Weekly Crime Report: South Gate & Nearby Police Log

SOUTH GATE, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the South Gate area this week.

Chase Ends With Kiss, Kiss Ends With Stun Gun

A stolen U-Haul chase ended with a stolen kiss that turned electric thanks to police stun guns.

Remains Found In Wilmington Motorhome After Fire

The gender and age of that person was not immediately known.

Killer Who Rapped About Shooting Redondo Man Denied Appeal

The man wrote rap lyrics describing details of the slaying of a father of two in Redondo Beach, but denied being involved in the murder.

Retired Cop Answers Door, Is Shot In Redondo Beach

A motive for the shooting the 75-year-old Redondo Beach man was unknown, police said.

Hawthorne Man Charged With Murder Of Baby Pleads No Contest

He's set to be tried for the murder of his girlfriend's 14-month-old son.

Elderly Man Charged With Killing Roommate, Dumping Body

The 87-year-old allegedly fatally stabbed his roommate and then dumped the body in a Long Beach alley with an accomplice.

Girls' Soccer Coach Sues School District For Sexual Harassment

LBUSD notified the former Long Beach Poly High School coach that she was permanently relieved of her coaching position in April 2016.

Motorcyclist Dead After Crash On Long Beach Freeway Connector

The 45-year-old motorcyclist, a resident of Lynwood, was riding a 1987 BMW motorcycle.

Record Low Homicides In Long Beach City History In 2017

"This historic reduction in homicides is a huge win for the people of Long Beach," Mayor Robert Garcia said.

Death At Cerritos Senior Community Ruled A Suicide: Coroner

Firefighters responding to the scene requested a hazardous materials team, an official said.

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