Christine Pelisek

Deputy Chief Michael Downing.

LAPD Interim Chief Named

Christine Pelisek
Deputy Chief Michael Downing was today named the Los Angeles Police Department's interim chief. Currently, Downing is in charge of the department's counterterrorism unit. He will take over the coveted spot until a new chief is selected by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. The Los Angeles Police Commission says a short list......
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Israeli Basketball Team Robbed at Staples Center

Christine Pelisek
The LAPD are on the look out for a thief who stole more than $15,000 in cash from Israeli basketball team members while their personal items were in a locker room at Staples Center. Police have a surveillance video of the thief who looks all dapper in a suit and......
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LAPD Officer Found Dead at Long Beach Home

Christine Pelisek
The Los Angeles Police Department reports this morning that a police officer assigned to LAPD's Hollywood Division was found dead at his residence in Long Beach. The body of the officer was found just before 11 pm October 26. It appears the officer may have died from natural causes. There......
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Anschutz Entertainment Group Gets Signs; City Attorney Shut Down

Christine Pelisek
After a contentious three-hour hearing, Los Angeles City Council members voted to allow Anschutz Entertainment Group the right to put up a half-dozen new signs at L.A. Live's movie theater despite objections from City Attorney Carmen Trutanich. The heated issue came to a head last week when Councilwoman Jan Perry,......