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A 31-year-old officer with the Los Angeles Police Department is facing nearly a decade in prison for allegedly tampering with evidence and stealing property during traffic and pedestrian stops, officials announced Thursday.   The charges against Alan Carrillo stem from a broader investigation into complaints about the conduct of officers assigned to LAPD’s Mission Area Gang Enforcement Detail, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.   The investigation, according to LAPD, was initiated after the discovery of a pattern of Mission Area Gang Enforcement officers “intentionally failing to properly document traffic stops or activate body-worn cameras.” Authorities accuse Carrillo, who joined the force in 2018, of stealing personal items, including metal brass knuckles and knives, during stops on individuals on April 19 and June 15, 2023. The officer is then believed to have been inconsistent when documenting the property in his reports, leaving the stolen property unaccounted for.   “The public’s trust and the integrity of law enforcement are undermined when officers tamper with evidence and steal items from the public,” District Attorney George Gascón said. “Police officers are entrusted

Mike Johnson seeks support for Ukraine bill while quelling Republican revolt – CBS News Watch CBS News Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to stop a revolt among his fellow Republicans while winning support for his plan to provide military funding to Ukraine ahead of a possible vote Saturday. The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee has also thrown her support behind a bill that could lead to a U.S. ban of TikTok. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Bryan Kohberger had alibi for night of Idaho student murders, new court filing claims – CBS News Watch CBS News A new court filing from attorneys representing Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, alleges that cell phone tower data shows that Kohberger was not at the murder scene on the night of the slayings. Carter Evans has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Biden campaigns with Kennedy family amid fears RFK Jr. could threaten campaign – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden held a campaign event with 15 members of the Kennedy family Thursday, as they threw their support behind Mr. Biden instead of their own relative, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. His family’s public endorsement of Mr. Biden signals how seriously Democrats are taking his run. Nikole Killion has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Dubai struggles to recover from record flooding event – CBS News Watch CBS News Earlier this week, a staggering 10 inches of rain fell in the United Arab Emirates, the most the UAE has seen in a single storm in 75 years. The rainfall shuttered schools, destroyed homes and cripped Dubai International Airport, the world’s second-busiest hub. The airport is now slowly reopening. Chris Livesay has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams going first to Chicago next week is the greatest certainty entering the 2024 NFL draft. And the next surest thing? The Chargers trading out of the No. 5 spot, at least if the overwhelming outside speculation is correct. In an endeavor that can defy logic and prediction, the public consensus has reached a point where new general manager Joe Hortiz dealing his first career selection in order to add draft capital seems to be a foregone conclusion. “If we’re going to trade away from great players,” Hortiz said Thursday, “there’s got to be a reason in terms of value for us.” In transitioning to becoming a tougher, line-of-scrimmage-focused team under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers are in the midst of a clear roster rebuild. They need players at multiple spots but don’t need a quarterback entering a draft in which four of them could be taken at the top. That potentially puts the Chargers in position to trade the fifth selection to a quarterback-needy team. The most popular possibility among those teams is Minnesota, which holds two first-round picks

Police are investigating Thursday’s discovery of a body inside a stolen U-Haul truck in Los Angeles’ Mid-City neighborhood. (KTLA) April 18, 2024 3:31 PM PT A foul odor emanating from a moving van parked in a Mid-City neighborhood Thursday led authorities to a dead body in the back of a U-Haul truck, police said. Los Angeles Police were called to the 2400 block of South Redondo Boulevard just before 11 a.m., said Officer Charles Miller. A passerby told police they saw what they thought was a body under a tarp in the rear of the truck. The passerby also reported a foul odor coming from the truck. When officers arrived, they discovered that the truck had been reported stolen, Miller said. Police were not immediately disclosing any information about the deceased, he said. More to Read Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Salvador Hernandez is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the Los Angeles Times’ breaking

Cup Noodles, the cheap, quick — and now microwaveable — instant ramen makers are again diving into parts unknown with a limited-time noodle cup with an unexpected flavor profile. Earlier this month, Cup Noodles launched the new Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese-flavored noodles in sauce. You read that right: noodles flavored like an everything bagel, swimming around in cream cheese. Nissin Foods USA, Cup Noodles’ parent company, said the new product offers an “unmatched bagel experience” in the form of a savory tasting instant ramen seasoned with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, dried onion and caraway seeds. Cup Noodles unveiled a new instant ramen flavor inspired by an American breakfast staple: the bagel with cream cheese. The product was released in Walmart stores across the country in April 2024. (Nissin Foods) Everything Bagel instant ramen was born out of the two food items’ commonalities as on-the-go quick-fix meals, Nissin says, adding that consumers have already been adding the beloved spice blend into their noodles for years. “We know noodle fans and foodies are constantly finding ways to elevate their instant ramen with different sauces, seasonings

Two more insurance companies have announced plans to withdraw from the insurance market in California. According to filings from the state’s Department of Insurance, Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co. said they would both withdraw from the homeowners and personal umbrella insurance markets in the Golden State. Both entities are subsidiaries of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., a Japanese company. California Rep. Adam Schiff introduces bill to help stabilize home insurance market Together, the two companies provide 12,556 homeowner insurance policies with $11.3 million in premiums. According to document filings, Tokio Marine also has 2,732 personal umbrella policies for liability worth about $400,000. Those impacted will receive nonrenewal notices beginning on July 1. The proposed effective date for these filings will take place on Aug. 1, 2025. Neither company disclosed the reason behind their withdrawal in the documents. KTLA reached out to Tokio Marine but didn’t receive a response in time for publication. Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co. join a growing list of insurance companies announcing plans to withdraw or limit business in the Golden State, making

A large section of Topanga Canyon Boulevard will likely remain closed until the fall as Caltrans works to clear a massive landslide that buried the scenic road and continues to pose a safety risk, officials acknowledged on Thursday. The slide occurred on March 9 during an intense rainstorm that caused flooding and mudslides in many areas of Southern California, including Los Angeles County. State Road 27 was immediately closed from Grand View Drive to Pacific Coast Highway. Caltrans estimates that 9.2 million pounds of earth, or 4,600 tons, gave way just south of the town of Topanga, sending a wall of dirt, rocks and debris onto the road. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. An aerial view of the landslide covering Topanga Canyon Boulevard on April 18, 2024. (KTLA) An aerial view of the landslide covering Topanga Canyon Boulevard on April 18, 2024. (KTLA) An aerial view of the landslide covering Topanga Canyon Boulevard on April 18, 2024. (KTLA) As of Thursday, no progress had been made in clearing the slide, and Caltrans admits that crews are facing several major hurdles. “Water continues to seep out

Arizona Republicans split on effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban – CBS News Watch CBS News Arizona House Republicans blocked an effort to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban for a second time on Wednesday. But some Republicans in the state Senate are now siding with Democrats. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

What to know about Trump’s meeting with Polish President Duda – CBS News Watch CBS News On Wednesday night, Poland’s President Duda became the latest world leader to meet with former President Donald Trump. CBS News “Face the Nation” moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan explains what came out of the meeting. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On