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Mission Community Newsletter
July 2013
Vol. XIII, No. 7
Captain's Message
Information to Keep Us All Safe
Do not depend on your neighbors to call the police. Responsibility starts with YOU! Keep an eye out for suspicious people and vehicles in your neighborhood and take action! Pay attention to what is going on in your neighborhood. Be aware of pedestrians and vehicles, joggers and bicyclists, vans and delivery trucks, juveniles out during school hours.
A license plate number can crack a case. If it is safe, collect and report details including the number and description of suspects, vehicle description, license plate numbers and distinguishing marks.
If you see someone knocking on doors on your block or other suspicious or criminal activity immediately call LAPD non-emergency dispatch: (877) 275-5273 (1-877-ASK-LAPD).
Call 911 for emergencies, immediate threat or if you believe a crime is in progress.
Neighbors who know each other are more likely to watch out for each other. Get to know your neighbors, and then get them involved. Create a neighborhood roster and phone tree to alert your neighbors if you see suspicious persons or activity on your street
Engrave expensive electronics such as television sets, DVD players, computers and game consoles with your California Driver License or an identifying mark. This will make your items identifiable for the police and returned to you.
Communities with a Neighborhood Watch are better prepared and a less desirable target for criminals. Learn ways to protect yourself. The more people we can get involved, the safer your community will be. Sylmar has several Neighborhood Watch Groups, call me for details.
Working together, the Community and LAPD will make a difference.
If you have a question or need information: Remember “It’s One Call to City Hall.” Call 3-11 for City-related issues and information. If you see something or someone suspicious, call the police (9-11, or 1-877-ASK-LAPD), CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477, including the NIXLE program. You can register on line and receive emergency alerts at the tip of your fingers. Register free at www.Nixle. com or text the word “Mission” to 888777.
We want to keep our neighborhoods clean, not only for cleanliness, but it also discourages criminals from wanting to commit crime. A clean neighborhood means that its residents care about their neighborhood and say “NO” to crime. As a reminder, if you do have excess trash and/or furniture items, please call “ 311” to schedule a pick-up. If your neighbors are placing items on the curb and sidewalk, remind them about “311” and we can all work as a team to keep our neighborhoods clean!
If you experience any traffic-related problems in the area, please contact Officer Sciarrino at LAPD Valley Traffic Division (VTD) (818) 644-8000. Officer Sciarrino is assigned to VTD’s Community Safety and Traffic Unit. If you also notice a vehicle parked on the street or in an alley in the same spot for several days or if you believe it is abandoned, please call 311 from your home phone to notify Department of Transportation (DOT) parking enforcement.
An automobile is not a safe place to leave valuables even for a few moments-they will be stolen. You must take responsibility for your property, force criminals to look for an easier target. Do not leave ANY personal property visible in your vehicle. Avoid becoming a victim- Remember these three things:
Lock It: Lock your vehicle every time you leave it unattended and secure all items of value out of sight in the trunk.
Hide It: If you don’t have a trunk, hide valuables under the seats, in the glove box, or other compartments within the vehicle. This includes items with personal information, mail, small electronics and change.
Keep It: Personal responsibility is the best prevention to safeguard personal property and to prevent becoming a victim.
Protect yourself from ID and Credit Theft Criminals scavenge through our trash and recycling bins on trash day. Please shred all papers thrown in the trash or recycling bin that contain any personal information. If you see someone going through yours or your neighbor’s trash immediately call (877) 275-5273 and request a Patrol car in your area.
Reduce the amount of personal information available by limiting the number of pre-approved offers of credit that you receive. If thrown in the trash identity thieves can use them to open credit cards using your identity. To remove your name from the marketing lists: (888) OPTOUT (888-567-8688)
Never give out your PIN, birthdate, social security number or other personal ID over the phone or in response to a text or email.
When filling out forms question why personal information is asked for and if it is required.
Do NOT carry your Social Security card with you.
You are allowed one free credit report yearly from each of the three credit companies: 1-877-322-8228, www.annualcreditreport.com
When mailing bills, items with checks or personal information- Do not use outside Postal drop boxes after the last scheduled pick up or on weekends- use the slot located inside the Post Office.
When using an ATM: be cautious, go in the daytime with a friend who can look out. If you are alone or at night choose a well lit and visible ATM. Inspect for tampering, if you feel something is wrong cancel the transaction and find a different machine.
There is a secure ATM available to the public in the LAPD Mission Station lobby 11121 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Basic Car 19A1
Senior Lead Officer John Lonergan
Office Phone 818-838-9848
Cell Phone 818-634-0610
Welcome to the Newsletter for Basic Car 19A1 for July 2013
The sale or use of All fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD will be strictly enforcing the law.
With warm weather, children out of school and families on vacation, summer has many safety concerns.
Stranger Danger: Children are out of school with free time. Teach them to be cautious in public areas such as pools, parks, Malls, Amusement and Entertainment facilities. Report any suspicious activity immediately to a parent and Security Guard. The LAPD has several programs available including, the Cadet and PALS programs. For information contact our Cadet and Community Relations Office at (818) 838-9860.
Loud parties: Loud parties can attract the wrong crowd into your neighborhood. The LAPD will be deploying a Party Car weekends through summer and Officers may give a written citation on the first visit.
Be a good neighbor-consider the hour and music volume when entertaining. If there is a loud party in your neighborhood, please report it to the non-emergency number: 1-877-275-5273 (1-877-ASK-LAPD). You can also call the Mission Front Desk (818) 838-9800 and request the Party Car. Your name will be kept confidential. Provide the address if possible and leave a call back number so we can confirm the situation is no longer a problem. Ask your neighbors to call and provide them the non-emergency numbers.
Neighborhood Watch: With many families away on Vacation, those who remain must be extra vigilant. Keep an eye out for suspicious people in your neighborhood; note the license plate & description of suspicious vehicles. Call (877) ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273) if you think they may be involved in criminal activity. With our hectic schedules we don't know our neighbors as well as we used to. Make it a priority to get to know your neighbors. Join a Neighborhood Watch.
Crimes of Opportunity Criminals look for easy targets. Help us in preventing these crimes by taking responsibility for your valuables.
Do not leave personal items unattended in grocery stores, gas stations, gyms, and restaurants.
Burglary Theft from Vehicle (BTFV) The preventable crime. To avoid becoming a victim always lock your vehicle and ensure all items of value are locked out of sight in the trunk or glove box. Popular item include expensive electronics, portable GPS systems, IPODS, cellular telephones, lap top computers, along with purses, mail and items with personal information.
Do not leave the remote garage openers visible in your vehicle.
Do not keep spare keys to your vehicle or residence in your vehicle.
Distraction Burglary: Often target the elderly who are home alone during the day and tend to be trusting in nature with a willingness to assist.
There are several techniques:
A female suspect will knock on the door begging to use the bathroom. Once in the home, she will go through the bathroom cabinets, taking prescription drugs and valuables.
A suspect will claim to be looking for a sick or pregnant pet. While they distract the homeowner in the yard, an accomplice ransacks the home.
A group of criminals pose as DWP/Utility workers to gain access to your property. They are convincing, well groomed and well spoken. They distract the Homeowner into another part of the house or backyard allowing team members access through the open front door.
Protect yourself: Do not let strangers in your home or yard for any reason! Do not rely on a vest or hat with a CABLE or GAS logo. Require ID. Ask them to wait outside, close and lock the door, call the company to verify who they are and their need to be on your property. 311 will connect you to all city services.
Vacation safety: If you are going away let your neighbors know and leave an emergency contact number with them. Make an inspection of your residence's exterior in the daytime and at night. Trim bushes and trees where someone could hide unseen. Add exterior lighting (solar fixtures for areas without electricity). Set two interior lights and a radio on automatic timers to turn on & off in different parts of your home to create an 'at home' routine. Don’t hide a key under the door mat. Secure windows & doors with a secondary locking device or wood dowel in the window or door track; put a lock on your gate. Do not leave valuables in plain sight. Close window treatments so the contents of your home are not visible. If you have a home alarm system, set it each time to leave your home.
Use caution with credit and debt cards. Before you sign verify the card returned to you is yours and the bill is accurate. Keep your copy incase there is a problem on your statement. Use a covered or closed luggage tag to hide personal information.
Summer can see an increase in Graffiti. For graffiti removal call Sylmar Graffiti Busters at (818) 362-8702
Summer is a good time to create an Emergency Contact Card for younger family members to carry with them, review your family’s emergency plan and restock emergency kits.
Basic Car 19A7 Sylmar
Officer Alonso Menchaca
Cell Phone (818) 634-0619 Office Phone (818) 838-9846
Basic Car 19A7 area consists of the City of Sylmar (east of Glenoaks).
Crime Trends/Statistics
Grand theft Auto are our primary concern at this time. If anyone has any information regarding Grand Theft Auto suspects, please contact me as soon as possible. Most of the incidents are taking place between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. when most people are at home sleeping. Please be mindful of this and properly secure your vehicles and turn on your porch lights during night time hours.
Upcoming Community/ Neighborhood Watch Events
The next neighborhood watch meeting will be held at Mission Area Station, located at 11121 Sepulveda Blvd. This meeting takes place on the third Tuesday of every month.
Sylmar Neighborhood watch meeting for the northern portion of the Sylmar area is held at Bible Baptist Church, located at 13724 Fenton Ave. This meeting takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month.
One of my goals as a Senior Lead Officer is to get the community more involved in crime reduction. The community has the primary responsibility for fighting crime. Help stop crime before it happens. The way you can do this is by becoming a member of Neighborhood Watch. Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program enlisting the active participation of residents on your street and in your neighborhood. Typically, active members are the “eyes and ears” of the community and keep in direct contact with the Senior Lead Officer for the neighborhood.
If you would like to become more involved in crime prevention in your community, please contact me at (818) 838-9846
Basic Car Area 19A43 (Mission Hills Area)
Senior Lead Officer Philip Ruiz #31524
Office Phone: 818-838-9843
Cell phone: 818-634-0519
Email: 31524@lapd.lacity.org
Hello everyone, this is Senior Lead Officer Philip Ruiz, for Basic Car 19A43 (Mission Hills Area). With July 4th approaching, I want to wish everyone a safe and sane Fourth of July. I also want to remind everyone that it is unlawful to possess or purchase fireworks in any city for use within the City of Los Angeles. Please do your part to help make this a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!
I would like to thank all of you that attended or assisted in putting together the Mission Police Station Open House, which was held on Saturday, May 18th at Mission Station. The open house was a huge success & had such a great turnout. I hope those of you that attended enjoyed the tour of the station as well as the display booths. Thank you very much for making the event a success.
I would also like to send out a huge thank you for all those who participated in this year’s Adopt A Block event that was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. We had a great turnout and your presence made a big difference. Good Job and thank you again.
I want to remind everyone that the telephone number to Mission Area’s front desk is (818) 838-9800. You may call the station directly for any reason; such as information, crime related advice, quality of the life concerns and to make crime reports. However, if you require police service for (crimes in progress), please call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergency call dispatch at 818-734-2223.
Our next Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Mission station in the Community Room. Hope to see you on the 23rd.
Crime Update:
We are halfway through the 2013 year. Currently, Part-1 Crime in the Mission Hills Area is down (-4 %) compared to the same time last year. About a month ago in (May), crime was at (+ 2%). So we are doing better and appear headed in the right direction.
Up to this point, Property crimes continue to be our main issues. GTA’s (Grand Theft Auto) and BFMV’s (Burglary from Motor Vehicles) are the most common crimes occurring in the area. The majority of the crimes have been taking place between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. The area which has been targeted the most is (RD: 1954) Chatsworth St south to Lassen St, and Sepulveda Bl east to Lemona Ave. We have also experienced a lot of activity along the Sepulveda Corridor (rear alleys, rear apartment complex parking structures). Remember to never leave anything valuable in your vehicle or in plain sight and remember to always lock your doors. Remember, personal responsibility is the best prevention to becoming a victim. Also remember
Lock It, Hide It, Keep It
Mission Hills Community Meetings
19A43 Monthly Basic Car Meeting (Neighborhood Watch)
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Mission Area Community Police Station Community Room
Mission Hills Neighborhood Council – MHNC@verizon.net
1st Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Mission Area Community Police Station Community Room
Basic Car 19A61 North Hills
Senior Lead Officer Charles Chacon
Cell Phone (818) 634-0545
Office (818) 838-9845
The summer is here! I wish everyone a safe summer season. Please make sure your residences are secured. The hot weather makes us open our windows. Make sure you are closing them when you leave your houses. We have high property crime occurring in the areas of Sepulveda Bl and Chase st , Sepulveda Bl and Parthenia St, Columbus Ave and Parthenia St and Sepulveda Bl and Nordhoff St. Residents are reporting teenagers out late at night. Please report the teens! They are in violation of curfew. Curfew begins at 10 pm and ends at 6 am. No one under the age of 18 can be outside of their homes without parental supervision between the listed hours.
Please make sure that your vehicles are locked when parked on the street. We still have residents leaving valuables inside their parked vehicles. Individuals are looking into parked cars and stealing your property. Don’t make it easy or attractive for them to break into your cars!
I have been working with the area Apartment Managers. We have an increase in gang activity for the areas of Langdon Ave, Orion Ave and Columbus Ave. Please make sure that you have current Trespass Letters on file for the buildings. Report suspicious activity and call 1(877)-ASK-LAPD. Managers are Block Captains and should have information on the area crime to keep their tenants safe. Our next Manager meeting will be held on July 30, 2013 at 6 pm at the Mission Station.
Neighborhood Watch is very important! Please join Neighborhood Watch in your area. I have a meeting once a month on the last Wednesday of the month at Mission Station, at 6:30 p.m. If your neighborhood would like to start a meeting, please call me. My next meeting will be held on July 30, 2013.
We cannot do it alone! I need your help to report suspicious people and/or activity in your neighborhoods. Participate and get involved. Call 1877 ASK-LAPD when you see suspicious activity.
Graffiti is a big problem in North Hills. If you see graffiti, please report it! The faster we can remove the graffiti, the more it will discourage other graffiti from going up. Please call Graffiti Busters at 311.
Remember there is no excuse for domestic violence. Talk to a friend, pastor, or your local support group for relationship problems prior to any violence. You can always call a domestic violence hotline for referrals and assistance 24 hours a day at 1-818-887-6589.
Basic Car Area 19A75
Senior Lead Officer Sean Smith
Office Line (818) 838-9842
Cell Phone (818) 442-3183
July 4th is coming up and I want to remind you that ALL FIREWORKS, even the safe and sane ones are illegal in the city of Los Angeles. I want to encourage the residence to report anyone who is using or selling these types of fireworks to myself or to the police. You can contact me by using the number provided above or call the non-emergency number at 877-ASK-LAPD and report any violators. Please assist our community with continuing to make this a safe and fun holiday.
Just a reminder to everyone Mission Division will continue to have four officers on Friday and Saturday nights that will be devoted to responding to party calls. As a way to get a quicker response from the police please call us as soon as the parties begin to gets loud.
I want to continue to remind everyone to lock and secure your homes and vehicles. I am continuing to receive reports of BFMV’s where the property taken are now personal documents (mail containing personal information, completed employment applications, and credit card statements). This is just another reminder to protect your personal information and your property.
I want to encourage everyone to report any suspicious activity to either the LAPD non- emergency number (877) ASK-LAPD. There have been several arrests that were due to the community’s assistance.
I am excited to continue to serve the people of north Panorama City.
Neighborhood Watch for Basic Car 19A75:
14501 Tupper St
July 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Near the pool area
9618 Van Nuys Blvd
July 9, 2013 at 6:00 pm
The community room located at 9618 Van Nuys Blvd, first floor across from the manager’s office.
8400 Murietta Ave
July 10, at 7:00 pm
The Front yard of a residence
8810 Katherine Ave
July 30, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Front yard of residence
If you have any questions or you want to become more involved within your community please contacts me at (818) 838-9842.
Senior Lead Officer Lee Perry #34733
Los Angeles Police Department
Mission Area
Basic Car 19A79
818-838-984
This month, there will be a special election for the vacant Council member position in Council District 6 (CD 6). In the recent May election, none of the top CD 6 candidates obtained the majority votes of 50%. So, there will be a special run-off election between Cindy Montanez and Nuri Martinez. I again encourage you to familiarize yourself with the candidates. Your vote will determine our community’s future.
Hide it! Lock it! Keep it!
Community policing philosophy is essential to the way Los Angeles Police Department provide service to our community. As a LAPD Senior Lead Officer, we address the cause of crime, address the fear and/or perception of crime, and improve the overall quality of life in the community during the neighborhood watch meetings. The Arleta area continues to experience grand theft autos (GTA) and burglaries from motor vehicle (BFMV) incidents. These crimes could have been prevented. Several victims placed their purse in the vehicle and secured their vehicles. I encourage you to share w/ your family and friends to NOT leave anything valuable inside their vehicles in plain sight.
Hide it! Lock it! Keep it!
Meeting Groups Locations Date & Time
1. Arleta N/W 13821 Osborne St July 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
2. Debell Street 13333 Debell St July 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
3. Branford Park 13306 Branford St July 9th at 6:30 p.m.
4. Gullo Ave 9603 Gullo Ave July 10th at 6:30 p.m.
5. Arleta Neighborhood Council 9757 Beachy Ave July 16th at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding joining or creating a neighborhood watch group in your area, please do not hesitate to contact me at (818) 838-9844.
Senior Lead Officer Lee Perry #34733
Los Angeles Police Department
Mission Area
Basic Car 19A79
818-838-984
This month, there will be a special election for the vacant Council member position in Council District 6 (CD 6). In the recent May election, none of the top CD 6 candidates obtained the majority votes of 50%. So, there will be a special run-off election between Cindy Montanez and Nuri Martinez. I again encourage you to familiarize yourself with the candidates. Your vote will determine our community’s future.
Hide it! Lock it! Keep it!
Community policing philosophy is essential to the way Los Angeles Police Department provide service to our community. As a LAPD Senior Lead Officer, we address the cause of crime, address the fear and/or perception of crime, and improve the overall quality of life in the community during the neighborhood watch meetings. The Arleta area continues to experience grand theft autos (GTA) and burglaries from motor vehicle (BFMV) incidents. These crimes could have been prevented. Several victims placed their purse in the vehicle and secured their vehicles. I encourage you to share w/ your family and friends to NOT leave anything valuable inside their vehicles in plain sight.
Hide it! Lock it! Keep it!
Meeting Groups Locations Date & Time
1. Arleta N/W 13821 Osborne St July 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
2. Debell Street 13333 Debell St July 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
3. Branford Park 13306 Branford St July 9th at 6:30 p.m.
4. Gullo Ave 9603 Gullo Ave July 10th at 6:30 p.m.
5. Arleta Neighborhood Council 9757 Beachy Ave July 16th at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding joining or creating a neighborhood watch group in your area, please do not hesitate to contact me at (818) 838-9844.
Basic Car Area 19A85
Senior Lead Officer Edwin Ayala
Desk Phone 818-838-9854
Cell 818-634-0718
Email: 34256@LAPD.LACITY.ORG
Thank you for being involved in your community. The LAPD does such a great job reducing crime, but it is with your help that we are able to do so. I know I can count on you to help make Panorama City a safer place to live and work in by being aware of your surroundings. Please continue to be aware of what is happening and who is on your block.
Crime Update
Last month I mentioned some shootings and Homicides. Some arrests have been made and our Mission Homicide detectives continue to make great progress in the other cases. We partnered with some Community groups and held a Community Peace March on June 15th, at the Sepulveda Rec Center. We had a great turnout and many people joined in as we walked through North Hills and Panorama City.
We are continuing our outreach for an Overnight Parking District in the area of Willis, Cedros, Tobias, and Kester, between Rayen St and Chase St. If you live within this area please contact me or attend one of my Neighborhood Watch meetings for more information.
There has been an increase in stolen vehicles and car break-in’s (BFMV’s), particularly Honda sedans, during the hours of 12 AM-6 AM. Thieves often access apartment building parking lots through inoperable gates. Please ensure that all the gates in your complex are working. Magnetic locks are very difficult to break and will last much longer.
Much of our crime occurs in the commercial areas. We see a lot of theft near the Panorama Mall and Wal-Mart. Please keep an eye on your personal property so that it does not get taken; do not turn your backs to it. The Panorama City Business Improvement District (BID) has played a key role in impacting crime in the commercial areas, such as the Van Nuys Blvd. Corridor. A “Business Watch” is a great way to share information among other business owners and a great way to let the LAPD know about your concerns. Contact me regarding a Business Watch.
As of June 8th, crime is 28.4% above 2012’s numbers. This is high, but we are seeing a great decrease because we were as high as 31% a few weeks ago. It is great to report that we are 22% above last year’s numbers in arrests.
Below is a list of Community Meetings, please contact me with any questions.
Basic Car 19A93 Panorama City
Senior Lead Officer Fabiola Humphrey
Office Phone (818) 838-9847
Cell Phone (818) 731-2553
Crime Trends/Statistics
Grand Theft Auto and Burglary from motor vehicle have been on the rise along Woodman Avenue and around Ventura Canyon. Honda Civics and Accords and Toyota Corollas are the most common vehicles taken. Please remember to lock and secure your vehicle and your valuables.
Burglary from motor vehicles is still our primary concern at this time. If anyone has any information regarding burglary suspects, please contact me as soon as possible. We are also noticing a slight increase in residential burglaries. Most of the residential burglaries are taking place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when most people are at work. Please be mindful of this and properly secure your homes and vehicles. The burglaries are occurring in east of Woodman and south of Roscoe Blvd.
As I review the crime reports for our area, I notice items such as I-Pods, GPS navigation systems, laptop computers, jewelry, purses, wallets, CDs and cash being stolen from automobiles. Please be alert as you enter your parking structures and make sure that the gate closes behind you before driving forward. This is a favorite of criminals. Please don’t make it easy for these criminals. This is exactly the involvement needed to enhance Community Policing in your neighborhoods.
We are asking that people engrave their valuable items that may be stolen. Items like television sets, DVD players, radios, computers, video game consoles, or any other electronic device should be engraved with their California Driver License/Identification numbers. This process is to ensure that the items are easily identifiable by the police when recovered if stolen.
Upcoming Community/ Neighborhood Watch Events
Please come out and support the Panorama City Neighborhood Council meeting, which will take place on the 4th Thursday of each month. The meeting will take place at the Mission Community Hospital, Medical Office Building, 2nd Floor, at 14860 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City. Next scheduled meeting for the Panorama City Neighborhood Council is July 25, 2013, at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us at the Marson Park Neighborhood Watch, on July 10, 2013, at Marson Park, 5:30 p.m. (Sepulveda Blvd and Marson St).
Please join us at the Noble Marson Neighborhood Watch at the cul-de-sac on Marson Street and Saloma Ave. Next scheduled will be announced.
Please join us for the Kaiser Hospital Neighborhood Watch meeting. August 6 th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at 13652 Cantara, on the first floor across from the cafeteria.
Please join us for the Blythe Street Neighborhood Watch meeting held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m., at 14705 Blythe Street (call me for more information).
One of my goals as a Senior Lead Officer is to get the community more involved in crime reduction. The community has the primary responsibility for fighting crime. Help stop crime before it occurs by becoming a member of Neighborhood Watch. A Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program enlisting the active participation of residents in your apartment and on your street. Typically, active members of a Neighborhood Watch act as the “eyes and ears” of the community and keep in direct communication with the Senior Lead Officer for the neighborhood.
If you would like to become more involved in crime prevention in your community, please contact me at (818) 838-9847.
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