Richard Winton

investigative crime writer for the Los Angeles Times

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The LAPD, rail companies, and District Attorney George Gascón are facing scrutiny from a rise of train thefts throughout the pandemic.

LAPD probing dozens of guns stolen in August, reigniting scrutiny over train thefts

The LAPD, rail companies, and District Attorney George Gascón are facing scrutiny from a rise of train thefts throughout the pandemic.

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At least four LAPD officers and a deputy in the LA Sheriff’s Department knowingly bought stolen guns from the LAPD Police Academy’s gun store, according to a new investigation .

Some LAPD officers bought guns from Police Academy’s store, knowing they were stolen, says investigation

At least four LAPD officers and a deputy in the LA Sheriff’s Department knowingly bought stolen guns from the LAPD Police Academy’s gun store, according to a new investigation .

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Governor Gavin Newsom says “substantially more” law enforcement officers will be near busy retail stores this Thanksgiving week.

From SF to LA, luxury retail stores face brazen robberies. How is law enforcement responding?

Governor Gavin Newsom says “substantially more” law enforcement officers will be near busy retail stores this Thanksgiving week.

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