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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A growing wave of residential break-ins across Los Angeles County has raised alarm among residents, and prompted a surge of police resources. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that she had directed the LAPD strategically to deploy additional patrols on Ventura Boulevard in response to a string or break-ins at neighborhoods such as Sherman Oaks Encino and North Hollywood. “The safety and security of every Angeleno are my top priorities.” Bass said that the City had zero tolerance for recent burglaries. Residents deserve to feel safe, especially at home, and we’ll continue to provide the resources needed to keep them safe. The latest incident happened early Tuesday morning, when suspects tried to break into a house on Noble Avenue in Sherman Oaks at around 1:30 am, according to the police. CALIFORNIA LOOTERS NOW FEEL ‘HARD-CHARGING CONSEQUENCES’ AFTER BLUESTATE ABANDONED THE SOFT-ON CRIME APPROACHAuthorities claim the attempted break-in was part of a larger spike in crimes which began around April 10. This is similar to burglary patterns that were seen in the San Fernando Valley over the past few years. It is unclear if the incidents are linked or if they were committed by a group of people targeting a specific neighborhood. Officials at the time emphasized that while overall crime statistics were on the decline, targeted crimes such as break-ins continued fueling fear in the affected communities. In 2025, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell stated that “our hearts go out to families who are grieving this senseless death.” We understand that, while crime statistics may be down, the fear and hurt it causes are very real. The department took a “all-hands on deck” approach to combat organized burglary, increasing patrol visibility at night, using license plate readers and air support, and working with regional tasks forces. OFFICIALS IN CALIFORNIA REOPEN CERTAIN PALISADES FIRES ZONES; COPS TO USE PLANES FOR LOOTINGIn response, the LAPD Operations-Valley Bureau has increased enforcement, increasing patrols, and placing a noticeable police presence in the areas most affected by the crimes. FOX 11 reported. Officers are using mobile plate readers to monitor high-value burglaries, deploying air support and coordinating with specialized divisions. City leaders have emphasized a zero tolerance approach as residents become more concerned about crimes that occur “night after night.” Officials told FOX 11 that there is “zero tolerance” for the crimes in the Valley. They added that resources are being increased in order to apprehend the perpetrators. Police say that in one recent burglary, burglars broke into a home from a second-story window and stole cash and valuables. “It is nice to be part of a community. We watch out for eachother. Follow us on XFor others, routine activities like nightly dog walks have been transformed into informal neighborhood patrols. Gault said, “It’s really disturbing because there have been so many.” GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILOthers say that residents may need to take extra precautions in addition to relying on law enforcement. Dustin Heindel said, “It is great if our tax dollars or the community do stuff. “But at the end of the day, I think that you should do whatever you need to to protect yourself. Police are also urging residents in the area to take basic security precautions as crimes continue. The LAPD North Hollywood Division reports that residential burglaries are on the rise in the area. They urge homeowners to make sure their security cameras are functioning, to keep windows and doors closed, and to notify a neighbor or a security company if they are planning to be away for an extended period.

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NEWYou can listen to Fox News articles now! What began as a normal prom in a small town southwest of Oklahoma City, became a surprise when Principal Kirk Moore received a crown of kingship after saving the lives students by bravely confronting a suspected Columbine inspired gunman. It was an amazing experience and it felt good knowing that we were giving him honor he deserved,” said junior Rachel Hamilton.Camera video released April 7 at Pauls Valley High School showed Moore being shot in the leg as he tackled the alleged gunman. He has been identified as 20-year old former student Victor Lee Hawkins. Hawkins was armed with two semiautomatic pistols when he entered the lobby of the school. He ordered students to the floor and tried to shoot one student, but his gun malfunctioned, and Moore stopped him. Hamilton said, “I believe there were many things that didn’t happen by chance.” It was God who was watching over us. “PASTOR SOUNDS AN ALARM ON THE ‘GODLESS GENEATION’ AFTER RESISTING A TEEN CARJACKER” In her interview with America Reports, she stressed that divine intervention prevented greater tragedies. Hamilton was walking through the courtyard around 2:20 pm CT, when Hawkins tried to attack. “I was walking and I heard a crash. You don’t think that it’s a gunman,” she said. She continued to the tennis courts as if it were any other day before learning Moore had died. “I was the lone person outside in the courtyard,” said she. “He could have come in that direction and there were no adult around. “OLD DOMINION UNIV ROTC CADETS DISARM AN ISIS SUPPORTER WHO SHOWS ‘ALLAHU AKBAAR’ DURING THE SHOOTING: OfficialsJunior Isaac Jacobson was made aware of the severity of the situation when it unfolded outside campus. Jacobson said that if the circumstances had been different, people could have died. If his gun hadn’t misfired, or if Moore hadn’t been there at that time, things might have been different. I can’t believe that God could have been involved in that situation with the sheer number of coincidences. “As he walked to his car at the end of a school day like any other, he saw an army of police officers rush into the building. The next hour was filled anxiety. Unable to contact his friends because of Oklahoma schools’ phone prohibition, which prohibits cell phones use from the first bell until dismissal, he worried the worst. Jacobson replied, “I’m just 17.” “I’m still not ready to lose all my friends.” He was relieved to find out that some of his friends avoided the office where the confrontation took place after they “stopped by to see a randomly selected teacher” instead. Jacobson said that everyone seemed to be celebrating the success of the prom. “It wasn’t like we weren’t over it. We were just happy about how it went.” “I went up to him [Moore] and thanked for everything because I hadn’t gotten that far. “It gives me hope that there are good people out there like Coach Moore, and others,” said Jacobson. “It gives hope that we can step in and this bravery will not be thrown away. According to court records Hawkins was charged with two counts for unlawful carry, two counts for pointing a gun and one count for shooting with the intent to kill. At his arraignment he pleaded not guilt and bail was set to $1 million. His preliminary hearing will be held on May 8.

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The police shared the video on Monday, offering up to $2,500 for information that leads to the suspect. Police identified the suspect who killed eight children, most of whom were believed to be his own, after a multi-scene domestic rampage. A reward up to $1,000 was previously offered. A ‘planned’ fight escalates into shooting near a middle school in North Carolina. The department said that a male gas station employee was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries. No one else was hurt. The update from Monday stated that the victim was listed in a serious condition at Shock Trauma. “MEXICO PYRAMID SHOOTER WHO TOOK HOSTAGES KILLED ONE IS IDENTIFIEDCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APKThe police department provided no new information to Fox News Digital Tuesday.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. An illegal immigrant, originally from Cuba, with multiple convictions has been taken into federal custody. He spent decades evading removal due to the relaxed policies of sanctuary cities. Federal authorities announced this on Tuesday. Eledoro Vallenzuela Rodriguez, a Cuban illegal immigrant, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida last month. At the time, Rodriguez awaited trial on charges of cocaine with intent to sell and being a felon possessing a firearm and ammo, officials said. SLEDGEHAMMER MURDERS INSPIRES ICE MANHUNT TO FIND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECTSHe had a final order of removal against him in 1980 but remained in America after “lenient sentencing from sanctuary states New York, Maryland and other allowed this serial offender continue to prey on innocent people,” ICE stated in a press release. “Sanctuary policy protects criminals like Valenzuela Rodriquez and allows them to prey upon generations of innocent Americans,” ICE director Todd Lyons said. Fox News Digital did not receive a response from ICE. FOLLOW US ON XAuthorities stated that Rodriguez “amassed many convictions and charges,” which included arrests for possession controlled substances, marijuana, dealing cocaine and firearm possession. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILDespite a litany of charges and previous convictions, Rodriguez has been released from jail several times while living in sanctuary city, according to federal authorities. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE US NEWS “These policies do not make communities safer,” Lyons said. “They make enforcement harder and force federal officers to more dangerous — and public — situations. ICE will continue enforcing the law, regardless local politics.” CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPIt wasn’t immediately clear if Rodriquez retained an attorney after his arrest.

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NEWYou can listen to Fox News articles now!Federal prosecutors want to put 16-year old T.H. behind bars for the murder of Anna Kepner, 18, on a Carnival cruise in November. The 16-year-old is charged with first degree murder and aggravated sex abuse. The government claims that he was released under juvenile law but that now that the case has been transferred to adult charges, the judge should re-evaluate whether he is still free. The defense says he can remain free until the judge makes a decision. Christopher Kepner, Anna’s father, told the outlet that he is outraged that he has not been arrested yet, despite being federally charged as an adult. “That’s the problem. He can do what he wants to, go wherever he wants to, but his family is unable to act. The filing also explains the timeline of the case which was previously unknown. It states that T.H. The teen was initially charged in February. He was then indicted by the federal grand jury on 10 March and officially transferred to adult prosecution in April. “I want him in an orange jumpsuit with handcuffs. He doesn’t need to be unrestrained. “He’s a threat to himself and to others.” The legal battle is ongoing months after Anna, also known as “Anna banana,” died on a cruise ship while on vacation with her father and stepmother, grandparents, and several siblings. Authorities later ruled that her death was a homicide due to “mechanical asphyxiation,” based on documents previously reviewed by Fox News Digital. Find out more on the TRUE CRIME HUBAccording to investigators she was found in her cabin under the bed, wrapped in a towel and covered in life jackets. The cabin was shared by her stepbrother. Fox News Digital has contacted T.H. The attorneys of T.H. have been contacted for comment. “Our hearts go to the family of the victim during this unimaginable tragedy,” U.S. attorney Jason A. Reding Quinones of the Southern District of Florida stated. “A federal grand jury has returned an indictment, charging serious crimes that allegedly took place aboard a vessel in foreign waters. We will present all the evidence to the court and pursue this matter with professionalism and care. In every case, the defendant will be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.