Ray Thompson
Ray Thompson covers public safety with a focus on policing, crime trends, and community protection in Beverly Hills. His reporting centers on verified information and practical context, keeping residents informed about safety issues without speculation or sensationalism.
Beverly Hills Standoff Ends With Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested
A Beverly Hills police ALPR alert led to the arrest of attempted murder suspect Osvaldo Del Rio after a pursuit, crash and hours-long hostage standoff...
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Stainbrook To Retire After Fractured Tenure At BHPD
Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook will retire June 26, ending a tenure praised by City Hall for technology-driven policing but shadowed by a...
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BHFD Conducts Rescue Training at Beverly Hills High School
The Beverly Hills Fire Department conducted a simulated rope and stokes basket rescue training at Beverly Hills High School, using the campus as a rea...
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Murder Charge Filed After Fatal Wilshire–San Vicente Attack
A violent midday assault near Wilshire Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard has now been classified as a homicide. Authorities say the victim died days...
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Man Seriously Injured in Hammer Attack and Vehicle Assault In Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills police detained a suspect after a midday attack on Wilshire Boulevard in which a man was struck with a hammer and then run over by a veh...
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Small Anti-ICE Protest Draws Seniors, Raises Timing Concerns in Beverly Hills
A predominantly senior crowd gathered for a last-minute anti-ICE protest in Beverly Hills hours before the Golden Globes, sparking questions about tim...
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Castaic gas line rupture sends odor into Beverly Hills
A major natural gas pipeline rupture in Castaic forced freeway closures and prompted shelter-in-place orders; winds carried the odor south, leading to...
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Beverly Hills Police Secure $85,000 Grant to Bolster Road Safety Efforts
The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the Beverly Hills Police Department $85,000 to fund targeted enforcement and education programs ai...
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Beverly Hills Approves New Police Labor Agreement Through 2029
The Beverly Hills City Council approved a new four-year labor agreement with the Beverly Hills Police Officers’ Association, setting salary increases,...
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Beverly Hills Police Promote Lt. Renato Moreno to Captain
The Beverly Hills Police Department has promoted longtime officer Renato Moreno from lieutenant to the permanent rank of captain, placing him in charg...
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Beverly Hills Plans Wildfire Evacuation Drill in Trousdale Estates
The city will test evacuation routes, alert systems, and resident readiness during a targeted wildfire drill involving 68 homes in the High Fire Sever...
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Beverly Hills Police Arrest Suspect in Elderly Scam Operation
The Beverly Hills Police Department apprehended a suspect in a sophisticated scam targeting an elderly resident, recovering funds and uncovering a bro...
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