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The Independent
21 hours ago
- The Independent
Investigators exploring whether grenades found at apartment caused blast that killed 3 LA deputies
Authorities are looking into whether grenades recovered from a Santa Monica apartment complex caused an explosion last week at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility that killed three members of its arson and explosives unit. Investigators served a search warrant Monday morning at an address in the Marina del Rey neighborhood. The department didn't say what, if anything, was found as detectives chase leads following the deadly blast early Friday at the Biscailuz Training Facility. Officials said they are exploring whether there may be a connection to the discovery on Thursday of grenades at an apartment complex in Santa Monica, a few miles north of Marina del Rey. The three members of the arson and explosives team responded that day to assist local police. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the deaths marked the department's worst loss of life in a single incident since 1857, when four officers were killed by gunfire. Those killed on Friday were identified by the department as Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus and Detective William Osborn. They served 19, 22 and 33 years in the department respectively, Luna said. The deaths are being investigated by the department's homicide detectives, with the assistance of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Luna said Friday that it took more than four hours to render the scene safe and the deaths were being investigated by the department's homicide detectives, with the assistance of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. No one else was injured, he said. The sheriff said the arson and explosives team undergoes in-depth training and responds to more than 1,000 calls a year.
Associated Press
21 hours ago
- Associated Press
Investigators exploring whether grenades found at apartment caused blast that killed 3 LA deputies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities are looking into whether grenades recovered from a Santa Monica apartment complex caused an explosion last week at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility that killed three members of its arson and explosives unit. Investigators served a search warrant Monday morning at an address in the Marina del Rey neighborhood. The department didn't say what, if anything, was found as detectives chase leads following the deadly blast early Friday at the Biscailuz Training Facility. Officials said they are exploring whether there may be a connection to the discovery on Thursday of grenades at an apartment complex in Santa Monica, a few miles north of Marina del Rey. The three members of the arson and explosives team responded that day to assist local police. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the deaths marked the department's worst loss of life in a single incident since 1857, when four officers were killed by gunfire. Those killed on Friday were identified by the department as Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus and Detective William Osborn. They served 19, 22 and 33 years in the department respectively, Luna said. The deaths are being investigated by the department's homicide detectives, with the assistance of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Luna said Friday that it took more than four hours to render the scene safe and the deaths were being investigated by the department's homicide detectives, with the assistance of the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. No one else was injured, he said. The sheriff said the arson and explosives team undergoes in-depth training and responds to more than 1,000 calls a year.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former L.A. Sheriff Villanueva registers campaign committee for 2026 race
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has taken a formal step toward seeking his old job back in 2026. A campaign finance filing titled 'Villanueva for Sheriff 2026' was recently registered with the California Secretary of State's office, indicating his intent to raise funds for the 2025-2026 election cycle. While the registration signals potential plans to run, Villanueva has not publicly announced a campaign or confirmed he will be on the ballot. When asked to comment, Villanueva told the Los Angeles Times he would 'have something available next week.' Villanueva, who served as L.A. County sheriff from 2018 to 2022, lost re-election to current Sheriff Robert Luna. During his tenure, Villanueva faced widespread criticism over department controversies and legal battles but has remained publicly active since leaving office, frequently weighing in on law enforcement and county politics via social media and broadcast appearances. 3 deputies killed in East L.A. explosion leave behind 16 children Luna, who took office after defeating Villanueva in a runoff election, has already declared his intention to seek reelection in 2026. It's not immediately clear when the Villanueva campaign committee was registered. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former sheriff Alex Villanueva registers for 2026 sheriff's race
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has registered a campaign committee for the November 2026 election to win back his previous post. Villanueva's is the biggest name yet to enter the race for the position lost to Sheriff Robert Luna in 2022. Luna has already declared his plans to seek reelection. A filing on the California secretary of state's website shows that a Villanueva for Sheriff 2026 committee has been registered. It's unclear when the filing was made. In an email to The Times on Saturday, Villanueva did not immediately respond to questions seeking confirmation about his intentions, but he said, "I'll have something available next week." Luna has run the Sheriff's Department with a relatively calm hand, after Villanueva presided over a period of controversy and lawsuits. But Villanueva has maintained a high profile, using social media and appearances on broadcast platforms to weigh in on a wide range of issues concerning the department and county politics. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former sheriff Alex Villanueva registers for 2026 sheriff's race
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has registered a campaign committee for the November 2026 election to win back his previous post. Villanueva's is the biggest name yet to declare in the race for the position he lost to Sheriff Robert Luna in 2022. Luna has already declared his plans to seek reelection. A filing on the California Secretary of State's website shows that a Villanueva for Sheriff 2026 committee has been registered. It's unclear when the filing was made. In an email to The Times Saturday, Villanueva did not immediately respond to questions seeking confirmation about his intentions but he said "I'll have something available next week." Luna has run the sheriff's department with a relatively calm hand, after Villanueva presided over a period of controversy and lawsuits. But Villanueva has maintained a high profile, using social media and appearances on broadcast platforms to weigh in on a wide range of issues concerning the department and county politics. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
