Email from Los Angeles Police Protective League Daily News & Updates   Law Enforcement News Weezer bassist's wife to enter mental health program after allegedly firing weapon at LAPD officers The wife of a Weezer band bassist Thursday was granted a two-year mental health diversion program after she was accused of firing her weapon at police officers who were conducting a search in her Eagle Rock neighborhood in April Jill Shriner, 52, was found to be “eligible and suitable” for mental health diversion, according to an LA County Superior Court judge. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office said Shriner’s legal team requested mental health diversion. As part of the agreement, she will be subjected to quarterly progress reports for the next two years. “Any violation reported to the court may result in potential termination of the diversion,” the DA’s office told NBC4 Investigates. “If she successfully completes the conditions of the diversion, the case will be dismissed by the court.” A health diversion program is supposed to allow suspects or defendants with a qualifying mental health or substance use disorder to receive community-based treatment instead of facing traditional prosecution or incarceration. NBC 4 Her husband killed her for ‘failure to lose weight’ and threatening to leave him, SoCal prosecutors say A woman who moved to the U.S. to pursue her dream of becoming a defense attorney was killed by her husband in Hollywood, according to authorities. According to a GoFundMe page, 37-year-old June Bunyan took the bar exam in the U.S. and moved from the U.K. to pursue a legal career. “June was known for her vibrant personality, infectious laugh, and deeply compassionate heart,” according to the page. “Exceptionally accomplished, she held multiple degrees, but her proudest achievement was earning her law degree.” On Sept. 11, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department came into contact with Jonathan Renteria, according to a Los Angeles Police Department statement. The deputies learned about a possible homicide in Hollywood and LAPD officers went to a home in the 5300 block of Franklin Avenue, where they found a body. The killing appeared to be the result of domestic violence, police said. Renteria was then arrested and booked on suspicion of murder, police said. He was also charged with mutilation, disinterment and sexual contact with human remains. He is being held at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Los Angeles Times Police Ask Seek Tips to Help Solve Hit-and-Run That Killed 67-Year-Old Bicyclist Police Friday released images of a suspected hit-and-run vehicle in the hope witnesses will come forward with information about a collision near Koreatown that killed a bicyclist. The dark green Silverado pickup truck was being driven south on Harvard Boulevard, approaching 11th Street, around 12:30 p.m. Thursday when it hit a bicyclist riding in the same direction, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The pickup driver did not stop and was last seen southbound on Harvard Boulevard. The rider, a man in his late 60s whose name was not immediately available pending notification of his family, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information about this traffic collision was urged to call LAPD West Traffic Division detectives at 213-473-0234. MyNewsLA Mystery deepens into Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death as authorities release her body, probe D4vd ties Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teenage girl who was found dead in the front trunk of a Tesla in a Hollywood tow yard, is finally going home after the medical examiner’s office released her body back to her family on Wednesday. How her body wound up in the trunk of a multiplatinum musician’s vehicle while he is in the middle of a world tour remains a mystery, and has thrown into question the remaining tour dates and fueled rumors about his potential relationship with the girl, who was reported missing last year. Celeste’s body was found Sept. 8, a day after her 15th birthday, but the cause of her death has not been released by the L.A. County medical examiner’s office. Celeste’s severely decomposed remains were found after complaints of a foul odor coming from an impounded vehicle at the tow yard. The vehicle is registered to 20-year-old singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. Los Angeles Times LAPD searching for suspects after hit-and-run crash leaves motorcyclist dead on Pacific Coast Highway The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding two suspects allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a motorcyclist dead on Pacific Coast Highway on Thursday. Authorities said that around 12:55 p.m, a driver behind the wheel of a silver van was traveling westbound on PCH when they turned left in front of a motorcyclist who was traveling eastbound. The sudden turn caused the motorcyclist to lose control, police said. He then crashed into an "older model" pickup truck that was traveling westbound. Both drivers fled the scene before authorities arrived. The motorcyclist, identified only as a 35-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the LAPD, "A reward of up to $25,000 is available to community members that provide information leading to the offender's identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise." Police did not state where exactly the crash took place on PCH. No photos of either suspect vehicle were released. CBS 2 Downtown L.A. stabbing leaves 1 in critical condition Police are looking for an assailant who stabbed a man in downtown Los Angeles early Friday morning. The attack at San Pedro and 2nd streets occurred around 1:30 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department said. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was stabbed multiple times and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The assailant is still outstanding. Police described him as being about 6 feet tall and wearing a gray shirt and brown shorts. KTLA 5 Swing for the Officer Needs Help Fund! Join us for the 43rd Annual Chief Daryl F. 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After driving around the surrounding neighborhoods for about 15 minutes, the suspect crashed into another driver and three parked cars at the intersection of North Madison Avenue and Monroe Street. The collision pushed the innocent bystander's car into a nearby tree and overturned the suspect's vehicle. CBS 2 South Los Angeles Observance Remembers Murder Victims An observance marking National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims at the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station included the reading of names of 300 homicide victims killed over the past year. “I hate that there’s so many of them,” LaWanda Hawkins, who organized Thursday night’s observance and candlelight vigil, told City News Service. “This is one club that (I) don’t (want) to belong to.” Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna was among the speakers. In 2007, Congress designated Sept. 25 as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to honor the memories of murder victims and to recognize the impact on surviving family members. The day “is not only about remembering those we’ve lost. It is about lifting up families who live with this pain every day and ensuring their loved ones are never forgotten,” Hawkins said. MyNewsLA Calif. PD launches DFR program, captures repeat shoplifter within first week The Clovis Police Department’s newly launched Drone as First Responder program is already proving effective, helping officers track down and arrest a theft suspect in real time during its first week in operation, KFSN reported. The incident happened on Sept. 24 when police were alerted to a theft at a Walmart, according to the report. A 19-year-old suspect reportedly stole a bicycle and fled the store. The suspect, who has a known history of shoplifting and has been banned from Walmart stores across Fresno County, now faces charges including shoplifting and obstructing an officer. Using the DFR system, officers deployed a drone to the scene before ground units arrived. The drone located the suspect riding through a parking lot. The drone continued to track his movements until officers arrived and made the arrest. “He would have been lost if it weren’t for the drone,” Clovis Police Public Information Officer Ty Wood told KFSN. The department currently operates two dedicated DFR drones, each equipped with infrared imaging, zoom cameras and sirens, according to the report. They typically fly at about 200 feet, giving officers a wide-angle view with detailed zoom capability, enough to read license plates or capture suspect descriptions. PoliceOne Fugitive on FBI terrorist list dies in Cuba decades after N.J. cop killing, prison escape A woman on the FBI’s most wanted terrorists list convicted of killing a New Jersey State Police trooper more than 50 years ago has died in Cuba, where she fled after an armed prison escape. Joanne Debora Byron, also known as Joanne Chesimard and Assata Shakur, died in Havana at age 78 due to “health conditions and advanced age,” the Cuba Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday. Byron was known as Joanne Chesimard when a gun battle broke out during traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike in Middlesex County in 1973. Trooper Werner Foerster was shot and killed. She broke out of a New Jersey prison in 1979 and escaped to Cuba. Chesimard had been on the State Police’s most-wanted list for decades. A $2 million reward had been offered for her capture. The car Chesimard and two others were riding in was pulled over by trooper James Harper and Foerster on the Turnpike, authorities have said. All three were armed and members of the Black Liberation Army. Chesimard fired the first shot, wounding Harper in the shoulder, authorities said. PoliceOne Public Safety News Back seat of Waymo vehicle catches fire in Mar Vista The back seat of a Waymo vehicle caught on fire in the Mar Vista area early Friday just after 1 a.m. In a statement, Waymo said safety is their top priority and they “condemn any form of vandalism to property.” According to Waymo, the unoccupied vehicle was intentionally set on fire by a person when it was stopped on a street. Firefighters arrived on scene to put out the flames. They were able to put it out before it reached the car battery, but they had to pull out part of the back seat to stop the fire. No injuries were reported. “While these events are rare, we take them seriously, work with local authorities, and remain committed to improving road safety and mobility in the cities where we operate,” the statement said. Waymo said they are working with local law enforcement as the investigation continues. NBC 4 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. Listen To Our Podcast Los Angeles Police Protective League | 1308 W 8th St | Los Angeles, CA 90017 US Unsubscribe | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice