News Releases & Advisories

December 4, 2023: Man Charged in Killings of Four, Including Three L.A. Unhoused People

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man has been charged in the shooting deaths of three unhoused individuals in three different Los Angeles areas and one other person at his home in San Dimas over a four-day span.

November 30, 2023: Woman Charged With Murder of Man in Mid-Wilshire Home

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced that Jameelah Michl is charged with shooting and killing Michael Latt during an attack in his home in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles.

November 29, 2023: District Attorney George Gascón, LA5 Rotary Join Forces to Recognize Everyday Heroes

A firefighter, alone and without a breathing apparatus, who entered a home ablaze to save lives and a resident who immobilized a knife-wielding attacker were honored recently by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.

November 22, 2023: Man Charged in Fatal Shooting at Pasadena’s Washington Park

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today criminal charges in the gunshot death of a man and attempted murder of a second victim at Washington Park in Pasadena.

November 20, 2023: Man Charged After Pointing Rifle at School Administrator at Larchmont Charter Elementary School in West Hollywood

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced that Vahe Armen is charged with pointing a weapon at a school administrator while students and parents were present during morning school drop-off at Larchmont Charter Elementary School in West Hollywood.

November 13, 2023: Man Charged in Murder of His Wife, In-Laws in Tarzana

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced the filing of three murder charges against Samuel Haskell in the deaths of his wife, Mei Haskell, 37, and her parents, Gaoshan Li, 72, and Yanxiang Wang, 64, in Tarzana.

November 9, 2023: Man Charged With in Death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Recruit, Injuring Other Recruits in Wrong-Way Crash in Whittier

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has made a significant announcement today informing the public that Nicholas Gutierrez now faces charges related to the fatal wrong-way crash that occurred in Whittier in November 2022. The crash resulted in the tragic death of Los Angeles County Sheriff's recruit Alejandro Martinez-Inzunza and caused severe injuries to other recruits.

November 9, 2023: Man Charged With Killing Off-Duty LAPD Officer, Passenger in Northridge Car Crash

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Brian Olivarez has been charged with the murders of off-duty Los Angeles Police Officer Darrell Cunningham and his passenger, Jorge Soriano, and seriously injuring two others, in a car crash last weekend in Northridge.

November 8, 2023: Medical Examiner Investigator Charged With Stealing From the Deceased

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that an investigator with the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (formerly known as the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner) has been charged with stealing items from deceased individuals and surroundings during the scope of his employment.

November 3, 2023: Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Woman in Long Beach

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Miguel Avila has been charged with felony assault with the intent to commit a forcible sex crime as well as sexual battery.

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