Hayley Munguia

Los Angeles, CA– Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn issued the following statement after the Board of State and Community Corrections voted to find both Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall unsuitable:

“It is unfortunate that the Probation Department made excuses at today’s BSCC meeting instead of owning up to the unacceptable conditions at two of our probation facilities. The BSCC wants to see real change and I expect the same.

Multiple probation chiefs have been unable to fix the problems facing the department. I am concerned about the future of the Probation Department and whether they are capable of the reform that we all know needs to happen.”

Wilmington, CA—Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn issued the following statement after a compressed natural gas powered semi-truck explosion injured Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters who were on the scene:

“I want to express my solidarity with the Los Angeles Fire Department in the wake of the terrible accident this morning in Wilmington where a natural gas explosion has injured nine firefighters who were on the scene working to protect the community. My prayers are with each of those firefighters and their families and with the entire department. I have no doubt our LA County doctors and nurses are doing everything they can to save their lives. I have represented Wilmington for decades now and I know that with the truck traffic in that area, a tragedy like this one is something the community has worried about for a long time.”

Los Angeles, CA—Supervisor Janice Hahn released the following statement regarding the arrests made of two suspects in a shooting rampage that took place late Sunday night into early Monday morning in the cities of Bell, Huntington Park, Cudahy, and the unincorporated community of Florence-Firestone. In total, four people were killed including a 14-year-old boy and another teen was wounded.

“The last 48 hours have been heartbreaking and terrifying for our Southeast LA community. I am grateful that Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department homicide detectives, in partnership with the police departments of Bell and Huntington Park, were able to act quickly and bring two suspects into custody in less than 48 hours. This took an around the clock effort and demonstrates a commitment to the safety and well-being of our residents that I truly appreciate. This continues to be an active investigation and I am urging anyone who has any information about these shootings or any additional suspects to please call in and report what you know to our Sheriff’s Department.”

This afternoon, Supervisor Hahn spoke to the media at a press conference at the Hall of Justice alongside Sheriff’s Department officials, Bell Police Chief Carlos Islas, Huntington Park Police Chief Lozano, Bell Mayor Fidencio Gallardo, Bell Councilmember Ali Saleh, Cudahy Vice Mayor Liz Alcantar, and Huntington Park Councilmember Arturo Flores.

Click here to watch the full press conference.

Anyone with information can call the department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be made to the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers through its website or by dialing (800) 222-8477.

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Los Angeles, CA – This morning, LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn honored Sergeant Nikki Alexander of the Long Beach Police Department, who made history as the first Black woman to be promoted to the rank of sergeant in the 135-year history of the department. Hahn and Alexander were joined by LBPD Commander Shalena Benson during the brief ceremony in the Board Room of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration.

“Sergeant Alexander has not only blazed a trail for women in law enforcement, but she has also turned around and helped lead and mentor future leaders in fields that have not traditionally welcomed them,” said Hahn. “I’m grateful for her service to our communities both in and out of uniform.”

Alexander began her career in law enforcement 21 years ago and was promoted to sergeant in 2022. The Long Beach Police Department is the second largest municipal police agency in Los Angeles County.

“I want to say thank you to Supervisor Hahn for this award and for honoring me. I appreciate you recognizing all of my hard work. I also want to recognize my colleagues who are here with me—thank you for your support, as well,” said Alexander during the ceremony.

In addition to her service on the Long Beach Police Department, Alexander volunteers her time to help young people. She mentors middle and high school girls in financial literacy, college preparation, volunteerism, and leadership and serves on the Board of the Health, Education, Arts & Science (H.E.A.S.) Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides STEAM education and other educational opportunities to minority youth.

Footage of the ceremony is available for download here.

Four dead from shootings in Cudahy, Bell, Huntington Park, and Florence-Firestone

Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in a string of shootings overnight in Southeast Los Angeles. Four shootings claimed the lives of four people and injured others Sunday night and early Monday morning in Cudahy, Bell, Huntington Park and the unincorporated community of Florence-Firestone. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has taken over the investigation. Hahn issued the following statement in response to the shootings:

“These recent shootings are very troubling to me and the residents of these cities. I have been in contact with the cities of Bell, Cudahy, and Huntington Park and offered any assistance we can provide. It is especially concerning how close two of these shootings were to schools. I am confident that our Sheriff’s Department will find those responsible. If you have any information that could assist our detectives in this investigation I urge you to come forward as soon as possible.”

Los Angeles, CA — Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn issued the following statement reacting to the Board of State and Community Corrections inspection findings that found Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall out of compliance with multiple standards.

“To say I am disappointed is an understatement. We have long known what the BSCC’s expectations were and it is troubling that the department made so little progress and fell so short in meeting them. It is clear that our Probation Department has enormous challenges, from staffing to programming, but it is imperative that we bring these two facilities into compliance because the future of the youth in our care is in jeopardy. I pledge to put every available County resource behind bringing these facilities into compliance. The alternative is unacceptable.”