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Police Commission sets up hotline to report bandit towing companies

Motorists in Los Angeles who have complaints about unscrupulous towing companies can make a report to a new Los Angeles Police Commission hotline.
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Man wounded in possible gang-related San Pedro shooting

A 32-year-old man was hospitalized with a wound to his head early Friday after a possible gang-related shooting in a San Pedro, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. | POLICE NEWS

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Elderly couple found dead in Marina del Rey

A man and a woman were found dead Thursday in Marina Del Rey, but the circumstances surrounding the deaths were unknown, sheriff's deputies said.

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Attorney for Krishnas wins delay of city ban on LAX solicitors

Authorities were blocked this week from finally being able to enforce a 13-year-old city ordinance that bans solicitors from seeking donations at Los Angeles International Airport, officials said Friday.
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Saturday's South Bay police log: Hawthorne, Lawndale and Gardena

Recent police activities in Hawthorne, Lawndale and Gardena.
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Dismissal of TV reporter's suit against port police confirmed

An appellate court has confirmed dismissal of an excessive force lawsuit brought by a Spanish television news reporter against a Port of Los Angeles police officer, who pushed her into a cargo container.
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ID theft suspect Macksoud must stand trial for alleged assault on officer

An identity theft suspect who allegedly tried to run down a Manhattan Beach police officer during a successful escape was ordered on Friday to stand trial for assault on a peace officer.
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CHECKPOINTS: Torrance speeders; Wilmington, Los Angeles, North Hollywood

Torrance police cite 31 drivers for speeding during a special operation in the 500 block of Maple Avenue. Upcoming checkpoints in Wilmington, Los Angeles and North Hollywood. | POLICE NEWS

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Lennox bondage club owner was shot several times in the head

A former bondage club employee fired for "creeping" out the patrons was charged Thursday with shooting his boss to death, killing the man's dog and setting fire to the building near LAX. | » HOMICIDE MAP

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Friday's South Bay police log: Lomita, Palos Verdes Peninsula

Recent police activities in Lomita and on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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3 arrested as suspects in attempted robbery of Hawthorne corn vendor

Two men and a teenage boy suspected of trying to rob a corn vendor at gunpoint in Hawthorne were arrested, police said today.

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Naked woman falls out of 2nd-story window in Hawthorne

A naked woman who fell out of a second-story apartment window in Hawthorne today might have been high on drugs, police said. Although a man in the apartment was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, no crime may have occurred and he might be released, police said. | POLICE NEWS

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Transient allegedly driving stolen car caught after Hawthorne chase

Jose Hernandez, 28, was arrested Wednesday in the 1600 block of 113th Street when police bumped the car and surrounded him, Hawthorne police Lt. Gary Tomatani said.

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Disgruntled employee arrested in Lennox bondage club killing, arson

A fired employee was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of killing a man believed to be the owner of a Lennox bondage club and setting the business on fire, authorities said. | POLICE NEWS

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Hawthorne OKs $300K award to Tasered autistic teen

The Hawthorne City Council approved a $300,000 payout Tuesday night to an autistic teen who was Tasered by a police officer, and his father.
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Thursday's police log: Harbor Area

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Recent police activities in the Harbor Area.

Former L.A. city commissioner's felony convictions upheld

Former Los Angeles city Commissioner Leland Wong failed to convince an appellate court that his 14 felony convictions should be overturned, according to an opinion issued Wednesday.
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Wilmington man charged in Clark Kent Bandit case

A Wilmington man was charged Monday with bank robberies committed by the so-called Clark Kent Bandit, believed responsible for holdups in Carson and Willowbrook.

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Burned body found after fire at Lennox bondage club

A man believed to be the owner of a Lennox bondage club was discovered dead Tuesday after firefighters doused a blaze that gutted his business.

Inglewood police intercept marijuana shipment

Eight bundles of marijuana, apparently destined for sale in the New York City area, were intercepted by Inglewood police, a department spokesman said today.

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