Former LA Sheriff Villanueva: sheriff’s gangs are just “subgroups”
Villanueva dodged subpoenas until 2024 – finally changing his stance on complying with the request to appear in front of the oversight commision.
Cerise Castle
Lawsuit reveals details of LASD deputy shooting off colleague’s tattoo
A deputy sheriff who lied about shooting his colleague’s gang tattoo off was promoted under former Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Life Under The Gun: How Compton Survives Deputy Shootings
Compton has the highest number of deputy shootings in Los Angeles County.
Life Under the Gun: An Analysis of Shootings by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Each shooting profoundly impacts the victim and health of the surrounding community, according to a reported survey.
LASD Deputy with Violent History Behind Latest Department Killing
A man who previously mocked people of color killed by police was killed by an alleged member of a white supremacist deputy gang.
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Second-In-Command Has Alleged Gang Tattoo
Undersheriff April Tardy says her ankle imprint shows allegiance to her former station. Deputies say it represents a deputy gang.
BREAKING: Office of LA District Attorney George Gascón Will Not Charge Deputies Who Shot and Killed Frederick Holder
Holder was an unarmed Black man shot 17 times by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies on a freeway on-ramp.