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Surveillance stopped at least 50 terror attacks, says NSA director

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:28:19 -0400

WASHINGTON - The controversial US snooping of foreign emails and telephone calls has prevented more than 50 potential terrorist attacks in at least 20 countries, the director of the National Security Agency (NSA) has said in defending the surveillance programme. The targets include the New York Stock Exchange and other important installations across the world, General Keith Alexander said ...

LAPD Counter-Terrorism Academy Opening

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:46:03 -0400

Overview of National Counter-Terrorism Academy (NCTA) pilot program for state and local law enforcement – a public-private partnership that will bring world-class training to mid-level public safety ...

Anti Crime Billboard Unveiling

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:47 -0400

Why: Announcement of Operations Valley Bureau's Billboard campaign to combat burglary and theft from motor vehicle crimes in the San Fernando Valley. Anyone questions, please call Media Relations Section ...

Accidental Discharge With No Injuries

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:24 -0400

Los Angeles: An on-duty Los Angeles police officer accidentally discharged his weapon at Northeast Police Station. On November 2, 2006, around 6:35 p.m., Officer Mario Jacinto assigned to Northeast Area was inside the police station when he noticed his holster was unsnapped. As Jacinto attempted to re-snap his holster his gun fired shooting one round into the floor. No one was injured as a result ...

Man Shoots and Kills Step Daughters

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:20 -0400

Los Angeles police detectives are asking for the public's help in finding a man who shot a step father at a family birthday party Saturday night. The step father had himself just shot and killed his two step daughters. On September 2, 2006, around 8:20 p.m., Charlotte Johnson, 33, was attending her sister Sabrina Taylor's 30th birthday party, at their mother's home, in the 2000 ...

Summer Ends in Spate of Violence

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:20 -0400

: By the end of the three-day Labor Day weekend, the traditional end of summer, thirteen homicides were recorded in the City of Los Angeles. One incident was a double murder when a stepfather shot two stepdaughters at a birthday party. All but two of the incidents were related to gunfire. Four of the incidents occurred in the 77th Street Area within a 36-hour period. In addition, a man was shot ...

Attempt Robbery Turns Deadly

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:19 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives are asking for the public's help in finding any witnesses who saw the attempt robbery and shooting of a man in South Los Angeles on Monday night. On September 4, 2006, at about 8:45 p.m., Cesar Eduardo Reyes, a Hispanic man, 38, was standing in front of an apartment building in the 1300 block of West Maryland Street, when a car drove up to the ...

School Traffic Safety News Conference

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:19 -0400

School Traffic Safety News Conference What: News conference to promote traffic safety around schools When: Tuesday, September 5, 2006 7:30 AM Where: Roscoe Elementary School 10765 Strathern Street Sun Valley, CA 91352 Who: City Council Representatives Deputy Chief Michel Moore, Commanding Officer, Operations-Valley Bureau Captain Ronald Marbrey, Commanding Officer, Valley Traffic Division ...

Combative Felony Suspect Tangles with Police

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:18 -0400

: A felony warrant suspect was arrested after he struggled with police in the Westlake area. On June 30th 2006, around 9:00 p.m., Rampart patrol officers Joel Miller, 48, and Thomas Andreas, 27, were in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Temple Street in search of Craig Cooper, 52, who was wanted on a felony narcotics warrant for possession of cocaine. The officers first observed Cooper walking ...

LAPD Conducts Sobriety Checkpoint

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:18 -0400

The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated drivers through enforcement and public awareness. The message is simple "You Drink & Drive, You Lose." Motorists approaching a checkpoint will see information advising them that a sobriety checkpoint is ahead. Once diverted into a lane, a motorist will be detained only a few ...

Suspect Wanted in Follow-home Robberies

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:17 -0400

: Los Angeles and Orange County detectives are looking for a second suspect responsible for a spate of follow-home robberies, which originated from Southland casinos. The first robbery occurred June 23, 2006, when two Black men followed home a patron from Gardena's Normandie Casino. The men robbed the patron at gunpoint as he arrived at his home in Orange County. Orange County Sheriff's ...

Man Arrested for Child Molestation

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:17 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police detectives are asking the public's help in identifying any additional victims of a man recently arrested for molesting a young boy in a Fairfax-area apartment gym. Detectives, assigned to the Wilshire Police Station, arrested 43-year-old Ludovic Cremers yesterday, following a three-week investigation into allegations of molesting a 13-year-old boy in late ...

Violent Armed Robbery Shown On Surveillance Tape

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:16 -0400

Los Angeles: Photographic images of an armed robber who held a gun to his victim's head, forcing him to empty a store's safe, are shown in still photographs and video tape. On August 26, 2006, around 10:15 p.m., an unknown male Black suspect entered the Washington Square Market, 4040 West Washington Boulevard, in the West Adams area of Los Angeles. The suspect placed a gun to the head ...

Suspected Drug Dealers Fire on Narcotics Officers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:16 -0400

Los Angeles: A suspected drug dealer was shot by two LAPD narcotics officers yesterday after the man fired at the officers in an alley. A second suspect was arrested, and a third escaped in a car. Two narcotics officers, working out of the Devonshire Police Station, were investigating complaints of drug activities coming from a house at 19320 Parthinia Street in Chatsworth. Police Officers Marco ...

Officer Fires Non-Tactical Negligent Discharge

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:15 -0400

Los Angeles: Early Monday morning, a Los Angeles Police Officer negligently fired one round from his police weapon. On August 28, 2006, shortly after midnight, Police Officer Chris Walker heard his wife screaming in their living room. He retrieved his service weapon and rushed to his wife's side. As he was walking, his gun went off, the bullet travelled north and exited through a window. ...

Armed Suspect Fires at Police

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:15 -0400

Los Angeles: A man was arrested Saturday after he pointed and fired a handgun at police officers in the North Hollywood area. On August 26, 2006, shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers from North Hollywood Area Property Crimes were working a plain clothes detail in the area of Burbank Boulevard and Tujunga Avenue, when they saw a vehicle being driven in a reckless manner. Police followed the vehicle ...

Mother Arrested with Children for Tagging

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:14 -0400

A 42-year-old mother has been arrested for chauffeuring a tagging crew of juveniles around the Silver Lake area as they repeatedly vandalized private and public property. Two of the taggers were her sons. On August 22, 2006, around 4:30 p.m., Victoria Villicano and five others were arrested for vandalism. Northeast Area officers had responded to a call of vandals near Micheltorena Elementary ...

Police Seek Driver Involved in Fatal Hit and Run Accident

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:14 -0400

The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating the driver and the vehicle involved in a hit and run accident that killed Rodolfo Veleasco. On Friday, August 25, 2006, around 9:27 p.m., Rodolfo Velasco, a 32 year-old resident of Los Angeles, was running southbound across Santa Monica Boulevard near Westmoreland Avenue, when he was struck by a champagne colored ...

Young Mother Killed in Drive-by Shooting

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:14 -0400

A 17-year-old mother of two was killed in a drive-by shooting yesterday evening, August 22, 2006, behind her residence at the Estrada Courts in East Los Angeles. About 5:00 PM, Jacqueline Rodriguez was standing behind her home in the 1300 block of Glenfield Court when a dark car drove by and fired gunshots. Detectives believe the intended target was a 17-year-old man, who was standing next to ...

Man Dies in Coma After 26 Days

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:12 -0400

A 39-year-old man died from brain injuries after surviving 26 days in a coma. On June 9, 2006, Los Angeles police officers were flagged down near Vine Street and Hollywood Boulevard. Bystanders noticed a man acting strangely in the street. He was throwing himself down and running in front of cars. Two patrol officers stopped to investigate and detained Monte Allen Beck, who was suffering from an ...

One Man Killed in Shooting

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:12 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives are asking for the public's help in finding any witnesses to a shooting that occurred in Los Angeles Sunday evening. On August 20, 2006 at about 6:30 p.m., Robert Gonzalez, a Hispanic man, 17, and his 19-year-old friend, were seated in a parked car in front of a liquor store in the 11700 block of Culver Boulevard. Another Hispanic man walked up to ...

Missing Girl and Baby in South LA

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:11 -0400

The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Daisy Vanessa Munoz,13-year-old and 18-month-old Diego Padilla, who were last seen yesterday in Central Los Angeles. On Thursday, August 17, 2006, Daisy, a friend of the family, visited 18-month-old Diego and his grandmother at their home located in the 1600 block of 32nd Street. Daisy asked the grandmother for ...

Pitbull Charges Officers During Search

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:11 -0400

A pitbull crashed through a wooden gate and attacked a police canine search team as officers finished searching for an armed suspect on May 27, 2006. The canine handler shot the rushing dog. Around 11:00 PM, gang officers assigned to the Southeast Police Station noticed a juvenile out after curfew. The young man ran from the officers carrying a revolver, which he dropped. The officers called in ...

Parolee Arrested after Attacking Officers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:10 -0400

Los Angeles: A parolee was arrested for violation of his parole after he assaulted police officers on August 13, 2006. The incident occurred about 4 o'clock in the morning when officers were dispatched to a report of an aggravated assault at Selma Street and Wilcox Avenue in Hollywood. When officers arrived, Buck Williams, 30, attacked them. During the encounter, Police Officers Justin Wade, ...

Spate of Truck Tailgate Thefts in San Fernando Valley

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:10 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives want owners of American made trucks, especially those owners who live in the San Fernando Valley, to be aware of tailgate thefts. All five of the LAPD San Fernando Valley police divisions have experienced tailgate thefts sporadically, but Mission Division has had an unusually high number in the last week. Thirty-six tailgates have been removed from ...

Residential Distraction Burglaries Target Elderly Victims in Los Angeles

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:09 -0400

Detectives are investigating a series of home burglaries that have occurred throughout Los Angeles in recent months. The crimes are being committed by organized groups of transient thieves who prey on vulnerable elderly victims. The suspects, a diverse group of males and females, ages 17 to 50, have been variously described as Caucasian, Eastern European, Hispanic, Filipino and "Gypsy." ...

Distraction Burglaries Targeting Elderly

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:09 -0400

News Conference to announce a citywide pattern of burglaries against elderly victims, at which suspects distract the victims using ruses while accomplices burglarize their ...

Golay and Rutterschmidt Arrested on Murder Charges

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:08 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives arrested 75-year-old Helen Golay and 73-year-old Olga Rutterschmidt this evening around 7 PM after a federal judge released the two women from federal custody so they could be re-arrested on state Capital Murder charges. Both women were booked on charges of murdering Paul Vados, 73, and Kenneth McDavid, 50, in order to claim insurance proceeds. Both ...

Womans Body Found in Eagle Rock Local Man Arrested

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:08 -0400

Los Angeles: Detectives arrested a local man for murder after they followed tire tracks from a dead woman's body on a street in Eagle Rock to a man's house a few blocks away. Around 1:30 this morning, August 16, 2006, a resident coming home from work found the woman's dead body lying on the street, in the 5200 block of Loleta Avenue in Eagle Rock. Los Angeles Fire paramedics ...

Chief Voices Concern over Assaults on Officers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:07 -0400

Los Angeles: Police Chief William J. Bratton voiced his concern today over a rise in the number of gun assaults on police officers this year. The news conference was held following the ambush Saturday night of two LAPD officers patrolling in Montecito Heights, during which one officer was seriously wounded by an assault rifle. Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting. City ...

Chief Speaks on Shooting of a Hollenbeck Officer

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:07 -0400

Why: Chief Bratton will give an overview of the incident and provide statistics on unprovoked shooting at police officers since the beginning of the ...

Proposed Increase Housing Opportunities for LAPD Officers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:06 -0400

What: Los Angeles City Council-members Dennis Zine and Jack Weiss will announce a proposal to explorer public-private partnership that could improve the availability of housing for police officers in the city of Los ...

Police Ambushed One Officer Shot

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:06 -0400

The suspect responsible for the shooting of Hollenbeck officers is Jose Perez, 31-year-old of Los Angeles. Perez was booked for Attempted Murder of a Police Officer. Bail is set for ...

Distraction Burglaries - Method of Operation

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:05 -0400

News Conference to announce the arrest of one individual, who, along with others are suspected of committing several distraction burglaries in the city of Los ...

LAPD Arrest 7 for Robbery in the Valley

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:05 -0400

Los Angeles: Today, Chief Bratton at a press conference announced the great effort made by officers on the arrest of four suspects known as "The Ipod / Cell Phone Bandits" and another three for Robbery and running an Illegal Credit Card Counterfeiting Operation. On July 28, 2006, Robbery-Homicide Division assumed the investigative responsibility of robberies that had occurred in West, ...

Man in Custody Dies at Police Station

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:04 -0400

Los Angeles: A man who was arrested on Friday died while in police custody at Foothill Area Station. On August 4, 2006, around 2:20 p.m., Foothill Area officers received a radio call of a possible assault with a deadly weapon suspect at 10619 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Pacoima. The suspect had been seen lying in the front yard, holding a screwdriver and beer can. When police arrived, Jerome ...

Man Assaults Paramedics Dies in Ambulance on Way to Hospital

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:04 -0400

Los Angeles: In June, a man who behaved violently toward emergency services personnel died as he was being rushed to the hospital by paramedics. On Sunday, June 18, 2006, around 4:05 p.m., Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics were called to the Furst Motel, 5711 South Figueroa Street, in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles. The motel staff directed them to Room 8, where an unknown man, ...

Critical Missing 19-Year-Old Girl

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:03 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 19-year-old Jessica Edwards, who is autistic and has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old child. She also suffers from echolalia, a condition where she repeats every words she hears. She has been missing since early Sunday morning. On August 6, 2006, at about 8:40 a.m., Jessica left her assisted living ...

LAPD Detectives Arrest North Hollywood Man on Charges of Child Molestation

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:03 -0400

On Tuesday, August 8, 2006, at 8:30 a.m., 35-year-old Daniel Craig Kurtz of North Hollywood will be arraigned on three counts of child molestation, in Division M, of San Fernando Superior Court. Kurtz allegedly molested three girls while working as the Camp Director at the Balboa Park Recreation Center in Encino. In one case, the molestation occurred during a camp outing to a movie theater, the ...

Boyfriend Sought in Shooting Murder of His Girlfriend

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:02 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking the public's help in finding David Allan Weir, 24, who has been implicated in the shooting murder of his girlfriend, 22 year old Victoria Ramirez in Sherman Oaks. On Sunday, August 6, 2006, at about 2:15 a.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 13000 block of Chandler Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. ...

Father Abducts Children From Park In Panorama City

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:02 -0400

On August 5, 2006, at about 3:00 p.m., David Mendoza and his children where located in Salt Lake City, Utah at a family members home. The mother of the children advised LAPD of the children's and Mendoza's ...

LAPD Unveils State of the Art Training Simulator

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:01 -0400

Today the Los Angeles Police Department unveiled its newest training tool. The Integrated Electronic System (IES) is the latest and most modern training simulator available to law enforcement today. The simulator allows the Department to create and customize its own tactical scenarios, simulating real-world field situations encountered by officers every day. "This simulator replaces the ...

Officers Use Beanbag Shotgun To Subdue Violent Man

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:01 -0400

Los Angeles: Last month, a violent man who was throwing things at passing vehicles was subdued by police officers using a beanbag shotgun. On Thursday, July 27, 2006, around 2:15 p.m., 77th Area patrol officers responded to a vandalism suspect call at 1582 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. When police arrived, they found 41-year-old Wentle Johnson walking in the vicinity. Johnson was covered in ...

Officer-Involved Shooting with Gunmen

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:45:00 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department officers shot and wounded a gunman on Thursday evening, August 3, 2006, at 9:00 PM. Rampart Narcotics Enforcement Detail officers were conducting a narcotics investigation in the 600 block of North Silverlake Boulevard when they saw 3 suspects engaged in what appeared to be a narcotics transaction. The suspects walked away and out of view of the ...

7-Year-Old Boy Abducted by Estranged Father Headed to Mexico

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:59 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 7-year-old Anthony Sanchez who was abducted by his father, 42-year-old Efren Bugarine. On July 31, 2006, at around 9:00 AM, Anthony's mother dropped him off at her mother's home in the 7400 block of Denny Avenue in North Hollywood. At about 9:30 PM on the same day, Bugarine came and took ...

Publics Help Needed to Solve Shooting

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:59 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives are asking for the public's help in finding any witnesses who may have seen the shooting of a Los Angeles man on Tuesday. On August 1, 2006, at about 10:05 p.m., 21 year old Sterling Jerome Williams and a 20 year old friend got into a fight with local gang members in the 8700 block of Belford Avenue. One of the gang members pulled out a gun and shot ...

Suspect Who Aimed Rifle at Police Is Shot and Killed

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:58 -0400

Los Angeles: A man who pointed his rifle at police during a routine traffic stop was shot and killed by officers Friday night. On July 28, 2006, around 9:30 p.m., 77th Area Officers Timothy Wunderlich and Gary Verge were conducting a traffic stop on 79th Street east of Broadway. The suspect, later identified as Esteban Pacheco, 41, was driving an older model white Jeep Cherokee. As the officers ...

Police Commission Seeks Hearing Examiner Applicants

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:58 -0400

Los Angeles - The members of the Los Angeles Police Commission are looking for Board of Rights Hearing Examiners and for Police Permit Hearing Examiners. On June 20, 2006, the Police Commission approved the new Hearing Examiner Selection and Appointment Process, paving the way for interested community members to fill at least 25 Hearing Examiner positions. The Commission is specifically looking ...

Bomb Threat Turns Into Training Exercise

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:57 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department received a call of a bomb threat in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. On July 28, 2006, around noon, Hollywood Area officers received information of a threat of a possible explosion sometime after 2:00 PM, at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. The Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad, Los Angeles City Fire Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's ...

Man Shot to Death in Van Nuys

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:57 -0400

Los Angeles: Police detectives are asking for the public's help in finding any witnesses who may have seen the shooting of a Van Nuys man on Thursday. On July 27, 2006, around 11:10 p.m., police responded to a shooting call in the 6700 block of Haskell Avenue. When they arrived, officers found Alfonso Basulto, 43, lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his chest. Mr. Basulto was ...

Detectives Captured 3 Home Invasion Robbers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:56 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department detectives arrested three men connected to a home invasion robbery and sexual assault in the early morning hours in Hollywood. On July 25, 2006, at around 4:00 a.m., three men entered a home in the 7600 block of DeLongpre Avenue through an open sliding glass window. They woke up the two women who lived in the home and demanded money and property from ...

LAPDs Response on City Attorneys Decision

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:56 -0400

Los Angeles: Today's decision by City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo that he will not file criminal charges against Minister Tony Muhammad and two of his security guards, now allows the LAPD to finalize its use of force administrative review of the August 25, 2005 incident. The Department submitted its completed criminal request for filing of charges to the City Attorney's office on October ...

23rd Annual National Night Out

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:56 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the Los Angeles Police Department present the 23rd Annual National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual and national event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Los Angeles Police Department and several nation-wide law enforcement agencies. This year's National Night Out will be ...

Officer Enrique Chavez BBQ Fundraiser and Blood Drive

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:55 -0400

Los Angeles: A fundraiser is planned in support of Police Officer Enrique Chavez, who was seriously wounded in an accidental shooting on July 11, 2006. On Thursday, July 20, 2006, Officer Chavez had surgery and a metal rod was placed in his spine. As result of this unfortunate accident, Officer Chavez will be paralyzed from the waist down. The Media is invited to attend the event. Any advance ...

Witnesses Help Capture A Murder Suspect

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:55 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives are grateful for the assistance of several witnesses who chased and detained a man after shooting two men early Saturday morning in the Pico-Union Area of Los Angeles. On July 22, 2006, at about 2:05 a.m., Eric Salvador, a 26-year-old Hispanic man and his cousin Efrain Martinez, 27-years-old, were eating at a taco stand in the 3100 block of West Pico ...

Joint Operations Field Training Exercise

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:54 -0400

Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, California • Enter off Katella Avenue, south on Lexington to base entrance • Media should arrive between 10:00 am and 10:30 am to be escorted onto ...

More than Just Stolen Property

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:54 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police detectives made a surprise discovery during a search warrant yesterday in South Los Angeles. On July 20, 2006, detectives served a search warrant at a single-family residence in the 800 block of East 112th Street. The location was known as the neighborhood "candy store." According to Detective Mike Hansen, "the location was more than just a candy ...

50-year-old Gang Member Killed

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:53 -0400

A Los Angeles gang member was shot and killed last night as he stood in front of a store located at 2700 West Pico Boulevard, authorities said. On July 18, 2006, around 6:00 p.m., police were dispatched and found Francisco Gutierrez, 50, lying on the ground in front of the Deli Liquor store. He was suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was taken to California Hospital where he later ...

Photo Op for Seized Counterfeit Merchandise

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:53 -0400

Why: A search warrant lead to the recovery of millions in counterfeit merchandise in the downtown area. If you have any questions regarding this photo op, please contact Media Relations Section at ...

71-Year-Old Man Suffering From Alzheimers Missing

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:52 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking the public's help in locating Ladislado Alvarado, also known as "Lalo" who left his home in the14000 block of Paddock Street in Sylmar on Tuesday July 18, 2006 and has not returned. Mr. Alvarado is suffering from dimentia brought on by Diabetes and Alzheimer's. He is about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weights 140 pounds. He ...

Arrestee Found Dead in Jail Cell

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:52 -0400

On July 16, 2006, a 39-year-old woman failed to respond to life-saving efforts and died in a jail cell at the 77th Street Regional Jail Facility which is part of the City of Los Angeles jail system. At 11:28 AM, Schalanda Auston's cellmate told detention officers, who were conducting their every-30-minute custody checks, that Auston did not seem to be moving. When a detention officer checked ...

Toddler Dies from Fatal Traffic Accident

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:51 -0400

On July 15, 2006 at about 12:20 PM a 20 month-old female toddler was hit by her uncle's vehicle while he was backing out of his driveway at the 1300 block of West 251st Street in Harbor City. The uncle told officers he was just about to back the vehicle out of the driveway when he saw the child run out of the house towards the alley. The uncle knew the child's father was standing in the ...

Police Seek Gang Member Who Shot Children at Play

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:51 -0400

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Assistant Police Chief Jim McDonnell Captain William Fierro, Commanding Officer, Hollenbeck Area Station City Council Member Jose Huizar Detectives from Hollenbeck ...

Korean Man Stabbed to Death

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:50 -0400

Los Angeles: Homicide detectives are asking for the public's help in solving a brutal murder that occurred Saturday in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles. On, July 15, 2006, around 1:45 a.m., Brian Chin, a 27-year-old Korean, was socializing with friends at a cafe in Koreatown, when they were confronted by a group of rowdy male and female Asians. The confrontation became physical, causing ...

Elderly Man Killed Teen Wounded

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:49 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police detectives are asking for the public's help in finding anyone who may have seen the shooting of a man and a teenage boy in South Los Angeles the evening of July 13, 2006. The shooting occurred at 9:30 p.m., in the 2300 block of West 54th Street. Booker Whitlock, 63, and the teen, were standing in front of the location when shots rang out from across the ...

Double Homicide in West Los Angeles

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:49 -0400

Los Angeles: Two young men were shot and killed in the 2000 block of South Garth Avenue last night, July 13, 2006, around 8:15 PM. These were the second and third murders in three days, all within the vicinity of Hamilton High School. Julio Perez and William Avalos had just attended a memorial service ...

Road Rage Suspect Arrested

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:48 -0400

Los Angeles: A woman was arrested Wednesday for felony assault with a deadly weapon (ADW), following an incident that occurred Monday in the San Fernando Valley. On July 10, 2006, at 11:35 AM, Julia Lunney-Rowland, 40, of Van Nuys, was driving in the 15200 block of Vanowen Street, in Van Nuys, when she struck a parked car. She pulled her car behind the damaged car and walked away. Soon ...

Chief Bratton Reacts to Blue Ribbon Report

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:48 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton appeared at the Police Commission's special public meeting this afternoon on the blue ribbon report, "Rampart Reconsidered: The Search for Real Reform Seven Years Later." Chief Bratton thanked the report's primary author, Ms. Connie Rice for her work. "I'd like to thank Connie Rice and her committee for ...

Two Men Shot One Dies

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:47 -0400

Los Angeles: Two South Los Angeles men were shot in broad daylight while walking on the busy sidewalk. On Thursday, July 13, 2006, at 11:35 AM, Donald Hayes, 19, and a companion, 22, were walking out of a clothing store at 93rd Street and Broadway. A gunman was standing on the adjacent corner and fired several rounds at the two for no apparent reason. Hayes was shot in the torso and his friend ...

School Awarded for Seatbelt Safety Campaign

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:47 -0400

Deputy Chief Cayler Carter, Commanding Officer, Operations Central-Bureau Captain Ann Young, Commanding Officer, Central Traffic Division Sergeant Javier Nunez, Central Traffic Division Captain William Fierro, Commanding Officer, Hollenbeck Division Sergeant Milton Hernandez, Hollenbeck Division Representatives from the Los Angeles School Police ...

Robbery Duo Caught on Tape

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:47 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles detectives are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects who are responsible for at least 4 robberies, all committed within a four-hour period. On July 9, 2006 in tha late afternoon, a man and woman went on a four-hour robbery spree, targeting three businesses and a private person in Hollywood, Los Feliz, the West Valley, and Tarzana. Both suspects were ...

16-year-old Girl Killed in West Los Angeles

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:46 -0400

Los Angeles: A 16-year-old girl, Ana Interiano, was shot and killed as she stood in an alley with friends Tuesday afternoon, July 11, 2006. The murder was the first in West Los Angeles this year. The shooting occurred just before 1 PM when a group of young people, including Ana, were gathered in an alley at 8973 Cadillac Avenue. Witnesses described a Hispanic man, wearing a black hooded sweat ...

LAPD Announces Boot Camp for At Risk Youth

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:46 -0400

Los Angeles: The 77th Street Police Station is looking for at-risk youngsters between 9 and 15 years old to participate in a boot camp, to be held on eight succeeding Saturdays. "Our first boot camp last year was very popular," said Lieutenant Paul Vernon. "The program is for kids who are on the edge of running afoul of the law. Many of these kids respond well to a regimented ...

1994 Murder Suspect Sentenced

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:45 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Detectives solved a 1994 stabbing murder of a 42-year-old woman in Chinatown. On July 11, 2006, Thanh Chi Phung, 45, pled guilty to the murder with an added weapons charge enhancement, of Rosemary Hom. Phung was sentenced to 16 years to life. Phung was a former employee of Ms. Hom's company, a fortune cookie manufacturer. His employment had been terminated ...

Officers Wife Charged with Attempted Murder

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:45 -0400

The wife of a Los Angeles Police Department officer was charged with attempted murder on July 6, 2006, after she pleaded not guilty in Van Nuys court. Her bail was set at $3 million. The charge stemmed from a domestic dispute between Yolanda Cade, 38, and her husband, who is an LAPD officer. The two argued just around midnight on July 2, 2006, at their Reseda apartment on Hatteras Street. The ...

Handout of Triple Murder Flyer

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:44 -0400

Detectives will brief volunteers, police explorers and police officers in handing out 5,000 reward flyers. The distribution will take place at the time and date of the one-week anniversary of the triple murder of David Marcial, Luis Cervantes, and Larry Marcial. Detectives hope that the flyers will help jog memories of witnesses who may have been in the area around the time of the shooting last ...

Suspect Wanted for Running Over Unknown Pedestrian

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:43 -0400

Los Angeles: Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a driver who hit and critically injured a pedestrian. The pedestrian's identity is also being sought. On Friday, June 9, 2006, around 10:55 p.m., LAPD traffic officers responded to a felony hit and run traffic collision at Vine Street and Sunset Boulevard. According to witnesses, the pedestrian, a male White, 25-35 years ...

Neighbor Dispute Leaves One Man Dead

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:43 -0400

The Los Angeles Police Department, Homicide Detectives are asking for the public's help in capturing a gunman who shot and killed a man on the Fourth of July in front of his residence. On Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at about 11:25 p.m., Deontrell Deshon Johnson, 20, was shot and killed during a neighbor dispute. Mr. Johnson and his family were involved in an argument with their neighbors, at an ...

Gunmen Kill 3 and Critically Wound 1- Update

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:42 -0400

Los Angeles: Robbery-Homicide Detectives are seeking the public's help with any information leading to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for the multiple shooting of two boys and two young men. On Friday, June 30, 2006, at about 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a radio call regarding shots being fired in the 1100 block of East 49th Street. When the ...

Critical Missing 20-Year-Old Woman

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:41 -0400

Police are asking for the public's help in locating 20-year-old Briann Sylvia McLinn who has the mental capacity of a two-year-old child. On Thursday, June 29, 2006, at about 9: 00 a.m., Briann was last seen from her home, 1200 block of Cochran Avenue, and has not been seen. Briann has wandered from her home in the past, but this time she did not return. She would not know how to perform ...

Police Seize Millions In Counterfeit Merchandise

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:41 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Officers along with Investigative Consultants shut down a major counterfeiting operation in downtown Los Angeles. During the raid, investigators seized $2.5 million worth of counterfeit designer merchandise from a downtown business. On June 29, 2006, police served a search warrant at Unlimited Styles located at 1700 Griffith Ave, Los Angeles. Investigators found ...

Mastiff Attacks LAPD Officers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:40 -0400

Los Angeles: On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, around 11:30 a.m., officers from West Valley Area Station responded to a radio call of a screaming man, in the 7600 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. When police arrived at the apartment building, they were met by a man who directed them to the unit from which loud screams had been heard. Due to the nature of the call for service, officers immediately ...

Missing 77-Year- Old Granada Hills Man with Alzheimers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:40 -0400

Police are asking for the public's help in locating 77-year-old Viorell Bolog who suffers from Alzheimer's and also needs his thyroid medication. On Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at about 10: 00 a.m., Mr. Bolog wandered away from his residence located in the 16000 block of Don Metz Street and has not been seen. Mr. Bolog suffers from Alzheimers and has wandered from his residence in the ...

Chief Bratton Names New Assistant Chief

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:39 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton announced the pending promotion of Deputy Chief Earl Paysinger to Assistant Chief this evening during a community meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners, which was held at the Prince Hall Memorial Auditorium in South Los Angeles. "In a Department that has no shortage of talent, Chief Paysinger has consistently been second to none in ...

Patrol Officers Interrupt Drive-by Shooting

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:39 -0400

Los Angeles police officers driving on Vermont Avenue through an area of Los Angeles County, between Gardena and the City of Los Angeles, apparently interrupted a drive-by shooting and shot at a man holding a shotgun. That man, 21-year-old Melvin Lee Hilliard, ran into his home, where he was later found dead. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon, June 26, 2006, around 1:00 PM, when LAPD ...

Volleyball Coach Arrested May be More Victims

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:37 -0400

Los Angeles Police Department detectives arrested 29-year-old Juan Herrera, a high school volleyball coach, who has been charged with trying to seduce students. Detectives believe that there may be other victims. Detectives from the Sexually Exploited Child Unit (SECU) arrested Mr. Herrera on June 27, 2006 at his residence in Studio City, after completing an investigation into allegations that he ...

Officer Injured at Davis Academy

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:36 -0400

Los Angeles: A Los Angeles police officer sustained minor injuries at the shooting range after another officer's weapon fired accidentally. On May 19, 2006, at about 3:30 p.m., Officer William Romanelli, an 11-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, had just completed qualifying on the range. Officer Romanelli reloaded his weapon at the designated loading barrel. When he holstered ...

Man Dies After Exhibiting Bizarre Behavior

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:36 -0400

Los Angeles: A 43-year-old man died while in police custody on June 1, 2006, after he displayed bizarre behavior in Van Nuys. A bystander waved down a passing LAPD police car in the 6800 block of Sepulveda Boulevard just after 11 AM. The officers stopped to investigate a man, Frankie Diaz, who was acting bizarrely. As the two officers approached, Diaz knelt down on the road and held his hands ...

Man Dies in Ambulance Following Assault on Firefighter

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:35 -0400

Los Angeles: A man died as he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, after assaulting a firefighter attempting to provide him emergency medical treatment. On Sunday, June 18, 2006, around 4:05 p.m., employees of the Furst Motel, located at 5711 South Figueroa Street, in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles, called 911 when they found a man lying semi-conscious in his room. The man ...

Critical Missing 50 Year Old Female

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:35 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Rose Maria Magana who was last seen on Friday, June 23, 2006. Ms. Magana was last seen at 10:45 AM at her home at 2800 block of North Eastern Avenue in El Sereno. Ms. Magana told her brother whom she lives with that she was going to take a walk. Ms. Magana never returned home. Ms. Magana is a 50 year ...

Santa Barbara Man Stabbed to Death

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:34 -0400

Los Angeles: Devonshire Area detectives are asking for the public's help in locating any witnesses who may have seen the stabbing of a Santa Barbara man on early Saturday morning. On June 24, 2006, a little after midnight, David Alexander Deamorelli, a 26-year-old resident of Santa Barbara, was found stabbed to death in the 10500 block of Lindley Avenue. Los Angeles Fire Department ...

Motorcycle Ride and Chili Cook-Off to Benefit Youth

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:34 -0400

Why: Officers from Central Division and the Central City Police Boosters are sponsoring a motorcycle ride and Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Los Angeles Central Area youth and crime prevention programs. This is a tax-deductible event that includes a 35-mile turnaround scenic motorcycle ride which begins and ends at the LAPD Academy in Elysian Park. The ride makes stops at the Glendale Harley ...

Man Stabbed at Bus Stop Dies

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:33 -0400

Los Angeles: Detectives are seeking the public's help with any information leading to the identification and apprehension of a Hispanic man responsible for the stabbing of a Los Angeles resident early Sunday morning. On June 18, 2006, at 1:10 AM, William Vasquez, a 38-year-old resident of Los Angeles was standing at a bus stop in the 4800 block of W. Venice Blvd. Mr. Vasquez became engaged ...

Family Pleads for Publics Help

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:33 -0400

Los Angeles: The family of Larry Watson and detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department's Southeast Police Station held a news conference today to ask the public's help in finding the person responsible for Watson's death. "Mr. Watson was a good man," said Detective Leo Kerchenske. "We think the motive was a mistake in identity, which compounds the tragedy. But ...

Harbor City Girl Escapes Kidnap Describes Suspect

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:32 -0400

Los Angeles police detectives have distributed a sketch of man suspected in trying to kidnap a 12-year-old Hispanic girl off the street in Harbor City last week. The young girl was walking to her junior high school around 8 o'clock in the morning, last Friday, June 16, 2006, when she noticed a large, white van parked in the lot of the Family Ranch Market on Western Avenue, near Pacific Coast ...

Save Our Streets Community Event

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:32 -0400

Why: Project Accountability at John Muir Middle School is a newly formed organization aimed at reducing violent crimes, gang activities and graffiti in the community. The day's event will focus on graffiti clean-up for a two-block area surrounding the middle school. The Office of Community Beautification will provide materials and the South Los Angeles Beautification Team will provide tools ...

Motel Robbers Caught on Tape

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:31 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives have released surveillance footage of two robbers who broke into a Hollywood motel, tortured the landlord, and stole over $14,000 in cash from a safe and the motel owner. "It appears these suspects are targeting motels, and the suspects have a good idea of how the motels operate," said LAPD spokesman Lieutenant Paul Vernon. "Anyone who ...

Man with a Gun Arrested in North Hollywood

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:31 -0400

: Los Angeles police officers arrested a man with a gun on June 10, 2006. The arrest preceded a foot chase during which one of the officers accidentally discharge his firearm while trying to holster it. Twenty-six-year-old Javier Colin was arrested around 11:15 AM after Police Officer William Martin, 29, and his partner saw Colin loitering in the 12000 block of Runnymede Street. The officers knew ...

Man Wanted for Murder at Church

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:30 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police have issued a want for a 20-year-old implicated in the stabbing death of a 57-year-old resident at a local church in South Los Angeles. The incident began around 9 AM this morning when the victim, a Black man who lived at the Church of the Greater Works, intervened when he saw Edwin Veliz Vasquez pulling the ear of Vasquez's two-year-old son. The victim poured ...

Latin Lotto Scam on Rise

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:30 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department has issued a warning to the public about the pervasiveness of a bunco scam that targets Spanish-speaking residents. "It’s called the Latin Lotto Scam," said Detective Bob Haro of the Commercial Crimes Division. "The suspects approach Spanish-speaking targets and offer them a deal to cash in a lottery ticket. We want to remind ...

Detectives Searching for More Molestation Victims

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:29 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department detectives traced a former Los Angeles game store owner to a small town in Oregon, and had him arrested on a warrant related to child molestation going back to the early 1990s in Los Angeles. David Esser, 58, was arrested by Cottage Grove, Oregon, police officers after they served a search warrant on his game store business, Gym for the Mind, on March 7, ...

Man Robs Sexually Assaults Woman at Knifepoint

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:29 -0400

Los Angeles: Police have released surveillance footage of a knife wielding man who robbed a woman behind a mid-Wilshire bank last month. Anyone recognizing the suspect is asked to contact Wilshire Area Detectives. On Saturday, May 13, 2006, shortly before 1:30 a.m., the suspect ran up to a lone female standing next to her parked car, behind the Bank of America, at 5304 Wilshire Boulevard. The ...

Fundraising Events in Support of Officer Kristina Ripatti

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:28 -0400

Los Angeles: A number of fundraisers are planned in support of Police Officer Kristina Ripatti, who was seriously wounded in a shooting on June 3, 2006. The media is invited to attend any or all of the events. Any promotion of the events in advance is greatly appreciated. All the proceeds raised in the events will go to the Officer Kristina Ripatti Trustee Donation Account. The money will be used ...

Open House for LAPD Internet Crimes Against Children Unit

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:28 -0400

Why: The City of Los Angeles was recently awarded a grant to operate the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children (LAICACU) Task Force Unit. The newly created Task Force Unit will operate out of LAPD's Juvenile Division. Members of the unit will reveal its state of the art undercover computer center and offer guided open house tours. Media please be aware that the office for ...

1st Annual Italian American Achievement Awards

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:27 -0400

San Pedro's La Piazza Italian Cultural Center will host its first Italian-American Achievement Awards Ceremony. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Assistant Chief Sharon Papa and Actor Joe Mantegna will be honored for their contributions to Los Angeles Italian American community. KTLA News Reporter Kim Rouggie will emcee the awards ceremony. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the ...

Officer Kristina Ripatti To Leave Hospital

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:27 -0400

June 3 , and her husband, Officer Pearce, will be available for a photo opportunity as she leaves the hospital today. The officers may also choose to make a short ...

Abandoned Newborn Left at Hospital

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:27 -0400

: An abandoned baby boy was found in a cardboard box in the parking lot of a local hospital by a Los Angeles police officer this afternoon. On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, around 1:15 p.m., Police Officer Carlos Amaya was at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, 15107 Vanowen Street in the Van Nuys area, when a nurse told him that the hospital had received a call about an abandoned baby. According to the ...

UPDATE Missing A Los Angeles Engineer Editor

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:26 -0400

UPDATE: Mr. Dornheim, a Senior Engineer Editor for a magazine based in Los Angeles, was found dead in his car Monday at the bottom of a Malibu-area ravine. Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies spotted the car of Michael Dornheim, 51, senior engineering editor for Aviation Week & Space Technology, while patrolling Malibu by helicopter about 12:45 ...

South Los Angeles Juvenile Shot and Killed

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:26 -0400

Los Angeles: A young man died after he was shot Saturday night in the Green Meadow area of South Los Angeles. On June 10, 2006, around 8:55 p.m., 15-year-old Victor Walter Thelton Wells, Junior, was standing in front of an apartment in the 100 block of East 97th Street. He was approached on foot by a male Black suspect. The suspect fired multiple rounds at Wells, striking him numerous times, then ...

LAPD Mission Division Open Their Doors

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:25 -0400

Los Angeles Police Department Mission Division celebrates the first year of service to the community. Tours of the station begin at 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be numerous displays, music, and food. For more information, please contact Officer Richard Stocks, Community Relations Office, at ...

LAPD Unveils 20 Murder Convictions

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:25 -0400

Los Angeles: Police Chief William Bratton highlighted 20 of the most prominent arrests and convictions for murder during a news conference this afternoon. "While we hear and read about local murders when they happen, few people hear about the arrests," said Chief Bratton. "These 20 men represent twenty arrests for murders committed since the year 2001." Seven hundred forty-two ...

Officer Kristina Ripattis BBQ Fundraiser

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:24 -0400

Why: Officers from Southwest division are pulling together a fundraiser for a great fellow officer, Kristina Ripatti, who was recently shot and severely injured by an armed robber. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the Ripatti's family trust fund account. Hamburgers, links, potato chips, potato salad, water and soda will be sold with no set price. We would like to encourage ...

Off-duty Officer Assists in the Capture of Bank Robber

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:24 -0400

Los Angeles: An off-duty Los Angeles Police Detective played a significant role in the capture of an armed bank robbery suspect in the 28000 block of Western Avenue in Rancho Palos Verdes. On June 2, 2006, around 2:30 p.m., Detective Virginia Rubalcava was doing what most parents do after work, picking up their children from school. However, on this day this simple routine would take a very ...

Police Seeks Gunman Who Killed Lawyer

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:23 -0400

Los Angeles: On June 6, 2006, Roni Hardy, a 49-year-old lawyer, died at a local hospital after gunman shot him two days ago. The shooting happened just before midnight in front of Hardy's home, located in the 2200 block of West 24th Street. According to police, the victim was walking to his car, parked in front of his home when a gunman walked from behind, shot him in the back of the head, ...

20 Murder Suspects Captured and Convicted

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:23 -0400

The LAPD will highlight the proliferation of murders in South Los Angeles and profile the top 20 arrests and convictions among the most serious murder cases from July 2001 to September 2005. Photographs of the convicted murderers will be available at the news conference. In addition, several hundred weapons seized this year will be displayed. For additional information, please contact Media ...

Wounded Officer Needs Help

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:22 -0400

During the Police Commission's board meeting, Chief William Bratton acknowledged six police officers and two paramedics who kept Officer Kristina Ripatti alive last Saturday night after she was shot by an armed robber. The chief also addressed his concern for a disturbing trend of assaults against officers. Last Saturday, June 3, 2006, Officer Ripatti, 33, was shot critically by James ...

Canoga Park Man Arrested for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:22 -0400

Los Angeles: A man living in Canoga Park was arrested on Saturday for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. On Friday, June 2, 2006, around 1:00 p.m., a neighbor in the 20300 block of Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills discovered a vehicle parked in the alley near his house. As he approached the vehicle, he saw what appeared to be a deceased female in the driver's seat. He phoned 911 and Los Angeles ...

Police Asking for Help in Locating a Man with Lung Cancer

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:21 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department and the Elam family are asking for the public's help in locating Mr. Melvin Elam, who has been missing since June 4, 2006. Mr. Elam's family reported that on Sunday, June 4, at about 2:00 in the morning, Mr. Elam was asleep in the family's residence located in the 2000 block of 113th Street in South Los Angeles. When the family awoke ...

Heroic Measures Save LAPD Officers Life

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:21 -0400

Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton recognized six officers and two Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics who kept Officer Kristina Ripatti alive last Saturday night after she was shot by an armed robber. The chief also addressed his concern for a disturbing trend of assaults against officers. The recognition came during the Police Commission's weekly board meeting today. "If it ...

At Risk Missing Man

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:20 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Mr. Kim Carico, a 52-year-old man. On Friday, June 2, 2006, at about 2:00 p.m., Mr. Carico was picked up from Rosemead Dialysis located in the 7000 block of Hellman Avenue, in Rosemead and transported to Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital for Dialysis treatment. Mr. Carico left the hospital prior to ...

Van Nuys Teen Shot and Killed

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:20 -0400

Los Angeles: Police are asking for the public's help in capturing the gunman who shot and killed 18-year-old Pedro Alvarez, a Van Nuys resident. Early this morning, at about 12:30 a.m., Alvarez, a construction worker, was walking near the 6300 block of Kester Avenue when two gunman drove alongside him. One of the gunmen asked the victim a question and shot him in the chest. The victim was ...

92 Year-Old Man Missing

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:19 -0400

The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Mr. Pedro Velarde Batle, a 92-year-old man, who was last seen on May 22, 2006. On Monday, May 22, 2006, at about 1:00 p.m., Mr. Batle was seen leaving his residence on the 800 block of Oxford Avenue, in Los Angeles. Mr. Batle is Filipino with gray hair, brown eyes, 5'5" tall, and weighs about 120 pounds. ...

Photo Released of Car Related to Death of Homeless Man

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:19 -0400

Los Angeles: Detectives released three photographs of a silver 1999 Mercury Sable which they believe may be connected to the investigation of Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt, the two women arrested by the FBI for mail fraud and under investigation by the LAPD for their connection to the deaths of two homeless men. Detectives found a notation in Helen Golay's day planner, which referenced ...

Radio Reporter Assaulted Near School

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:18 -0400

Los Angeles: A Los Angeles radio reporter was assaulted this morning when a man drove a sedan at the reporter, then later tried to take the reporter’s recording equipment. Alexander (Sandy) Wells, a reporter for McIntyre in the Morning on KABC 790 AM, was calling his station around 7:30 AM when he saw a sedan coming toward him out of his peripheral vision. "Wells at first thought, ...

GLAD and LAPD Picnic

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:18 -0400

The picnic is an opportunity for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to dialogue and develop a healthy, friendly relationship with the LAPD officers. The event is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and free food based on a first come first serve basis. There will be a scavenger hunt, moon bouncer, and a special performance by LAPD officers in American ...

Police Seized Counterfeit Merchandise

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:18 -0400

Los Angeles: Police along with investigative consultants and the Fashion District Security shut down a major counterfeiting operation in downtown Los Angeles. During a two-day raid, authorities seized $18.4 million worth of counterfeit designer brand merchandise from two downtown locations. On May 23, 2006, police raided a swap meet located at 500 South Los Angeles Street and found fake Tiffany ...

LAPD Announces Promotions and Movement

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:17 -0400

Los Angeles: In keeping with his philosophy to better utilize the talents and experience of Los Angeles Police Department Command Staff and to mentor and develop staff to fill multiple roles, LAPD Chief William J. Bratton today announced several promotions and transfers. The movement within the Department will also better prepare it for the future as key Command Staff members with specific ...

Illegal Street Racer Wanted

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:17 -0400

Jonathan McGinnis , a resident of Van Nuys, was driving a red 1994 Honda Del Sol westbound on the 24000 block of Vanowen Street. Mr. McGinnis was engaged in an illegal street race at the time with another car when he lost control and crashed with a parked motor home and a vehicle traveling eastbound Vanowen Street. Mr. McGinnis died at the scene. The LAPD is asking the public's help in ...

Officers Targeted by Gunman In Watts

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:16 -0400

Los Angeles: Southeast Area officers on patrol in Watts shot at a suspect who pointed a handgun at them Friday. The incident is the fourth armed assault in six days on LAPD officers in south Los Angeles. On May 26, 2006, around 10:40 p.m., Police Officer Peter Bueno, 31, and his partner, Officer Christopher Reza, 31, were responding to a shooting call in the 10300 block of Wilmington Avenue. As ...

2006 Safe and Sober Operation

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:15 -0400

Between June 20, 2006, to June 30, 2006, an estimated 27,000 students will graduate from LAUSD. Past events have shown that many of these students will attempt to enhance their graduation celebrations through the use of alcoholic beverages. In order to save the lives of under-aged individuals and curtail the availability of alcoholic beverages to them, the LAPD will conduct the Minor Decoy and ...

Officers Attacked by Vicious Dog

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:15 -0400

Los Angeles: A K-9 Officer assisting police from the Southeast Gang Enforcement Detail (GED) in a suspect search was attacked by a Pit Bull when it broke out of an adjacent area thought to be secure. On Saturday, May 27, 2006, around 11:05 p.m., Southeast Area officers were driving in their marked police vehicle in the area of Vermont Avenue and 93rd Street, when they saw a juvenile in violation ...

Woman Being Chased Crashed and Killed

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:14 -0400

Los Angeles: A 22-year-old woman who was being chased and driving in a high rate of speed was killed when she ran a red light and crashed into several vehicles. On May 27, 2006, at about 6:00 AM, the victim, Shayla Phillips of Pacoima, contacted the Los Angeles Police Department to report that she was being chased in her vehicle by a former girlfriend. Ms. Phillips was driving a black Lexus LX330 ...

Amber Alert is Issued for a Kidnapped Teen

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:14 -0400

A 16-year-old teenager was kidnapped by her former boy friend, who is a parolee at large. On May 27, 2006 at about 8:00 p.m., the victim, Gloria Conteraras a 16 year old Hispanic female was walking with a group of friends in the parking lot of The Plant Shopping Center at 7884 Van Nuys Blvd. The suspect Ednaul Rios, her former boyfriend drove up to her and her friends and ordered her to "Get ...

Driver Looses Control of His Car Sending It Over a Cliff

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:13 -0400

Los Angeles: Earlier this morning a car driven by a teenager was sent over a cliff after he lost control on Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Around 2:20 AM, 19-year-old Deydi Valle of Anaheim, was driving his Nissan Sentra with seven juvenile passengers. Valle lost control of his car while rounding a curve. The car hit a telephone pole then went over the embankment sending it 200 feet down into a ...

Teen Shoots Self in Foot

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:13 -0400

Los Angeles: A 17-year-old boy, who was riding a beach cruiser on Broadway, shot himself in the foot after two Los Angeles police officers detained him for a traffic violation. The two officers assigned to Metropolitan Division saw the youth riding the bicycle against traffic, then onto the sidewalk near 61st Street where pedestrians had to move out of his way. When the officers tried to detain ...

KidCop 2006 in Wilmington

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:12 -0400

Los Angeles: Hundreds of first and second-grade children got a taste of what it might be like to be a Los Angeles police officer at the first annual KidCop 2006 in San Pedro. The all-day event, Thursday, was sponsored by the Los Angeles Police Department's Harbor Area Police Station and its Community Police Advisory Board and its Community Police Teen Advisory Board. It took place in ...

Bicycle Officers Assaulted by Gunman

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:12 -0400

A Los Angeles Police Department bicycle officer patrolling near Central Avenue and 120th Street in Watts shot at a man after the man pointed a handgun at the officer and his partner last Tuesday, May 23, 2006. The incident represented the third armed assault on LAPD officers in as many days in South Los Angeles. On Sunday, suspects pointed guns at officers in three separate incidents, and fired ...

Weekend Assaults on LAPD Officers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:11 -0400

: Los Angeles Police Department officers were assaulted with guns in three separate incidents in Watts, Sunday evening. Officers fired at suspects in two of the incidents, hitting one gunman. "The situation was very chaotic," said LAPD spokesman Lieutenant Paul Vernon. "Within a span of 90 minutes, our officers were shot at two times and had a gun pointed at them in a third ...

Harbor Area Station-KidCop Event

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:11 -0400

The Los Angeles Police Department The Los Angeles School Police The Port of Los Angeles First and Second Graders from Hawaiian Elementary, Barton Hill Elementary and 186th Street Elementary Harbor CPAB (Community Police Advisory Board) Teen-CPAB Harbor Area Volunteers San Pedro High School Magnet ...

Correction to Woman Wanted in Infants Abduction

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:10 -0400

Los Angeles: The woman of interest, named and pictured this morning, in the abduction of 6-week-old Devon Calloway, was eliminated this afternoon as a suspect after the child's mother saw her in person. Annette Betts Bryant came to Newton Police Station this afternoon after she saw her picture on television. "Ms. Bryant was very forthright with us," said LAPD Captain Bill Murphy. ...

Drunken Woman Arrested for Spousal Abuse

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:10 -0400

A 51-year-old woman was arrested for spousal abuse in the Foothill Area after neighbors called police to report the woman disturbing the peace. On May 18, 2006, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department's Foothill Police Station found Julie Shrum around 7 PM wandering the neighborhood in the 9700 block of Wheatland Avenue. She appeared to have drinking heavily. Two LAPD officers saw ...

Missing 6-week-old Baby Possibly Kidnapped

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:10 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department and the missing child's 17-year-old mother are asking the public's help in locating her infant son and the two women who took the baby this afternoon from the 100 block of West 42nd Street. "This case is a little out of the ordinary," said lead detective Maria Rivas, who is assigned to the Newton Street Police Station. "We ...

REVISED - Hollywood Man Dressed as Freddy Krueger Character Involved in Stabbing

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:09 -0400

Los Angeles: A man dressed as "Freddy Krueger", the murderous fictional character from horror movies, was involved in a stabbing Saturday night in Hollywood. On May 20, 2006, around 7:00 p.m., police responded to the 7000 block of Hollywood Boulevard for a reported stabbing. The officers detained 37-year-old Joseph Zacher, of Hollywood, dressed in a Freddy Krueger costume, comprised of ...

Man Shot To Death In An Alley

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:09 -0400

Los Angeles: Wilshire Homicide Detectives are asking for the public's help in finding anyone who may have witnessed the shooting of a man in an alley. On Thursday, May 18, 2006 at about 3:00 a.m., Melton Epps, a 42-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was in the alley next to 1800 South Marvin Avenue. He was involved in a dispute with two men who fatally shot him multiple times in the chest. ...

Family in Search of Woman Who Has Been Missing Since 2005

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:08 -0400

Ms. Vasquez was last seen on September 19, 2005, in the 3600 block of Grand Avenue in Los Angeles. She is described as a 36-year-old female Hispanic, with brown hair and brown eyes. She stands 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. Detectives investigating Ms. Vasquez's disappearance have interviewed a variety of individuals and have resolved that she may have left the state ...

Two Elderly Women Arrested for Insurance Fraud

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:08 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking the public's help in finding persons who may have been contacted by either of two women suspected in running a life insurance scam over the past several years. The women are 75-year-old Helen Golay and 73-year-old Olga Rutterschmidt. Both women were arrested today on federal mail fraud charges. "These women tend to target homeless ...

Candlelight Vigil to Honor LAPD Officers and Families of Fallen Heroes

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:07 -0400

Why: The men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department, family members of fallen officers and community members will gather at the Ahmanson Recruit Training Center to honor LAPD Officers killed in the line of duty. This is the 2nd Annual Candlelight ...

Armed Suspects Surrender to Officers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:07 -0400

Los Angeles: Two armed men surrendered to Los Angeles police officers last night, May 14, 2006, after two officers confronted them running from a crowd in the 4500 block of Van Ness Avenue. It began just before 10 PM, when a complaint went over the police radio of a group of men disturbing the peace. Police Officer LaSalle Culpepper and his partner drove toward the vicinity of the disturbance. ...

Off-Duty LAPD Officer Foils Car Burglars

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:06 -0400

Los Angeles: An off-duty Los Angeles Police Department detective may have foiled a burglary spree early this morning, May 15, 2006, after he confronted a man who tried to enter the officer's private car while the officer was inside. Detective Won Chu was sitting in his family car, parked in front of his home around 2:40 AM in West Covina, when a man walked up and tried to open the passenger ...

Chief Bratton Holds Media Availability - Revised

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:06 -0400

Outlets interested in serving as the pool camera for B-roll should arrive at 2:45 PM and check in with Lt. Paul Vernon. Media present will be asked to pick the pool camera from among outlets present. The pool camera will be able to get B-roll in the roll call room, just prior to the Chief making his ...

35th Annual Police Celebrity Golf Tournament

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:05 -0400

This annual event is the major fundraising event for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation. The Foundation provides assistance to Los Angeles Police Department personnel during catastrophic circumstances due to death, illness or injury. Spectators will have the opportunity to get close and personal with their favorite celebrities and obtain photos and autographs and view a number of LAPD ...

LAPD Investigating Officers for Failing Integrity Test

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:05 -0400

Los Angeles: Wednesday morning, May 10, 2006, detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's Ethics Enforcement Section confronted a 16-year veteran officer, Edward Zamora, following a six-month investigation into Zamora's activities while on duty. Officer Zamora, 44, came to the investigators' attention during a routine review of officers' work histories, which included ...

Homeless Woman Dies from Beating on Skid Row

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:03 -0400

Los Angeles: Chief of Police William J. Bratton and Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry of the 9th District, held a news conference this afternoon to bring attention to the death of a homeless woman on Skid Row. On May 3, 2006, around 9 PM, Los Angeles police officers arrested parolee Gregory Hampton, 52, after he attacked a homeless woman who had been sleeping on the street near 5th Street ...

21 Guns Seized in San Pedro Mans Home

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:02 -0400

A San Pedro man was arrested early Sunday morning after officers found a cache of weapons in his home and garage. Salvador Rodriguez, 46, was arrested after police officers, assigned to Harbor Police Station, answered neighborhood reports of shots being fired near the 1300 block of West 12th Street. Just before 11 PM, Saturday, officers found .44 caliber casings in the street. They also noticed a ...

Missing Pacific Palisades Woman with Alzheimers

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:02 -0400

Los Angeles: The husband of Janet Sullivan Serra and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking the public's help in locating Janet, who was last seen in the backyard of her Pacific Palisades home, in the 700 block of Ocampo Drive. According to Janet's husband of 55 years, Norman Serra, Janet, 76, wandered away from the backyard yesterday evening, May 4, 2006, around 5:30 PM. ...

Man Severely Injured at the scene of a Traffic Collision

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:01 -0400

Los Angeles: LAPD detectives are looking for an attempt murder suspect who ran over a man at the scene of a minor traffic accident. On Tuesday May 02, 2006 at about 7:00 a.m., officers from Devonshire Area were dispatched to the scene of an accident at Rinaldi Street and Amigo Avenue in the city of Northridge. When they arrived, witnesses at the location told them that the victim was involved in ...

Drug Dealer Shot and Killed

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:01 -0400

Los Angeles: A Los Angeles drug dealer was shot and killed by 77th Area officers Monday afternoon after he wrested control of an officer's firearm during a struggle with police. On May 1, 2006, around 3:00 p.m., 77th Narcotics Detectives saw a drug deal in progress in the Vermont Square area of Los Angeles. When the detectives attempted to arrest the seller, subsequently identified as Henry ...

LAPD Sexual Assault Investigation

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:00 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a report of an alleged sexual assault involving Los Angeles Laker basketball player Kwame Brown. The assault is alleged to have occurred in the early morning hours of April 29, 2006. The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery Homicide Division is handling the investigation. The Los County District Attorney's office has ...

Media Staging Areas For May 1st Demonstrations

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:44:00 -0400

In anticipation of the demonstrations LAPD has designated staging areas at each of the rally locations to afford the media maximum coverage ...

Dog Attacks Officers at Apartment

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:59 -0400

: Two police officers gathering information for a search warrant were charged by a Rottweiler in front of an apartment complex on April 27, 2006. One officer shot and wounded the dog. Around 10:30 p.m., LAPD officer Miguel Mejia, 31, and his partner walked to the front of the apartment in the 800 block of West 43rd Street. They were verifying the correct residence in preparation for a search ...

LAPD Breaks Ground for the Mid-City Station

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:59 -0400

The 20th LAPD Station, constructed with funds from Proposition Q, will be a modern state-of-the art facility. This new station will provide police service to approximately 139,000 citizens in a square mile area encompassing the communities of Koreatown, Pico Union, Wilshire Center and the Country Club Park area. The facility will be 53,517 square feet with an 8,812 square foot vehicle maintenance ...

USC Football Player Arrested for Sexual Assault

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:58 -0400

University of Southern California Football team was arrested and booked for sexual assault. According to investigators, a female USC student alleged that she was sexually assaulted today at approximately 12:30 a.m. This case is in the preliminary stages and is under investigation. Anyone with information involving this case is asked to call Robbery Homicide Division at 213-485-2921. On weekends ...

Passing of Chief Ed Davis

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:58 -0400

Los Angeles: "Ed Davis was a dynamic leader in law enforcement. An innovator and no nonsense Chief, Davis contributed a great deal to the leadership and management principals of the LAPD, created many successful crime fighting programs and implemented the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation to help families of police officers killed in the line of duty," said Chief William J. ...

Brothers Shot One Remains in Critical Condition the Other Deceased

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:57 -0400

Los Angeles: 77th Street Homicide Detectives are investigating the death of Tyrone Howell, a male Black, 23 years old. On Friday, April 21, 2006, at around 12:10 a.m., victim Howell and his 21-year-old brother parked their vehicle in the 1300 block of West 60th Street in Los Angeles. Without provocation or warning, three male Hispanic suspects approached and shot into their vehicle then left the ...

Walk Through Parking Lot Turns Deadly

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:57 -0400

77th Street Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of victim Charles E. Brown, a male Black, 49 years of age, that occurred on Friday evening, April 21, 2006, around 7:40 p.m. The victim was walking through the parking lot in the 3400 block of West Slauson Avenue in South Los Angeles, when an unknown suspect or suspects approached and shot him for no apparent reason. He was ...

Man is Chased by Gunman and Shot to Death

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:56 -0400

Los Angeles: Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man who died after being chased by two men Saturday evening. On April 15, 2006, around 7:10 p.m., Rolando Villegas, a 20-year-old Hispanic man, was being chased by two men in a gray car near the 4400 block of Wesley Avenue, in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles. As Villegas tried to get away, the passenger of the car ...

$50000 Reward for Information of Kidnap Murder Suspect.

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:56 -0400

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Pitbulls Attack 42-Year-Old Woman

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:55 -0400

Los Angeles: Early this morning, 42-year-old Angelina Wilkins was attacked by two pitbulls in the South Los Angles area. The attack occurred at 3:30 AM, when Ms. Wilkins, aided by a crutch, was walking in the 1700 block of West 51st Street. A group of good Samaritans, who were on their way to work, witnessed the attack and rushed to the victim's aid. One Samaritan used a 2 X 4 piece of ...

911 Operators Reach Out to Boy Attacked by Sexual Predator

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:54 -0400

Los Angeles: Police Service Representatives (PSRs) from the LAPD’s Dispatch Centers have joined to help an 11-year-old boy victimized in a brutal sexual assault last month. On Saturday, March 4, 2006, around 1:00 p.m., the boy and his 10-year-old friend were playing in an alley behind the Colden Oak Apartments, in the 200 block of West Colden Avenue, in the Green Meadow area of southeast ...

Response to 9th Circuit Court Decision

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:54 -0400

While today’s decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals states the City’s ordinance that prohibits people from using the streets of Downtown as their home should not be enforced, the Department will not allow the homeless of skid row to be the victims of violent crime. The condition of being homeless in and of itself is not a crime and should not be treated as such. But the ...

The Three Faces of Homicides

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:53 -0400

Los Angeles Police Department officials will take part in "The Three Faces of Homicides," a three part series of roundtable discussions on homicides and their investigations in South Los Angeles. The roundtable discussions will be moderated by Earl Ofari Hutchinson. Part I of the discussions focused on the many facets of why homicides occur and the societal inequities that compel those ...

Juvenile Shot and Killed in his Car

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:53 -0400

The Los Angeles Police Department Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a teenager that was gunned down in the South Los Angeles Area. On Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at about 6:00 p.m., 16-year-old Giovanny Diaz Mancia was sitting in his parked car in the 700 block of West 49th Street when two male Hispanics drove by in a Gold Dodge Interpid and fired several rounds at him. The victim ...

Man Wanted for Girlfriends Murder is Captured

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:52 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton announced this morning, at his monthly media availability, that Jonathon Arthur Hendler, 36, was arrested in Santa Monica last night. Hendler was wanted in the strangulation murder of Beverly Ann Kass-Lucit. "Hendler’s arrest was the second in as many weeks that came from a public tip," said Chief Bratton. "It reaffirms ...

Teacher Charged as Child Molester

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:51 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed twelve felony counts of child molestation against 45-year-old Jose Samuel Adame, who was employed as a teacher at John Adams Middle School in downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department detectives arrested Adame after the Archdiocese of Los Angeles reported to LAPD on March 1, 2006, that Adame was suspected in ...

Public Tip Leads to Arrest Female Accomplice Identified

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:51 -0400

Los Angeles: Video footage of a man-and-woman robbery team led to an anonymous tip and the arrest of the male half of the team. The woman has also been identified. On March 3, 2006, the Los Angeles Police Department released video surveillance footage of a woman shoplifting hundreds of dollars worth of cosmetics. The theft occurred in the downtown Robinson’s May department store in Los ...

LAPD Sends Detectives to UK for Training

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:50 -0400

Los Angeles: Three Los Angeles Police Department detectives are attending the United Kingdoms' Crime Academy, based at Hendon, for specialized training as Family Liaison Officers. The training will provide the detectives with tools to help them more effectively deal with victims' families. The decision to send the officers came as a result of a visit to the UK by LAPD Deputy Chief ...

Strict Truancy Enforcement Announced for Wednesday

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:50 -0400

Los Angeles: Following the second day of student walk-outs, Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton joined Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Sheriff Lee Baca, and School Superintendent Roy Romer in announcing that students will face being cited for truancy, beginning Wednesday, March 29. The announcement came after the second day of student protests and demonstrations against a proposed federal ...

Four Juveniles Escape Sylmar Juvenile Hall

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:49 -0400

: Early Wednesday morning at approximately 3:30 AM, four juveniles escaped from the Sylmar Juvenile Detention Center. According to investigators, the four escapees used bed sheets to aid in their escape from the detention facility. It was later learned that at 4:00 AM, the four escapees stopped at a nearby home and met with the resident. The escapees related that their car was in need of repairs ...

LAPDs Response to Student Protests on Immigration Bill

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:49 -0400

Los Angeles: Hundreds of Los Angeles Police Department officers were called in from patrol duties to monitor protests across the city of Los Angeles as an estimated 26,000 Los Angeles Unified School District students walked out of their classrooms today. The students, mostly from 56 schools across Los Angeles, gathered in various locations to protest federal immigration legislation. The two ...

Pepper Spray Jewelry Bandits

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:48 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a gang of brutal jewelry store bandits who hit two Don Roberto Jewelry Stores in the San Fernando Valley in January. The bandits’ images were caught on surveillance cameras. The gang of six Black men robbed both jewelry stores, four days apart, beginning on January 8, 2006. The first robbery ...

Man Shot as He Waits in Drive Thru

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:48 -0400

Los Angeles: Pacific detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding any witnesses who may have seen the shooting of a man at a drive thru window of a local restaurant early Sunday morning. On March 18, 2006, at about 1:20 a.m., the victim, a John Doe only described as a Black man about 25-years-old, was at the drive thru of Carl’s Jr. Restaurant located in the 5600 block of ...

Officers Educate Vendors on New City Ordinance

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:47 -0400

City Council has changed Los Angeles Municipal Code 42.15 for the immediate area of Venice Beach Boardwalk that will limit the items vendors can sell. Pacific Division officers will be out this weekend, talking to the vendors and handing out flyers with the new changes so that vendors are informed of the new changes taking place. The new ordinance is scheduled to take effect March 25, ...

Man Stabbed and Killed in Mens Group Home

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:47 -0400

Early this morning LAPD detectives arrested a man responsible for ending the life a resident of the Wilmington area. On March 18, 2006, at about 12:30 a.m., Mr. Richard Heredia a male Hispanic, 41 years of age was inside a men’s group home located in the 1300 block of West Q Street when he was stabbed several times by the suspect. Mr. Heredia was taken to a local hospital where he later ...

Man Shot as He Leaves Work

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:47 -0400

Los Angeles: West Valley detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding any witnesses who may have seen the shooting of a Van Nuys resident on Saturday night. On March 18, 2006, at about 11:09 p.m., Abel Muñoz Jr., a 26-year-old Hispanic man had just finished his shift as a courtesy clerk at the Pavilion’s Market located in the 6500 block of Platt Ave in West Hills. ...

Upskirt Photographer Charged Police Seek Victims Identities

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:46 -0400

Los Angeles: Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two little girls whose images appeared on a digital camera of a man caught illegally photographing children at the Griffith Park pony rides. Sergio Perez, 52, has been charged with misdemeanor counts of upskirting, child exploitation, possession of child pornography, loitering and child annoying by the Los ...

Man Shot and is Listed in Critical Condition

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:46 -0400

Los Angeles: Robbery Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating any witnesses who may have seen the shooting of a North Hollywood man on Wednesday night. On March 15, 2006, at about 8:25 p.m., the victim, a 19-year-old resident of North Hollywood was walking in the area of Vineland Avenue and Sherman Way when he was confronted by an unknown man who brandished a ...

Take Out Robbery Caught on Camera

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:45 -0400

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man and woman who robbed a Subway sandwich restaurant. The suspects' images were caught on surveillance tape. On Saturday, February 25, 2006, at about 10:15 p.m., a man and a woman posed as customers and robbed the Subway restaurant, located in the 1700 block of South Western Avenue. They ...

Robbery Ring Hitting Wilshire Area

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:45 -0400

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department detectives are asking the public's help in identifying a robbery ring which is targeting convenience stores in the mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles. "We think the same three suspects are responsible for all of these armed robberies," said Detective Luis Corona of the Wilshire Police Station. "While they wear ski masks, we think ...

Taxi Cab Fails to Stop After Striking Man in Wheelchair

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:44 -0400

Los Angeles: The police department is seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of a car that killed a man in wheelchair last night. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at about 8:45 p.m., LAPD traffic officers responded to a fatal hit and run traffic collision at Adams Blvd and Palm Grove Avenue. According to witnesses, Jose Laboy, a 34-year-old, Hispanic man in a wheelchair was crossing ...

Valley Traffic Informs the Elderly on Traffic Safety Tips

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:44 -0400

Who: Captain Ronald Marbrey, Commanding Officer, Valley Traffic Division Detective William Bustos, Valley Traffic Detectives Family members of fatal hit and run victim, 83-year-old Hyun Jong ...

Man Killed in Gang Shooting

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:43 -0400

On February 26, 2006, at about 12:05 a.m., Luis Perez and a group of friends where standing in the 300 block of Gramercy Place, when two gunmen ran up to them and began shooting. Perez was hit in the chest and a second man was shot in the leg. The suspects got into a waiting car and drove away from the ...

New Online Look for LAPD

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:43 -0400

Chief Bratton unveils the latest in LAPD technology, a new look and feel for the Department's website. In Spring of 2004 Lightray was retained by the Department to overhaul and redesign the existing website. The LAPD's Online Unit had been updating the site manually turning it into a sprawling 10,000 pages of non-database driven information. Because of Chief Bratton's new ...

Local Gang Member Faces Half a Millennium in Prison

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:42 -0400

Los Angeles: A Los Angeles gang member could face 490 years in prison if he is convicted of all the charges brought against him for shooting a police officer last summer. Rodrigo Perez, 20, was charged February 27, 2006, by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office with eight counts of Attempted Murder of a Police Officer with a Firearm, and eight more counts of Assault with a ...

16-Year Old Girl Possibly Kidnapped

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:41 -0400

Newton Area Detectives are investigating the kidnap of a 16-year-old girl. On Sunday, February 05, 2006, at approximately 8:30 PM, Newton Area Police Officers received a radio call of a Possible Kidnap, from 39th Street and Broadway Avenue. The victim is "Sabrina", 16 years old, female, black, and light complexion. The victim was walking on the street when suspects drove up to the ...

Man Shot and Killed at a Local Restaurant

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:41 -0400

On Friday, February 17, 2006, at about 12:17 a.m., a man was murdered as he sat in a restaurant in the Rampart Area of Los Angeles. The victim, a Hispanic man about 20-years-old, was seated at a table at the Playas Las Tunas Restaurant located in the 1100 block South of Alvarado Street. A man entered the restaurant, walked over to the victim and shot him multiple times in the chest. The suspect ...

LAPD Announces Crime Down Again in 2005

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:40 -0400

Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton announced at a press conference today that the Los Angeles crime rate continues to drop to levels not seen since the 1950s. "You'd have to look back to 1956 to find a comparable crime rate for Los Angeles," said Chief Bratton. "It's a great credit to the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department." According to the ...

Road Racer Plows into Womens Clinic

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:40 -0400

Los Angeles: A man driving a black Nissan 300 ZX plowed into the Salvador El Mundo Medical Clinic after he lost control during an apparent day-light road race on Vermont Boulevard. Thirteen persons were injured, mostly women and at least two ...