James Queally writes about crime and policing in Southern California, where he currently covers Los Angeles County’s criminal courts, the district attorney’s office and juvenile justice issues for the Los Angeles Times. A part of the team of reporters that won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the 2015 terror attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, Queally has written extensively about violence, police pursuits, street racing and law enforcement misconduct since coming to The Times. A Brooklyn native, he moved West in 2014 after spending five years covering crime and police news for the Star-Ledger in New Jersey. Not content with real-life crimes, he also makes up fictional ones: Queally is the author of two novels – “Line Of Sight” and “All These Ashes” – that make up the Russell Avery series for Polis Books.
Latest From This Author
Teacher Colleen Jo Matarico was arrested after having a sexual relationship with one of her middle-school students she described as her ‘crystal meth,’ prosecutors said.
Nov. 12, 2024
After routing Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón on Tuesday night, Nathan Hochman says he plans to review high-profile cases and undo many of the incumbent’s policies on Day 1.
Nov. 7, 2024
California voters passed a tough-on-crime ballot measure and ousted progressive prosecutors, signaling a shift in attitudes around public safety.
Nov. 7, 2024
Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, who campaigned on restoring public safety in L.A. County defeated Dist. Atty. George Gascón by a wide margin.
Nov. 6, 2024
A new poll shows Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón has cut slightly into challenger Nathan Hochman’s lead, but the incumbent still faces a steep deficit in the closely-watched race.
Nov. 3, 2024
Under George Gascón, the L.A. County district attorney’s office aggressively prosecuted police for excessive force. With challenger Nathan Hochman now surging in the polls and the favored candidate of police unions, there are questions about his agenda if elected on Nov. 5.
Oct. 31, 2024
The attacks come days before the Nov. 5 election
Oct. 30, 2024
After nearly 35 years behind bars, DA support Menendez brothers bid for clemency that could set them free
Oct. 31, 2024
L.A. County Dist. Atty. Gascón’s decision to seek to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez is just the first step in what could be a lengthy process to get the brothers released from prison.
Oct. 26, 2024
In the past two years, a former federal agent has been accused of pointing a gun at a co-worker, “strangling” his estranged wife and trying to run a motorist off the road on the 405 Freeway.
Oct. 25, 2024