April 2024 - Long Beach Local News

Two Long Beach Officer-Involved Shootings in One Night

Long Beach, CA Two separate incidents of officer-involved shootings occurred in Long Beach neighborhoods on the evening of April 26, 2024. The first incident unfolded as a home invasion robbery…

LBLN April 27, 2024

Checkpoint

DUI Checkpoint Planned for Long Beach

On April 26, 2024, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driver License (CDL) checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. in the East…

LBLN April 25, 2024

Business Community Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach City plans to provide 40 free food carts for sidewalk vendors

Long Beach is set to offer 40 free food carts to sidewalk vendors as part of its initiative to bolster their support. The city aims to distribute these carts to…

LBLN April 12, 2024

Crime

Gardner Arrested for Multiple Sexual Battery Incidents, Additional Victims Sought

In a recent development, detectives from the Sex Crimes unit have apprehended a suspect linked to multiple sexual battery cases and are urging potential additional victims to come forward. The…

LBLN April 11, 2024

Crime

Police Arrest Four Suspects in Fatal Shooting of Mario Morales-Moreno

Long Beach Police Department Chief of Police Wally Hebeish announces the arrest of four suspects responsible for the shooting of Mario Morales-Moreno. Homicide Detectives, with the assistance of detectives from…

LBLN April 11, 2024

Community Crime Local News

Family of Veteran Fatally Shot Launches GoFundMe

A beloved father and Army veteran was fatally shot outside his residence in Long Beach. The Long Beach Police Department reported that the incident occurred on Thursday near Atlantic and…

LBLN April 7, 2024

Local News

LBPD Identify Man Shot and Killed Doing Yard Work

Long Beach Police identified Mario Moreno Morales, 51, of Long Beach, who was fatally shot while doing yard work at his residence near Lime Avenue and East 61st Street Thursday…

LBLN April 5, 2024

Attractions Local News Long Beach

Comedy Legend and Long Beach Local Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias to Serve as Grand Marshal of Acura Grand Prix

Long Beach, Calif. (April 4, 2024) – The upcoming Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is set to add a comedic twist to the racing fervor as actor and comedian…

LBLN April 5, 2024

Community Crime Update

Veteran gunned down while doing yard work in Long Beach

A man was tragically gunned down on a sidewalk in front of his residence in Long Beach on Thursday evening. https://youtu.be/mClFl8wj2pI?si=bFAvWLtLegFDD97V The incident, which unfolded near Lime Avenue and East…

LBLN April 5, 2024

Crime

Two Wounded in Long Beach Shooting Incident

Police responded to reports of a shooting on Thursday evening at 6:46PM near Atlantic and 61st Street. https://youtu.be/mClFl8wj2pI Upon arrival, LBPD found two individuals with gunshot wounds (GSWs), one sustained…

LBLN April 4, 2024

Community Crime

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 17-Year-Old Girl in Long Beach

Long Beach, CA - Homicide detectives are currently investigating the heart-wrenching case of a fatal shooting that took the life of Briana Soto a 17-year-old girl on March 26, 2024.…

LBLN April 1, 2024

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