Daily Breeze Crime and Courts

WANTED: FBI seeks `Chaw Bandit'

The FBI and Los Angeles Police Department are looking for the Chaw Bandit, suspected of committing a string of bank robberies.
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Wednesday's South Bay police log: El Segundo, beach cities

Recent police activities in El Segundo and the beach cities.
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Judge: Parents of Beresford-Redman can have expert check will's authenticity

A judge tasked with deciding whether the sisters-in- law or the parents of former "Survivor" producer Bruce Beresford-Redman hold the valid will of his late wife gave the parents permission today to have an expert examine what they say is the authentic document.

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County OKs $2.2 million settlement for man shot by deputy in Compton

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors today approved a $2.2 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by a man shot by a sheriff's deputy in Compton and left a paraplegic.

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Man convicted of murder in 1989 Carson drive-in theater killing

A 37-year-old man was convicted today of first- degree murder for the shooting death of a woman who was kidnapped with her boyfriend from a Carson drive-in theater more than 20 years ago.

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Marina del Rey shooting deaths ruled a murder-suicide

The shooting deaths of an elderly couple in Marina del Rey last week have been determined to be a murder-suicide, authorities said Monday.
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Man stabbed to death in drug-fueled Harbor Gateway dispute

A 28-year-old man allegedly stabbed another man to death Monday during an argument that occurred while they used drugs in Harbor Gateway, police said.
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Mortuary employee convicted for role in fake funeral scam

A former Los Angeles mortuary employee has been convicted of defrauding insurers by staging a fake funeral and attempting to cover it up by cremating a mannequin and cow parts she placed in the casket.

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Tuesday's South Bay police log: Carson and Torrance

Recent police activities in Carson and Torrance.
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DA's Office looks into Bell's $4.6M purchase of auto property

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is looking into whether the city of Bell overpaid for a property connected to a politician who served time in federal prison.

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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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