Crime & Safety

Weekly Crime Report: Woodland Hills & Nearby Police Log

A look at a few of this week's 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.

'It's The Lottery Curse,' Says Jackpot Winner Turned Bank Robber

He was a happy nightshift security guard before he won $19 million. Now he is a drug addict and serial bank robber headed to prison.

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Beverly Hills Burglary Suspects Escape After Chase Through LA

During the chase, the property that was taken from the home was tossed out the window, police said.

2 Missing Marina Del Rey Kids Found, Returned To Father

The children were found in Phoenix, Arizona.

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One Person Seriously Injured In Westside Crash

It occurred about 2:30 p.m. on Mildred Avenue at Washington Boulevard.

Venice Boardwalk Crash Victims Get $14M

Victims who were injured when a Colorado man drove his car along the crowded Venice boardwalk will receive a total of $14 million.

Man Charged With Raping Woman In Her Santa Monica Apartment

The 42-year-old pleaded not guilty to two counts each of forcible rape and sexual battery, among others.

Man Shot Dead In San Fernando Valley

The shooting occurred about 1:50 a.m. at Osborne Street and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.

Have You Seen This Missing Winnetka Woman?

Police and the family of a 68-year-old woman who went missing in the Winnetka are Thursday are asking for help finding her.

Man Shot To Death In Reseda; Killer At Large

Police are looking for a shooter who killed a man on Saticoy Street Thursday night.

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