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Crime in West Hollywood up 137%: LASD

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Crime in West Hollywood is up 137% from the identical time final 12 months, in accordance with the Sheriff’s Division.

In February 2022, almost 250 “Half One” crimes — which embody acts of homicide, rape, housebreaking, aggravated assault, arson and human trafficking — have been reported, in comparison with 105 incidents in February 2021.

“The one motive why you’re gonna come this far, into this neighborhood, is as a result of both a) you imagine you’re gonna get away with it, or b) you’re not gonna get punished for it and the stats are displaying that,” safety knowledgeable Russell Stuart, proprietor of Power Safety Company, mentioned.

He provides that the criminals are getting youthful, and he believes the gangs are sending them as a result of L.A. District Legal professional George Gascon isn’t punishing minors.  

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KTLA reached out to the DA’s workplace for remark.

West Hollywood’s mayor and Metropolis Council advised KTLA they didn’t wish to communicate on the matter till after they get their Public Security Replace at their subsequent assembly on Monday evening. 

Courtney Friel reviews for the KTLA 5 Information at 12 on March 16, 2022.

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WATCH: Wild apparent Santa Ana road rage assault caught on video

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WATCH: Wild apparent Santa Ana road rage assault caught on video

An apparent road rage incident in Santa Ana was captured on video, showing a man appear to be viciously assaulted.

The video, which was shared to the Citizen app, shows one man punching and kicking another to the ground while several vehicles were stopped at a red light.

The man who appeared to be assaulted can be seen withering in pain on the ground as cars pass by.

An apparent road rage assault was caught on camera in Santa Ana on Thursday, though the cause of the fight remained unknown. (Citizen)

The incident took place at about noon on Thursday in the area of West 1st Street, near Euclid Street. There was no immediate word as to why the incident began or what happened to either person afterward.

Neither of the men have been identified.

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KTLA has reached out to Santa Ana police for more information.

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Beloved Los Angeles bar found engulfed in flames

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Beloved Los Angeles bar found engulfed in flames

Locals are devastated after a beloved neighborhood bar in Beverly Grove was found engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon.

Crews responded to a fire at Molly Malone’s Irish Pub on the 500 block of South Fairfax Avenue at around 1:17 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Arriving crews found heavy smoke and flames billowing from the right-side entryway.

The iconic Irish pub has been serving patrons for nearly 60 years. The bar’s owner, Damien Hanlon, recalled the frenzy he felt when a neighbor alerted him that his bar was on fire.

“They were saying, ‘Hey man! Your place is on fire! Come back! Get up here!’” Hanlon recalled.

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By the time he arrived, firefighters had extinguished the flames and were able to stop the embers from threatening neighboring businesses.

  • Firefighters worked to extinguish a large blaze that had engulfed Molly Malone's Irish Pub on June 20, 2024. (Citizen)
  • Beloved local bar, Molly Malone's Irish Pub, was seen engulfed in flames on June 20, 2024. (Karyn Bryant @kbheat)
  • Firefighters worked to extinguish a large blaze that had engulfed Molly Malone's Irish Pub on June 20, 2024. (Citizen)
  • Beloved local bar, Molly Malone's Irish Pub, was seen engulfed in flames on June 20, 2024. (Karyn Bryant @kbheat)
  • The charred exterior of Molly Malone's Irish Pub is seen after a large fire on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The charred exterior of Molly Malone's Irish Pub is seen after a large fire on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The spot near the entrance where the fire started at Molly Malone's Irish Pub in Beverly Grove on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The interior of Molly Malone's Irish Pub in Beverly Grove was saved after a large fire erupted on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The charred exterior of Molly Malone's Irish Pub is seen after a large fire on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • Molly Malone's Irish Pub is located in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Central Los Angeles. (KTLA)
  • Beloved local bar, Molly Malone's Irish Pub, was seen engulfed in flames on June 20, 2024. (Karyn Bryant @kbheat / Citizen)
  • Firefighters worked to extinguish a large blaze that had engulfed Molly Malone's Irish Pub on June 20, 2024. (Citizen)

Hanlon said he was stunned the bar was still standing and grateful to the firefighters who rushed over to extinguish the blaze.

“It’s amazing the work the [firefighters] did,” Hanlon said. “What they saved is incredible. it’s just incredible.”

Hanon said he was especially thankful the firefighters had saved the historic artwork that decorated the walls of the bar.

No injuries to employees or firefighters were reported, however, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

“It started outside and it wasn’t electrical so that’s all we know,” Hanlon said. 

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Molly Malone’s is a popular local bar known for its live music, laid-back vibes, trivia nights and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The bar, though severely damaged, is still standing. Hanlon said he is now focused on rebuilding and reopening as soon as he can.

His message to loyal customers? “We’ll be back for you guys! Just hang in there with us. We can’t wait to see you. Thanks for all your support.”

Hanlon said he is forever thankful to the firefighters who saved his beloved bar.

 “Thank you to those firemen who saved something that has been in our family for 57 years,” he said. “That means a lot to many people in the community.”

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A reopening date has not been set, but Hanlon said he hopes to reopen within a few months. 

“It’s a family place,” he said. “We really are a family here.”

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Illinois authorities identify Orange County girl killed in jet ski crash

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Illinois authorities identify Orange County girl killed in jet ski crash

Authorities in Illinois have identified the two girls killed in jet ski crash earlier this week, including a 16-year-old from Orange County.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two girls as 16-year-old Sarina Vootkur of Lake Forest and 13-year-old Elle Kim of Long Grove, Illinois.

Results of autopsies conducted Thursday determined that the two girls died from “blunt force injuries” suffered in the crash.

According to Sheriff’s officials, on Tuesday, the two girls were riding a Yamaha WaveRunner on Lake Marie near Antioch Township, a town located in Illinois, about 70 miles north of Chicago.

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Vootkur was driving the vehicle with Kim riding on the back. Witnesses said the girls were traveling at a high rate of speed directly in the path of a speed boat driven by a 55-year-old Illinois man.

The two vehicles collided and both girls were thrown into the water and knocked unconscious. They were both wearing life vests which allowed for the occupants of the boat to pull them from the water and provide first aid until they were able to take them to shore, officials said.

The girls were taken to a nearby hospital and were pronounced deceased after they arrived, Sheriff’s officials said. No other injuries were reported in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the local Sheriff’s Office and Illinois Conservation Police.

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