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Carjacking Suspect In Custody After Day-Long Barricade Situation In Hawaiian Gardens
Authorities announced the arrest Thursday of a carjacking suspect who held a SWAT team at bay for hours while barricaded inside the garage of his Hawaiian Gardens home.
Dorner Transcripts Show Deputies Held Fire During Final Hours Of Big Bear Standoff
Sheriff’s transcripts released Friday indicate deputies didn’t fire a single shot during the final two hours of a standoff with Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles police officer who authorities said killed four people in a nearly week-long rampage.
Justin Timberlake Falls Victim To ‘Swatting’ Prank
Justin Timberlake is the latest victim in a string of “swatting” calls that have targeted celebrity homes this past week.
Rihanna Latest Target Of Celeb ‘Swatting’ Prank
Rihanna has become the latest target of a celebrity “swatting” prank.
Sheriff’s Acknowledge Using Fire-Starting Pyrotechnic Tear Gas Against Dorner
San Bernardino authorities Wednesday acknowledged they set off fire-causing pyrotechnic tear gas in a battle with murder suspect Christopher Dorner — but insisted they didn’t burn down the cabin where they believed he was holed up on purpose.
Driver With Gun Forces Closure Of PCH In Laguna Beach
A car accident involving five vehicles in Laguna Beach Wednesday quickly turned into a barricade situation involving SWAT when officers approached a driver with a gun in his lap.
Lawmakers Want Stricter Penalties Against Celebrity ‘Swatters’
Celebrities have long contended with the occasional downsides of stardom — tabloid scandals, stalkers, box office bombs, the paparazzi. Now, add “swatting” to the list — a prank that sends police charging to the gates of stars’ homes on false reports of gunmen, hostages or other crimes in progress.
Man Threatens Police, Barricades Himself At Koreatown Apartment Complex
A 50-something man who allegedly threatened to kill police and commit suicide barricaded himself on the top level of an apartment building in Koreatown Wednesday evening.
2 Armed Robbery Suspects Sought After Hostage Standoff At Westchester Nordstrom Rack
Authorities are searching for at least two armed robbery suspects after more than a dozen people were held hostage overnight at a Nordstrom Rack in Westchester.
2 Armed Robbers Allegedly Holding Person Hostage Inside Nordstrom Rack In Westchester
Two gunmen are holding at least one person hostage while trying to rob a Nordstrom Rack store in Westchester Thursday night, according to an emergency dispatcher.
7-Hour Search For 2 Suspects In Whittier Ends In Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting
Authorities said a man has died after being wounded in a deputy-involved shooting in Whittier and his alleged accomplice has been taken into custody.
12-Year-Old Boy Arrested In Celebrity ‘Swatting’ Incidents
A young boy was arrested for allegedly making bogus reports of violence at the homes of celebrities Justin Bieber and Ashton Kutcher.
Hostage Suspect Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting Following 6-Hour Standoff
A standoff suspect was fatally shot by police overnight following a standoff in which a mother and her two children were held hostage.
Deputies Kill Beaumont Man Who Allegedly Threatened To Murder Wife
A 38-year-old Beaumont man was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies Monday after he allegedly threatened to murder his wife.
Barricade Suspect Fatally Shoots Himself After Standoff In Corona
Police in Corona say a man who barricaded himself inside a home after a report of shots being fired at a female acquaintance, took his own life Saturday.
