Crime & Safety
Weekly Crime Report: Marina Del Rey & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents near Marina Del Rey.
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.
Thousand Oaks Woman Sentenced In Kidnapping Murder of Infant
The baby's body was discovered the next day in a trash bin in San Diego County, according to the District Attorney's Office.
Malibu Family Sues For Medical Costs From Hot-Air Balloon Crash
They allege Anthem Blue Cross refuses to pay for medical costs associated with the crash in Switzerland that killed their loved one.
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3 Injured In West Hollywood DUI Crash
The incident was reported at 1:42 a.m. to La Cienega Boulevard and Sherwood Drive.
3 Women Arrested; Accused Of Stealing From Rodeo Drive Stores
A brief vehicle pursuit happened before the women were arrested and booked on suspicion of grand theft.
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Marvel Comics Founder Alleges $300,000 Check Fraud
Stan Lee was reportedly adamant that he didn't write the check, but that someone forged it and then cashed it.
Evacuation Center Opened In Case Of Skirball Fire Mudslides
As of 12 a.m. Tuesday, there are no evacuation orders within the city of Los Angeles, but an evacuation center is ready in Westwood.
Homicide And Rape Are Down In LA But Violent Crime Is Up
Facing heat about the rise in violent crime in Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti and Chief Charlie Beck will address the issue.
Calabasas Couple Sues City Over Husband's Valley Fever Diagnosis
The proximity of the couple's home to some construction exposed the Calabasas man to Valley Fever, the lawsuit states.
Elderly Man's Death Ruled Homicide In Santa Monica: Police
A preliminary investigation revealed possible suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death, police said.
Michael Jackson's Former Manager Sues Singer's Estate
The former manager alleges he's owed money for his work in preventing a foreclosure on the singer's Neverland Ranch in 2008.
Roman Polanski Escapes Prosecution For Another Rape Allegation
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute Roman Polanski for the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl in 1975.
Suspect Charged In LAPD Officer Ambush Shooting
A man accused of shooting an LAPD officer in the leg Friday, was charged with with two counts of attempted murder of a peace officer.
Downed Power Lines Shut Down Mulholland Highway
Authorities declared a SigAlert in the Agoura Hills area as downed power lines created hazards on Mulholland Highway.
Attic Catches Fire In Agoura Hills Home, Second Alarm Called
A second alarm was called "for manpower" due to the size of the home, which had flames showing through the roof, officials said.
'Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale's Home Burglarized
The star's San Fernando Valley home had been burglarized. "Luckily no one was hurt," Hale wrote on her Twitter account.
Man, 22, Killed In Rain-Soaked Woodland Hills Crash
Weather was a factor in the the death of a 22-year-old man who lost control of his car and crashed into a pole in Woodland Hills.
Woodland Hills Cyclist Killed In Lake Balboa
A 48-year-old bicyclist was killed when he was hit by an SUV while riding near Sherman Way.
Mudslide Shuts Down Topanga Canyon Boulevard Near Malibu
Topanga Canyon Blvd. is closed for the next two days, according to Caltrans.
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