Crime news report

Good morning. Here are the crime stories around the Web this morning.

Hiker stabs man in arm
A sword-wielding hiker nearly severed the arm of another man during a confrontation on a Mount Baldy trail. socaltrailriders.com

CHP officer dies from brain tumor
Tito Gomez, a veteran California Highway Patrol officer who held roles as a recruiter, community liaison and investigator before being stricken by brain cancer, died last week. pe.com

Six in custody in robbery case
Six people were in custody on suspicion of robbing one person and assaulting another, leading deputies on a pursuit before the suspect vehicle knocked out a traffic light and crashed into a building. cbs2.com

Student arrested in threat case
Los Angeles Police Department officers detained an 18-year-old student who left a threatening note on a dinner plate in the Parkside Restaurant. dailytrojan.com

LAPD officer honored by Foundation
Los Angeles Police Department senior lead officer Rashad Sharif, of Fullerton, will be awarded the Crystal Angel Award by the LA Police Foundation. ocregister.com