Email from Los Angeles Police Protective League Daily News & Updates   Law Enforcement News DUI suspect arrested after woman killed, 3 others injured in Van Nuys crash A suspected DUI driver was arrested after a woman was killed and three other people were injured in a violent crash in Van Nuys overnight. The deadly collision happened around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Burbank and Van Nuys boulevards, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police say the driver of a Honda is believed to have run a red light before hitting a Mercedes. The driver of the Honda was then arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The victim in the Mercedes, who has not been identified, died at the scene. Three passengers in the Honda were taken to the hospital in unknown conditions. During their investigation, police say another vehicle went through the caution tape they had set up around the scene. That driver did not collide with anything else but was also arrested for DUI. ABC 7 Car wash workers robbed at gunpoint in Woodland Hills Two car wash workers were robbed at gunpoint Monday around noon by three masked men in Woodland Hills. "The [workers] start running upstairs in my house and start yelling [that] there are people with guns, there are people with guns," the homeowner said. According to the homeowner, who wishes to remain anonymous, the robbery took place outside his home Monday around 11:30 a.m. near Don Pio and Lopez. Two workers were detailing his vehicle when a car drove by at least twice, then three people jumped out wearing hoodies and masks with guns drawn. The homeowner told FOX 11 the thieves took a watch and pocketknife from his workers. Then, he called 911, but as of Tuesday, no arrests had been made. "It's a bit traumatizing for all of us," the homeowner said. "It made me realize I don't want to live in Woodland Hills anymore, because it's not the type of stress that's worth thinking about." FOX 11 Deadly crash ignites brush fire at Sylmar LAPD training facility A deadly crash in Sylmar sparked a fire at a Los Angeles Police Department training facility near the 5 Freeway on Tuesday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department said it sent roughly 80 firefighters after the crash ignited a roughly four-acre fire. Crews and aircraft quickly handled the fire, stopping its forward progress minutes after arrival. It appeared that a Nissan drove off the freeway and down an embankment before catching on fire at the LAPD training facility. Firefighters said one person died during the crash and ensuing fire. CBS 2 Armed carjackers escape with Mercedes-Benz in Hollywood Hills A group of suspected masked carjackers are on the loose after they stole a man's black Mercedes-Benz C300 in the Hollywood Hills. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded at approximately 1:57 a.m. Wednesday to the area of 1300 Devlin Drive, north of Clark Street and Sunset Boulevard, after receiving a call from a woman regarding two armed carjackers attempting to steal her boyfriend's car, LAPD Officer Rosario Cervantes told City News Service. LAPD officers canvassed the area for surveillance cameras that may have captured footage of the vehicles as they left the area, according to reports from the scene. There was no further suspect description. NBC 4 Catalytic converter theft in Tarzana leads to police chase; 2 suspects in custody, LAPD says Two suspects were apprehended and four catalytic converters were recovered after a theft in Tarzana led to a high-speed chase, authorities said. Sirens blared through the valley overnight as police chased the two suspected catalytic converter thieves. Los Angeles police said they first spotted the suspects while they were committing the crime in Tarzana. The suspects fled, and that's when the chase began. Eventually, California Highway Patrol took over the chase, which came to an end on Sepulveda Boulevard and the 101 Freeway. The suspects reportedly took off running at the end of the chase. In the end, they were both arrested, and four catalytic converters were recovered. ABC 7 Swing for the Officer Needs Help Fund! Join us for the 43rd Annual Chief Daryl F. Gates Golf Tournament on October 6, 2025 at the beautiful Porter Valley Country Club. This is your chance to tee off for a cause. Every swing helps support the Officer Needs Help Fund. Enjoy a day of friendly competition, scenic fairways, and great company while aiming for exciting prizes and bragging rights. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or just out for the fun, you’ll be part of something truly meaningful. Sponsorship opportunities are available, giving you a chance to showcase your support for our law enforcement family. Don’t miss your shot! Register today and help us drive change, one hole at a time! Register Now! Houston man arrested for murder after boy killed in ‘ding-dong-ditch’ prank A Houston man was arrested on a murder charge after an 11-year-old boy was killed during a “ding-dong-ditch prank” over the weekend, online court records show. Leon Gonzalo Jr, 42, was booked into the Harris County Jail early Tuesday. He was initially detained for questioning on Sunday, a day after a boy was fatally shot while allegedly knocking on a door and fleeing. The boy, who lived in the neighborhood, was part of a group playing the prank recently popularized on TikTok and linked to multiple injuries and deaths in recent years —including an 18-year-old who was fatally shot in Virginia in May. The group was “ringing doorbells of homes in the area and running away,” Houston police said in a news release. On Saturday, just before 11 p.m., the group rang the doorbell in the 9700 block of Racine Street and tried to flee. That’s when he was allegedly shot by Gonzalo Jr, investigators said. New York Daily News Gun stolen from New York police station 50 years ago recovered during Michigan traffic stop A handgun reported stolen from a New York police station nearly 50 years ago was recovered from a motorist’s underwear during a routine traffic stop in Warren, according to Michigan State Police. Troopers spotted a driver making an improper turn on to a residential street near Dequindre and Eight Mile roads just after midnight on Aug. 27. The driver accelerated to 45 mph in a 25-mph zone, police said. After stopping the driver, he displayed “numerous signs” of intoxication before admitting he had consumed alcohol, troopers said. He was given a field sobriety test which showed multiple clues of impairment. “When taking the suspect into custody, during handcuffing, he resisted arrest and attempted to break free and run,” troopers said in a news release. They tackled the fleeing motorist and briefly struggled with him on the ground police added. During the fight, the suspect attempted to pull a handgun from his underwear. Troopers were able to wrestle the weapon away from the suspect without injury. The gun turned out to have been stolen from the Syracuse Police Department in New York in 1979. The unnamed suspect was transported to the Macomb County Jail pending prosecutor’s office review. The Macomb Daily Public Safety News Firefighters Rescue 80-Year-Old Woman Trapped Under Car After Brentwood Crash An 80-year-old woman was rescued Tuesday after being pinned beneath a vehicle following a crash in Brentwood. The collision was reported at about 1:01 p.m. at 11740 W. Gorham Ave., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters extricated the woman within 10 to 12 minutes, and she was taken to a hospital, LAFD spokeswoman Lyndsey Lantz said. It was not immediately clear whether the woman was a pedestrian at the time of the crash, and her condition was not disclosed. MyNewsLA Fire crews respond to brush fire in Hollywood Hills Smoke billowed from a brush fire burning in the Hollywood Hills Tuesday evening. The fire was first reported around 6:40 p.m. on the 2100 block of Sunset Plaza Drive, according to the Pulse Point app and was reportedly sparked by a car that was on fire. Multiple units were dispatched to battle the blaze, which was surrounded on nearly all sides by luxury homes. Video from an ALERT California camera located atop Bel Air Ridge near Beverly Glen Park captured large plumes of black smoke billowing from the fire scene. According to updates on Watch Duty, the fire was estimated to be about 1 quarter-acre, burning uphill in medium to heavy fuels toward homes. Despite the close proximity to homes, no evacuations were issued. Forward progress on the fire was stopped by 7 p.m., but structure defense was taking place with resources on the ground. It’s unclear how the vehicle fire started. KTLA 5 Firefighters in Chatsworth battle 2-story house fire Firefighters are battling a house fire in Chatsworth on Tuesday morning. Crews from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a two-story house fully engulfed in flames on the 10000 block of Christine Place. The LAFD said about 37 firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. When firefighters forced an entry, they found the first floor fully involved with heavy fire coming from the back of the house. A firefighter was injured with minor burns and is being treated by paramedics on the scene, according to the LAFD. Residents inside the house were able to safely evacuate. The LAFD has requested assistance from the LA Department of Water and Power utility management, LA Department of Transportation for traffic control and the LA Department of Building and Safety for structural safety and excessive storage conditions. CBS 2 COVID wave washes over California. Some officials urge residents to mask up A COVID wave is washing over California, with the state seeing continued increases in the number of newly confirmed cases and hospitalizations as some officials urged the public to take greater precautions. The extent of the recent increases has prompted some county-level health officials to recommend that residents once again consider wearing masks in indoor public settings, at least until transmission has declined. California currently has “high” coronavirus levels in sewage, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And increases are being seen across the Golden State, from Los Angeles County to the San Francisco Bay Area to areas around the state capital. The CDC estimates that coronavirus infections are either “growing” or “likely growing” in 30 states, including California. Twenty-one states have either “very high” or “high” viral levels in wastewater. Of all regions of the U.S., the West has the highest levels of coronavirus in wastewater, followed by the South. “California is experiencing a summer COVID wave,” said Dr. Aimee Sisson, the health officer in Yolo County, just west of Sacramento. Los Angeles Times Local Government News LA City Council Confirms Two Mayoral Appointees to City Planning Commission The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday confirmed two new members to the City Planning Commission, which advises city officials on land use policies and development projects. In an 11-0 vote, council members approved Mayor Karen Bass’ appointees Sarah Johnson, executive director of Pathway to Wednesday, and Priscilla Chavez, business development manager for PCL Construction Services. Both will serve terms through June 30, 2030. Johnson succeeds Commissioner Karen Mack, while Chavez replaces Commissioner Maria Cabildo. They join commissioners Jacob Saitman, Phyllis Klein, Brian Rosenstein, Monique Lawshe, Martina Diaz, Elizabeth Zamora and Caroline Choe on the nine-member panel. MyNewsLA About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents more than 8,700 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. 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