Category Archives: Crime/Police

Beating and Pulling a Patron off a Bus – Crime?

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Sue

  There were four fights among large groups of teens on the streets of Pacific Palisades on Wednesday, June 5. CTN received a video of a fight that started in the Big Blue Bus, the driver watched as a girl … Continue reading →

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Neal and Johnson’s Murderer Convicted of First-Degree

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current on June 5 and is reprinted with permission.) After a full day of deliberations, a 15-member jury reached a unanimous verdict on Wednesday, June 5, convicting Abelardo Bon of first-degree … Continue reading →

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Crimes – Police Report May 19 to 25

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Sue

Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin released the following Part 1 crimes. He noted that some crimes are not captured in the new mapping software, and include Grand Theft Auto (GTA), Burglary Theft from Vehicle (BTFV) and Theft. He noted that … Continue reading →

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Teens Terrorizing and Harassing Bus Drivers/Riders

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Sue

  Although there are murders and stabbings on public transportation in Los Angeles, it is only recently that there is an awareness of the trickle-down effect of the lack of safety. Lawlessness and chaos have now reached every corner of … Continue reading →

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“Lola’s Folly” Would Have Allowed More Felons Roaming LA

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Sue

By KRISHNA THANGAVELU There are serious crimes waves in areas of Los Angeles, such as Westchester and also in Santa Monica. Residents in Westchester are taking shooting lessons and families do not feel safe in their homes, at day or … Continue reading →

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A Member of the “A Team” Returns

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Sue

Los Angeles Police Officers Adam Margin and Jose Bermudez used to be referred to as the “A Team” by past president of the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness, Sharon Kilbride. She said that the two, who were members of … Continue reading →

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Gunfight in Parking Lot off Sunset on May 1

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: The following letter was sent by property owners to LAPD, Councilmember Traci Parks and Pacific Palisades Community Council President Maryam Zar. An earlier letter had already been sent detailing problems.) As I feared, the problem in our parking … Continue reading →

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Ethical Breaches Under George Gascon: Top Deputy Charged with 11 Felonies

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Sue

By JAMIE PAIGE   The filing of 11 felony charges against Diana Teran, a top official responsible for ethics and integrity at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, has raised serious questions about the management practices under District Attorney George … Continue reading →

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Law and Order Night Honors the Best: Brings Tears

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Sue

Photos: RICHARD LOMBARI Described as one of the best officers assigned to the division, Officer II Darrell Cunningham, was described as very humble, hard working and “if something needed to be done, he was your guy.” While off-duty, Cunningham and … Continue reading →

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 Bermudez: Palisades’ Loss Is West L.A.’s Gain

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Sue

One of the biggest assets to Pacific Palisades Beach Detail, was officer Jose Bermudez. If you were up at 3 a.m. on some mornings, you might find him with a partner on the local beaches or hillsides looking for illegal … Continue reading →

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