Jail watchdog faces elimination under L.A. County plan
An oversight body that has documented and exposed substandard jail conditions for decades would cease to exist if…
Human remains believed to be Travis Decker found on Grindstone Mountain near Leavenworth – KIRO 7 News Seattle
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — The Chelan County Sheriff’s announced that they have found human remains in a remote area…
Watchdogs say new L.A. County policy is an attempt to muzzle criticism
L.A. County’s watchdogs suddenly need to ask permission before barking to the press and public. County oversight officials…
Officials move to keep ICE away from L.A. County license plate data
Los Angeles County is moving to add more checks on how federal immigration officials can access data collected…
Body scanner stops inmate from sneaking gun into Phoenix jail
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Thanks to the help of newly installed body scanners, staff stopped an inmate from sneaking…
A popular L.A. sheriff touted reforms in a troubled system. Then a young FBI agent showed up
When Leah Marx began visiting Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles in 2010, it did not immediately…
Toddler found lifeless in a car; L.A. dad accused of murder
A 40-year-old L.A. County man was arrested on suspicion of killing his 1-year-old daughter, who was found unconscious…
The evil of ICE’s push to recruit law enforcement officers
You may think you’ve seen the worst of ICE’s commercials touting their crusade against your local pushcart vendor…
Homicide victim found at Burning Man. Attendees told to ‘be vigilant’
As the giant effigy of the “Man” burned in the Nevada desert, a festival-goer approached a sheriff’s deputy.…
Two men killed in shooting at Cerritos park
Two men were fatally shot in a Cerritos park early Sunday morning, with witnesses reporting that a hail…