Crime & Safety
Weekly Crime Report: Woodland Hills & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents near Woodland Hills.
WOODLAND HILLS, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Woodland Hills area this week.
Culver City Man Pleads Not Guilty To Triple Murder
He's charged with allegedly killing his father, a carjacking victim, and a third unrelated victim.
Road Rage Driver Allegedly Shoots At Motorist In Culver City
The driver was arrested on Nov. 30 in Culver City and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, police said.
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Santa Monica Man Charged With Cheating VA Out of $11.4 Mill
The man is accused of keeping two sets of books to hide revenue.
Here's How To Prepare For Emergencies, Los Angeles
Closely monitor updates and avoid fire areas so emergency personnel can get access to the places they need.
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Santa Monica Pier Road Rage Driver Aims For Crowd: Police
The young man allegedly drove a vehicle onto the Santa Monica Pier, injured a person, and crashed into the Bubba Gump.
Skirball Fire 85 Percent Contained; Cause Under Investigation
Crews made strong progress battling the Skirball Fire over the weekend, and investigators are working to determine what sparked the blaze.
LAPD Investigates Claim Roman Polanski Molested Girl, 10
LA police are investigating an allegation that Roman Polanski molested a 10-year-old near Pacific Palisades during a photoshoot in 1975.
LAPD Investigates Claim Roman Polanski Molested 10-Yr-Old Girl
LA police are investigating an allegation that Roman Polanski molested a 10-year-old near Pacific Palisades during a photoshoot in 1975.
LAPD Officer Struck By DUI Suspect During 405 Freeway Stop
An LAPD Officer is in serious condition after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver, shutting down the northbound 405 Freeway overnight.
Firefighters Use Drones For First Time To Help Battle LA Blazes
The Los Angeles Fire Department's new drones are being used to identify hotspots near the Sepulveda Pass and Sylmar.
Malibu Brush Fire Contained, No Active Flames
Busch Drive was temporarily closed so the fire department could clean up after the fire.
Anesthesiologist Charged With Murder Of Plastic Surgery Patient
While working at a Beverly Hills surgery center, the anesthesiologist allegedly gave the victim a lethal dose of Demoral.
SoCal Fire Victims, Beware Of Price Gouging During Emergencies
State law generally prohibits charging more than 10 percent above the price of an item before the emergency.
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