Andrew Blankstein
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Rape kit from 1994 leads to arrest in 43-year-old killing, authorities say
The El Dorado, California, District Attorney's Office said a recent test of the kit turned up a DNA match from a 1979 killing. → Read More
U.S. Marshals Service suffers 'major' security breach that compromises sensitive information, senior law enforcement officials say
The incident did not involve the database involving the Witness Security Program, commonly known as the witness protection program, a source told NBC News. → Read More
Jan. 6 participant arrested after hourslong standoff with the FBI
A man who apparently carried a hammer at the Capitol on Jan. 6 was in an hours-long standoff with the FBI before being arrested for his role in the riot. → Read More
California police say member of Elon Musk's security team is a suspect following stalker claim
An incident near a Los Angeles-area highway last week became a flashpoint for a debate about the sharing of personal information on the Musk-owned Twitter. → Read More
Justice Department charges suspect in Paul Pelosi attack with assault, attempted kidnapping
The 42-year-old suspect, David DePape, told investigators that he wanted to hold Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., hostage and break her kneecaps if she "lied." → Read More
Zip ties found at the scene of Pelosi home invasion, police say
State charges in the criminal investigation of suspect David DePape could come as early as Monday or Tuesday, according to a federal law enforcement source. → Read More
What we know about David DePape, the man accused in the Pelosi home invasion, attack
Paul Pelosi was home alone and was hit in the head with a hammer multiple times, a family member traveling to San Francisco with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. → Read More
32-year-old rapper ‘Half Ounce’ fatally shot in Los Angeles
Latauriisha O’Brien, 32, who performs under the name “Half Ounce,” was found fatally shot late Oct. 3. → Read More
American Airlines passenger detained by FBI after allegedly assaulting attendant on flight
“The individual involved in this incident will never be allowed to travel with us in the future, and we will work closely with law enforcement in their investigation,” the airline said. → Read More
Rapper PnB Rock killed after being shot multiple times at Los Angeles restaurant
PnB Rock, 30, was at a Roscoe’s House of Chicken 'N Waffles when he was fatally shot, police said. → Read More
FBI documents reveal further information about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 2016 plane incident
No charges were filed against Pitt after an investigation by the FBI and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. → Read More
Burning body found in tree at Los Angeles' popular Griffith Park
“There are no indicators of foul play,” officials said Tuesday. → Read More
Jodie Sweetin thrown to ground by police during weekend L.A. protest
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was captured on video and circulated on social media. → Read More
Doctor, two nurses stabbed at hospital in Los Angeles
The three medical professionals from Encino Hospital Medical Center were transferred to a trauma center, according to a hospital official. → Read More
Shooting at Taiwanese church in California that killed 1, wounded 5 investigated as hate crime, FBI says
David Chou, 68, of Las Vegas, was motived by political tensions between China and Taiwan, authorities say. → Read More
One dead, five injured, suspect detained in shooting during Asian church service
The shooting was reported at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, a retirement community. Sources say the suspect is Asian. → Read More
A$AP Rocky detained at LAX in connection to November 2021 shooting
Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, was detained on Wednesday at Los Angeles International Airport in connection to a November 2021 shooting. → Read More
Police say Chris Rock declined to file a report against Will Smith
The night’s best actor winner appeared to slap the comedian after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith. → Read More
Father who shot his children, chaperone at California church had violent past
David Mora, 39, was arrested five days before the shooting and accused of injuring an officer during an arrest after he was suspected of drunken driving. → Read More
Los Angeles man accused of extorting, threatening ‘Real Housewives’ star
Prosecutors say the man extorted a reality television star, threatened to sell photos of her, and pointed a gun at her. → Read More