A patch of undeveloped land in downtown Los Angeles is going viral on social media for some distressing messages seen from above, but police have confirmed that they found no illicit activity in the area.

Police investigated the location in Los Angeles where words including "help" and "trafico" were seen in satellite images.

Authorities recently debunked a social media conspiracy theory in which users believed human trafficking was occurring out of a Los Angeles shipping container yard due to chilling "HELP" signs discovered around the location.

Social media users worried about a human trafficking ring when downtown Los Angeles messages spelled out in building materials were seen by satellite. But the LAPD says it's

The Los Angeles Police Department has responded to reports of several “help” messages seen spelled out in an area of downtown Los Angeles.

LAPD's Force Investigation Division probes an officer-involved shooting after a woman with mental illness brandished a metal grate.

Los Angeles County paramedics treated a motorcycle officer following a collision on the 105 Freeway Friday night.

Bicyclists ignited a trash can explosion near Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, prompting an arson investigation.

Two Los Angeles Police Department officers were injured during a pursuit Tuesday and a suspect was taken into custody near Vermont Square in South Los Angeles. The officers were in pursuit of a vehicle that was speeding around 12:12 a.

The department is down hundreds of officers from its 2019 ranks and projects that it will continue to dwindle in fiscal year 2025.

He spent 27 years with the LAPD, completing his career with the department as the assistant commanding officer of the West Bureau.