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News Release Wednesday, March 14, 2012

LAPD Sergeant Arrested for Making Criminal Threats NR12117kr Los Angeles: A 15-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department has been charged with making Criminal Threats against a woman he formerly had a relationship with. On October 18, 2011, the Fullerton Police Department began a Criminal Threats investigation when a woman reported that a former romantic interest, 41-year-old Joshua Jinwook Chong, was calling and sending her threatening telephonic messages. Chong was arrested that same day for Criminal Threats. He later posted $50,000 bail and was released. Chong was assigned to Harbor Area as a patrol sergeant at the time of his arrest. He has been on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal and LAPD administrative investigation. Anyone wishing to report a crime can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

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