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In-Flight Thefts On The Rise At LAX

Cases of passengers breaking into other people’s carry-on bags during flights are on the rise at Los Angeles International Airport.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

Couple Accused Of Stealing Baby Formula Arrested After High-Speed Chase

The suspects are believed to have fought with security at a Target on Central Avenue and were originally wanted for retail theft.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/16

Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, two brothers accused of being the Boston Marathon bombers. (credit: CBS News.com)

What Was Going On In The Minds Of Bombing Suspects?

Beyond the obvious question of “Why?”, victims, observers, journalists all want to know what was inside the mind of Boston Marathon bomber suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokar Tsarnaev.

2013/04/19

LA Homicides Drop By Nearly Half In Early 2013

Robust police staffing levels and improved community relations are among the factors responsible for a dramatic drop in homicides and other violent crimes in Los Angeles, city officials said Friday.

2013/04/05

Torrance Police Crack Nationwide ‘Gypsy’ Theft Ring Targeting Apple, Electronic Stores

Torrance police have cracked a nationwide shoplifting ring that reportedly targeted Southland stores selling high-priced technology.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/18

21-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot In Long Beach

A 21-year-old man has died following a possibly gang-related shooting in Long Beach, police said.

2013/02/03

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

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Man Dies After Overnight Shooting In Lynwood

A man has been fatally shot in Lynwood.

2013/01/20

GPS Tracking Device Leads Police To Alleged Robbery Suspect In Rancho Palos Verdes

Authorities used a GPS tracking device to nab an alleged robbery suspect in Rancho Palos Verdes.

2013/01/19

1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Shooting Outside West LA Apartment Complex

One person has died and a second has been wounded in a shooting outside a West Los Angeles apartment complex.

2013/01/18

Homicides In LA County At A Historic Low

Sheriff Lee Baca Wednesday revealed that homicides were at a historic low in Los Angeles County despite an increase in overall crime.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/09

Burglary Suspect Nabbed After Victim Snapped Cell Phone Pic

Authorities have arrested a home burglary suspect based on a photo the victim, who was home at the time, took with her cell phone at her residence in northern Los Angeles County.

2013/01/09