Weekly Crime Report: Eagle Rock & Nearby Police Log

EAGLE ROCK, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Eagle Rock area this week.

Gun Battle Erupts In Mount Washington Car Chase

A pair of suspected car thieves engaged in a shootout with police during a car chase in Mount Washington.

LA To Tackle Echo Park's Baxter Street, Among Nation's Steepest

Baxter Street will get a series of safety improvements after apps spiked traffic — and accidents — on the incredibly steep street.

Witnesses Tackle DUI Suspect After Toddler, 2, Killed In Crash

Witnesses held down a man suspected of driving under the influence and running over a 2-year-old boy before attempting to flee.

China Calls For Investigation Into USC Gynecologist

Following reports that a longtime USC Gynecologist took advantage of Asian students, Chinese officials called for immediate investigation .

Ex-Inmate Accuses LA Sheriff's Deputy Of Rape

The officer ordered her to take off her clothes, then groped her breasts, the woman said.

Brush Fire Erupts Along I-405

The blaze was about two acres.

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