Category Archives: Crime/Police

Residents on Baylor Street, near Sunset, experienced a robbery sometime late in the evening/early morning on September 27 and 28. While the husband slept, a side window was pried open and unknown person(s) entered the house. The criminals took items … Continue reading →

The new “no-bail” schedule will go into effect for all police departments in Los Angeles County on October 1. Bail had been based on a predetermined schedule according to the type of charge, not the person’s ability to pay. If … Continue reading →

Palisades Resident and Santa Monica Landlord was beaten by a transient on September 19. Around 3:30 p.m. the Santa Monica Police Department responded to a call at Palisades Park in Santa Monica. According to a Santa Monica Police Department report, … Continue reading →

In the morning of September 19, a woman came home to her residence in Rustic Canyon and found a suspect had broken into her residence and sat in the garage. According to residents, she reported the incident to LAPD, but … Continue reading →

Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin, with the LAPD Beach Detail and local volunteers from the Pacific Palisades Homeless Task Force discovered a campsite on September 2. Located above the Rotary Corner, near Pacific Coast Highway and Temescal Canyon Road, the … Continue reading →

  Palisades Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent an August 24 email and noted that most of the crimes are burglary theft from vehicles (BTFV). “I’m sure you are all aware that the school year has started, which means traffic … Continue reading →

  A United States Postal carrier was robbed at gunpoint in the Huntington Palisades on August 21. Gates Security Founder Scott Wagenseller alerted Circling the News to the crime on August 24. “My staff were informed by the Postal Police … Continue reading →

A flash mob robbed the Yves Saint Laurent store at the Americana at Brand in Glendale on August 8. A CTN reader wrote: “As a new Yves Saint Laurent store gets ready to open in the Palisades, I hope what … Continue reading →

Captain III Rich Gabaldon was appointed to the head the 65-square mile West L.A. LAPD at the beginning of July. He replaces Criag Heredia, who was moved to Hollywood. “This is a great community and I’m happy to be here,” … Continue reading →