VAN NUYS

Police Friday circulated a composite drawing of a man wanted for allegedly entering a Van Nuys home and trying to sexually assault a woman. The crime occurred on Aug. 24 about 1:15 a.m., when the attacker entered the victim’s home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The address was not disclosed. “While inside the residence, the suspect entered a…

A young man is facing more than 15 years in state prison for stabbing his two adoptive fathers at their home in Sherman Oaks just over two years ago, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Matthew Boulet — who was 21 at the time and is now 23 — pleaded no contest Tuesday to two counts of…

Officials on Sunday released the name of the 62-year-old pilot killed in a single-engine plane crash just west of the Van Nuys Airport, a crash that also killed his passenger. The pilot was identified as Jim De Varennes of Pacific Palisades, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. The name of his passenger, a female, will be released...

A plane crashed near the Van Nuys Airport, killing two people. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.

A small plane crashed into a parking lot near the Van Nuys airport Sept. 11, 2020.

Dozens of people marched outside the Van Nuys police station Aug. 28, 2020, with some scrawling anti-police graffiti on the building and an American flag being cut down and burned.

Dozens of people marched outside the Van Nuys police station Aug. 28, 2020, with some scrawling anti-police graffiti on the building and an American flag being cut down and burned.

Authorities are hoping that a $50,000 reward will prompt witnesses to call with information that might help prosecute a man in custody in the January shooting death of another man in Balboa Park, police said Tuesday. Bryan Woodson, 35, who was homeless, was walking along a dirt path adjacent to the Los Angeles River at about 10 p.m. on Jan. 28 when…

Criminal charges have been filed against two brothers who allegedly got into a scuffle with security guards — including one who broke his arm — after the two refused to wear masks at a Target store in Van Nuys, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Phillip Scott Hamilton II, 31, is charged with one misdemeanor count each of…

Darsha Philips reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Scores of looters, many of whom appeared to be unconnected to demonstrations over the in-custody death of George Floyd by Minneapolis, raided businesses in Van Nuys and Hollywood Monday. Hundreds of people were arrested in both communities, most for unlawful assembly and breaking a curfew that was in effect until early Tuesday in LA County. Dozens of looters poured out…

Demonstrations were held across Southern California for sixth day Monday, as looting took place in Van Nuys and business owners witnessed another night of mayhem. Other protests occurring in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police took place in Long Beach, Hollywood, downtown LA and Riverside Monday evening. Here’s a live blog of...

Robert Kovacik reported on NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020.

The man got the barbecue from Hogly Wogly’s Barbecue in Van Nuys, which sold the food at half-price to support the medical workers. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

The Los Angeles Police Department was investigating a man dubbed the “moving bandit” after a string of robberies in Arleta, Pacoima, and Panorama city. Police said the bandit would approach victims, often pedestrians and drivers on the street, and offer to pay them in exchange for helping move furniture. After the victims agreed, the bandit would take them to a…

The search is on for a so-called Moving Bandit, who’s accused of luring his victims in by offering to pay for their help and then robbing them. Beverly White reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.