LA Times 8/10/25 By Gustavo Arellano https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-10/mike-fratantoni-lasd-historian When an explosion killed three L.A. County sheriff’s deputies last month, Mike Fratantoni thought about 1857. A horse thief named Juan Flores broke […] Read More
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Support the Families of Our Fallen Heroes
On July 18, 2025, we tragically lost three dedicated members of LASD's Arson Explosives Detail - Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn. Read More
City of Duarte: Meet Sergeant Lamont E. Dobbins Jr.
https://www.accessduarte.com/government/departments/public-safety/emergency-services/sheriff-services/meet-your-duarte-sergeant Sergeant Lamont E. Dobbins Jr. officially began his assignment in Duarte in May 2025 after being selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates. His appointment reflects not only […] Read More
LASD Deputies Burn Out as Overtime Soars
Click here to read Los Angeles Magazine Story Gretchen Deutsch / May 21, 2025 As overtime spending soars past half a billion dollars, LA County Sheriff’s Deputies face exhaustion, severe […] Read More
LASD Deputy Hospitalized in Lancaster Shooting
Click here for NBC story. June 7, 2025 LASD Deputy Hospitalized in Lancaster Shooting A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Saturday night following a shooting in Lancaster. The […] Read More
LA Sheriff’s Deputy T-Boned, Hospitalized
Click here for KTLA story about LA Sheriff’s Deputy T-boned, hospitalized: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-sheriffs-deputy-t-boned-hospitalized/ Read More
LASD Crime Analyst Takes Deep Dive into Local History
San Marino Tribune – 11/14/24 https://outlooknewspapers.com/sanmarinotribune/sheriff-s-crime-analyst-takes-deep-dive-into-san-marino-history/article_6959dd02-9d51-11ef-b1a4-a3a9008e3010.html Joe Walker, a crime analyst for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was the main guest at the San Marino Historical Society’s speaker series […] Read More
Nathan Hochman Wins Race for LA County DA, beating George Gascón
LA Times – 11/6/24 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-05/2024-california-election-la-da-race-hochman-gascon-race-election-night Nathan Hochman addresses supporters in Beverly Hills on election night. He’s ahead in the race to oust progressive L.A. County D.A. George Gascón. (Wally Skalij […] Read More
LASD Sergeant and Deputy Honored as ‘Community Heroes’
Two Lancaster ‘Community Heroes’ Reedy, Nurse feted by Garcia at town hall in Santa Clarita VALLEY PRESS STAFF REPORT Aug 9, 2024 Updated Aug 12, 2024 SANTA CLARITA — Rep. […] Read More
LA County district attorney race heats up over latest crime statistics
The California Department of Justice crime statistics for 2023 were released this month, and one man is hoping they will play a big role in the upcoming Los Angeles district attorney election. Read More