Category Archives: Crime/Police

Remorseless Killer’s Trial Date Pushed Back

Pain and weariness were obvious on the faces of Lori and Tod Kupfer as they sat in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on April 11. With the death of their 24-year-old daughter in January 2022, they had been robbed of … Continue reading

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Thieves Are Breaking into Locked Vehicles. How?

Even if a vehicle is locked, criminals are able to use an amplification device, that causes a key fob (located in a house) to open a door. At least two cars were broken into on Radcliffe Avenue last week in … Continue reading

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Parents Responsible for Juvenile’s Actions

PACIFIC PALISADES: A resident wrote that if the school and police cannot take any definitive action against minors who are inflicting harm, victims can sue in civil court. Civil Code 1714.1 provides that “Any act of willful misconduct of a … Continue reading

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Pathetic Children Look for Attention at Community Zoom Meeting

(Editor’s note: photos and videos have been sent to CTN anonymously. CTN does not identify the kids by name, CTN does not allege wrongdoing on the part of anyone in a photo, that were taken on public streets. CTN is … Continue reading

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FYI: CTN Is Listening about the Kids Causing Fear

Several teens have left comments on stories on the Circling the News website, not all have been posted. Please know I am listening. If your comment was not posted, it does not mean it was not heard. This editor worries … Continue reading

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CRIME: Juvenile Activity Meeting: Motor Vehicle Victims Sought

  In addition to the Crime Report for this area (below), Senior Lead Officer Brian Espin sent out a notice for an upcoming Zoom meeting at 6 p.m. on March 20 to discuss juvenile behavior in town. LAPD is also … Continue reading

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Two Upcoming Meetings to Discuss Juvenile Criminal Behavior

There are two upcoming meetings to discuss the victimization of youth and seniors in town. Palisades Charter High School will hold its next monthly Board Meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 in Gilbert Hall. The agenda click here … Continue reading

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Fake City Worker Tries to Break into Residence

  Look out for scam artists, dressed in orange vests, helmets and carrying a bug sprayer. A resident wrote that his friend’s house was almost burglarized today. A person dressed up as a worker, claimed he was spraying some sort … Continue reading

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Juveniles Riding E-Bikes Are Not Observing Traffic Laws

(Editor’s note: photos and videos have been sent to CTN anonymously. CTN does not identify the kids by name in the photo, CTN does not allege wrongdoing on the part of anyone in a photo, that were taken on public … Continue reading

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Self-Defense Class for Women Will Be Offered

The Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, through Model Mugging, will host self-defense classes for women on Saturday, March 30. Registration is open now. Attendees will be taught how to protect themselves, gain situational awareness, learn boundary setting skills, and … Continue reading

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