Judge Awards Former LAPD Commander $1.2 Million in Fees
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge granted former commander Nicole Mehringer's attorneys $1.2 million after a jury awarded her $5.7 million in her retaliation suit against the department.
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November 3, 2026
UCLA Police Expands Drone and Munitions StockpileThe UCLA Police Department spent more than $220,000 on drones and less-lethal ammunition in 2025 and has asked to expand both.
November 2, 2026
Police Chief Rejects Raman's ICE Cooperation ClaimsLAPD Chief Jim McDonnell denies that the department assists federal immigration enforcement, after mayoral candidate Nithya Raman accused it of doing so.
November 1, 2026
LAPD Faces Lawsuit Over Protest Head InjuryRobert Dye sued the Los Angeles Police Department after he was struck in the head by a less-lethal munition during a June 2025 protest in Central Area.
October 30, 2026
LAPD Arrests Two Suspects in Christina Downer MurderTwo individuals face murder charges following a long-term investigation into the death of 38-year-old Christina Downer.
October 29, 2026
LAPD Officer Charged With Kidnapping and AssaultAnthony Guiterrez faces multiple felony counts after an alleged domestic dispute in the San Fernando Valley.
October 28, 2026
Mayoral Candidate Raman Vows to Replace LAPD ChiefNithya Raman says she will fire current LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell if she wins the upcoming mayoral election.
October 28, 2026
Los Angeles Council Allows Pilot Camera ProgramThe Los Angeles City Council voted 9-6 against a motion to block a new license plate-reading camera pilot program.
October 27, 2026
Police Clear Berkeley Hall School After Swatting CallAuthorities lifted a lockdown at the Los Angeles school after determining a firearm threat was unfounded.
October 24, 2026
LAPD Officers Hospitalized After Shooting and PursuitTwo officers were hospitalized following a crash as police engaged suspects in Florence-Graham.
October 24, 2026
Los Angeles to Install MacArthur Park Perimeter FenceThe city will begin a $2.3 million construction project in November 2026 to assist with drug enforcement efforts.
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