I-Team Investigations

NBCLA I-Team investigative reporters break local news on stories that affect our community directly. Here are the latest investigations out of LA and SoCal.

homelessness 7 hours ago

The big shuffle: Some homeless people in LA being shuffled from block to block

The block of El Centro Avenue at the Hollywood Walk of Fame remains free of tents, nine months after LA’s Inside Safe program dismantled an encampment there and offered motel rooms to the unhous...

LA County 6 hours ago

Some claim safety concerns with LA County juvenile hall staffing plan
LA County Apr 24

Assistant LA County District Attorney faces felony charges for allegedly mishandling confidential police files

Karen Bass Apr 23

Break-in at LA mayor's home happened during a security shift change, suspected burglar charged

The intruder who broke a glass door to enter Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ official residence and roam the house before being arrested slipped inside the house when there were no security office...
LAPD Apr 22

LAPD's high tech headquarters hasn't had working phones in weeks

LAPD’s high tech headquarters hasn’t had working phones in weeks.
Downtown LA Apr 19

Why they do it: Members of Los Angeles' graffiti scene speak out

They wanted to put their mark on them, represent their crews and where they come from.
decision 2024 Apr 16

Kennedy children announce support for George Gascón's challenger

Two of slain Sen. Robert Kennedy’s children endorsed Nathan Hochman, who is running to unseat the Los Angeles district attorney. The I-Team’s Eric Leonard reports.

decision 2024 Apr 16

Kennedy children denounce George Gascón's parole policy, endorse challenger

Children of slain Sen. and Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy denounce reform policy of LA County district attorney.
Scams Apr 16

Man lost $21,000 in SIM swap scam. Here's how to protect yourself

Crooks hijacked a man’s cellphone number and then stole money from his bank account using two-factor authentication.
LAPD Apr 12

Murders are dropping across the country, but not in LA

Murder mystery: why are more people being killed in Los Angeles than in other big cities in California and the US?
crime Apr 12

Los Angeles murder rates are up when other big cities see a drop

Murder mystery: Why are more people being killed in Los Angeles than in other big cities in California and the U.S.? The I-Team’s Eric Leonard reports.
homeless encampment Apr 12

LA mayor's effort to clear homeless RV encampments moving very slowly

Heavy equipment began tearing apart RVs early Thursday parked in the Wilmington area of LA where dozens of homeless people have been living, and tossing them in garbage trucks, then with a special tow truck hauling off several more RVs.
Woodland Hills Apr 11

Woman who threw daughters onto 405 Freeway traffic claimed to be astrologer, I-Team confirms

Authorities believe the woman, who is suspected of murdering her boyfriend in Woodland Hills before pushing her two daughters into traffic on the 405 Freeway in Culver City, had an alternate identity on social media and claimed to be an astrologer.
Sylmar Apr 11

‘No obvious signs' of entry into vault in multimillion-dollar cash heist in Sylmar

Police say there were no obvious signs of entry into a vault in Sylmar where millions in cash was stolen.
Culver City Apr 9

Dead infant on 405 Freeway thrown out of car by mother, LAPD says

An 8-month-old girl found dead in lanes of the 405 Freeway in Culver City had been in her older sister’s arms when the two were pushed by their mother out of their SUV early Monday. The infant was struck by one or more cars and was killed, LAPD detectives told NBC4’s I-Team. The 9-year-old girl was able to get...
INVESTIGATIVE Apr 6

Revolutionary new class of weight loss drugs offers hope and frustration

The new class of weight loss drugs is changing the way Americans and their doctors treat obesity. The diabetes drug Ozempic and its sister Wegovy — specifically marketed for treating obesity — use semaglutide, which targets a particular gut hormone. “The medication works by making you feel fuller helping you to regulate your weight.” sa...
Powerball Apr 9

Lucky places to buy winning lottery tickets? This is what data says

This weekend, another billionaire could be made. Draws for the $1.23 billion Powerball prize will take place Saturday night, with the estimated cash prize standing at $595.1 million. If you’re thinking about trying your luck for Powerball’s 4th largest jackpot, here is data that may up your chances. Good news for lottery players in Sout...
LAPD Apr 4

LAPD lieutenant arrested for alleged DUI crash that caused injuries

The LAPD confirmed Wednesday a lieutenant was arrested on suspicion of DUI after an off-duty crash left at least two people injured.
Torrance Apr 2

$25,000 reward offered in Torrance electrical substation shooting

The FBI announced a reward of up to $25,000 Tuesday for information that leads to the arrest of the person who tried to sabotage an electrical substation in Torrance last August. The I-team’s Eric Leonard reports.
Torrance Apr 2

FBI offers reward for information in Torrance electrical station sabotage

The FBI announced a reward of up to $25,000 Tuesday for information that leads to the arrest of the person who tried to sabotage an electrical substation in Torrance last August. Images from security video shared by the FBI show a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long tan coat near the facility, and agents said they believe this…...

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