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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
6 hurt when armed carjacking suspect crashes with kids inside car
A brief police chase ended in a crash that left six people injured and led to two people being detained in Inglewood on Tuesday morning. According to the Culver City Police Department, officers were attempting to take an armed carjacking suspect into custody in Inglewood when he fled, but not recklessly or at a high speed. 'However, it appears he ran a red light and collided with another vehicle,' Culver City police said, adding that, in addition to the suspect, there was a woman and two children in the vehicle. 'The pursuit only lasted a couple of minutes.' None of the injuries sustained in the crash were considered to be life-threatening, authorities said. The Los Angeles County Fire Department told KTLA that firefighters arrived at the scene within four minutes of the crash, which occurred around 10:12 a.m. near the intersection of Centinela and La Brea avenues, and were assessing six patients. Video from the Citizen App shows that debris was left scattered in the intersection in the aftermath of the crash. One of the cars involved, a white BMW sedan, sustained damage to its front end. Another involved vehicle, a silver Acura SUV, appeared to have ended up on the sidewalk as a result of the collision, according to the Citizen App footage. A user captured footage of the two people being detained at gunpoint by police. The same user's footage also showed first responders taking the two injured children from the vehicle and assessing them for injuries. Nidia Becerra contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
License plate technology helps find 2 stolen vehicles, suspects within hours
Police in Culver City are crediting license plate technology for assisting in the recovery of two stolen vehicles in a matter of hours over the weekend. The cars involved in separate incidents were recovered Saturday afternoon, when officers received real-time alerts from their Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, the Culver City Police Department posted on X. The first suspect was found around 6 a.m. when the stolen vehicle was located on the 10700 block of Jefferson Boulevard. 'The driver was arrested without incident,' police said. About two hours later, officers received another stolen vehicle notification and spotted the car near Sepulveda and Culver boulevards before conducting a traffic stop on the 4300 block of Sepulveda. The driver was arrested for vehicle theft, and a passenger was also busted for drug possession, police said. The Department described the incidents as 'another example of how technology and proactive policing are working together to keep Culver City safe.' ALPR systems automatically capture an image of a vehicle and the vehicle's license plate and compare the plate number to one or more databases known as 'hot lists' of vehicles and then alert law enforcement officers, according to the ALPR FAQs page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
02-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
Culver City Police Department unveils new Hi-Lo siren for emergency alert system
The Culver City Police Department has installed new Hi-Lo sirens in all of their patrol cars, which they say should help the public know when to leave their homes in the face of an emergency. "It's a very loud, high pitch sound that is very different than what we're used to with our normal sirens," said CCPD Officer Julian Esipitia. The sound varies from their typical sirens, as it's intended to be used only for evacuation purposes. Police will exclusively use the sound during critical emergencies like fires, earthquakes and floods. "Being able to go up and down streets during a natural disaster using this Hi-Lo system and getting everybody on the same page about what this means is huge for the department," Officer Esipitia said. Other local law enforcement agencies like those in Ventura and Orange counties already use the alert system, which is widely used overseas. Culver City PD will become the first in Los Angeles County to do so. "Any time we can help increase our first responder's ability to respond faster, to be safer, to save more lives, is a win for all of us and we're so thrilled to be able to lead the charge in this in LA County," said CCPD Officer Jennifer Atenza. The move comes just months after the two devastating fires that ravaged Altadena and the Pacific Palisades and killed almost 30 people. Police hope that their new system will prevent similar loss of life. "That's the goal," Officer Atenza said. "Any time we can equip our first responders with a tool that'll help them evacuate those areas more efficiently." They also hope that other departments will follow suit. "I feel it's most effective when all the agencies across the board are using it," she said. "So the entire community knows when they hear this sound, it's time to evacuate the area." They offer a simple reminder to residents who may be confused by the new sound. "When you hear the Hi-Lo it's time to go," she said.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
Officials warn residents of phone scammers posing as Culver City Police
Officials are warning residents about recent reports of phone scam artists who are impersonating Culver City Police Department officials in Southern California. According to the department, the scammers are placing calls requesting victims' personal identifying information such as their address, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and other sensitive data. 'They may also use official-sounding language to gain your trust,' police noted in a Monday press release. In addition, officials said the scammers are using technology to imitate the department's phone number, making their calls appear to be legitimate to victims. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Culver City Police Department, officials said do not engage. The department released the following list of instructions if you believe you are being targeted: Verify the Caller: Hang up and call the Culver City Police Department directly at 310-253-6208 to verify if the call was legitimate. Report Suspicious Activity: If you believe you have been targeted by this scam, report it immediately to the Culver City Police Department. Spread the Word: Share this information with friends and family to help protect our community from these scams. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
