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crime1d ago

A Pasadena Fire Department captain, Christopher James Ramstead, is charged with nine counts of lewd acts with a minor under 14.
Investigators say Ramstead was first arrested Feb. 4, released on bail, then rearrested Feb. 6 on the same charges.
Police say there may be additional unidentified victims according to a LAPD bulletin.
Ramstead has been relieved of his duties and placed on administrative leave during the investigation.
Ramstead’s next court date is scheduled for Feb. 26 as authorities continue inquiries.
Ramstead earned a substantial salary, including overtime, in 2024 before his alleged misconduct.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the LAPD’s Juvenile Division.
Ramstead has been with the Pasadena Fire Department for more than a decade.
Officials stated the alleged incidents occurred outside Ramstead’s official duties.

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crime14h ago

A carjacking in Los Angeles left a 10-year-old girl and her grandfather injured and taken to the hospital.
Police tracked the stolen vehicle and arrested the suspect, Eric Avilez, the same day.
The suspect faced possible attempted murder charges after the attack.
Neighbors said the suspect has long-standing mental health issues and a history on the street.
Authorities described the suspect as a transient, with neighbors noting ongoing problems.
The grandfather sustained a neck injury and remained hospitalized as of early reports.
A Ring camera captured the moment the suspect confronted the grandfather before jumping into the car.
The grandmother reported the vehicle was recovered miles away from the scene.
Local officials described the incident as a Friday-morning crime in the San Fernando Valley.
Authorities indicated the suspect faced mental-health challenges and may have manipulated medication choices.

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The Los Angeles Police Commission meeting was interrupted by shouting protesters who attacked the LAPD and blocked media during a recess.
Protesters accused the LAPD of being 'a cartel' and challenged accountability during the volatile session.
The meeting addressed the LAPD’s revised pre-textual traffic stop policy and its impact on policing practices.
Commissioners pressed LAPD leadership for a detailed staffing breakdown amid warnings of shortages.
Officials warned they could remove individuals who impeded business as chaos persisted.
Public comment devolved into profanity and personal attacks during the protest.
Some attendees wore shirts with anti-police messages, intensifying the confrontation.
The Inspector General update focused on the department’s traffic stop policy and public trust.
Media access and camera safety were briefly contested during the chaotic session.
The session contrasted with the commission’s own safety and efficiency rules, which were cited as standards for conduct.

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