Crime & Safety
Weekly Crime Report: South Gate-Lynwood & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents near South Gate-Lynwood.
SOUTH GATE-LYNWOOD, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the South Gate-Lynwood area this week.
Search Is On For 'Bladed Bandit' Wanted For LA Bank Robberies
He's robbed banks in Cerritos, Fountain Valley, and Seal Beach. Have you seen him?
Fire Destroys Sailboat In San Pedro, Person Onboard Escapes
The boat was engulfed in flames with one person aboard about 11 miles southwest of Point Fermin in San Pedro.
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New Ordinance Holds Parents Responsible For Underage Parties
The temporary ordinance would hold parents responsible for underage drinking/marijuana smoking in the unincorporated areas of Palos Verdes.
San Pedro Man Charged In Palos Verdes Home Invasion Robbery
The male adult victim was tied up and robbed in his home, and a Porsche Cayman was stolen from the location, officials said.
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2 Redondo Beach Police Officers Promoted To Sergeants
Upon the completion of a training program, Sergeants Korte and Weiss will be assigned as Patrol Division supervisors, according to RBPD.
Dramatic Sailboat Rescue Caught On Video In Redondo Beach
The 26-foot sailboat smashed against the jetty in heavy surf, and at one point the entire bottom of the boat was visible.
5 Men Arrested In Torrance For Robbery, Vehicle Burglary
The suspects follow customers they believe possess large amounts of cash & look for an opportunity to burglarize their vehicles, police said.
Two Men Plead No Contest in Human Trafficking Case
A 20-year-old Long Beach woman and a 15-year-old girl from Los Angeles were forced by the duo to work as prostitutes.
1 Killed, 4 Injured After Driver Speeds Through Long Beach
Police said a driver sped through the city causing a deadly crash.
Long Beach Suspect Injured In Officer-Involved Shooting
It was reported just after 6 p.m. in the 2400 block of Baltic Avenue.
Victim In Deadly Long Beach Crash Identified
The crash was reported at 10:33 p.m. Friday in the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Spring Street.
Elderly Man Pleads Not Guilty To Stabbing Roommate On NYE
The 87-year-old Long Beach man allegedly had his third roommate help dump the body.
Homeless Encampment Murderer Gets 5 Life Sentences
A gang member was sentenced Thursday for the murders of five people at a homeless encampment near a Long Beach freeway.
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