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Skipp Townsend arrested on suspicion of murder conspiracy

Los Angeles police arrested Clifford 'Skipp' Townsend, founder of the nonprofit 2nd Call, on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, along with four others.

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LAPD officer dies during on-duty training exercise

The LAPD said Officer Thomas Denton, of the Metropolitan Division, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, during an on-duty training exercise in Huntington Beach.

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About 20 homes evacuated in Avocado Heights; residents return

Fire department personnel spotted what appeared to be explosive devices on Bunbury Drive in Avocado Heights Thursday, prompting the evacuation of some 20 homes. Residents were allowed back.

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Police chase suspect nearly hits pedestrians

The driver at the center of a police chase nearly ran over a group of pedestrians in downtown Los Angeles, in addition to the suspect being spotted driving the wrong way and swerving away from nearby e-scooter riders.

Read at FOX 11 Los Angeles