Crime & Safety
Weekly Crime Report: Belmont Shore & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents near Belmont Shore.
BELMONT SHORE, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Belmont Shore area this week.
Homeless Encampment Murderer Sentenced To Death
The gang member was sentenced for five murders at a Long Beach homeless encampment and another 2009 shooting death of a man in Lancaster.
$10,000 Reward For Info About Long Beach Student's Murder
A 21-year-old Cal State Long Beach student was killed in a drive-by shooting in the unincorporated West Compton area last September.
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5-Hour Long Beach Standoff Ends With Arrest
The incident was reported at 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the 4500 block of Village Road.
Girlfriend Pleads No Contest To Boyfriend's Stabbing Death
The Long Beach woman stabbed the man once, and he died after she took him to the hospital, according to the Deputy District Attorney.
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Torrance Hit & Run Driver That Injured 3 To Face Judge Today
"Alcohol intoxication is being investigated as a contributing factor in the hit-and-run crash, police said.
Thousands Of California Sex Offenders Could Be Released
A judge made a preliminary ruling ordering prison officials to rewrite Prop. 57, which would allow the early release of sex offenders.
Driver Charged in Deadly Wrong-Way Torrance Crash
An alleged drunk driver is charged with gross vehicular manslaughter, among others, connected to the crash in Torrance last week.
Police Warn Of Masturbator Near Redondo School
A child walking home from school witnessed a man masturbating in a parked car. If you have any information about the subject, call RBPD.
Hit-And-Run Crash Injures Two In Torrance
A car hit a tow truck that was already helping another vehicle in a non-injury crash, and then sped away.
3 Charged With Double Drive-By Paintball Attacks In Torrance
The two men and one woman, ranging from 18-20 years old, face four felony counts.
SWAT Team, Tear Gas Used For Barricaded Hawthorne Man
The man chased family members with a knife and barricaded himself inside the bathroom when police arrived, authorities said.
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