Teen stabbed after fight breaks out at L.A. protest against Trump’s immigration policies

A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed Friday at a protest against President Trump’s immigration and deportation policies near Los Angeles City Hall, authorities said. The Los Angeles Police Department received a report around 1:35 p.m. of a male victim being stabbed at 200 N. Spring St. after a fight broke out during the protest, according to a department spokesperson. The victim was taken to a hospital and an order to disperse was issued at the protest, police said. An LAPD spokesperson said that a few people were detained in connection with the incident. At 2:12 p.m. the LAPD announced that the protest had been cleared from the Spring Street area around City Hall. The public is asked to avoid the area, as Spring Street is closed from Temple Street to First Street while investigators gather evidence and search for witnesses, according to the LAPD. The protest moved to the 6th Street Viaduct and was blocking westbound lanes of traffic around 2:30 p.m., prompting a temporary closure of the bridge, according to the LAPD. At 2:50 p.m. the LAPD said protesters were walking eastbound on the bridge and that it was set to reopen soon.

Los Angeles Times

LAPD in jeopardy of losing millions in federal funds

The LAPD and City officials were trying to sort out Monday the potential impact of being cut-off from millions of dollars in critical law enforcement and homeland security grants, following the US Justice Department’s announcement such programs would be suspended for any municipality that considered itself a so-called, “sanctuary city,” that bars local officers from playing a role in immigration enforcement. A February 5 memo from newly sworn Attorney General Pamela Bondi instructed that the DOJ would no longer support state or local jurisdictions that, “unlawfully interfere with federal law enforcement operations,” and said they would no longer receive access to federal grants administered by the DOJ. Tens of millions of dollars the City expected to receive this year could be in jeopardy, including $6,615,684 for homeland security programs and $2,306,740 in justice assistance funding, according to City budget data, but it wasn't immediately clear if those funds had already been received by the City or were promised in grant awards. “The City of LA is in compliance with federal law,” emailed Mayor Karen Bass’ spokesman Zach Seidl. “We will stand against any attempt to cut critical public safety funding for Los Angeles. Los Angeles is a proud city of immigrants and we will continue to protect all Angelenos,” he wrote.

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Hit-and-run driver flees after slamming into U.S. Bank branch

The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting a hit-and-run investigation after a car slammed into a U.S. Bank branch in Crenshaw early Monday morning. According to an LAPD spokesperson, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Jefferson and Crenshaw boulevards around 5 a.m. on a report of a vehicle into a structure. “Witnesses reported seeing two suspects wearing hoodies flee from the scene,” the LAPD spokesperson said. “It is unknown if anything was taken.” Video taken shortly after the crash shows damage to the front entryway of the bank. One of the car’s tires was left behind, but the car itself was not seen. No descriptions of the vehicle or suspects were disclosed. Officials were unable to provide any more details.

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Man charged with throwing books onto the 101 Freeway during protest

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said on Monday that he wants to send a message to protestors as he announced felony charges against a 42-year-old man for throwing books onto traffic on the 101 Freeway during last week's protests. As the Feb. 3 demonstration against the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration took place throughout the day in downtown Los Angeles, it is alleged that Martin Richard Torres went to the 101 Freeway sign, threw two books onto traffic below, and vandalized the sign. One of the books is alleged to have hit a car, leading to the felony crime of throwing an object onto the freeway with the intent to cause great bodily injury during an immigration protest. "Throwing objects onto a busy freeway is not an act of protest; it is a reckless and dangerous crime that could seriously injure or kill innocent people," Hochman said. Torres, of Los Angeles, is also charged with one felony count of vandalism, for defacement with graffiti on the 101 Freeway sign.  

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Homeless woman found dead, face battered, on Santa Monica Beach; homicide inquiry underway

Police are investigating the death of a woman experiencing homelessness as a possible homicide after her injured body was discovered close to the ocean on Santa Monica Beach, authorities said. Beach maintenance personnel with the city reported the discovery of an unresponsive person near Lifeguard Tower 1550 in the 1500 block of the beach early Monday, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. Police responded about 7 a.m. and found a female victim in a sleeping bag with visible trauma to her face, police said. Santa Monica Fire Department personnel pronounced her dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not yet been determined; however, she is believed to have been about 30 years old. The circumstances around her death remain under investigation, police said. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Det. Peter Zamfirov at [email protected], Sgt. Alfonso Lozano at [email protected] or the watch commander at (310) 458-8427.

Los Angeles Times

Gold, checks and Confederate money: Postal Service supervisor pleads guilty to $300,000 mail theft

A former United States Postal Service supervisor from Compton has admitted to being a serial mail thief, pilfering more than $300,000 worth of checks, gold and collectible currency while on the job, authorities said. Joivian Tjuana Hayes, 36, of Compton, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of theft of mail matter by a Postal Service employee and one count of unlawful transfer, possession and use of means of identification, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. From early last year until her arrest in December, Hayes — who was a supervisor at the Costa Mesa Post Office — stole checks from the mail and fraudulently deposited them in her own bank account by forging the payees’ names, according to her plea agreement. One of these checks was for more than $114,000, authorities said. Surveillance camera video shows Hayes depositing the stolen checks at ATMs in Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley and Compton, prosecutors said. She deposited some checks at ATMs while wearing a blue shirt with a USPS logo, prosecutors said.

Los Angeles Times

Video: Man fleeing on foot ducks behind tree, points handgun at NYPD officers before OIS

The NYPD released body-worn camera footage showing an officer-involved shooting of a man who pointed a gun at police officers, according to a critical incident release. The Jan. 10 incident began when officers heard a gunshot while patrolling a neighborhood, according to the release. The officers then saw the suspect fleeing and pursued him on foot and in a vehicle. Video shows officers issuing instructions to the suspect to stop. Instead, the suspect ducked behind a tree before emerging to point a gun at one of the officers. He then turned and pointed the handgun at a sergeant. The sergeant, along with three other officers, then fired shots, striking the suspect and bringing him to the ground. The man was taken into custody without further incident and was treated at a hospital, according to the release. He was charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree criminal use of a firearm, attempted aggravated assault on an officer and other gun-related charges.

PoliceOne

N.J. State Police major dies from 9/11-related cancer

A New Jersey State Police major has died from cancer developed after working at Ground Zero after the 9/11 terror attacks, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Major Jeffrey Burke, who was assigned to work security after the attacks, died on Dec. 31, 2024, according to the page. He had served with the New Jersey State Police for 26 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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First responders recognized and honored for bravery in Palisades Fire

It's been a month since a devastating wildfire erupted in the Pacific Palisades, but the heroic fight by first responders hasn't been forgotten. To honor those who risked their life battling the blaze, MTO Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism in Reseda held a special event recognizing their bravery. "We are all about community and everything that we do is when one of us is hurting, all of us is hurting and the city really felt it hard. And so we want to express our gratitude to those who worked really hard to provide safety and care to those that really needed it," said volunteer Payam Ayazi. "We all wear different patches, but what binds us all together is service, service to all of you. You guys kept telling us thank you but none of us see it as we need a thank you. It was our call to service," said California Highway Patrol Capt. Jared Perry. Firefighters and police officers from multiple departments were honored, each reflecting on the harrowing night of Jan. 7 when the flames first erupted.

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One Hospitalized After Apartment Fire in Lincoln Heights

One person was hospitalized Monday after an apartment fire in Lincoln Heights, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 11:33 a.m. in the 2200 block of North Johnson Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Fifty-four firefighters responded and contained the flames to a single unit, extinguishing the fire in under 15 minutes, officials said. The condition of the injured person was not immediately disclosed.

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Strong Storm Heading Towards Los Angeles

Southland residents were living with cooler but dry conditions Monday, but forecasters warned that a strong storm system is making its way toward the region that could trigger flooding and debris flows, particularly in recent burn areas. Rainy conditions are expected to begin sometime Wednesday, and the National Weather Service has already issued a flash flood watch that will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night for the bulk of the Los Angeles area. Forecasters said excessive rainfall could lead to flash flooding and debris flows in recent burn scars, including the Eaton and Palisades fires. “This storm will very likely be the biggest precipitation producer so far this season for most of southwest California,” according to the National Weather Service. 

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Wildfire victims in LA County can now apply for emergency food assistance

Families and individuals affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County who are not currently receiving CalFresh benefits can apply for one-time CalFresh Disaster Assistance to help cover their nutritional needs through Feb. 19. Disaster CalFresh is a temporary program designed to assist victims of natural disasters by providing financial aid for groceries. Eligible recipients will receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that can be used to purchase food at authorized retail stores. The program is available to individuals who lived or worked in the impacted fire areas or lost food due to power outages. Applications can only be submitted by calling (866) 488-8482 or visiting any Los Angeles County DPSS office, which will be open seven days a week to accommodate applicants. 

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FEMA to begin wildfire debris removal from residential properties

The second phase of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's debris removal plan is set to begin this week, with crews now targeting residential properties impacted by the two devastating wildfires that broke out in January. "This mission is personal for us," said Major General Jason Kelly, the deputy commanding general for Civil and Emergency Operations with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "Our teams on the ground are bringing the same urgency, precision and care to residential properties that we do with all our civil works and military construction missions around the world." Debris cleanup began as soon as allowed by the Eaton and Palisades fires, which both erupted on Jan. 7 and rapidly grew to engulf tens of thousands of acres and destroy thousands of homes and businesses. A week after the fires both broke out, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to speed up the debris removal process in the impacted areas, and in weeks since constant work has been underway to try and expedite Los Angeles' recovery. 

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