Law Enforcement-Related Injury in Northeast Division NRF005-26ma

January 28, 2026 

Law Enforcement-Related Injury in Northeast Division

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating a Law Enforcement Related Injury (LERI) that occurred in Northeast Division.

On January 27, 2026, around 3:57 p.m., Northeast Division uniformed officers, while conducting routine patrol in the area of Avenue 28 south of Pepper Avenue, observed a topless female, later identified as Christina Stewart, on the roof of a recreational vehicle (RV). As the officers exited their vehicle to conduct an investigation, Stewart descended from the roof of the RV. The officers made contact with Stewart, directed her to put on a shirt, and questioned her regarding the ownership of the RV.

Nearby witnesses informed one of the officers that Stewart was homeless, and they believed Stewart was attempting to break into the RV from the roof. As the officers continued their investigation, Stewart began to walk away. The officers told Stewart she could not walk away, but she failed to stop. As the officers attempted to detain Stewart, a Non-Categorical Use of Force (NCUOF) occurred in which firm grips, body weight, and twist locks were utilized. During the NCUOF, Stewart struck one of the officers on the mouth. Stewart was taken into custody without further incident and transported to a local hospital, where she was admitted for a fracture to her left arm as a result of the use of force.

One officer sustained a minor injury to the inside of her upper lip during the use of force. The officer was treated by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel and released at scene. No other community members or officers were injured as a result of this incident.

Stewart was booked for 69 PC, Resisting an Executive Officer.

Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation.