Crime & Safety

This Week In Crime: Marina Del Rey & Nearby Police Log

A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the Marina Del Rey area.

MARINA DEL REY, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Marina Del Rey area this week. Here's the roundup:

Mar Vista Family Displaced By House Fire

A child and two adults were forced out of their home overnight when a stubborn fire broke out in their garage.

Vigil Held For Victim Of Santa Monica Bus Shooting

The young mother's life was honored and celebrated by family and friends in Santa Monica.

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Metro Expo Line Train Hit & Kills Man In Santa Monica

The death is being investigated as an accident, according to authorities.

Santa Monica Shooting: 1 Dead After Shots Fired At Bus Passengers

The shooting was reported just before 1 a.m. near Ocean Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, according to police officials.

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Stabbing Near REI Santa Monica, Victim Hospitalized

The incident occurred on 4th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard, where residents posted photos of a bloody crime scene.

San Vicente Blvd. Reopened: Man Threatens To Blow Up Coffee Shop

An LAPD bomb squad has cleared the scene at the Coffee Bean on San Vicente Boulevard.

LAPD Underreports Westside Crime To Seem Safer, Captain Claims

A Los Angeles Police Department captain is accusing top officials of deliberately misleading the public about violent crime

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