FBI: Crime down
FBI is reported in their Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report that violent crime fell nationwide 3.5 percent, continuing a trend. The report doesn't reflect most of the South Bay since it only includes cities with populations of 100,000 or more - which means only Inglewood and Torrance.
We start collecting the numbers from the South Bay law enforcement agencies on 2008 crimes in a few weeks. Larry's annual story reflecting the figures usually comes around March.
About the Blogger
Larry Altman has covered crime in the South Bay since 1990. He's seen it all - the missing model who turned up dead in the desert, the wives found dead in trunks, the high-school coaches who get a little too close to their players. He drives his young colleagues nuts with his "I remember when" stories. He welcomes your tips and observations about the present, and you can mix in a little Lakers basketball talk if you like.
E-mail Larry at larry.altman@dailybreeze.com.
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