Newton Area
Captain’s Report
Newton Area’s 2011 March crime continues to drop from last year’s crime numbers and from February 2011’s numbers. Total Part One Crime continues to spiral on a downward trend, down 18.4% (ending March 26, 2011). Again the greatest reduction was in our overall Violent Crime which was down by 26.7 %. Shots Fired continue to also go down in the Area, which was down by 46.6%.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the March 2011 crime statistics:
I. Period ending March 26, 2011, Newton Area Crime Statistics:
A. Total Part One Crime Down - 18.4%
i. Total Violent Crime Down - 26.7%
1. 11 Homicide Up 22.2%
2. 8 Rape Up 14.3%
3. 196 Robberies Down -16.2 %
4. 90 Assaults Down -41.0%
ii. Total Property Crime Down -14.2 %
1. 75 Burglaries Down - 32.2%
2. 153 GTAs Down – 26.5 %
3. 159 BTFV Up 6.8%
4. 108 Theft Down – 3.8%
B. Shots Fired Down –46.6%
C. Shooting Victims Down –21.1 %
Noteworthy Community Event for this Month: All Peoples Community Center Annual Community Health, Resource and Book Fair was held on March 26, 2011 at 822 E. 20th Street. Nearly 1,000 community members and volunteers attended this event to receive FREE Vision Exams, Dental Screenings, Mammograms, Blood Pressure Checks, and Cholesterol Testing. Not to mention Immunizations for Children and Adults. Fifty-two local agencies provided valuable resources to community residents and $4,000 worth of books and school supplies were sold. Newton Senior Lead Officers joined in the festivities and barbecued free hamburgers for attendees. Thanks to all those organizations that supported and participated in this extremely valuable community event. I want to personally thank Councilwoman Jan Perry’s Office, LAPD, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) – Sustainable Communities, Peoples Coordinated Services, First Five, City of Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), US Tow Inc, Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) and Jarritos for making this event so successful. Over 27 local businesses participated with both cash and in-kind donations. A special thanks to the Office of Assembly Speaker Jon A. Perez for his staffs’ participation and the Executive Director of All People’s Community Center, Saundra Bryant, and her staff who worked wonders organizing this event.
13A9
Senior Lead Officer Mark Hyland
Cell Telephone No. 323-572-3462
24603@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Update
During the month of March 2011, vehicle thefts and vehicles being broken into were the two major crime problems. These crimes have occurred primarily during the daytime hours (6am to 4pm) in the area of Olympic Boulevard to 15th Street and Central Avenue to Alameda.
We ask that you secure your vehicle and leave no valuables in plain sight. If your vehicle is
stolen, do not wait several days to have a police report taken. Immediately report your vehicle stolen. This will give officers a greater opportunity to recover your vehicle.
Traffic Problems
Alameda and Washington Boulevard
Santa Fe and Olympic Boulevard
Both intersections continue to have a high rate of traffic collisions. The primary causes are speeding and left turns against oncoming traffic. We ask that you slow down and make sure you have sufficient clearance when making that left turn.
Reserve Police Officer Program
The Los Angeles Police Reserve Corps is comprised of community members who volunteer their time to fulfill many of the roles handled by full-time sworn police officers. Reserve Officers receive the same training as full-time police officers. We invite you to consider a second career with one of the nation’s finest law enforcement agencies. For more information contact the Recruitment and Employment Division at 213-485-3800.
Quality of Life Issues
Are you having a problem with dirty alleys, trash, debris on the street, and dirty vacant lots in your neighborhood? The Bureau of Street Maintenance will respond to your request if you call 213-485-5661. A clean neighborhood will keep away many of the nuisances that often lead to other crimes if not addressed immediately. If you do not receive a timely response, please call me at 323-572-3462 and I will submit your request at the Council office.
Volunteer Program
Newton Area currently has openings for interested business people who may wish to help in an array of tasks here at the police station. Some of the identified duties include helping Area detectives, assisting with Area youth programs and promoting community unity to support the local police. If you are interested in joining our ranks, please contact Officer Talamantez at 323-846-3937.
13A13
Senior Lead Officer Steve Carrillo
Cell Telephone No. 323-572-3463
25396@lapd.lacity.org
The boundaries for Basic Car 13A13 are from Adams Boulevard to the south, Central Avenue to the east, 110 Freeway to the west, and to the north is Washington Boulevard, up Maple Avenue to 9th Street.
My area is a mostly commercial district with some residential areas. We have seven different schools and share a portion of the Fashion District with Central Area. We are also home to the largest furniture & décor district on the West Coast.
Area Crime Problems
Illegal Vending will remain one of the area’s primary concerns. Officers will continue to enforce 42.00(b) LAMC, Illegal Street Sales and conduct Illegal Vendor Task Forces, as necessary.
Thefts and Robberies within the Fashion District remain a concern. The area of the Fashion District is a target-rich environment and should be monitored on a daily basis. Officers will be providing high visibility patrols and working crime suppression details.
Gang Activity
Primera Flats is the most active gang in this Basic Car area. Newton Gang Officers continue to do a great job of monitoring the activity throughout the Trinity Park Area.
Quality of Life
Transient activity continues throughout the area, especially under freeway overpasses. Newton SLOs will continue to provide shelter information to the homeless. Officers continue with clean up of alleys and abandoned camps. If you have any problem locations in your area, please contact the Newton Community Relations Office for clean up.
Traffic Problems
Please watch your speed and keep an eye out for pedestrian and children walking to school during your daily travels.
Upcoming Events
The LAPD Citizens Academy, Spanish version, is scheduled to start June 10, 2011. Please contact the Newton Community Relations Office for further details.
13A27
Senior Lead Officer Rick Madrigal
Cell Telephone No. (323) 572-3464
24276@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends
There are no specific crime patterns to report. This month I have been focusing on the graffiti in the area of north of Vernon Avenue and south of 41st Street. I have been going through every day and having the graffiti painted out. After the first two days, it appeared the graffiti was staying off the walls. I am still working on the transient and narcotic activity behind 1246 East 42nd Place. We have cleaned all the alleys surrounding the above area and have asked for extra patrol to keep the transients from returning.
Schools
Jefferson High School is having their Annual Family Festival on Saturday May 21, 2011. This is an event which showcases all of the local schools in the area.
Recreation and Parks
There are no special activities scheduled in Ross Snyder or Central Recreation Center for the month of March.
13A41
Senior Lead Officer Jerry Ballesteros
Cell Telephone No. 323-572-3465
25775@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends
The area of 42nd Street and Broadway has recently become a problem area due to narcotics activity and drinking in public. I am currently working with the Narcotics Enforcement Detail in Newton Area in an effort to rid the area of drug sellers and users. This area is also becoming a social area for the local drunks to loiter. Please notify me if you see any specific activity whether it relates to narcotics or drinking in public. I know many members of the community use this mall and I am working to make it a safer and cleaner area to visit.
The area in front of the West Vernon Elementary School has become a traffic problem that needs to be addressed. Students’ parents, who are dropping off and later picking up their children, are causing traffic problems at the location. Please be aware that Newton officers will be working with Central Traffic Division to combat this issue. One of the main problems is that parents are dropping off students in the street, causing students to dodge between vehicles to reach the front gate of the school. Officers will be issuing citations at the school for these violations. The school has also sent flyers to parents advising of them of the problem. Newton Area would also like to address the problem of illegal vendors at/across from the school. Please advise your children not to purchase anything from the vendors.
I would also like to address the rising crime trend related to schoolchildren. In the past few months there has been an increase in the number of crimes committed upon our school age children. The targets of the criminals have been cell phones, iPods, play station games and jewelry. Please advise your children to walk in groups and to be aware of their surroundings
at all times.
13A43
Senior Lead Officer Antonio Diaz
Cell Telephone No. 323-572-3469
30037@lapd.lacity.org
Crime Trends
Basic Car Area 13A43 continues to experience problems with Robberies on Central Avenue between 41st Street to Vernon Avenue. Please be a good witness and telephone the police if you see any suspicious activity in and around your residence. Dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency and dial 877-ASK-LAPD (275-5273) for non-emergency calls.
Community Events
A handy tool for identifying many events in your community can be located on the web by going to the web site for the Commission for Children, Youth and Families, at http://www.ccyf.org. A daily list of events, ranging from religious, to health, to recreation, can be found on this web site. The Commission may also be contacted at 213-978-1872.
Please remember that if any of the parents in Newton Area are looking for a great program for your children, check out our Cadet program that meets on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. at Newton Station (3400 South Central Avenue.).
13A63
Senior Lead Officer Danny Marrufo
Cell Telephone No. 323-572-3468
26399@lapd.lacity.org
Boundaries
The boundaries for the Basic Car 13A63 is from 42nd Street to the north, Central Avenue to the east, Grand Avenue to the west and 52nd Street to the south.
Crime Trends
Basic Car Area 13A63 is currently experiencing problems with Burglary from Motor Vehicles, and Grand Theft Auto (GTA). Remember to make sure to lock and secure your vehicles and leave no valuables exposed. Please be a good witness and telephone the police if you see any suspicious activity in and around your residence. Dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency and dial 877-ASK-LAPD (275-5273) for non-emergency calls.
Gang Activity
Play Boys and 5-Trey, these gangs are very active and involved in all major crimes that include narcotics, Murder and all types of intimidations against the community. Remember if you have any type of information you can remain anonymous.
Community Resources
A handy tool for identifying many events in your community can be located on the web by going to the web site for the Commission for Children, Youth and Families, at http://www.ccyf.org. A daily list of events, ranging from religious, to health, to recreation, can be found on this web site. The Commission may also be contacted at 213-978-1872.
Please remember that if any of the parents in Newton Area are looking for a great program for your children, check out our Cadet program that meets on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. at Newton Station (3400 South Central Avenue.).
Quality of Life
Transients remain in large numbers throughout the whole Newton Area. T he senior lead officers are always providing alternative resources for the homeless community regarding shelters and services. We continue to work with all other city entities to clean up the alleys and streets. If you know of any kind of quality issue, please contact your City Council Office (Councilwoman Jan Perry).
Traffic Problems
Any of the major streets that run north/south seem to be our biggest problem during the early morning and late afternoon hours; to and from work. Please use caution and look out for the children going to and leaving school. Remember that there are Traffic Officers enforcing all traffic laws.
13A75
Senior Lead Officer Frank Contreras
Cell Telephone No. 323-572-3470
31214@lapd.lacity.org
Community Safety
Illegal vendors in the area of the Alameda Swap Meet are blocking the sidewalk and selling food items that do not meet Los Angeles County Health Department Standards. By purchasing food from these vendors, you are putting yourself and your children at risk. These same vendors are located near the schools that your children attend. Please exercise your voice to your school administrator; expressing concern for your children’s safety and the impact these vendors have on the flow of traffic in your area.
I am making a concentrated effort to remove these vendors from the Alameda Swap Meet and your local schools. Also, please forward your concerns to the Ninth Council Office. In addition to the illegal vendors, the criminal element is out there searching for victims with large amounts of cash in their possession. Don’t do business with illegal vendors and be on the lookout for potential robbers.
As with the above information, the illegal vendors seem to have also moved to the Central Avenue corridor between Vernon Avenue and 55th Street. Please continue to remain vigilant of the illegal vendors and don’t hesitate to utilize city resources if necessary.
Crime Trends
We are currently seeing a high level of graffiti at Fred Roberts Park from the 38th Street gang. Their blatant display of vandalism is jeopardizing the safety of every community member. It is crucial that you report any type of gang activity, including any signs of graffiti and/or vandalism. We must rid our streets of these urban terrorists and ensure your safety and peace of mind.
38th Street gang members frequently gather at Fred Roberts Park, located at 48th Street and Honduras Avenue. Please do not contact these gang members as they are violent and have no sense of value for life. Please call the police, who will remove them from the park. The police will not contact the person calling.
There has been a greater increase in “BMS” tagging in the area of 52nd and Latham Street. The majority of the vandalism is committed by neighborhood young people who do not claim membership in the gang. Parents are reminded to monitor their children.
Abandoned Vehicles
Sleeping inside abandoned vehicles is illegal and a safety concern for community members. Please report any abandoned vehicles in your neighborhood and anyone sleeping in a vehicle to your Senior Lead Officer.
Citizens are encouraged to telephone police and report any abandoned vehicles, or vehicles that appear to be stolen. The vehicle will be impounded without contacting the person reporting the vehicle.
Recreation and Parks Activities
Fred Roberts Park
Director Jose Navarrez
4700 Honduras Street
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 234-8650
Slauson Recreation Center
Director Greg Glenn
5300 South Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 231-1174
Quality of Life
Being a good witness is very important in fighting crime. Officers and Detectives need your help. You can call Officers and Detectives and keep your identity secure. You are an important tool in helping us keep your streets safer.
Please remember to consider using City of Los Angeles Resources when necessary. For example, if there is a dead animal in the street, don’t hesitate to notify Dead Animal Pick Up at (800)773-2489. If there are city lights out, please call Street Lighting at 800-303-5267, etc. Utilizing appropriate city resources can help cut down on non-emergency calls being handled through our 9-1-1 lines. Remember, 9-1-1 is only for emergencies. Please also remember to use 3-1-1 for non-emergency assistance.
13SLO76
Senior Lead Officer Tony Saenz
Pueblo Del Rio Housing Projects and Alameda Swap Meet
Cell Telephone No. (323) 572-3467
34243@lapd.lacity.org
The Pueblo Del Rio Housing Projects consist of numerous Government housing units, Holmes Ave Elementary school, day care facilities and a Park and Recreation center. The Alameda Swap Meet is an indoor facility which contains numerous vendors.
Area Crime Problems
The Alameda Swap Meet corridor continues to be one of the area’s top crime problem locations. Gang crime in the Basic Car area for 13A75 has been reduced, but heavy 38th Street vandalism is still an ongoing problem. The area of Vernon Avenue, between Staunton Avenue and 46th Street, is an active area for narcotic sales and usage, drinking in public, transient activity, illegal vending, sales of forged official seals (false government identification cards), illegal DVD sales, and gang activity. This area is now being monitored on an around the clock basis by Senior Lead Officers, Gang Officers, Vice Officers and Patrol Officers, along with outside entities such as LA City Code Enforcement and LA CO Health Dept. The Pueblo Del Rio Housing Projects continue to be a hot bed for gang activity and narcotic sales. The Newton Area Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) GANG UNIT will keep up enforcement in the hot spots.
Gang Activity
The 38th Street criminal street gang remains one of the most active Hispanic gangs in the area and have a constant feud with surrounding Hispanic and Black gangs (52 Pueblo Bishop Bloods, AFC “All for Crime”, Florencia 13 and BMS “Barrio Mojados”). The 52 Pueblo Bishop Bloods and OBZ “Oriental Boyz,” Black and Cambodian gangs, are responsible for much of the area’s narcotics sales in and around the Pueblo Del Rio Housing Projects. LAPD, Newton Area, has the most active, enforceable gang injunction in the City of Los Angeles. Please call and report all gang activity in your area. Remember, you can remain anonymous.
Quality of Life
Transients remain in large numbers around the Alameda Swap Meet and Pueblo Del Rio Housing Projects. Newton SLOs have always provided information to the homeless regarding shelters. Officers continue to clean up alleys and abandoned camps. If you have any problem locations in your area, please contact SLO Saenz for clean-up.
Crime prevention is the duty of every citizen. Also, serving as a good witness is very important in fighting crime. You are the additional eyes and ears for the Los Angeles Police Department, our officers, and detectives. You can contact officers and detectives and keep your identity secure. As part of this community, you are an important component in helping us keep our streets safer.
Traffic Problems
Any major streets that run north/south (Compton Avenue, Hooper Avenue) and east/west (Slauson Avenue, Vernon Avenue) are a problem during peak traffic hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please use caution while driving and follow the rules of the road.
Junipero Serra Library
The library has several computers available for use. The computers are great for research papers or just to find out what is happening around the world. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are being offered at the library. Please call 323-846-5382 for more information.
Upcoming Events
No upcoming events at this time.
13A85
Senior Lead Officer Reginald L. Gay
Cell Phone No (213) 305-6318
24720@lapd.lacity.org
For graffiti-related problems in your area, please contact Operations Clean Sweep,
(800) 611-2489 or (213) 485-6651, 311, http://www.lacity.org/bpw/ocs/grsr.htm, Senior Lead Officer Gay at (213) 305-6318, or send email to 24720@lapd.lacity.org.
For Your Children
Teach your children to stay in touch. Make it a house rule for your children to check in with a parent or guardian immediately when they get home from school or other activities.
Make sure your children know how to contact you at work.
Make sure your children know the address where they live, including nearby cross streets and landmarks.
Be sure your children know their home telephone number, including area code.
Explain 9-1-1. Talk to your children about how 9-1-1 works and when calling is appropriate.
Be a good parent, sit and talk with your children every day and every chance you get. Read to your children and insist your kids go to the library and read. A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE!
You can help eliminate crime by remembering these important safety tips:
DO
Always lock your car!
Keep your windows rolled up.
Record the serial number of your entertainment system or engrave your driver’s license number on it.
Lock items in the trunk.
Park in well-lit area.
DON’T
Leave items in plain view.
Leave remote garage door opener in plain sight in your vehicle.
Leave the engine running when you are away from the vehicle.
Keep original ownership papers in vehicle.
13A93
Senior Lead Officer Dan Reedy
Cell Phone No. (323) 572-3466
26075@lapd.lacity.org
The boundaries for Basic Car 13A93 are from Slauson Avenue to the north, Florence Avenue to the south, Grand Avenue to the west, Central Avenue to the east.
My area is half commercial district and half residential areas. The area has one elementary school and one middle school.
Area Crime & Crime Prevention
Don’t be a victim! Please be alert and follow these few simple crime prevention tips:
Don’t leave any items that you would consider valuable in plain sight when leaving your vehicle unattended. Even empty boxes can appear to contain something of value.
Park in well-lit and well-populated areas.
The obvious; always lock your doors, even if just for a few minutes.
If able, conduct periodic checks of your vehicle. Suspects check the minutes on parking meters and know when you are returning. Surprise them with periodic checks.
Park in secured parking lots, not the street.
Talk with the security in the yellow shirts, on bikes; they are your friends and there to help you.
Transients continue to loiter around liquor stores and alleys. It is common knowledge that this type of activity brings narcotics use/sales, along with prostitution. The quality of life in these areas continues to deteriorate. Newton Officers are being trained in dealing with the many homeless issues.
Gang Activity
Florencia (F-13) and East Coast Crips (ECC), 59, 62, 66, 68, 69, seem to be Newton Area’s most active gangs south of Slauson Avenue. Newton Gang Impact Team (GIT) is doing a great job of dealing with the violent crime that brings fear into the community. GIT Officers understand the community concerns and do a great job of handling all the feuds and alliances which come from neighboring rival gangs. It’s this expertise that is keeping violent crime down in the area. Newton will continue its aggressive enforcement.
Quality of Life
Transients are always the main concern to Newton Businesses and Residents. Senior Lead Officers continue to work with Street Services on many area (alley) clean ups. If you are aware of any locations that you would like to see addressed please contact me by phone or email.
Traffic Problems
While picking up or dropping off your child at school, don’t double park, follow the rules of the road. Use caution when dropping off and picking up your child at school. Do not use your Cell Phone or Text while operating a motor vehicle. According to AAA (Automobile Club), you have a 30% chance of having a traffic collision, Newton Officers will be watching and violators will be CITED! Buckle up and use caution!
Neighborhood/Business Watch Groups
I currently have one Neighborhood Watch, two School Watch Block Clubs and one Business Block Club in my area. I am currently looking to start new Block Club in my area. If you would like to make a difference in your neighborhood, join one of my current Block Clubs or contact me to start your own. You can contact me by phone or email.
Important Numbers to Remember
Newton Front Desk (323) 846-6547
Newton Detectives (323) 846-5363
Narcotics Hotline (800) 662-2878
Newton Vice (323) 846-6559
Newton Gangs (323) 846-6566
Newton Community Relations (323) 846-3937
Graffiti Hotline (800) 611-2489
City Information 311
LAPD non emergencies 877 ASK-LAPD (275-5273)
Councilwoman Jan Perry’s Office (323) 846-2651
Reserve Police Officer Coordinator
Officer Florence Talamantez (323) 846-3937
Start the process by attending an orientation held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Personnel Department, 700 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. If you are interested, please contact the Reserve Officer and Volunteer Section at (213) 485-3444 or log onto lapdonline.org.
Cadet Program
Coordinators Police Officers Dan Chau and Brenda Morales (323) 846-3937
Youths (ages 14-21) with the desire to help the community, who maintain a 2.0 GPA, and want to learn to become future police officers are encouraged to join the LAPD Newton Cadet Program. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Newton’s Community Room.
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