.LACoSheriff Alex Villanueva releasing crime stats from 2019-2021 showing a jump in homicides and grand theft auto in sheriff-patrolled areas. What's behind the spike in serious crime? Who the sheriff is blaming. Tonight at 11 from ABC7 Eyewitness News
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES -- Homicides and auto thefts jumped significantly during a two-year period in areas patrolled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, according to Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Villanueva said the approximately 94% increase in homicides is"unique to Los Angeles County - I think throughout the entire United States it's probably one of the biggest jumps ever." The sheriff also points fingers at L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón for the huge jump in violent crime because of his policies.
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