel Park During Police Chase

A woman suspected of drunk driving in North Hollywood repeatedly tried and failed to parallel park during a bizarre police chase.

Man, 29, Arrested In Beating Death Of 89-Year-Old Hollywood Woman

Police say a 29-year-old man got into an argument with an elderly Hollywood woman, striking and killing her.

Police Arrest Man Suspected In Hollywood Hills Slaying

Police believe a 39-year-old man committing a burglary in Hollywood Hills shot and killed a maintenance worker at the scene.