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Authorities stop searching Verdugo Mountains for missing FBI agent

Authorities stop searching Verdugo Mountains for missing FBI agent

Authorities have stopped actively combing local mountains and hillsides for an FBI agent who went missing from his Burbank home nearly two weeks ago, instead basing their search on tips from the public, a police official said Wednesday.

Former Burbank officer wants records purged, retirement badge

Former Deputy Police Chief William Taylor, who was awarded nearly $1.3 million in a discrimination lawsuit, is asking a judge to force the city to purge his personnel records of any reference to wrongdoing and that he be issued a retirement badge reflecting that he left the department in good...

Elderly man rescued from Burbank wash

Elderly man rescued from Burbank wash

A 76-year-old Burbank resident was sent to a local hospital after he was found at the bottom of a wash on Alameda Avenue Friday afternoon.

Trial set for Burbank woman accused of fatally stabbing family dog

One of two Burbank siblings charged with felony animal cruelty in the fatal stabbing of a family member’s dog is scheduled to face a jury trial this summer.

Police bust man allegedly selling marijuana to students

A 19-year-old Burbank man was arrested Wednesday after he was observed selling marijuana to minors near Izay Park, police said.

Man pleads not guilty to killing estranged girlfriend in Studio City

A Burbank man pleaded not guilty Friday to charges that he stabbed his estranged girlfriend and left her in a Studio City park, officials said.

Police report, May 19: Woman arrested on suspicion of burglary at Target

Reported crime and arrests in Burbank from May 7-18.

Man allegedly robs Carl's Jr. customers, flees in stolen vehicle

An 18-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly robbing two people in a Burbank Carl’s Jr. parking lot and driving off in a stolen vehicle.

Jury sides with Burbank in female police officer's discrimination case

A lawsuit filed by a female Burbank police officer who claims she faced discrimination because of her pregnancy, and then retaliation when she complained, was rejected by a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury on Monday.

Police seek carjacker who targets lone women

Police seek carjacker who targets lone women

Authorities are looking for help with identifying an alleged carjacker who is responsible for more than a dozen thefts and robberies in Glendale, Burbank and the Los Angeles region.

Wife of missing FBI agent pleads for public's help

Wife of missing FBI agent pleads for public's help

The wife of a missing FBI agent appealed for the public's help in tracking him down Tuesday, saying in a letter that 35-year-old Stephen Ivens is “more than just a missing person.”

Search continues for FBI agent missing since Friday

An urgent search for an FBI agent who went missing last week stretched into its fourth day on Monday with authorities reporting little progress.

Police search for missing FBI agent

Police search for missing FBI agent

More than 150 law enforcement personnel, about 100 of them from the FBI, are searching for a missing FBI agent from Burbank who is believed to be suicidal and possibly armed.

Case alleging police discrimination goes to jury

Closing arguments wrapped up Friday afternoon for a lawsuit filed by a female police officer, who claims she faced discrimination and harassment because of her pregnancy, and retaliation when she complained.

Burbank police seeking critical missing FBI agent

Burbank police seeking critical missing FBI agent

Police are looking for a missing 35-year-old Burbank man who is possibly suicidal.

Burbank woman escapes after being forced into closet by gun-wielding man

Burbank police are searching for a man who broke into a woman's home, brandished a handgun and forced her into a closet.

Burbank suspect in welfare fraud bust is sought

A welfare fraud bust in Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank this week netted three arrests, nine guns and almost $300,000 in cash, according to Pasadena police.

Judge throws out some claims made by female Burbank police officer

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge on Thursday told jurors they cannot consider claims made by Burbank Police Officer Cindy Guillen that she faced harassment based on her ethnicity and gender.

Crimes spike in Sun Valley area

Crime reports are up significantly for the latest week in 11 L.A. neighborhoods, including Sun Valley, according to an analysis of LAPD data by the Los Angeles Times’ Crime L.A. database.

Police lawsuit: Gritty details spelled out to court

Burbank Police Officer Cindy Guillen didn't want to file a lawsuit, her lawyer told jurors Monday, but was forced to do so after complaints of gender and ethnic harassment within the department were ignored.

Police: Hospital attack involved three men and their sister's boyfriend

Burbank police officials say they believe three men were involved in a brawl at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Friday that left one man bloodied and beaten.

Trial begins for Burbank police officer who claims harassment, retaliation

Burbank Police Officer Cindy Guillen finds herself in court as a last resort, after complaints of gender and ethnic harassment were not investigated, prompting her lawsuit, her attorney said Monday.

Burbank car fire in underground lot under investigation

A car fire in an underground, residential parking structure on Monday remains under investigation after it was knocked down in about 15 minutes.

Bob Hope Airport in flap on bag swabs

Bob Hope Airport in flap on bag swabs

The Transportation Security Administration has halted a “long-standing” arrangement with Bob Hope Airport police when investigating unattended bags, raising safety and security concerns among officials at the airfield.

Motor home occupants rile some neighbors

Motor home occupants rile some neighbors

Jim's life is one of parking lots. Every day, he moves his 1973 Dodge Sportsman motor home in and out of various lots in and around Burbank, never staying at one spot for too long before moving on again.

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