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Former Compton Fire Department Deputy Chief Arrested for Arson

Marcel Melanson was arrested Wednesday on charges of felony arson and grand theft, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/16

Compton Girl Found Guilty Of 2011 Murders Of Her Mother, Stepdad

A jury Friday found a Compton teen guilty of the 2011 murders of her mother and stepfather.

2013/05/10

Deliberations Begin In Trial Of Teenage Girl Accused Of Killing Parents

Jury deliberations began Thursday in the trial of a Compton teenager accused along with her teenage boyfriend of murdering her mother and stepfather in October 2011.

2013/05/09

Man Flees After Crashing Truck Into Compton Business In Arson Attempt

A man drove a truck into a South Los Angeles restaurant Tuesday morning, causing the vehicle and the structure to catch fire.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/07

2 Shot — 1 Fatally — In Compton

Two men were shot, one fatally, early Sunday morning in Compton.

2013/05/05

Driver Who Hit Pedestrian Is Booked After Victim Dies In Hospital

A 54-year-old man who was hit by a car while crossing a South Los Angeles street died of his injuries, and the driver has been booked on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter, according to authorities.

2013/04/29

His family wants to know who murdered Iyshun Tornero. (credit: The Tornero Family)

Family Seeks Answers In Murder Of 23-Year-Old

Friends and family held a car wash in Compton Sunday to raise money to pay for 23-year-old Iyshun Tornero’s funeral.

2013/04/21

Man To Be Booked On Suspicion Of DUI After Compton Crash

Authorities Sunday said a man is expected to be booked on suspicion of felony DUI following a crash in Compton.

2013/04/21

Compton Voters Head To Polls To Elect A Mayor

Residents of Compton Tuesday cast votes for mayor on a ballot of 11 candidates running against current Mayor Eric Perrodin, the city’s three-term incumbent.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/04/16

2 Ordered To Stand Trial For Fatal Shooting Of Compton Youth Pastor

A judge found sufficient evidence Thursday to order two people to stand trial for the fatal shooting of a Compton youth minister last June.

2013/04/11

1 Killed, 1 Wounded In Shooting Outside Motorcycle Club In Compton

One man has been killed and a second wounded following a shooting outside a motorcycle club in the city of Compton.

2013/02/24

Suspect Reportedly Flees After Deputy-Involved Shooting In Compton

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy shot a domestic violence suspect in Compton Tuesday night.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/19

Compton Residents Stage Rally In Response To Recent Hate Crime

Community leaders held a rally against hate crimes outside Compton City Hall Saturday in the wake of a Latino gang’s attack on an African-American teen boy.

2013/02/03

Burglary Suspects Arrested In Compton After 2-County Pursuit

Authorities arrested two out of three burglary suspects Tuesday afternoon in Compton after they led police on a high speed chase through two counties.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/29

A Compton family has reportedly been forced to relocate after racial threats were made at their home on 153rd Street. (CBS)

Compton Leaders Demand Hate Crime Charges For Gang Members

Civil rights activists and other community leaders called for hate crime charges on Monday against gang members suspected in attacks on a Compton black family and threats against other black residents.

2013/01/28