Email from Los Angeles Police Protective League Daily News & Updates     Law Enforcement News 5 detained in connection to death of boy found dead in dumpster in Panorama City Five people were detained in connection to the death of a young boy who was found dead inside a dumpster on Saturday in Panorama City, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded to the 8200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard Saturday morning around 7 a.m. to reports of a dead body, believed to be a child between the ages of 5 and 6. On Thursday at around 9:30 p.m., police said they received a tip that led them to an apartment complex on the 4500 block of Lanark Street where they served a search warrant and detained a man and a woman. Two children were present in the unit and taken by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services took custody of the two children, police said. Later at around 1 a.m., while detectives were collecting evidence at a second unit, three more people were detained, LAPD said. Two men and a woman were detained near Sunset Boulevard and Ivar Avenue in Hollywood. The adults’ relationship to the deceased child is not yet known. The investigation is ongoing. NBC 4 Arrest made in deadly shooting of ‘American Idol’ executive, her husband in Encino A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an “American Idol” executive and her husband in Encino, officials with the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. The couple, identified by police as Robin Kaye, 70, and Thomas Deluca, 70, were discovered deceased with multiple gunshot wounds, including to the head, on July 14 only after officers responded to the upscale residence in the 4700 block White Oak Avenue for a welfare check at around 2:30 p.m., according to an LAPD news release. During the investigation, detectives learned that a prior radio call for a possible burglary at the residence had been made on July 10 at around 4 p.m. Speaking with KTLA, neighbor Amee Faggen confirmed that a renter on her property made a 911 call that day after spotting someone climbing the property’s fence. Police said there were no signs of forced entry or trouble at the residence during that investigation, though they now believe the suspect, identified as Encino resident Raymond Boodarian, entered the home through an unlocked door. “He was there for approximately half of an hour,” LAPD Lt. Guy Golan said at a news conference. “When the homeowners returned back to their residence, a violent struggle ensued between them and the suspect, who was already inside their home, which resulted in the victims tragically losing their lives.” KTLA 5 Police search for hit-and-run driver that fatally struck bicyclist in South LA Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a bicyclist in South Los Angeles in early July. The crash happened at around 10:10 p.m. on July 1, when investigators say a speeding Tesla Model X was traveling east on 67th Street from Flower Street when they crashed into a bicyclist who was heading int he same direction, according to a release from the Los Angeles Police Department. Instead of stopping, the driver continued driving east towards Broadway. The bicyclist, only identified as a 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead after he was taken to a nearby hospital. As their investigation continues, LAPD detectives have released a photo of the Tesla involved in the collision. As with all deadly hit-and-run crashes in Los Angeles, a standing reward of up to $50,000 is offered for anyone with information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction on the suspect. Anyone who knows more is urged to contact detectives at (213) 677-9791. CBS 2 Suspect taken into custody after high-speed police pursuit in San Fernando Valley A suspect was taken into custody after a high-speed police pursuit in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the pursuit began around 9:40 a.m. near Vanowen Street and Nobel Avenue near the Valley Presbyterian Hospital in the Van Nuys area. SkyCal flew over the pursuit where the driver could be seen driving erratically, running several red lights, and almost hitting other vehicles. At certain points, the driver was reaching speeds of over 90 mph on surface streets and driving on the wrong side of the street. CBS 2 Loved ones search for missing 63-year-old Southern California man Loved ones are searching for a Southern California man who hasn’t been seen in nearly two months. The last time anyone had physically seen Rwechungula Anyabwile, 63, was on May 22, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. On June 22, Anyabwile texted his family in a group chat, but that was the last time anyone heard from him. Anyabwile is described as a Black man who stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 195 pounds. He has brown eyes and is bald. He car is a black Hyundai Sonata with California license plate number 8AFS079. He is known to frequent the area near the 5500 block of Lincoln Boulevard in Playa Vista. His family said there is no known medical condition that would contribute to his disappearance and he has never gone missing before. They are very concerned for his well-being. Anyone who may know his whereabouts or has information on the case is asked to call LAPD’s Missing Persons Unit at 213-996-1800. KTLA 5 More than 140 vehicles impounded after bandit towing bust in Van Nuys Tow truck operators accused of illegally towing vehicles and then demanding drivers pay inflated fees to get them back, have been busted. Police announced the recovery of more than 140 vehicles in Van Nuys. The operation was a joint effort with the Los Angeles Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, and other agencies. Officials say they received numerous tips before conducting a search warrant last week. Law enforcement officers gathered at the LAPD station in Van Nuys to inform the community of what they call predatory business practices -- specifically, bandit towing. It's not a new practice, but it is an unethical one. Investigators say tow trucks will drive around looking for people involved in minor traffic collisions. In one case, someone claiming to be a witness approaches the victim, offering to provide evidence and exchange contact information. The victim gets a text message saying their insurance authorized a tow company. The victim then signs a tow agreement under false pretenses, and later on, when they respond to the tow location, the business provides them with an inflated invoice with numerous illegal fees. ABC 7 Creepy texts offer clues in disappearance of SoCal grandpa linked to crypto fortune Weird texts were the first clue that something sinister had happened to an elderly Rancho Cucamonga man linked to a vast cryptocurrency fortune. They began with robotic responses in a family group chat, included an uncharacteristic refusal to visit his grandkids and were followed by complete silence. Now, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the mysterious disappearance of 74-year-old Naiping Hou, father of noted cryptocurrency investor Wen Hou. Detectives believe that someone used the elder Hou’s cellphone to impersonate him. Extensive fraudulent transactions were also made using his bank account around the time of his disappearance, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Wen Hou said that more than $1 million was siphoned from his father’s savings and used to purchase gold bars online. The younger Hou believes his father has been kidnapped and is personally offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information that leads to his father’s return or identifies those responsible for his disappearance. Los Angeles Times Texas Cracks Down on Road Rage Shootings Texas law set to take effect this year will increase penalties for road rage shootings — a response to the state’s high rates of highway violence. The crackdown comes after a 2024 analysis from The Trace found that Texas leads the nation in road rage shootings. From 2014 through 2023, the state recorded 741 road rage incidents involving guns, with someone shot in 72 percent of them. The shootings killed 146 people and wounded more than 430. Several families whose loved ones died in road rage shootings championed the law. They included Daniel and Krista Wilson, whose daughter, 17-year-old Louise, was fatally shot on Interstate 45 in Houston in 2023. The Trace’s analysis found that Houston had the most road rage shootings of any city in the nation, and that other major Texas cities — like San Antonio and Dallas — also had high numbers. Daniel Wilson cited The Trace’s findings during his April testimony before lawmakers. He said the numbers grabbed lawmakers’ attention. “It’s staggering to think about,” he told The Trace. “I’m a 20-year Army vet. My wife’s a vet. We didn’t have those kinds of casualty losses.” The Trace Public Safety News High Bacteria Levels Prompt Warnings at Several LA Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Tuesday issued warnings to avoid ocean waters at several beaches due to high bacteria levels. The affected beaches are: The Bel Air Bay Club at Will Rogers State Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the club border fence; Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, entire swim area; Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain; and Santa Monica Pier, 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. Meanwhile, a previous warning was lifted for the following beach area where recent sample results identified water quality levels within state standards: Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the county’s beach closure hotline, 1-800-525-5662. A map of impacted locations and more information can be found at PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/. MyNewsLA LA County taking steps to maintain LGBTQ suicide prevention services The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is exploring ways to maintain the LGBTQ+ suicide prevention counseling after the federal government slashed funds for the program. A motion by LA County supervisors Janice Hahn and Lindsey Horvath is scheduled to be discussed during the board’s weekly meeting Tuesday. The supervisors will discuss the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s announcement last month that funding for the specialized LGBTQ+ service would end on July 17. “This cut in funding is devastating to a population that is especially vulnerable,'' Hahn said in the motion. “LA County needs to fully understand the impact of this Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s announcement and find a way to continue providing specialty services for LGBTQ+ youth through 988.” The motion also would call for county staff to report back in two weeks on the impact of the funding cut and explore ways of continuing the service locally. “Having a specific option for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis to receive specialized services through 988 is not only the right thing to do, but it is also essential for preserving lives,” Hahn said. Since 2022, a national suicide-prevention hotline has been accessible by since dialing 988. 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