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Police Recover Stolen Trailer, Arrest Suspect, and Rally Resources to Replace Equipment for Local Organization in Time for the Holidays When Culver City Police learned on November 22nd that the trailer belonging to local organization Walk 'n Rollers had been stolen, with all its equipment inside, they sprang into action. Investigators knew locating the trailer would prove difficult, but they dug in and got to work. A few weeks later, the work paid off. Thanks to the diligent work of detectives,...
An Inglewood man, who in 2022 was granted compassionate release after serving 26 years in federal prison for armed robberies of armed couriers, has been found guilty by a jury of robbing a Brinks courier at gunpoint in a bank parking lot near LAX in August 2023, the Justice Department has announced. Markham David Bond, 61, was found guilty late Thursday of one count of interference with commerce by robbery (Hobbs Act), one count of using a firearm during a crime of violence, and one count of...
At approximately 8:57 am on Saturday, December 14, Culver City Police received a report of a robbery that occurred Jin's Shell Services at the corner of Culver Boulevard and Motor Avenue. Police immediately responded to the area and contacted the victim. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the robbery. Simultaneously, officers searched the immediate area for the suspect, who had fled eastbound on Culver Boulevard on foot. Officers quickly set up a...
Deputy Mayor of Communications Zach Seidl issued the following statement: "The Mayor's Office was notified that the FBI searched the home of Deputy Mayor Brian Williams yesterday as part of an investigation into a bomb threat he allegedly made against City Hall earlier this year. He was immediately placed on administrative leave. The Mayor takes this matter very seriously. When the threat was reported, LAPD investigated and determined there was no immediate danger. Following additional...
The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire due to heating equipment. Cosumnes Fire Department wants to ensure that you have a fire safe holiday season by providing you with the following safety tips. Holiday Safety Tips: Avoid using lit candles. Consider using battery-operated flame-less candles, which can look, smell and feel like real candles. If you do use lit candles, read more information about...
At approximately 3:41 am on Saturday, December 7, Culver City Police received a call report of a shooting that occurred near Blair Hills Park. Police quickly arrived on the scene and located the victim. The victim had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Medical aid was rendered, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Initial investigation indicates that the victim was parked in his vehicle on the east side of the 5900 block of...
A San Bernardino County man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he exported to North Korea shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items that were concealed inside shipping containers bound from Long Beach. Shenghua Wen, 41, of Ontario, is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a felony that carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Wen – a Chinese national illegally residing in t...
The Franklin Fire in Malibu has burned over 2,200 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations, particularly near Pepperdine University. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze, and several road closures and school cancellations are in effect due to the dangerous conditions. The Franklin Fire began on Monday, and evacuations were ordered along the Pacific Coast near Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. At Pepperdine, students could be seen gathered in the library building watching the fire through...
A South Bay man who provided lifestyle and personal development coaching to students in public schools through a non-profit he founded pleaded guilty today to fraudulently applying for millions of dollars in COVID-19 jobless benefits, including by using stolen identities. Reginald Foster Jr., 38, of the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bank fraud, and one count of use of unauthorized access devices. Foster admitted in...
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) investigated a potential bomb threat Thursday at the Los Angeles-area home of actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, authorities said. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call about a bomb allegedly placed in Schwarzenegger's mailbox, according to a report by TMZ. After a search of the property, law enforcement found no explosive devices. Schwarzenegger, 77, was not home during the search and reportedly was...
A San Fernando Valley man was sentenced today to 15 months in federal prison for sending threatening emails to the FBI, including ones in which he threatened to bomb the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office and referenced the notorious "Unabomber." Mark William Anten, 53, of Sun Valley, was sentenced by United States District Judge Wesley L. Hsu. At the conclusion of a three-day trial, a jury on June 5 found Anten guilty of two counts of threats by interstate communication. "Federal agents deserve...
Well, this sucks. Our trailer was stolen Thursday night, November off the back of my truck. About 4 am. This is what we use to haul all the Walk 'n Rollers equipment to sites through SoCal. It's been reported to CCPD who say it was last seen at 4:35 heading north on Overland at Washington. If you see this please notify me ASAP. It's filled with bikes, scooters, helmets and all our event equipment. We are dead in the water without it. Anyone with information regarding this theft is ask to call...
$ The Culver City Police Department on Wednesday announced it received a $100,000 state grant that will help fund enforcement and education programs. The grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety will support the department's ongoing enforcement and education programs meant to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the city's roads. The grant runs through September 2025, according to the CCPD "We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement...
Missing sernior Michelle Lerner has been located on. Se had been last seen onSaturday, November 16th, at 5:41 pm....
On Friday, November 29, at approximately 5:00 pm, Culver City police responded to Washington Boulevard and Higuera Street regarding a major-injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Culver City Fire Department personnel rendered medical aid and transported the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital, where the motorcyclist succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision. Culver City Police Traffic Investigators and Forensics responded to investigate the collision. The vehicle...
The Culver City Police Department invites the community to a presentation of the CCPD Strategic Plan scheduled for Monday, December 2nd, at 6:30 PM at City Hall in Mike Balkman Council Chambers. At this meeting, Micah Conor of Conor Consulting will present insight on the department's strategic plan process, goals, and initiatives, and invite community input. The Strategic Plan will drive initiatives for the department over the course of the next three years. The meeting will be held both in...
On Saturday, November 9, at approximately 10:00 pm, Culver City Police received a report of an armed robbery that occurred earlier that morning at approximately 3:00 am. : Rolex watch with silver band, black face with diamonds, worth approximately $12,000.00 were believed to be the watch that was stolen. Initial investigation indicates that the victim was standing in a parking lot with a friend on the 3800 block of Midway Avenue, when two suspects approached the victim. Suspect one (S/1) stood...
Culver City Police are asking for the community's help locating Michelle Lerner (age 63). Michelle was last seen on Saturday, November 16th, at 5:41 pm walking near Prospect Avenue and Venice Boulevard. Michelle is a white female last seen wearing a white puffy jacket with fur on the hood, red shirt, dark colored pants, three long necklaces. Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 63-year-old woman last seen in the Culver City area. Michelle Lerner, who suffers...
Strike Team XLA-1075A was released from the #MountainFireMonday morning. It was a challenging few days for our firefighters battling this wind driven fire and seeing the devastation it caused to the Camarillo community. Culver City Engine 43 encountered an American flag severely damaged after the fire tore through this neighborhood. The damaged flag was taken down and replaced with the 🇺🇸 flown on our fire engine....
Culver City Fire Department responded to a vehicle into a structure on the SB 405 at Washington Blvd off ramp Saturday night, November 16. The vehicle fleeing from CHP blew through the guard rail and into the living room of the home below. he California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the chase began around 9:41 p.m. on the northbound 405 Freeway near La Tijera Boulevard. Officers attempted to stop a burgundy Dodge Durango driving on the freeway’s right shoulder, but the driver failed to yield. T...
Culver City Engine 41, Engine 43 and Battalion 41 were deployed as part of strike team XLA-1075A to the #MountainFire burning in Ventura County. They joined engine companies from the Santa Monica and Los Angeles Fire Departments. Firefighters are facing very difficult conditions and unfortunately have battled multiple burning structures today. Dozens of Home along with numerous cars were destroyed in the Camarillo Heights area of Ventura County as Santa Ans winds spread the fire over a wide...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said local police are on "alert" after looting and violence occurred across the city following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series win. "As we celebrate this achievement tonight and in the coming days, violence will not be tolerated. LAPD is currently on tactical alert and has activated a strategic plan to protect communities and businesses, which includes proactive deployment and coordinated strategy with regional partners to ensure that all Angelenos are able to...
The Culver City Police Department has issued a recap of police activity via social media channels, the recap is as follows: Culver City Police Department officers made several notable arrests during the week of September 9–15, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety across the city. On Monday evening, a traffic stop on Sepulveda Boulevard resulted in the arrest of both the driver and passenger for drug sales. Officers recovered numerous fentanyl pills and other evidence of n...
LOS Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has announced that Xuanhan Zhang is charged with killing three people after he intentionally started a house fire in Temple City on October 27. "Our thoughts are with the victims' loved ones who are now grappling with this profound loss. No words can express the sorrow felt in our community over this senseless act," said District Attorney Gascón. "Our Arson and Explosives Unit prosecutors will work diligently to hold the offender a...
A Grammy Award-winning Chicago rapper has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he conspired with others to murder a rival rapper, resulting in a shooting and murder that took place at a gas station near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles in August 2022 – an attack that resulted in a family member of the rival being shot and killed, the Justice Department announced today. Durk Banks, 32, a.k.a. "Lil Durk," was arrested near Miami International Airport late T...
