Category Archives: LAPD

Governor Urged to Revive Crime Commission; A Dodger Retires

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Hey! Come Back Here!" County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn calls on Gov. Pat Brown to reactivate the state crime commission after reports of organized crime in California, while Mickey Cohen calls the whole matter a joke. "It's ridiculous. These false statements … Continue reading →

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Elderly Woman Fights Officer

Posted on June 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 17, 1899: Officer Shand attempts to arrest Magdalena Schultz and after a terrible fight, subdues her with help from Deputy Johnston.

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Man Tries to Kill Woman Who Rejected Him

Posted on June 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 17, 1889: Charley Harper is accused of trying to kill Mrs. Brown because she wouldn't live with him.

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Crash Kills LAPD Motorcycle Officer

Posted on June 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 16, 1935: Officer A.C. "Scotty" Madon is fatally injured when he swerves his motorcycle to avoid hitting a car at 96th Street and Western Avenue. One of the hazards of research in old newspapers is that names dictated over … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Kills Motorcycle Officer

Posted on June 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 16, 1920: Motorcycle Officer E. Peter Bradley is killed when he ignores crossing signals and is hit by an inbound streetcar at Ventura and Lankershim boulevards.

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Police Kill Man Mistaken for Freeway Sniper! A Dodger Returns

Posted on June 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

"What Are We Going to Do With the Pair of You?" Bishop Timothy Manning of Fresno is coming to Los Angeles. After his death in 1989, he will be repeatedly cited in allegations that the Archdiocese of Los Angeles covered … Continue reading →

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Cop With Long Memory Recognizes Old-Time Convict

Posted on June 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 12, 1899: A police officer with a long memory recognizes a man pretending to be insane as Harry Nichols, who earned a reputation for landscaping during his prison terms at Folsom and San Quentin. He was "one of the … Continue reading →

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Body Left in Room While Sister Sobers Up

Posted on June 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 11, 1889: Louis Bejas dies and his sister is so drunk they take her out in the front yard and pour buckets of water over her to sober her up.

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Minstrels and the Salvation Army — Charles Ives Would Love It

Posted on June 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 7, 1889 Pairing a minstrel show and a Salvation Army band sounds like something Charles Ives might have liked. June 7, 1899: A jail inmate says a trusty beat him with a heavy set of keys.

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LAPD Detective Held in Death of Ex-Boyfriend’s Wife

Posted on June 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here's the breaking story by Andrew Blankstein and Joel Rubin: By Andrew Blankstein and Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times staff writers 11:33 AM PDT, June 5, 2009 A well-regarded, veteran Los Angeles Police Department detective was arrested today in connection … Continue reading →

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Homeless Sleep in All-Night Theaters!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Norda Noll Slain" The Lugo Adobe on Gage Avenue. The Police Commission wanted to close all-night theaters but the council rejected the action amid debate over whether the city, county or state should care for the homeless who would … Continue reading →

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Total Depravity … Severed Finger … Attempted Rape

Posted on June 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 4, 1889

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Doctor Addicted to Painkillers

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 3, 1889: Dr. J. Sweigert is addicted to morphine.

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Ex-Con Held in Kidnapping, Maury Wills Joins Dodgers

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Just the Usual — Just Shopping." Roscoe Cook ties world record. Fashion note: Even in 1959, some men still wore boaters. And not just at Shakey's. Darla Hood has grown up! Please note: Traffic, mass transportation and … Continue reading →

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Crowd Battles LAPD as War Protest Turns Violent

Posted on May 31, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1967: Antiwar protesters march toward the Century Plaza Hotel COLUMN ONE The Bloody March That Shook L.A. * A 1967 clash between antiwar protesters and police injured dozens, irrevocably changing the city and its politics. The panicked … Continue reading →

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LAPD Official Dies, 3 Officers Hurt in Copter Crash During SWAT Exercise

Posted on May 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

Police Cmdr. Paul J. Gillen, 1925 – 1974 May 30, 1974: The Times reports the LAPD helicopter hit a ridge in Kagel Canyon. June 2, 1974: Nearly 1,000 attend Gillen's funeral. Injured Officers Richard Kelbaugh and David T. McGill thank … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Winnie Ruth Judd!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

Five copies of the Los Angeles Examiner on "trunk murderess" Winnie Ruth Judd have been listed on EBay. The items are listed as Buy It Now for $47.99.

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Specialists in Men’s Problems

Posted on May 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

May 29, 1899: What to do about men's "loss of vital force."

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Found on EBay — LAPD Mug Shot

Posted on May 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

On June 15, 1908, The Times reported the case of "R. Fernandez," who was accused of trying to steal a suitcase from a wagon on Main Street. This mug shot of Ralph Hernandez, arrested in the attempted theft, has been … Continue reading →