LA Post: Crime

Crime|Election

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and money laundering charges

October 22, 2026

Aurora firefighters rescue trapped driver after crash

October 22, 2026

She survived a school shooting. Now her children have, too

October 22, 2026

Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four people in the Gaza Strip in separate incidents on Thursday, health officials in the enclave said.

October 22, 2026

Crime|Education|Europe

Romanian president calls for child safety measures after two violent school attacks

Romanian President Nicusor Dan called on the government on Thursday to ensure children's safety in the classroom and online after two violent attacks in schools in less

October 22, 2026

Crime

Top Democratic Virginia lawmaker charged by DOJ with running illegal cannabis operation

A senior Democratic state lawmaker in Virginia was charged with racketeering conspiracy, money laundering and other offenses for allegedly running an

October 22, 2026

Arts|Crime|Technology

Colorado shoplifting suspect arrested, officers discover modified Glock, high-capacity magazine

October 22, 2026

Crime

2 killed in fire that destroyed Mississippi senior living center

Authorities say two people were killed when a fire tore through a Mississippi senior living center that was home to more than 100 residents

October 22, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Israel frees from custody almost all suspects in two settler attacks, puts them under house arrest

Nine of the 10 suspects arrested in an investigation into militant settler attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats have been released from custody and placed

October 22, 2026

Arts|Crime

‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer known as Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge

The “looksmaxxing” livestreamer known as Clavicular has been arraigned in Massachusetts on charges that he raped a 17-year-old girl at his family’s Cape Cod home

October 21, 2026

Crime|Sports

New York cyclist fights off trio with Stanley cup during robbery attempt

October 22, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular brings dog to court, pleads not guilty to 2025 rape in Massachusetts

October 22, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Who are the Americans detained in Russia?

Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, a retired US schoolteacher, from prison on Wednesday, as Moscow and Washington held a new round of talks about settling the war in Ukraine.

October 22, 2026

Crime|Election

Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, D.C., home that federal agents searched last week

October 22, 2026

Deportations climb under Trump but fall short of White House target, a new report finds

A new report shows President Donald Trump's administration has sharply increased deportations over the past year

October 22, 2026

Crime

South African police investigate killing of foreign national by crowd

South African police said on Thursday they were investigating the killing of a foreign national by a crowd of about 50 people in the city of Durban.

October 22, 2026

Closing arguments set in trial of man accused of killing UNC student in 2012

Closing arguments are expected in the trial of a man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago

October 22, 2026

Crime|Travel|World

Saudi Aramco tells staff to evacuate Dhahran as clashes with Yemen's Houthis continue

Saudi state oil company Aramco has told staff to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran on the Gulf, six people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday, as fighting

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime|Health|World

A second female lawmaker in Australia is threatened days after alleged car attack

A man has been charged with threatening an Australian lawmaker’s staff with nunchucks days after another legislator was critically injured when a man repeatedly hit her with a car

October 22, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe

Love affair to staged arrest: how a Romanian from England was jailed in Russia as a spy

Springtime in a park. Grey sky. A young man in a blue knitted hat and Adidas backpack walks down a path.

October 22, 2026

Crime|Economy|Europe

Beatings, cyberattacks and threats darken Vucic's Serbia ahead of elections

Serbian activist Marko Marjanovic was on his way back from the supermarket in Belgrade when masked officers bundled him into a car and took him to a

October 22, 2026

Iran's IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit, warns US of wider response

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said on Thursday that four vessels involved in illegal oil transfers in the northern Persian Gulf were simultaneously hit and

October 22, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Freed Russian prisoner Stephen Hubbard has returned to American soil

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Taiwan probes organised crime links to China's 'transnational repression'

Taiwan is probing organised crime's links to Chinese efforts to carry out "transnational repression", a security official said on Thursday,

October 22, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff

Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, a retired US schoolteacher in custody since 2022, from prison on Wednesday and took him to St Petersburg to fly back to the US,

October 21, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Political|Technology

Meta sued in Australian class action over alleged social media harm to children

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in an Australian court against Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram that alleges the social media platforms exposed children to

October 21, 2026

Business|Crime|World

Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars

Russia has released an American who was jailed for over four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine

October 21, 2026

Crime|Election|Political

The Latest: Trump rallies for Darline Graham in South Carolina’s US Senate race

President Donald Trump is in South Carolina to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, whose stumbles in her first campaign since replacing her late brother have Democratic voters hopeful that their candidate can break Republicans’ grip on the state

October 21, 2026

Crime|Sports

Packers' Josh Jacobs shows contrition as he prepares to play again amid ongoing NFL investigation

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs expressed contrition as he returned to practice Wednesday and spoke publicly for the first time since pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a May altercation with his then-girlfriend

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime|Education|US

Teacher injured in Oregon school attack says she had no chance to protect children

A teacher wounded in last week’s attack on a special education classroom at an Oregon elementary school says she never had a chance to try to shelter any of the children inside

October 21, 2026

Crime

Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele says he has launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by gangs in Haiti

October 21, 2026

Business|Crime

New Mexico attorney general files civil lawsuit against two Epstein advisers

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime

78-year-old priest carried out of Colorado ICE facility by fellow detainees after judge orders release

October 21, 2026

Sister of American Stephen Hubbard says he's in disbelief following release by Russia

The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the American who was freed after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, says he was in disbelief about his release

October 21, 2026

Crime

El Salvador says Haiti gangs holding 4 force members hostage, announces new rescue mission

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele on Wednesday said that Haitian gangs were holding four Salvadaron members of an international UN-backed security force hostage, and that he had

October 21, 2026

Crime

New Mexico sues to stop payouts to Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant

New Mexico has filed a civil lawsuit to block payments from Jeffrey Epstein's estate to the late sex offender's lawyer and accountant, and to recover damages for

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

6 people have been arrested for allegedly running a marriage fraud ring, federal authorities say

Federal prosecutors announced they have broken up a fraudulent marriage ring in Massachusetts that conducted dozens of bogus ceremonies with immigrants over the past decade and netted participant millions of dollars

October 21, 2026

Crime

Retired NYPD detective arrested in road rage killing on George Washington Bridge

A retired New York City police detective has been arrested in the road rage killing of a motorist on the George Washington Bridge

October 21, 2026

Crime|Education

Another woman alleges sexual assault at fraternity near University of Chicago

October 21, 2026

Massachusetts man attacked on rail trail offers teens chance to make amends

October 21, 2026

New Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch

New Mexico’s attorney general is suing Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant

October 21, 2026

Texas deputy killed, police officer injured during exchange of gunfire with assault suspect, officials say

October 21, 2026

Crime|Sports

Jordan Elliott was released by Titans after pulling out gun in parking lot, coach Robert Saleh says

Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh says defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released after pulling a gun in the parking lot of the team facility but called it a “terrible lapse in judgment that I recognize as a call for help more than a criminal act.”

October 21, 2026

Chevron to sharpen US Gulf focus with sale of older assets

Chevron is exploring the sale of some of its older oil and gas assets in the US Gulf, the company confirmed to Reuters, part of an

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|Technology

Trump says fraud investigations make 'very big dent' in overseas scams

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration has made a "very big dent" in scams by foreign criminal networks that lure Americans into

October 21, 2026

Crime|Environment|Science

Missing caiman captured in creek area after months of roaming Oklahoma

October 21, 2026

Crime|Sports|US

Loved ones seeking answers after former UMKC volleyball player shot, killed

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime

Suspected gunman in National Guard shooting in DC is charged with multiple firearms offenses

A man accused of wounding a Georgia National Guard member in Washington, D.C., who tried to help break up a fight has been charged with multiple gun crimes

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe

Explosion injures four people in Greek capital

Two police officers and two members of the public were injured in an explosion at a building in central Athens, Greek police said on Wednesday.

October 21, 2026

Tunisia military court sentences opposition figure Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison

A Tunisian military court sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the

October 21, 2026

US busts ring accused of arranging hundreds of sham marriages in Massachusetts

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged six people with participating in a long-running scheme to allegedly arrange hundreds of sham marriages in

October 21, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico levies rare treason charge against ex-official over US drug operation

Mexican federal prosecutors charged a former state prosecutor with treason on Wednesday after accusing him of allowing US personnel to take part in a drug

October 21, 2026

US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wednesday on Karnakis & Karnakis, a law firm based in Greece and Panama, saying it had for years provided legal

October 21, 2026

Crime|Entertainment

Police: Man shouted 'I don't care who your daddy is' before attacking Rick Ross' son

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|US

Exclusive: State Department warns Americans about Latin America. Privately, it tells asylum officers a different story

October 21, 2026

Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders and would not include

October 21, 2026

Crime|Sports

Attorney explains potential legal considerations in deadly Stryker Sports Complex crash

October 21, 2026

Crime|Health|Sports

Stryker Sports Complex reopened Monday after installing temporary safety barriers

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime

Atlanta police, FBI investigate reports of object thrown at downtown ICE building

October 21, 2026

Business|Crime|Technology

Michigan teen injured in e-bike crash sues GM; automaker withdraws countersuit

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|Science|Technology

Human rights could improve – or worsen – based on how nations use the UN treaty against cybercrime

If the treaty enters into force, responsible nations will have to carefully monitor how other countries use it.

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime|Science|Technology

An AI model’s false tip to Philadelphia police reveals how digital agents can do as they’re told and still cause trouble

An expert on AI governance explains why these rare mistakes may soon be common, and with much higher stakes.

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime|Sports

Justice Department watchdog declines to investigate handling of Reflecting Pool case, lawyers say

The Justice Department’s inspector general has declined to investigate the handling of the criminal case against a former Olympian who was cleared of accusations that he intentionally damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

October 21, 2026

Who is Stephen Hubbard, the US citizen released by Russia?

American national Stephen Hubbard has arrived back in the United States, following his release from detention in Russia by President Vladimir Putin at the start

October 21, 2026

The 2027 full-size trucks you need to know about, according to Edmunds

Choosing a full-size pickup truck is harder in 2027

October 21, 2026

Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians after Trump urges Kyiv to agree terms

Two Ukrainians over 80 years old were among four killed in overnight Russian attacks that also targeted energy facilities across four regions, officials said, hours after US

October 21, 2026

US invokes rarely used torture law in revamped case against Maduro

Nicolas Maduro is one of just a handful of people to be charged in the US with violating a federal law criminalizing torture committed overseas, a Reuters

October 21, 2026

Crime|Education

Rhoam Summer, 5, is the youngest child killed in a US school shooting. His family is asking the world to draw for him

October 21, 2026

Australia|Crime|Health

Australian lawmaker has both legs amputated after allegedly deliberate attack by car rammer

October 21, 2026

Arts|Business|Crime|Finance|Interview

Australian miner Fortescue fires senior executive after sexual harassment probe

Fortescue, Australia's third-largest miner, said on Wednesday it fired a senior executive following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and bullying.

October 21, 2026

US agents investigate report incendiary device thrown at ICE office in Atlanta

US federal agents are investigating reports that an incendiary device was thrown at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday

October 21, 2026

Arts|Crime|Economy|Health|World

Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas

Federal prosecutors say a Guatemalan man who was extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to a smuggling attempt that left 53 migrants dead was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday

October 20, 2026

Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Polymarket removes contract allowing wagers on fate of Cornell students accused of sexual assault

Polymarket has removed a contract from its prediction market platform that allowed users to wager on whether any of the seven men accused of sexually assaulting or exploiting a Cornell student in 2024 will be charged with a felony sex crime

October 20, 2026

Jane Doe said she felt ‘unsupported and disbelieved’ by Cornell president in letter sent to faculty leaders

October 20, 2026

Australia|Crime|Health|Political

Driver accused of intentionally driving into Australian lawmaker was not a known threat, police say

A driver accused of intentionally injuring Australian lawmaker Helen Haines by hitting her with his car appeared in court on Wednesday

October 20, 2026

Trump promises cash for fraud tips as he awards right-wing YouTuber

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would reward tipsters who uncover fraud in US government programs, launching the initiative by announcing a

October 20, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for a deputy's killing in its 18th execution this year

Florida has carried out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term

October 20, 2026

Crime|Education

Woman who accused students of rape says Cornell president's response made her feel 'unsupported'

A woman who accused seven Cornell University students of raping her at a fraternity house says the university’s president questioned why she waited to report the alleged assault, leaving her feeling disbelieved and unsupported

October 20, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Trump says he asked Putin to release American Stephen Hubbard

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has raised with Russian President Vladimir Putin the issue of Stephen Hubbard, a

October 20, 2026

Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer

Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis to its offer to help broker talks to end the fighting between them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas

October 20, 2026

Utah family spreads awareness after button battery emergency hospitalized infant daughter

October 20, 2026

Business|Crime|Political

Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government

October 20, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to capital murder in death of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

October 20, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Italy's Meloni approves tougher measures to crack down on protests after Milan riots

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has announced new security measures in response to violent protests in Milan after weekend riots caused significant damage to the city’s central shopping district

October 20, 2026

Alberta rejects secession referendum, chooses to remain part of Canada

October 20, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast

Two men rearrested on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in RAF Fairford incident

October 20, 2026

US citizen injured during California ICE incident, officials say

October 19, 2026

Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base

British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base

October 20, 2026

Crime|Europe

Italy's law-and-order crackdowns under Meloni

Italy will approve a package of measures on Tuesday aimed at strengthening law-and-order after days of unrest that have seen demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and

October 20, 2026

NATO to send planes and drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping

NATO will send more maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems and drones to the Black Sea, the military alliance said on Tuesday, after a series of deadly drone attacks on

October 20, 2026

Crime

UK police arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident

British police said on Tuesday they had re-arrested two men on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence as part of their investigation into activity at the RAF Fairford

October 20, 2026

Crime

France announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other big cities

Paris and Lyon have imposed fresh curfews in parts of their city centers after the first quiet night since France’s most destructive rioting in years

October 20, 2026

Crime|Interview|Political

Investigators interview Rep. Ilhan Omar’s sister

October 20, 2026

Crime

Cannabis grow house with more than 2 dozen adult plants discovered in the Bronx, NYC Sheriff's Office says

October 20, 2026

Crime

Car left hanging after crashing into house in Jamaica Plain: "It looked like a movie scene"

October 20, 2026

California State Parks officer recounts rescuing woman from burning car on Highway 70

October 20, 2026

Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Science

I’m a Philly forensic psychologist who has conducted dozens of psychopathic evaluations – here’s why an evaluation of R.C. Horsch in the ‘80s didn’t identify him as a possible psychopath

Philadelphia police and FBI are conducting a massive investigation into the home where the late R.C. Horsch and his son lived, along with several women who’ve gone missing.

October 20, 2026

Brazil’s love affair with cellphones turns theft into an election flashpoint

Brazilian content creator Tabata Lenk had just been fired

October 20, 2026

Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia

Britain will fly Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to help protect Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure from Houthi aerial attacks, the

October 20, 2026

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