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Monday, September 9, 2024
The Burbank Police Department has joined forces with several local businesses to deter thieves and track stolen catalytic converters. The device reduces the toxic pollutants released by a vehicle’s exhaust system. Inside the device are metals with a high resale value, making them a popular target of thieves. To combat this crime, BPD teamed up with three local body shops […]
Saturday, September 7, 2024
September 6, 2024 Burbank, California – A man has died following an early morning altercation inside a residence. On September 6, 2024, at about 4:45 a.m., Burbank Police officers responded to a home in the 1200 block of North Cordova Street regarding an unknown problem. When police officers arrived, they located a man at the residence who was suffering […]
Sunday, September 1, 2024
A crackdown on metal theft In the East San Fernando Valley. Several arrests were made. Also, citations were issued at eight recycling businesses. Los Angeles City officials made the announcement last week at a news conference. A specialized task force funded by Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian’s office was heavily involved in the police action. The focus — […]
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Property crime in California is near record lows, according to the latest statistics from the California Department of Justice. A new report from the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice finds property crime is down 53% statewide since 2005, and 16% since 2009, when criminal justice reforms began […]
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Burbank Police are on the hunt for a grand theft suspect who reportedly carried out a phone scam. The victim lost a lot of money because he mistakenly believed he was purchasing a well-known computer anti-virus software from a legitimate source. However, that was not the case. In a news release this week, the BPD revealed details of the scam, […]
Sunday, June 30, 2024
By Edwin J. Viera, producer, Connecticut News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Amid the fun in the sun, residents everywhere should be on the alert for summertime scams. Fake utility workers Utility company impostor scams are prominent this time of year. Scammers might pose as utility company employees offering a home energy audit. Homeowners are asked […]
Monday, June 10, 2024
Murder suspect Kyle Lombardo’s next court appearance is on August 13. Last month, Lombardo, 25, was arrested in connection with the death of his mother. Burbank police and paramedics were called to a home in the 800 Block of North Avon Street on May 7. They found Karyn Lombardo, 57, unconscious. Efforts to revive the Burbank teacher failed. She was […]
Thursday, June 6, 2024
June 5, 2024. Burbank, California – A former, local high school basketball coach has been charged with theft in connection with his official capacity. In December of 2023, the Burbank Police Department was contacted by the Burbank Unified School District about possible theft of funds by Mr. Austin Pope, a varsity basketball coach at John Burroughs High School. Mr. […]