LA wanted law and order; Nathan Hochman delivers it with burglar busts
Nathan Hochman, the District Attorney of Los Angeles, announced the arrest of seven members of a South American burglary gang. The gang was known for breaking into homes while residents were inside, raising safety concerns in the community. Hochman's leadership has been credited with a decrease in crime rates since he took office, contrasting with the previous administration's approach to criminal justice.
- ▪Seven members of a South American gang were arrested for a series of burglaries in Los Angeles.
- ▪The gang targeted homes, often while residents, including children, were inside.
- ▪District Attorney Nathan Hochman has been credited with reducing crime rates since taking office.
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Opinion LA wanted law and order; Nathan Hochman delivers it with burglar busts By CA Post Editorial Board Published May 20, 2026, 8:20 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Law enforcement has taken down another dangerous gang — this time, seven members of a South American gang that is part of a burglary ring targeting local residents. The gangsters would smash windows and break into homes to steal whatever they could — often with residents still inside, including children. We have seen high-profile busts by federal law enforcement. But this was a local takedown, carried out by the LAPD and the LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).
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