Email from Los Angeles Police Protective League Daily News & Updates   Law Enforcement News 2 LAPD officers hurt while chasing suspects in North Hollywood Two Los Angeles police officers were hurt while chasing after suspects in North Hollywood. The officers started following the suspects after spotting their stolen vehicle. Shortly after the pursuit began, the suspects ditched the car in the 11100 block of Archwood Place and ran away from the officers. The Los Angeles Fire Department said they were dispatched to the area at 9:54 p.m. Paramedics took the two officers and another person to the hospital. At least two people appeared to be in custody at about 10:10 p.m. CBS 2 L.A. sees lowest homicide rate in decades — but why killings are down is up for debate The city of Los Angeles just recorded its lowest homicide total in more than half a century, mirroring precipitous drops in many other large cities nationwide last year — and sparking a range of theories about what’s going on. According to tentative numbers reported by the LAPD through Dec. 31, the city tallied 230 homicides in 2025 — a nearly 19% decrease from the year before. Police investigators are still reviewing the circumstances of several deaths, but if the current figure holds up, it would be the fewest killings since 1966, when the population was almost 30% smaller. Measuring per capita, it was the city’s safest year since 1959. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said the reduction in homicides is “not the result of any single action, but the collective work of our first responders and follow-up investigators, our community partners, and the residents who continue to step forward and engage with us.” Los Angeles Times Shooting in Sylmar leaves one dead, one injured A man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting in Sylmar Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The shooting was reported at the 14600 block of Rex Street shortly after 7 a.m. The victims were described as a man and a woman in their 50s. The man was reported to have died and the woman is in grave condition, according to authorities. According to LAPD, the suspected gunman is in custody and the motive for the shooting is not yet known. No further details were immediately available. NBC 4 Officers try to stop wrong-way driver on 101 Freeway in LA, video shows Dramatic video shows California Highway Patrol officers trying to stop someone driving the wrong way on the 101 Freeway overnight. The Los Angeles Police Department says officers initially tried to pull the car over for reckless driving before the chase started. During the pursuit, the driver of the white sedan made it back onto surface streets in downtown L.A. before ditching the car. Four suspects were eventually arrested. Additional details were not available. ABC 7 LAPD arrests man known as ‘Igor,’ seeks accomplice in rental fraud case Police are continuing to search for a second man after announcing the arrest of a suspect previously known only as “Igor” in an identity theft and counterfeit check scheme. “With the assistance of local news media outlets & tips from the community, dets [detectives] from Commercial Crimes Division positively ID’d a susp [suspect] known as “Igor” as Alfred Earl Jackson a 38-year-old resident of Los Angeles,” the Los Angeles Police Department posted on X Wednesday. Jackson was arrested by LAPD patrol officers on Dec. 30 near South Olive and West Eighth streets in downtown Los Angeles. Detectives are still seeking to identify Jackson’s accomplice, currently known only as “Manuel.” Police said the suspects used stolen personal identification information to rent apartments. In September, authorities said the suspects applied to rent apartments at three different locations in the Hollywood and Larchmont areas. “The suspect used other individuals’ personal identification information to complete rental applications and provided counterfeit cashier’s checks to property management companies as part of the process,” police said. KTLA 5 Family concerned for Los Angeles County woman, 35, missing since Monday Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 35-year-old Los Angeles County woman who has not been heard from since Monday. Investigators said Katherine Elizabeth Gonzalez, who also goes by “Katie,” suffers from medical conditions and was last contacted shortly before midnight on Jan. 5. Her loved ones are concerned about her well-being and are also asking for assistance. Gonzalez is described as a Hispanic woman standing 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing about 120 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes and numerous tattoos on her chest, authorities said. She was last seen wearing a black sweater and black pajama pants. Investigators also said that Gonzalez is frequently in the Palmdale area. Anyone with information about Gonzalez is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit the lacrimestoppers.org website. KTLA 5 Almost 100 drivers caught speeding over 100 mph around New Year’s, CHP says Nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding over 100 mph by the California Highway Patrol around the New Year’s Day holiday, the agency announced. Between 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 11:59 p.m. Jan. 1, CHP officers handed out more than 5,400 tickets, including 2,792 for speeding, the agency said in a news release. Officers also cited 92 people for driving more than 100 mph and arrested 379 people on suspicion of driving under the influence. There were also six fatal crashes within the CHP’s jurisdiction, the agency said, with speeding, impaired driving and failure to wear seat belts as leading factors. Under a new program, Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets, a joint effort by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the CHP, Californians who are caught speeding at more than 100 mph will face new disciplinary actions that could include losing driving privileges. Every driver who is ticketed by the CHP for going over 100 mph, regardless of their driving record, has their citation automatically forwarded to the DMV’s Driver Safety Branch under the program launched last month. The DMV reviews the case and the driver’s history to determine next steps, with the ability to impose penalties that could include the suspension or revocation of driving privileges. Los Angeles Times California tightens penalties for disaster looting, fake first responders New California laws strengthening penalties for disaster looting and the impersonation of firefighters, police officers, and other emergency personnel are now in effect, targeting crimes that often surge during wildfires and other declared emergencies, officials said. The measures, signed into law last October by Gavin Newsom, are intended to protect evacuated communities and prevent criminals from exploiting chaos during and after disasters. The changes stem from two companion bills: Assembly Bill 468 strengthens penalties for looting during a declared emergency and extends those penalties into the recovery and rebuilding phase, when neighborhoods may still be vacant or unsecured. Senate Bill 571 reinforces penalties for people who impersonate firefighters, law enforcement officers, or other officials during emergencies. Lawmakers say the bills were designed to close gaps that previously limited enforcement once an immediate emergency declaration expired. KTLA 5 D.C. officer dies 2 weeks after being severely injured in crash D.C. Police Officer Terry Bennett has died from injuries sustained while helping a stranded driver just before Christmas, WTOP reported. Bennett, an eight-year veteran of the department, was critically injured on Dec. 23, 2025, when he was struck by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed while assisting a driver on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 695, according to the report. Bennett was standing outside his marked cruiser when a secondary vehicle hit him. The driver who struck him remained at the scene and was later treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The motorist in the disabled vehicle was not hurt. Bennett died from his injuries on Jan. 7, just over two weeks after the incident. His death marks the 127th line-of-duty death in the department’s history, according to the report. A native of Washington, Bennett joined the Metropolitan Police Department in February 2018, serving in the First District. Prior to his law enforcement career, he was active in the Ballou community, working as an associate dean and football coach. PoliceOne About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents more than 8,700 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. Listen To Our Podcast Los Angeles Police Protective League | 1308 W 8th St | Los Angeles, CA 90017 US Unsubscribe | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice