Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of August 12-14, 2013

Recovered / Stolen - Tractor

On August 12 at 4:00 p.m., an officer observed a tractor in the 1600 block of South Shamrock.  A computer check revealed the tractor was stolen out of LASD – Century Station.  The tractor was recovered and released to a company agent.

Possession of Marijuana – Suspects Arrested

On August 12 at 4:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of East Lemon regarding 4 large marijuana plants being loaded into a Toyota 4runner. The vehicle was located and stopped and the marijuana was recovered.

Grand Theft Auto

On August 12 at 6:26 p.m., dispatch received a transfer call from California Highway Patrol regarding a stolen vehicle.  The victim stated his vehicle was taken from an apartment complex area in the 1000 block of South Alta Vista, within the last hour.  The vehicle stolen was a 1991 Honda Accord, green in color.  A check of the area was completed, but was unable to locate the stolen vehicle.  The investigation is continuing.

Burglary Commercial – Suspects Arrested

On August 13 at 7:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a burglary that just occurred.  A female suspect entered the business and exchanged two five gallon cans of paint for $ 400.00 dollars.  She then took more paint cans off the shelf and placed a pre-made barcode label on the can, which had a very low price and went through the register.  Security caught the theft on video while the suspect was in the garden area.   Further investigation revealed numerous receipts for the same items from Home Depot stores in different cities.  The suspect was taken into custody and arrested for burglary.

Domestic Violence

August 14 at 8:52 p.m., an officer responded to 500 block of Fano regarding a domestic violence report.  The suspect fled the scene prior to his arrival.  The female claimed she was hit and choked by the father of her children, who has been staying at the residence.  The victim had marks that were consistent with her statement.  The officer called the suspect on his cell phone.  The suspect denied the assault and refused to return to the residence.  A want was entered into the system for domestic violence.  The investigation is continuing.

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

On July 31 and August 9, 2013, two crimes occurred involving the same gang members.  The first case involved the brandishing of a firearm by two gang members. The second case involved a robbery and assault by three gang members.

These cases were presented together to the District Attorney’s office. Felony complaints were filed for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, exhibiting a firearm, and violations of criminal street gang injunction.

Tip of the Week

Back to School Traffic Safety

Children of all ages are returning back to school, and with students going back to school, traffic congestion will be increased on the road and drivers will need to be extra cautious.  Whether in a school zone or a residential neighborhood, drivers need to remember to slow down and be prepared to stop.  The speed limit in school zones and residential neighborhoods is 25 miles per hour, unless posted otherwise; some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 miles per hour. 

Always stop for school buses.  Flashing yellow lights on a school bus indicate it is preparing to stop to load or unload children, and drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.  Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped, and children are getting on and off.  Drivers are required to stop their vehicles and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.  The greatest risk to children is not riding on the bus, but getting on and off the bus.

Always drive more carefully near schools, playgrounds, parks, and residential areas because children may suddenly dart into the street from between parked cars and other objects along the roadway.  Also, many children have not yet developed the ability to judge speeds and distances well enough to cross streets safely when cars are moving fast.  Drivers need to stay alert and obey traffic signs, especially where children may be present.  Slow down and stay alert to help keep children safe!