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LA prosecutors didn't know a Long Beach cop had a battery conviction. He now works for Burbank
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jared Bennett , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· September 25, 2026
· 1 min read
A still of unidentified Long Beach police officers taken from LBPD Officer Erik Suarez's body-worn camera. They were discussing potential suspects on the night of Lonnie Jacobs' arrest. A court filing by Jacobs' defense said officers, including Suarez, expressed doubts that he was the correct per...
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Key points They were discussing potential suspects on the night of Lonnie Jacobs' arrest. A still of unidentified Long Beach police officers taken from LBPD Officer Erik Suarez's body-worn camera. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? A still of unidentified Long Beach police officers taken from LBPD Officer Erik Suarez's body-worn camera. They were discussing potential suspects on the night of Lonnie Jacobs' arrest. A court filing by Jacobs' defense said officers, including Suarez, expressed doubts that he was the correct per...
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