WATCH: L.A. charity boss accused in $23M homeless scam.

Federal prosecutors announced Friday that the head of a South Los Angeles charity was arrested on wire-fraud charges, accused of stealing more than $23 million meant to help people experiencing homelessness — and spending some of it on luxury travel, including stays at a Maui resort featured in HBO’s “The White Lotus.”

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On Saturday, January 24, 2026, between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Altadena Sheriff’s Station in partnership with the Pasadena Humane Society will host the “Adopt a Faithful Friend,” Pet Adoption Event at Altadena Sheriff’s Station, 780 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001.

This event is open to the public and aims to help pets find permanent, loving homes while strengthening community engagement and supporting public safety.

“The Altadena Sheriff’s Station is committed to initiatives that promote public safety and community well-being,” said Captain Ethan Marquez, Captain of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station. “Our partnership with the Pasadena Humane Society helps place pets in permanent homes, supports neighborhood safety through the presence of dogs as a burglary deterrent, and promotes positive mental health.”

Community members will have the opportunity to meet adoptable pets and receive information on responsible pet ownership.

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Today we honor Police Officer III Zelaya on his final day of service with LAPD. 👮‍♂️💙

A proud member of Academy Class 2-95, Officer Zelaya dedicated 32 years of service to our city with professionalism, commitment, and integrity. His impact on our department and community will never be forgotten.

As he begins a well-earned retirement, we want him to know that the Central Traffic Division family will always be there for him.

Thank you for everything, Officer Zelaya—your watch may be ending, but your legacy lives on.

Please show unit 24TL22-W2 clear and end of watch for the final time.
👏🚓🎉

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President Trump is the most pro-life President in American history.

Watch his powerful video message to the March for Life:

"Every child is a gift from God."

https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/01/president-trump-is-the-most-pro-life-president-in-history/

Karoline Leavitt

Major winter storm begins to take shape overnight with record cold, snow and ice through the weekend. This will be a dangerous and potentially deadly storm for some. Widespread power outages will be possible with extreme cold lingering into early next week

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TRICIA MCLAUGHLIN: "He ran away...he abandoned his own child."

"Our law enforcement officers, they went, they comforted the child, made sure that he was safe...they actually gave him McDonald's, they played his favorite music."

"They tried to bring the child into his mother's own custody. She wouldn't take him."

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Tucker Carlson: Europe is being invaded and destroyed by Africa, in a crime orchestrated by global leaders. A new TCN documentary shows how it’s happening.

(0:00) The Beginning of Rubin's Journey
(2:08) Who's Facilitating Mass Immigration from Africa?
(3:44) The Role of NGOs in the Immigration Crisis
(7:21) Rubin and His Brother Being Attacked by Immigrants
(13:56) Undercover Footage of UN Representative Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
(19:51) Europe's Gay Immigrant Operation
(26:03) Is the Invasion Reversible?
(29:26) How Has This Experience Changed Rubin?

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UPDATE: After landing in LA today to transfer Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan Wedding, our FBI/DOJ teams are now landing in Charlotte, NC to transfer another - Alejandro Castillo - the Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive arrested one week ago today in Mexico.

Castillo’s quick return to the States from Mexico wouldn’t have been possible without President Trump’s and AG Pam Bondi’s leadership. Mexico Ambassador Ron Johnson, Legat Mexico, the State Department, and many more great partners were instrumental in this effort as well.

Castillo was on the run in Mexico for nearly 10 years, wanted by the state of North Carolina on charges for the murder of his former coworker, 23 year old Sandy Ly Le.

In August of 2016, Ly Le’s body was found in a wooded area of Cabarrus County, NC. Her vehicle was located at a bus station in Phoenix, Arizona - and Castillo was spotted on video crossing the border from Nogales, Arizona into Mexico one day later. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Castillo in February 2017.

Today, he is being transferred back to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg authorities with FBI Charlotte to face justice.

Collectively, this is the SIXTH Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive captured in just one year under President Trump and this FBI/DOJ - two more than the previous four years combined - and the SECOND Top Ten Most Wanted transfer from Mexico we’ve made in a single day.

Sandy Ly Lee was a first generation college graduate who had her whole life ahead of her. Her family will never get their daughter back - but I hope today can help further the healing process and bring them peace in knowing that her alleged killer will face justice.

It’s a huge day for law and order in America.

Harm American citizens, and justice will find you.

FBI Director Kash Patel

On Jan. 23, at the direction of SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two narco-terrorists were killed and one survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified USCG to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor.

U.S. Southern Command

"Sanctuary policies have real consequences, and this is one of them. It's heartbreaking, but this tragedy was preventable."

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/ICE-sanctuary-policies-illegal-immigrant

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Michigan: A neighborhood in Melvindale near I-94 and Greenfield Road turned into a frozen lake overnight after a water main break flooded South Dearborn Street near Wood Street.

By Friday morning, the standing water had frozen solid, trapping a vehicle in the ice. A tow truck was seen nearby but was unable to reach the vehicle due to the frozen conditions.

The incident comes as Southeast Michigan braces for the coldest air in decades. Wind chills are expected to plunge as low as -35° in some areas through Friday morning and into Saturday, making conditions especially dangerous.

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This is more anti-law enforcement nonsense and unenforceable against federal agents - NPA spokesperson Sgt. Betsy Smith

https://foxbaltimore.com/fox45-mornings/law-enforcement-expert-weighs-in-on-push-to-ban-masked-officers

Before tonight’s graduation of the HPD 218th Recruit Class, Interim Chief Vanic inspected each recruit. These recruits were expected to have all their equipment in pristine and working order, and they did not disappoint. From pressed uniforms to shiny boots, these officers are ready to take the Oath of Office. 🎓👮‍♂️

Honolulu Police

“Many of these were let in by Joe Biden and should have never been in this country.”

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/democrats-trump-administration-ice-deported

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The National Police Association Endorses the No Bounties on Badges Act

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-national-police-association-endorses-the-no-bounties-on-badges-act-302668710.html

⚠️Don’t try this on the roads this weekend, North Texas.

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⚠️Louisiana: ALL state offices will close at noon Sunday, Jan. 25, and remain closed through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather. Road closures: 511, http://511la.org, LA DOTD X accounts, or the Louisiana 511 app. Avoid unnecessary travel; if driving, slow down.

LA State Police

40+ commands to an active shooter…

https://www.lawofficer.com/watch-dallas-police-shooting-involving-active-shooter/

⚠️TENNESSEANS: This weekend’s major winter storm is set to impact all 95 counties.

Make a plan, heed local guidance & follow key state updates on the weather, roads & more

Gov. Bill Lee

“ICE is reaffirming its commitment to protecting victims, holding traffickers accountable, and strengthening partnerships that prevent exploitation and modern-day slavery."

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/ice-human-trafficking-blue-campaign

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