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DUI Checkpoint Nets 2 Arrests
The Torrance Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on April 13, 2018, in the eastbound lanes of the 4300 block of Pacific Coast Highway between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for...
04/16/2018
High Visibility Enforcement
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., the Torrance Police Department conducted an HVE operation on Western Avenue between 190th Street and Carson Street. “Accident Hot Spots” and other traffic concerns were the focus...
04/13/2018
59th Annual Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration & Parade
The City of Torrance is honored to pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces by hosting its 59th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration & Parade – the City’s longest standing tradition. The celebration will begin Friday, May 18, 2018 until Sunday, May 20, 2018.
04/13/2018
High Visibility Enforcement
After assisting other agencies in a regional approach to traffic safety, the Torrance Police Department resumed HVE operations within the city.
04/02/2018
“See Something, Say Something” Leads to Apprehension
On March 29, 2018, at approximately 10:35 a.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of 236th Street in the City of Torrance after a neighbor reported suspicious activity. Officers discovered a victim had interrupted a subject burglarizing their residence....
04/02/2018
Planned Outage Notification April 2 - 8, 2018
This is a courtesy notification for local government officials regarding maintenance outages in your community.
03/27/2018 11:15 AM
Auto Thief Arrested
On March 26, 2018, at approximately 1:22 a.m., patrol officers were conducting routine patrol in the area of Felbar Avenue and 187th Street. They contacted Jeremy Brown in a 1995 Dodge pick-up that only displayed “paper” plates.
03/27/2018
DUI Saturation Patrol Nets an Arrest
The Torrance Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol on March 9, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. High Visibility Enforcement efforts like this have a deterrent effect, lowering the incidents of impaired driving.
03/13/2018
This St. Patrick’s Day, Don’t Rely on the Luck o’ the Irish: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. With a plethora of Irish immigrants—and many, many more St. Patrick’s Day well-wishers, the holiday is heavily celebrated by most Americans with friendly pinches, bangers n’ mash, and green beer galore. Sadly, all this....
03/13/2018
Planned Outage Notification March 12 - 18, 2018
This is a courtesy notification for local government officials regarding maintenance outages in your community.
03/06/2018 7:31 PM
High Visibility Enforcement Results
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Torrance Police Department conducted a citywide HVE operation with the assistance of partnering agencies. “Accident Hot Spots” and other traffic concerns were the focus.
02/23/2018
Major Traffic Collision
On February 16, 2018, at approximately 10:25 p.m., officers from the Torrance Police Department responded to a major traffic collision at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard and Carson Street.
02/20/2018
High Visibility Enforcement
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, an HVE operation was conducted at Pacific Coast Hwy and Hawthorne Boulevard between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The majority of the violations centered around “IMPROPER CELLPHONE USAGE”, “FAILURE TO OBEY SIGNS” and “UNSAFE SPEED.”
02/20/2018
High Visibility Enforcement
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, an HVE operation will be conducted CITYWIDE. The Torrance Police Department will partner with other local agencies to solely focus on “hotspots” and areas of concern within the city limits. Participating agencies include...
02/20/2018
Torrance Advantage Awards: Now Accepting Applications
02/14/2018 12:00 PM
High Visibility Enforcement
On Thursday, February 15, 2018, the Torrance Police Department will conduct their 3rd HVE operation at the intersections of Prairie Avenue and Redondo Beach Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard and Artesia Boulevard.
02/14/2018
High Visibility Enforcement
In the City of Torrance, there were 230 more traffic collisions in 2017 than in 2016. There has also been an unfortunate increase in collisions resulting in fatalities. The Torrance Police Department has responded by reviewing statistical data and partnering with our community.
02/13/2018
Major Traffic Collision Incident
On February 12, 2018, at approximately 3:41 am, officers from the Torrance Police Department responded to a major injury traffic collision in the 3600 block of Emerald Street.
02/13/2018
Paintball Shooters Identified & Apprehended
Within 48 hours, Torrance Police Investigators identified and apprehended three individuals suspected of firing paintballs at innocent victims last Sunday evening.
02/07/2018
Planned Outage Notification February 12 - 18, 2018
This is a courtesy notification for local government officials regarding maintenance outages in your community.
02/06/2018 1:52 PM