San Pedro - District 5A15
Senior Lead Officer – Oscar Lopez 310-869-2177
E-mail address: 32676@lapd.lacity.org
The past several weeks have been very tough for both the citizens of Wilmington and officers. We have had 3 officer- involved shootings in a very short time. Two of the shootings were within a few hours of each other. I have attended several community meetings and it is obvious that some citizens are upset with the police. We will continue to have meetings so that your concerns can be heard. Everyone is invited to these meetings, but I do ask that if you attend be respectful of everyone else. Everyone deserves to have a chance to speak and either ask a question or make a statement. The meetings will most likely continue to be held at the Wilmington Recreation Center on Sanford Ave.
Crime Trends
We have had an increase in stolen vehicles in the east Wilmington area. Please lock your car at all times, even if you are only going on a "quick" errand. Many of the vehicles are being stolen during the day and in busy parking lots. Also remember to hide any valuables in your car so that they are not easily seen.
We are still experiencing numerous street robberies along Wilmington Blvd between Anaheim and PCH. The suspects are male Hispanics between the ages of 17-25 years old. In several of the robberies the suspects partially covered their faces with blue bandanas. Money and cell phones are the items most commonly taken.
There have been a few burglaries from motor vehicles where catalytic converters are taken. Officers made a very good arrest of 4 suspects who had just taken a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked on the street not far from Harbor Station. All of the suspects lived in other areas and probably came to Wilmington for the specific reason of stealing catalytic converters.
If you would like to report suspicious activity, please call the non-emergency line at 877 ASK – LAPD contact LAPD Harbor Division at (310) 513-7017 or 9-1-1 for an emergency. To report possible terrorist activity, please call 1-877 A THREAT.
Quality of Life
Graffiti is an ongoing problem here in Wilmington as you well know. We are constantly trying to stay one step ahead of the "tagging" that is seen everywhere. To have graffiti removed please call 3-1-1 immediately. Removing the graffiti quickly is one of the best ways to discourage these people from doing it again
Neighborhood Events
The Wilmington Neighborhood Council meeting is scheduled every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Wilmington Senior Center located at Banning Park.
Every second Tuesday of the month the Spanish C-PAB is held at the Wilmington Senior Center from 7:30-9:00 P.M.
If you are interested in starting a neighborhood watch program in your area please call me or the SLO for your area. A neighborhood watch can be started with as few as 3 or 4 of your neighbors. Neighborhood watch is a great way to prevent crime, keep informed on what's going on in your area and a great way to meet your neighbors. Call the police and stay on the line if you see a crime in progress.
Crime Prevention Tips
Burglary and theft from motor vehicles.
When you park your vehicle, keep all coins, cell phones and any valuable items from plain view.
Lock all the doors and close all the windows. Avoid parking in alleys and dark or isolated areas.
Try not to keep expensive items in your car including TV screens, video game players, IPODS, etc.
Residential Burglaries
Mark your property with identification numbers (engrave your initials, special number or symbol, especially on electronic items
Lock all of your doors and windows.
Lock your garage door.
Install a motion detector light or a timer for the exterior of your residence.
Install a timer for your interior lights.
Install a residential burglar alarm.
Have someone trustworthy check on your residence if you are leaving town.
Auto Theft
Lock all the doors.
Secure all the windows.
Install a wheel-locking device.
Install an auto alarm.
Do not leave the engine running, unattended.
Do not leave the keys in the vehicle.
Avoid parking in alleys and dark or isolated areas
Wilmington - District 5A17
Senior Lead Officer –Ana Pinell #32591 310-869-2096
E-mail address: 32591@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends
Basic Car 5A17 covers the area in Wilmington east of Avalon Blvd to Nicholson Street and south of Pacific Coast Highway to Harry Bridges Blvd. Crime trends in the area for the month of April are as follows.
Graffiti has been rampant in Wilmington for several months.
PLEASE CONTACT GAP A SOON AS YOU SEE GRAFFITI IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FOR REMOVAL.
Several Grand Theft Auto's have occurred in the area of Lakme Avenue and L Street. If you live or are a business owner in the area and see people loitering in the area please dial 877 ASK-LAPD. Don't forget to stay on the line in case the suspects leave before the police arrive so you can give information to the police. Also, the Harbor Area Community Relations Office has KLUBS for your vehicles for sale ($12.00). If you are interested please contact us at 310- 522-2042.
If you would like to report suspicious activity, please call the non – emergency line at 877 ASK – LAPD contact LAPD Harbor Division at (310) 513-7017 or 9-1-1 for an emergency. To report possible terrorist activity, such as, someone walking the perimeter of the refinery or the Vincent Thomas Bridge and taking photos, please call 1-877 A THREAT.
Quality of Life
To request city services dial 3 – 1 – 1.
Neighborhood Events
The Wilmington Neighborhood Council meeting is scheduled every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Wilmington Senior Center located at Banning Park.
Every second Tuesday of the month the Spanish C-PAB is held at the Greenbelt Community Center from 7:30-9:00 P.M. The next meeting is scheduled for 02/12/08.
Wilmington Community Organization Meeting
3rd Monday of each month
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Harbor Christian Church
1551 Wilimgton Blvd.
Located in the Ezell Hall (near church parking lot)
Contacts: Eddie Greenwood - vip009@comcast.net
or Marcus Perez - 310-567-9324 www.WilmingtonCommunity.org
Crime Prevention Tips
Residential Burglaries
Lock all of your doors (even if you're just stepping out for a quick errand).
Secure all your windows.
Secure your garage door. If you have a garage that faces to the alley, make sure to check it to see if it can be easily dislodged. Don't leave your garage door open even if you are somewhere inside the house.
Install a motion detector light or a timer for the exterior of your residence.
Install a timer for your interior lights.
Install a residential burglar alarm.
Keep a big dog.
Have someone trustworthy check on your residence if you are leaving town.
Mark your property with identification numbers (engrave your initials, special number or symbol, especially on electronic items).
Operation Identification
The goal of Operation Identification is to deter property-related crime and to assist the Los Angeles Police Department in their efforts to find and return stolen or lost property to its rightful owner. Remember the following:
Mark gifts with your California Driver License or Identification Card number.
Do not use your Social Security Number.
For items that cannot be marked with an engraver, photograph or videotape the items.
Start a neighborhood watch program, for inquiries call 310-548-7600.
Call the police and stay on the line if you see a crime in progress.
Report suspicious activity to the police department.
San Pedro Area Basic Car 5A59
By Senior Lead Officer Helen Pallares
310-869-2138
35359@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends:
As we continue to see that burglaries from motor vehicles and residences seem to be the most prevalent crime in our area, we are looking at new ways of targeting the issue. I participated in several truancy and curfew task forces this month to get the word out that if you are a juvenile hanging out on a street corner when you should be at home or in school it will not be tolerated. Frequently these are the culprits breaking into car and houses when you are at work. One simple curfew arrest I made at the beginning of the month, resulted in a juvenile suspected of several burglaries and on probation for multiple crimes being arrested and taken to a Juvenile detention center to awaiting hearings on all these matters.
Community Outreach:
Once a month I patrol the areas of Central San Pedro looking for those who are driving without a driver's license or who have abandoned their cars/RVs on our streets. I encourage you to email me addresses and license plates of possibly abandoned cars. I compile a list and follow up with it each month.
I would like to encourage anyone to email me with their concerns about quality of life issues and we can see about working together to remedy the problem
I am also available to speak at any neighborhood meeting you may be having in your area. I am often asked to come to schools, Boys and Girls Clubs and retirement homes to talk on a variety of subjects, from gang prevention to citizen safety. Recently I attended Mount Sinai Bapist Church and spoke to the parishioners about identity theft and how to protect themselves.
Quality of Life Issues:
I get a lot of phone calls and requests for help at this time of year when parents are preparing for the kids to embark on the summer vacation. The children will be looking for things to do, the weather is getting hot and they will want to be outside.
Our CAL PAL summer fun program will start its second year on June 23rd 2008. Sports and activities are facilitated by the Police Department, Department of Recreations and Park and City Council District 15. The location is 204th street and Harvard Ave please call the Harbor Area SLO/CRO Office at 310-522-2042 for more information.
I would also like to recommend our wonderful Harbor Area Explorer program, we encourage kids from 14 to 21 years old to join and have fun with their peers. The program involves being a part of the community, helping others while learning self-discipline and personal responsibility. Participation includes enrollment in our explorer academy and upon graduation, the opportunity to be a part of competitions, parades and fun community events. Our own Harbor Area explorers are now on a trip to Oxnard with our Explorer Coordinators to participate in a statewide competition. They also help out at the Hollywood Bowl during the summer concert season and once that is all finished; they enjoy a hosted trip to a theme park to signify a job well done. If you would like to have your child be a part of this fantastic program call 310 522-2042 and ask Officer Pacheco or Erickson for more information.
Here is more information which is also available on the LAPD's website www.LAPDonline.org
Program Requirements
The Explorer program has a stringent selection process and only takes the most qualified applicants. Once selected, an Explorer Recruit is expected to maintain a high level of standards.
Explorer Recruits must meet the following requirements:
Be at least 14 years of age and in the 9th grade; or 15 years (regardless of grade) through 21 years of age
Pass a preliminary investigation
Have at least a "C" average and maintain it through the 12th grade
Have no record of serious arrests or convictions
Maintain good moral character
Be free of any physical deficiencies that would jeopardize the Explorer or others in the program
Obtain a medical examination (to qualify for insurance)
Attend and graduate from the Explorer Academy
Pass an oral examination
Write an autobiography
Register with Learning for Life, which does not discriminate, based on color, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status, or citizenship. The City of Los Angeles and the LAPD do not endorse any policy, which discriminates based on sexual orientation.
Demonstrate a willingness to serve and participate in Explorer activities
Explorer Academy
The Los Angeles Police Department's Youth Programs Unit coordinates a 128-hour Explorer Recruit Academy. This training is composed of academics, physical-fitness training and military drill that are instructed by Police Officers and Explorers with the Los Angeles Police Department. This training is supplemented by additional physical fitness, academics and drill that are taught by the Explorer post advisors and Explorer supervisors.
Satisfactory passing scores on two academic tests and two physical-fitness qualifications must be achieved before the Explorer recruits are able to graduate from the Academy. The Explorer recruits must graduate from the Academy prior to wearing the Law Enforcement Explorer uniform and receiving identification cards verifying their association with the Los Angeles Police Explorer Program.
Harbor City - District 5A11
Senior Lead Officer - Andrey Wilkins 310-869-2106
E-mail address: 30418@LAPD.LACITY.org
Blackberry Email Address: 5A11@mycingular.blackberry.net
Crime Trends
During the month of April the Harbor City Area experienced an increase in burglaries from motor vehicle in the area of 254th street and Marigold Ave. Please do not leave property in your vehicle. There were five arrests made for burglaries in the Central and Old Towne communities. Please lock and secure your homes. In an effort to combat this activity, Harbor Area Patrol, Detectives and Senior Lead Officer Wilkins (SLO) have all redirected additional resources to the area. Additionally,
Block Captains training sessions are available for any community. If you have any question please call Senior Lead Officer Wilkins at 310-869- 2106
To report Narcotic activity in Harbor City, Please call the Harbor Station Narcotics Detectives at 310-548-2616. You can make the call anonymous or please leave a message.
To report Gang Activity in Harbor City, Please call the Harbor Area Gang Enforcement Detail at 310-548-7504.
TIPS FOR WALKERS
Choose busy streets and avoid passing vacant lots, alleys
At night, stick to well-light areas.
Don't walk or jog alone.
Carry your purse close to your body, and keep a firm grip on it.
Don't overload yourself with packages
Avoid wearing shoes or clothing that restrict your movements
Carry a whistle or other sound device in case of an emergency
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
For a complete list of home and business tips, please search the LAPD's online home security information section. www.lapdonline.org
May 2008 Newsletter
Basic Car 5A85
By Senior Lead Officer Joe Buscaino
Basic Car Area 5A85
310-869-2168
33537@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Maps Information:
For up to date crime trends in your area, be sure to log into www.lapdcrimemaps.org
San Pedro Peace & Unity Rally – May 15th at San Pedro High School
It is with great hope that the first San Pedro Peace & Unity Rally be well attended by the community and the victims' family and friends. As a community we must continue to denounce acts of violence, lead our youth to a positive path and refer those in need of guidance to appropriate resources. The San Pedro School Safety Collaborative have worked hard to coordinate this rally that will include the memorializing the 189 victims by having 189 San Pedro High School students represent each victim. The night will be filled with a message of hope accompanied by music, a lighting vigil and speakers promoting peace and unity. In addition, many City and County resources will be available to those in attendance.
San Pedro Peace & Unity Rally Details:
When: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: San Pedro High School Pirate Stadium, 1001 W. 15th Street, San Pedro
Victim's Families & Volunteers Contact: Gabriela Medina at the YWCA at 310-547-0831
Parking: Street parking and the faculty parking lot will be available at 17th Street & Leland Street.
2nd Annual Teen Police Conference-A Success!!
The 2nd Annual Harbor Area Teen CPAB Teen-Police Conference was held on April 17th at the San Pedro Crowne Plaza. Harbor's Teen CPAB will again played an active role in planning the conference. 250 high school students from local high schools attended and visited workshops addressing gender violence, bullying and gang intervention. Attendees also were given the opportunity to experience the LAPD's Force Options simulator. In the afternoon session, keynote speaker Michael Pritchard gave an inspiring message about preventing crime, respecting each other. During Dr. Pritchard's presentation, numerous teens gave testimonials on the negative impacts of violence and many offered solutions to the gang problem.
Also, please note the next Teen CPAB meeting that will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the San Pedro Boys & Girls Club's Teen Center…
Tues. May 27th, 3:30 p.m.
Property Crime in Basic Car 5A85
Be sure to follow the basic crime prevention tips and remember if you LEAVE IT, you might LOSE IT!
Do not leave valuables such as laptop computers, wallets, sunglasses and purses in plain sight. If you have to, then lock these items in the trunk.
Invest in a steering wheel lock or car alarm system.
Do not leave your keys in your car.
Invest is a car alarm
Beware of strangers in your neighborhood.
For more crime prevention tips, log onto www.lapdonline.org
In keeping with our Harbor Area's annual goal of starting a new Neighborhood Watch in each reporting district, I am pleased to welcome my newest Neighborhood Watch group, the Marine View/Angel's Gate Neighborhood Watch Group (RD584). Please see meeting details below:
When: Wed. May 21, 2008
Where: Marine View Apartments Community Center
Address: 2905 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro
Wilmington - District 5A25
Senior Lead Officer - Ron Johnson 310-869-2173
E-mail address:24991 @lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends
During this period we continue to see an increase in street robberies and thefts from motor vehicles. The majority of the robberies have occurred during the week between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Our grand theft auto statistics have remained steady. The suspects have historically used the stolen vehicles for transportation purposes and the vehicles were rarely stripped for parts. The new disturbing trend involves the theft of catalytic converters from primarily Toyota 4-Runners. The suspects are able to remove the converters in less than 5 minutes. Please report any suspicious activity immediately. For a complete list of crime prevention tips and information logon to www.lapdonline.
The Harbor area has been plagued with several thefts involving copper wire taken from local light poles. Recent upgrades to the light poles include the installation of anti-theft exterior plates. On April 23, 2008 during a narcotics task force operation officers were able to arrest a key theft suspect that was responsible for taking large quantities of copper wire from various light poles within the Wilmington area. Local recycling centers are also on high alert for subjects attempting to cash in on large quantities of copper wire.
Home Burglaries are on the Rise
Avoid leaving doors and windows unlocked while you are away from home
Trim large bushes that block your windows.
Install bright security lighting around the perimeter of your property
Consider obtaining a good watchdog
Use motion detector and timer activated lights
Install heavy duty deadbolt locks on exterior doors
Home security systems are a plus.
Report all suspicious activity to police
Start a neighborhood watch program
Street Robberies
Remember criminals prey on easy targets
Keep your valuables out of sight
Avoid displaying money in public
Avoid giving rides to strangers
Shop in pairs whenever possible
Report all suspicious activity to police immediately
Consider becoming a Block Captain and forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. For details please call Senior Lead Officer Ron Johnson at 310-869-2173. Remember to be a good witness when crime strikes. Call 1-877 ASK-LAPD for non-emergency calls and 911 for crimes in progress. For narcotics related offenses with follow-up information call 1-800-662-BUST. If you have information on outstanding wanted suspects please call the crime hotline at 1-877-LAWFULL.
Traffic Enforcement
The Anaheim Corridor located between Figueroa Street and Alameda Street, has been singled out as the third highest street in the city for preventable traffic accidents.
Stepped up traffic enforcement will continue along the Anaheim Corridor by
South Traffic and Harbor Area Police Officers.
The intersection of Fries Avenue and Anaheim Street is one of our problem traffic locations. The intersection is slightly offset which causes motorists to prematurely turn left in front of oncoming vehicles. Our South Traffic Division Officers monitor this location and issue traffic citations to flagrant violators on a regular basis.
Community Meetings
The Wilmington Neighborhood Council Meeting empowers community members to make needed changes in their community and to improve their quality of life. The meeting is hosted at the Wilmington Senior Citizen's Center located at 1371 North Eubank Avenue. The meeting takes place on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
The Harbor Vista Neighborhood Watch Meeting takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The complex is located at 450 North Wilmington Boulevard. Spanish speaking community members are encouraged to attend.
The Harbor View Place Neighborhood Watch Meeting takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The development is located at 326 North King Avenue just north of C Street.
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