L.A. recruit fired after threatening man with handgun

Kiwan Newbell, a 36-year-old recruit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, has been fired after allegedly threatening a man with a handgun. The incident happened on March 2 in Lynwood. Newbell was arrested on March 10 on suspicion of assault with a firearm. He was booked at the Norwalk sheriff’s station and released the next day after posting a $30,000 bond. It is unknown if he has legal representation, and he could not be reached for comment. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated that it holds all personnel to high standards of conduct. They emphasized that this incident does not reflect the values of the department, and they will not let one person's actions damage their reputation. The department's investigation began when deputies responded to a call about an assault. They used the suspect's license plate to trace Newbell, discovering he was a recruit after tracking his visits to the training academy. The Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau took over the case nine days later and arrested him. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 9.