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

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.

Man Re-Sentenced For 2008 Attempted Hold-Up In Beverly Hills

A Superior Court Judge dished out 44 years to life in state prison for the 2008 incident at Lawry's The Prime Rib restaurant.

BHPD Receives $115,000 Grant For Traffic Enforcement

BHPD officers believe this will enable them to reduce and prevent injuries and deaths that result from traffic collisions.

Kevin Spacey Allegedly Harassed Or Assaulted 20 At London Theater

Twenty men - including 14 with allegations serious enough for police referral - alleged Kevin Spacey harassed them at a London theater.

3-Story Hollywood Apartment Scorched In Fire

No one was hurt in a three-story apartment fire in Hollywood thursday morning,

Does Body Camera Video Show LAPD Officer Planting Drugs?

LAPD officials are investigating allegations that an officer planted drugs on a hit and run suspect based on body camera footage

LA Creates Hollywood Sex Abuse Task Force

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey created a task force specializing in entertainment industry sexual abuse cases

Concert Promoter Charged With Fraud, Allegedly Scams Investors

The former Malibu resident would allegedly tell investors that well-known musical acts had agreed to participate in his events.

Alleged West Hollywood Ax-Wielder Faces Judge Wednesday

The suspect attacked the victim with an ax outside of a West Hollywood 7-Eleven and then fled the location.

SMPD Awarded $300,000 Grant For Traffic Death Prevention Methods

SMPD will use the funding to keep Santa Monica roadways safe and improve the quality of life through enforcement and education.

Black Flames Billow From Car Fire In Marina Del Rey

A vehicle has caught fire in Marina del Rey

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