Los Angeles Police Department
Primary law enforcement agency of Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officially known as the City of Los Angeles Police Department, is the primary law enforcement agency of Los Angeles, California, United States. With 8,832 officers and 3,000 civilian staff, it is the third-largest municipal police department in the United States, after the New York City Police Department and the Chicago Police Department.
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Private Investigators Approaching TikTokers About Celebrities Connected to DiddyPrivate investigators are allegedly on the hunt to find influencers who know about celebrities entangled in Diddy's criminal and civil cases ... and now the LAPD is involved. TikTok user Samson..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jennifer Aniston's Los Angeles Home Swatted, LAPD InvestigatingJennifer Aniston had one hell of a wake-up call Friday evening ... law enforcement tells us the "Friends" star was swatted -- a growing prank targeting many in Hollywood. Law enforcement tells TMZ .....TMZ.com - Published | |
Michael Bay's Home Damaged In Hit-and-Run, Cops SayMichael Bay is going to need some costly home repairs ... because cops say someone drove a car into his front gate and caused six figures' worth of damage before fleeing the scene. Law enforcement..TMZ.com - Published | |
LAPD Called to 'Once Upon A Time' Star Lana Parrilla's Home Over Trespassing"Once Upon a Time" star Lana Parrilla's summer has been far from magical ... cops say she had an unwanted visitor trespass on her palace property. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a mystery man was..TMZ.com - Published | |
'General Hospital' Star Johnny Wactor Death, 3 Gang Members Arrested for MurderThere have been arrests in the murder of "General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor ... TMZ has learned 3 people have been arrested and booked on murder charges. TMZ broke the story ... LAPD swooped in..TMZ.com - Published | |
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'NCIS: Los Angeles' Gabriel Olds Arrested for Sexual Assault AllegationsHollywood actor Gabriel Olds -- known for his roles in "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" -- is behind bars, and facing multiple sexual assault charges. LAPD says officers took Olds into..TMZ.com - Published | |
LAPD Needs Help ID'ing Johnny Wactor Murder SuspectsIt has been three months since Johnny Wactor was shot and killed during a robbery in downtown Los Angeles. The LAPD is now seeking the public's help in identifying the three suspects involved in his..TMZ.com - Published | |
LAPD Releases Body Cam Video of Viral Suspect Punch, Shows Rowdy ArrestA man who got socked in the face by a cop in a viral video argued with police as they tried detaining him ... something we can now see in body cam video. 28-year-old Alexander Mitchell had an ugly..TMZ.com - Published | Danny Trejo July 4th Brawl Being Investigated As Hate CrimeDanny Trejo's infamous Fourth of July brawl is now with authorities as cops investigate it as a potential hate crime -- especially after the actor claimed he and his buddy were targeted because of..TMZ.com - Published |
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Weston Cage Accused of Battering Mom, Brutal Face InjuriesNicolas Cage's son is on LAPD's radar, as cops investigate allegations that he got violent with his mother ... and, new photos capture the brutal alleged injuries. Law enforcement sources tell us..TMZ.com - Published | President Biden's L.A. Visit Cost LAPD Millions in StaffingPresident Biden's got a nice chunk o' change for his campaign war chest after visiting Los Angeles, but it did the opposite for the city ... draining millions from the budget. According to documents,..TMZ.com - Published |
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' Official Residence Broken Into, She Was HomeLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass received a nasty surprise this morning ... 'cause LAPD says an individual broke into her residence -- while she was home. The Los Angeles Police Department announced the..TMZ.com - Published | Police probe connections between three deaths - including baby found on roadLos Angeles Police are tracing a trail of death and violence that left three dead - including a six-month-old baby.Sky News - Published |
Cardi B's Claim About Wild LAPD Search Not Traceable with Police SourcesCardi B told a wild story about LAPD officers searching her over suspected drug trafficking -- but it sounds like she was just yapping to yap ... 'cause there's no record of it at all. Law enforcement..TMZ.com - Published | John Amos Alleged Neglect of Care Case Opened with LAPDCops are looking into allegations of neglect regarding the care of "Good Times" star John Amos and the investigation is just getting started ... TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us a case..TMZ.com - Published |
LAPD Officer Swings Baton at Unleashed Dog Over Police Horse AttackLAPD officers had an unexpected face-off with an unleashed dog that attacked one of their horses -- which ended with one of the officers beating the pooch ... and it's sparked a fierce debate. Check..TMZ.com - Published | Former LAPD Officers Don't Believe Sharon Stone's O.J. Simpson StorySharon Stone claims LAPD officers came to her home during the O.J. Simpson chase and whisked her away -- but cops who were on the force back then don't have any such memory. David Gascon -- who was a..TMZ.com - Published |
Michael B. Jordan Under LAPD Investigation for Ferrari CrashMichael B. Jordan's violent car crash played out on camera, and now that LAPD has that video ... TMZ has learned it's at the center of an investigation. Law enforcement tells us cops will look to prove..TMZ.com - Published | Keanu Reeves Home Raided by Burglars in Ski Masks, Firearm StolenKeanu Reeves' home has once again been targeted ... law enforcement sources say burglars in ski masks broke into his place and fled the area before officers arrived. We're told the actor's L.A. home..TMZ.com - Published |
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Matthew Perry Death Investigated By LAPD's Robbery Homicide, Standard ProcedureMatthew Perry's death is being investigated by LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division, which may come as a surprise to some because foul play is NOT suspected at this point ... but cops say it's just..TMZ.com - Published | 'Fear the Walking Dead' Star Sam Underwood Arrested For Domestic BatterySam Underwood, famous for starring in "Fear the Walking Dead," ended up in LAPD custody after he allegedly roughed up a woman. Law enforcement tells TMZ ... cops responded to a 911 call about a..TMZ.com - Published |
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'Secret Life of Alex Mack' Star Darris Love Arrested for Domestic ViolenceDarris Love, who played Ray Alvarado on Nickelodeon's "The Secret Life of Alex Mack," was arrested Christmas Eve ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ. LAPD sources tell us ... police were called to the..TMZ.com - Published | 'Ellen' DJ Stephen 'tWitch' Boss Dead at 40 by SuicideStephen "tWitch" Boss, the famed DJ on Ellen Degeneres' talk show, is dead ... and TMZ has learned it appears to be a suicide. Law enforcement sources tell us Stephen's wife Allison Holker ran into an..TMZ.com - Published |
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TikTok Star QCP Arrested for Felony, Allegedly Drove Stolen U-HaulTikTok star QCP, famous for his viral food tutorials, says he was just trying to help a friend move but ended up getting booked for a felony ... 'cause cops say he was cruising in a stolen rental van...TMZ.com - Published | PnB Rock's Murder Suspect IdentifiedLAPD is naming a suspect in the murder of PnB Rock ... he's still on the loose, and should be considered "armed and dangerous." Cops announced Wednesday morning, Freddie Lee Trone, is the guy..TMZ.com - Published |
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