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D4vd Murder Case Deepens as Motive Emerges, Key Details Remain Elusive
crime-and-courts26 days ago

D4vd Murder Case Deepens as Motive Emerges, Key Details Remain Elusive

During a five-day preliminary hearing, prosecutors revealed a complex relationship between D4vd’s David Burke and 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, including text messages about pregnancy, an abortion, and threats to expose him, which prosecutors cite as a possible motive. No murder weapon was recovered and the exact manner of the killing remains unclear, leaving room for defense arguments like self-defense or crime-of-passion. Burke’s next court date is Aug. 31 for arraignment, with trial timing uncertain; while prosecutors could seek the death penalty, California’s moratorium makes life without parole the likely outcome if convicted.

via Los Angeles Times|
#celeste-rivas-hernandez#crime-and-courts#d4vd
Dirt bike riders spark tense LA chase as stolen SUV weaves through city streets and the 110 Freeway
local27 days ago

Dirt bike riders spark tense LA chase as stolen SUV weaves through city streets and the 110 Freeway

A stolen white Mercedes SUV led LAPD on a high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles, weaving through traffic and passing on the shoulder, then encountering about a dozen dirt bike riders on the northbound 110 Freeway; the chase ended when the vehicle entered a downtown parking garage, where several occupants were detained and police continued searching for one additional person.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#110-freeway#dirt-bikes#high-speed-chase
LAPD halts use of Flock Safety cameras amid privacy and data concerns
technology1 month ago

LAPD halts use of Flock Safety cameras amid privacy and data concerns

Los Angeles police suspended their three-year contract with Flock Safety over privacy and data-sharing concerns. Flock maintains its license-plate reader system captures only car images without facial recognition and typically retains data for about 30 days, with CEO Garrett Langley hoping the relationship can be renewed after policy alignment. The cameras remain active in LA and across the country, fueling ongoing debate about public safety benefits versus privacy risks.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#flock-safety#lapd#license-plate-readers
Tesla Littered With Air Fresheners as D4vd Case Heads to Trial
crime1 month ago

Tesla Littered With Air Fresheners as D4vd Case Heads to Trial

During a Los Angeles preliminary hearing, investigators testified that D4vd (David Burke) had at least 11 air fresheners in his Tesla where the decomposed body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found; blood and victim DNA were detected in the car and a garage, fueling prosecutors’ claim that Burke murdered and dismembered the girl to protect his career. Burke pleads not guilty, and the hearing is expected to continue with further testing and testimony to determine if the case will go to trial.

via Rolling Stone|
#air-fresheners#celeste-rivas-hernandez#crime
LAPD Bodycam Footage Shows Officer Fatally Shooting Family Dog During Wellness Check
crime2 months ago

LAPD Bodycam Footage Shows Officer Fatally Shooting Family Dog During Wellness Check

The LAPD released graphic bodycam video showing an officer fatally shooting Jameson, a 2-year-old Bernedoodle, inside his owner’s apartment during a wellness check after a neighbor reported shouting; the dog, seen barking and wearing a Knicks shirt, ran toward an officer and was shot, prompting backlash, a GoFundMe drive for the owner, and a promise from LAPD leadership to review the incident.

via HuffPost|
#bodycam#crime#dog
LAPD Releases Body-Cam Footage of Officers Shooting Woman’s Dog in Canoga Park
us-news2 months ago

LAPD Releases Body-Cam Footage of Officers Shooting Woman’s Dog in Canoga Park

The LAPD released edited body-camera footage from Canoga Park showing officers shooting and killing a two-year-old dog named Jameson outside a woman’s apartment after her dog barked at them; the owner said the dog was not aggressive and the dog wore a Knicks jersey. City officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, said an investigation into the use of force would occur. The department released the video more quickly than usual, but it was edited and the officers’ faces were blurred.

via The Guardian|
#body-worn-camera#canoga-park#dog-shooting
Canoga Park LAPD Bodycam: Officer Shoots Dog During Knicks Celebration
local2 months ago

Canoga Park LAPD Bodycam: Officer Shoots Dog During Knicks Celebration

A Los Angeles Police Department bodycam video released Friday shows an officer shooting a 106-pound dog after it charged toward officers in a Canoga Park apartment; the owner says the dog was not aggressive, and the screams heard were from Knicks celebration of the NBA Finals victory. Internal Affairs opened an investigation separate from a use-of-force review, and Mayor Karen Bass urged a thorough, transparent look at LAPD dog-encounter policies. The investigation could take up to a year to complete.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#bodycam#canoga-park#dog-shooting
LAPD bodycam shows officer fatally shooting family dog during wellness check after Knicks win
california2 months ago

LAPD bodycam shows officer fatally shooting family dog during wellness check after Knicks win

The LAPD released bodycam footage of an officer shooting and killing Jameson, a 2-year-old Saint Bernard doodle, during a wellness check at a residence amid Knicks celebrations. The dog moved toward the officer, who then fired four times, triggering outrage and an internal investigation led by LAPD leadership and city officials. The incident has renewed scrutiny of canine encounter policies and use-of-force protocols, with neighbors expressing remorse, the family fundraising, and the department promising a policy review and training improvements.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bodycam#california#dogs
LAPD bodycam captures fatal dog shooting during Knicks celebration in Canoga Park
local2 months ago

LAPD bodycam captures fatal dog shooting during Knicks celebration in Canoga Park

The LAPD released body-worn camera footage from a welfare-check call in Canoga Park that ended with the fatal shooting of a family dog named Jameson. Officials say the dog rushed toward officers and attacked, prompting gunfire, while the dog’s owner and animal advocates question the use of force and call for de-escalation and review. A neighbor who phoned 911 expressed remorse, and a GoFundMe for the family has raised about $200,000; LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell promised a comprehensive review.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#bodycam#canoga-park#dog-shooting
Canoga Park dog killed by LAPD spurs demand for bodycam release and officer identification
local2 months ago

Canoga Park dog killed by LAPD spurs demand for bodycam release and officer identification

Activists outside LAPD headquarters demanded the immediate release of body-worn camera footage and the officers’ identities after a dog named Jameson was shot and killed by police during a Knicks celebration in Canoga Park; the incident is under review, with witnesses describing a nonviolent dog and neighbors memorializing Jameson.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#bodycam#canoga-park#dog-shooting
After Knicks win, LAPD fatally shoots family dog in Canoga Park
california2 months ago

After Knicks win, LAPD fatally shoots family dog in Canoga Park

A Saturday night in Canoga Park ended in tragedy when six LAPD officers fatally shot a family dog after it exited an apartment during a call about a screaming resident. The owner and neighbors expressed outrage as the department stated the dog charged an officer; the Force Investigation Division is reviewing the incident, and the family has launched a GoFundMe for cremation costs.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#canoga-park#dog-shooting