Halloween has been celebrated on October 31st in the United States since the early 1800’s and is traditionally a family-oriented holiday when children get to dress up and enjoy candy and other treats. In order to assist the Los Angeles community in enjoying this fun-filled holiday as safely as possible, please! Children should never be allowed to go out alone on Halloween and you should never eat any treats until they have been examined. Make sure that all fruit should be cut and closely examined before eating. Advise your children that they should never enter strangers’ homes.
Monthly Crime Prevention Tip
Internet Awareness
However, as the legitimate use of the Internet increases throughout our nation and the world, the wrongful use of the Internet to commit crime and victimize people also increases. Law enforcement officials across the nation are reporting an ever-increasing variety of crimes being perpetuated via the Internet. Please be aware of what sites your children are in. Internet awareness is meant to help you protect yourself, your loved ones, your friends, your neighbors and your community, and to make your journey on the Internet as safe, secure and crime free as possible.
Traffic Tip of the Month
Halloween is one of the best times of the year for children. However, it can be one of the most dangerous as well. Please always be aware of
Oncoming traffic and obey all the laws pertaining to crosswalks and right of way signs. A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds
Community Relations Information
Community Relations Office 323-266-7734
Senior Lead Office 323-266-7712, or 266-7713.
Please note the Senior Lead Officers will no longer be able to receive your E-mails to their Blackberry’s.
Monterey Hills (4A3)
Senior Lead Officer John Pedroza
Phone 213-793-0748
Current Crime Trends
The basic car (4A3) continues to be have one of the lowest crime rates among other basic cars in Hollenbeck. In the last 4 week extraction period there were 14 reported violent crimes and 26 property crimes.
There were no gang related reports during this period. The only crime clusters noted were 3 BFMV’s (burglary from motor vehicles) in and around the 5900 block of Monterey Rd. and 3 GTA’s (grand theft autos) in the area of Collis north of Huntington Drive.
El Sereno-University Hills (4A9)
Senior Lead Officer Steve Morales
Phone 213-793-0749
Current Crime Trends
The El Sereno basic car (4A9) has had a decrease in violent crime in three out of the last four weeks. There were nine reported violent crimes in the last four week extraction period. Although, not related were six of these crimes that occurred on the Huntington Drive Business Corridor. There were 18 reported property crimes. Of the 18 crimes, (14) were either GTA”s (grand theft autos) or BFMV (burglary from motor vehicle). There were no patterns or clusters of crimes.
The El Sereno and Lincoln Heights Basic Cars will hold its Basic Car Meeting at the Lincoln Heights Senior Citizen Center (2323 Workman Street) on October 7, 2008 at 1:00 pm.
Lincoln Heights (4A15)
Senior Lead Officer Austin Fernald
213-793-0750
Current Crime Trends
During the month of September 2008, Gang related violent crime remains low. Officers assigned to the gang unit have used the gang injunction along with parole and probation searches to keep the gang activity in check.
However, property related crimes have increased in September, with three reported stolen cars in and around County USC Medical Center alone. We also had eighteen reported thefts of property from parked cars in the Lincoln Heights community.
In an effort to reduce this rise in property crime officers have increased both uniform and undercover patrols around targeted areas. You are again encouraged to hide or remove all property from sight while your vehicle in parked, even if only for a few minutes.
Community Events
Senior Lead officers will be hosting there semi-annual basic car meeting on October 7th, 2008 at 1:00 pm located at the Lincoln Heights Senior Citizen Center, 2323 Workman Street.
Central Boyle Heights (4A53)
Senior Lead Officer Dan Rios
Phone 213-793-0753
Current Crime Trends
The current crime statistics reported an increase in violent crime. The current statistics report 20 reported crimes. The previous crime statistics reported 10 crimes. There was an increase in property crimes (i.e. Burglary, Grand Theft Auto, and Burglary from Motor Vehicle). There were 10 reported property crimes, an increase from five crimes reported from the previous crime statistics. The most common stolen vehicle in Hollenbeck continues to be Toyota, Honda, SUVs and pick-up trucks.
Property crime:
On September 26, 2008, at 4:35am, in the area a shooting occurred in the area of Mott Street. / Cincinnati Street. Three victims were shot but are expected to survive. Hollenbeck Detectives arrested one male adult and recovered evidence.
Be more involved in communicating with your neighbors and your community leaders. Report any unusual activity; this will help reduce the amount of crime taking place in your neighborhoods. If you wish to leave an anonymous message, call (323) 526-3817 for non-emergency police assistance call 1-877-ASK LAPD, (1-877-275-5273). Let’s try to keep our community clean by calling “311” for trash, bulky items and graffiti.
On October 1, 2008, at 6:00pm there will be a Boyle Heights Neighborhood Organization Meeting at 2201 E. 1st Street. in the basement level.
Community alert:
Auto crimes continue to be a problem. Don’t forget to lock your cars and don’t leave anything valuable inside that could be seen by a bad person. Let’s start some neighborhood watch meetings, it’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and fight crime!
Please call me at 213-793-0753 or 323-266-6999 for any questions.
Eastern Boyle Heights (4A59)
Senior Lead Officer Oscar Casini
Phone 213-793-0752
Current Crime Trends
The current crime statistics reported that at the end of the 4th week violent crime (i.e. Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Battery, etc…) had decreased reporting only five crimes. The current crime statistics reported that property crime (i.e. Burglary, Grand Theft Auto, and Burglary from Motor Vehicle) for the 4th week reported four reportable incidents.
Community Events
The Hillside Village Block Captain Meeting will host their monthly meeting on Thursday October 09, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Absolute tow, 4760 Valley Blvd.
The Hillside Village Home Owners Association will host their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 09, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Absolute Tow, 4760 Valley Blvd.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Senior Lead Officer Casini at 213-793-0752
Western Boyle Heights (4A71)
Senior Lead Officer Joe Chacon
Phone 213-422-1060
Current Crime Trends
The current crime statistics reported that there was a slight increase in violent crime. The current statistics reported 15 reported crimes. The previous crime statistics reported 10 reported crimes.
Property crime:
There was a slight increase in property crimes (i.e. Burglary, Grand Theft Auto, and Burglary from Motor Vehicle). There were 25 reported property crimes. The previous crime statistics reported 21 reported crimes. The most commonly stolen vehicle in Hollenbeck continues to be Toyota and Honda.
There is a slight increase in GTA’s and BFV’s in the southern part of the division. Please secure your vehicles and keep all valuables from sight. Be more involved in communicating with your neighbors and your community leaders and report any unusual activity. This will help reduce the amount of crime taking place in your neighborhoods. If you wish to leave an anonymous message, call 213-422-1060 for non-emergency police assistance call 1-877-ASK LAPD. Let’s try to keep our community clean by calling 311 for trash and bulky items.
If you believe illegal activity is occurring in your area (Gang activity, Narcotics activity) please give me a call at the below number. The information will remain anonymous
Illegal Dumping:
To dump or cause to be dumped any waste matter upon any public or private highway, road or property is a crime. Illegal dumping is a crime that has become a chronic problem within some parts of the City of Los Angeles. In addition to increasing community fear and apathy, illegal dumping can be a breeding ground for disease carrying insects and vermin. Illegal dumping can also add liability to the City in the form of increased claims for injuries.
Illegal dumping is a violation of California Penal Code section 374.3 which prohibits non-commercial and commercial dumping of waste material, or causing it to be dumped on public or private highways or roads. See 41.70.3 L.A.M.C.
To report illegal dumping contact the City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, at 800-974-9794; Los Angeles County Department of Public Works at 800-303-0003.
Please call me on my cell at 213-422-1060 or office at 323-266-7712 for any questions or concerns
Southern Boyle Heights Area (4A97)
Senior Lead Officer Ruben Rodriguez
Phone 213-793-0754
Current Crime Trends
There were only four violent crimes reported this period, a drop from the previous reporting period. However, property crime continues to be a problem with an increase of both grand theft auto and burglary from vehicle incidents on the increase. We will be targeting problem areas in an effort to combat the rise in property crime and will be addressing the problem with directed task forces
Community Events
The current community police academy is now underway. This will be the last class scheduled for this calendar year. The classes will start up again in early 2009 with the first class scheduled to be conducted in Spanish. If you or anyone you know is interested in attending next year’s classes, please contact Senior Lead Officer Ruben Rodriguez at 213-793-0754.
We have two new Neighborhood Watch programs starting up in the community. If you would like to get your community involved as well in this worthwhile program, please contact the Hollenbeck Community Relations office at 323-266-7734.
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