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SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY POLICE STATION
BASIC CAR NEWSLETTER

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE
Captain Phillip Tingirides

Basic Car Area 18A1
Senior Lead Officer Oscar Ontiveros
E-mail: 35946@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone (213) 793-0717

Crime Trends:
During the month of August, there continues to be a decrease in residential burglaries and street robberies in Reporting Districts 1801 and 1802. However, there was a slight increase in stolen vehicles and burglary from motor vehicles. Prevention is key! Do not leave anything in your vehicle, in plain view that would entice a break-in. Lock your doors and roll up your windows. If possible, park in your driveway. If you must park in the street try and park under a street light. If you leave town for a few days, ask one of your neighbors to keep an eye on your vehicle. Ask your neighbors to call for police response if they should see suspicious activity.

Several victims of car theft have reported several items stolen from their vehicle. (Items such as sunglasses, cell phones, backpacks, purses, laptops, iPods and iPads) Before leaving your vehicle parked, please remove all of your valuables from plain view. Several vehicles have also had their batteries removed. These suspects are believed to be selling these batteries to recycling centers and mechanics. If you have any information of who is purchasing these batteries, please call my number listed above. Be ready to leave me a message with your name and number to reach you. You may also leave a brief message of the location (name and address) that is purchasing the stolen batteries. Your information will remain confidential.

In most cases suspects involved in burglary from motor vehicles will be apprehended due to concerned neighbors calling in suspicious activity. This is when it becomes important to be a good neighbor and telephone suspicious activity to our police department (see telephone numbers below). If you witness something that appears out of the ordinary at your neighbor’s house or vehicle or please, call 9-1-1.

Illegal dumping has decreased dramatically within the area of Flower/Grand between 92nd St thru 87th St. The above area has been clean for the last month now. Please ask your neighbors to help keep this area clean. I have organized a number of impromptu cleanups; however I need your help! If you see it happening, report it. If you have items in need of disposal, simply telephone 3-1-1 and request that the City of Los Angeles remove the trash.

Graffiti from 18 Street and Hoover gang-members has increased in Reporting District 1801. If you see this crime in progress, please call 911 and report it. Both problems are considerable eyesores and can be reported to the 3-1-1 system. The 3-1-1 system is used when the suspects have left the area and a request may be placed to clean it up.

If you see problematic gang members loitering in certain areas be a good neighbor and call the police. Below are multiple phone numbers at your disposal.

Crime Prevention Tips:
To report any crime element in your neighborhood, you can call anonymously the Southeast Area Police Station at (213) 972-7828. Please remember these important phone numbers for Non-Emergency police response: 1-877-275-5273 (1-877-ASK-LAPD) or 9-1-1 for police, fire or medical emergency.

Please do not be intimidated by local gang members. If you witness gang activity in your neighborhood please notify me for non-emergency situations and 9-1-1 for emergencies.

3-1-1. This number connects you to a city of Los Angeles operator trained to identify your needs in order to transfer you to the most appropriate City department or entity (i.e.: DOT, DWP, Street Services, etc.). This number can also be used for non-emergency police dispatch requests.

Community Event/Meetings:
SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS will commence on Wednesday June 26th and will end on September 7th. The Summer Night Lights program will take place at the Algin Sutton Park located on 8600 S. Hoover St. The program will start at 6pm and end at 11pm, Wednesday thru Saturday. There will be many activities for all ages. The park will be staffed with two LAPD officers to ensure the safety of all visitors.

I encourage all residents in Basic Car Area 18A1 to attend the Southeast Neighborhood Council meeting, at the Constituent Service Center, which is located at 8475 S. Vermont Ave. The meeting is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Please come and get involved in your community!

Also, the Watts Gang Task Force meets every Monday at 10:00 AM. The meeting is held at the Los Angeles City 15 Council district Office located at 10221 Compton Ave. Again, please come and get involved with this organization. Help us put an end to gang violence and neighborhood intimidation!

Also, the Community-Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting, at the Heritage Ready Academy, which is located at 10101 S. Broadway. The meeting is held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. Please come and get involved in your community!

Also, the Spanish Community-Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting, at the Saint Lawrence Church, which is located at 10122 Compton. The meeting is held on the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. Please come and get involved in your community!

Also, the 90th Street Plus Block Club meeting, at the Prince Hall Memorial Auditorium, which is located at 9027 S. Figueroa Ave. The meeting is held on the 1st Saturday of each month at 6:30 PM. Please come and get involved in your community!

Also, the Saint Michaels Church meeting, which is located at 1016 W. Manchester. The meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Please come and get involved in your community!

Basic Car Area 18A3
Senior Lead Officer George Chavez
E-mail: 27109@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone (213) 793-0718

Crime Trends
During the month of August 2013, burglaries continue to occur. The area mostly hit has changed to 94th Street on the north to Century Avenue on the south, Wall Street on the west to Avalon Blvd on the east. Victims have not seen any suspects but they have seen numerous juveniles loitering around. Suspects are knocking on the door and if no one answers, they go to the rear of the house and either forced the rear door or a window to gain entry. We are asking the residents to call if they see anyone acting suspicious.

Robberies are occurring in the area of Manchester Avenue and Central Avenue. Suspects are looking for victims that are walking using expensive cell phones and in some cases victim coming out a store holding money in their hand. Suspect’s descriptions are either male Hispanics or male Blacks and in some case a female Black in their 20’s.

Prevention Tips
The best crime prevention for burglary is not only securing your property but having a Neighborhood Watch in your street. Knowing your neighbors and having a good relation is the best crime prevention. It’s good to let your neighbor know when you will be out the house and them having a telephone number in case of an emergency.

If you ever experience an emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you need non-emergency police dispatch, please call 1-877-275-5273 (1-877-ASK-LAPD). For any City services, including the police department, please call 3-1-1.

Community Events/Meetings:
Please help increase the number of neighborhood watch clubs in the Southeast community. If you are interested in learning how to start a neighborhood watch club in your neighborhood, please call Senior Lead Officer George Chavez at 213-793-0718.

The Avalon Gardens Housing Development Residents Advisory Council (RAC) will hold its monthly meeting on the second Thursday of every month.

The Southeast Empowerment Council meeting is held every third Tuesday at 8423 S. Vermont Avenue starting at 6:30 pm

Community members in the area of 101st Street and San Pedro Street are starting a neighborhood watch. We are still working on our second meeting and next month will be posted with date and time.

Basic Car Area 18A17
Senior Lead Officer Jeffrey Bright
E-mail: 34213@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone (213) 793-0723

Crime Trends
Robberies are still prevalent on Main St. to Broadway between 94th and 101st but overall crime is down in RD’s 1821 and 1822. We are still seeing problems in the area of 94th Street east of Hoover. Most of the calls there are gang related and disturbance groups. Southeast gang unit and patrol are aware of the problem and have made numerous gun arrests in that area.

Crime Prevention Tips
It is a good practice to be aware of suspicious persons loitering around cars or near your place of residence. Please call the police (1-877-275-5273 for non-emergencies, or 9-1-1, if you believe that the situation is an emergency). Get to know your neighbors; this will make it easier to prevent crimes and to assist each other during an emergency.

Community Events/Meetings
The monthly meeting at the YMCA (9900 South Vermont Avenue, on the north-east corner of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard   This group meets the fourth Saturday of every month at 11:00 A. M.   Due to my work status this meeting may be held by another officer or the date may be changed.

Important Numbers
9-1-1 Emergency - As we know this is the number used to summon police, fire, or ambulance services for emergencies only. Please use 9-1-1only when needed because 9-1-1 operators are limited.

3-1-1 – This number connects you to a City of Los Angeles operator trained to identify your needs in order to transfer you to the most appropriate City department or entity (i.e.: DOT, DWP, Street Services, etc.) . This number can also be used for non-emergency police dispatch requests.

1-877- 529-3855 (1-877-LAWFULL) - This is the anonymous tip hotline. You never have to leave your name when reporting a crime. This phone number is a great tool to report ongoing or suspicious activity while remaining completely anonymous.

BASIC CAR 18A26
Senior Lead Officer Anthony Lopez
E-mail: 25421@lapd.lacity.org
Cell: (213)793-0721

CRIME TRENDS:
Now that schools are back in session, Officers will be providing police presence to those areas, in an attempt to reduce crimes while students walk to and from class.

The safe passage zones are 97th Street on the North, Alameda Ave on the East, 107th Street on the South, and Compton Ave on the West. Street robberies are still the biggest issue in RDs 1827 and 1829. These crimes are occurring while citizens are walking in the areas of 103rd Street between Beach and Grape Street. If you have to travel via these streets please paying attention to your surroundings.

QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES:
Graffiti and tagging have increased in RD 1826. If you see any graffiti please dial 311 and request to have it removed.

CRIME TIPS:
Burglary from motor vehicles continues to be a problem in an around Basic car 18A26. Please keep your vehicle locked and any personal property out of sight or in the trunk. Contact Law enforcement regarding any illegal activity or any suspicious persons or activity.

COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Watts neighborhood council meeting are held on the second Tuesday of every month. All individuals are welcome to attend. The meeting is held at the Watts Senior Citizen center located at 1657 E. Century Blvd. Meeting starts at 6:30PM. The next meeting is scheduled for 9/10/13. Hope to see you there. Together we can make a difference.

The next Spanish CPAB meeting is scheduled for 09/16/2013 at St. Lawrence Church at 10122 Compton Ave. Meeting start at 6pm

Basic Car Area 18A34
Senior Lead Officer Floro B. Pinzon
E-mail: 26758@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone: (213) 793-0722

Crime Trends:
During this period, seven robberies were reported in the basic car 18A34. Three of those were reported along the Central Avenue corridor specifically between Century Boulevard and 113th Street. Twelve burglaries were reported but there was no trend in specific area. One significant commercial burglary was committed at the Smoke Shop located in the 600 block of East Century Boulevard. The burglars climbed to the roof of the business and entered through a hole, where they stole money and merchandise. The burglars left with the victim’s property leaving their tools inside the store. There was also significant decline of Grand Theft Autos (GTA) in the basic car. Nine vehicles were reported stolen. Only four Burglary and Thefts from Motor Vehicle (BTFV) incidents were reported and the hot spot was in the area of 93rd Street and Central Avenue. The hot spots for gang related incidents were in the area of Avalon Boulevard, Imperial Highway, 104th Street and Central Avenue.

Commendable Capers by Officers and Citizens:
During this period, Ms. Andrea Jones-Gordon is commended for his effort and initiative in starting the Paloma Avenue Neighborhood Watch. Ms. Jones-Gordon conferred with her neighbors and convinced them to take over their quiet neighborhood from thieves preying the area. Their first meeting attended by fifteen of her neighbors was conducted in her house. Crime prevention was discussed.

Crime Prevention Tips:
Community involvement is the best crime deterrent that a neighborhood can have. Please give serious consideration to joining or starting a Block Club or a Neighborhood Watch Club, if you do not already have one or belong to one in your neighborhood. Please report any suspicious individuals or activity in your neighborhood. It is good to monitor and report; and, please do not try to take any enforcement action yourself. Remember that suspect apprehension requires special training and many police resources not readily accessible to community members. If you believe the situation may arise to an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Remember, prevent crimes and get to know your neighbors by starting or participating in a Block or Neighborhood Watch Club. Watch out for each other. For more details, call Senior Lead Officer Floro Pinzon at 213-793-0722.

Community Events/Meetings:
The monthly Safe Passage Collaborative meeting is held at Southeast Area roll call room every first Wednesday of the month. Pinzon discusses the crime trends and hot spots in and around the schools in Southeast Area. There was no meeting during this period due to the summer vacation.
On July 13, 2013, Officer Pinzon attended the Women of Watts Peace Walk from Watts Towers to Jordan Downs Housing Development.

On July 13, 2013, Officer Pinzon attended the first meeting of the Paloma Ave Neighborhood Block Club. Officer Pinzon discussed the crime trends in the area and gave information on crime prevention tips.

On July 15, 2013, Officer Pinzon attended the monthly meeting of the Southeast Area Spanish Community Police Advisory Board (Spanish C-PAB). Officer Pinzon discussed the crime trends in the basic car and discussed crime prevention tips.

On July 17, 2013, Officer Pinzon orchestrated a meeting with parents of the students of Green Dot Locke High. LAPD Communication Division representative discussed the procedures of requesting police service. Sergeant Helen Pallares, LAPD Drug Recognition Expert and Instructor, discussed the tale tell signs of juvenile using illegal drugs.

On July 24, 2013, Officer Pinzon orchestrated a second meeting with the parents of the students of Green Dot Locke High. Officer Price of Southeast Gang Enforcement Detail discussed the gang activity in around the Southeast Area. Sergeant Phil Thompson of the Community Relations Office discussed the programs available for the youths in Southeast Area.

Basic Car Area 18A63
Senior Lead Officer Robert Martinez
E-mail: 32384@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone: (213) 793 0726

Crime Trends:
During the past few weeks residential street robberies have gone down but are still occurring on our major streets such as Avalon Blvd and Imperial Hwy. jewelry, Cell phones and U.S. currency have been taken. Another continuous problem we are having our residential burglaries. Suspects are committing the crimes during the early morning and afternoon hours.

Commendable Capers by Officers and Citizens:
Due to the recent trend of property crimes occurring in our area, several senior lead officers in Southeast Area conducted a task force. Our primary goal was to monitor and make arrest in the areas being hit hard by burglaries, stolen vehicles and burglaries from motor vehicles. The Senior Lead Officers set out early in the morning, conducting surveillance. The task force was a success having arrested 8 individuals for misdemeanors and one for a felony crime. In all 9 suspects were arrested, four citations for traffic violations were given and several identification cards were completed. Each individual arrested had an extensive criminal history, which revealed numerous burglaries in their backgrounds. These officers should be commended for their attention to duty, tactics and arrest procedures while arresting 9 repeat criminals. With this type of effort, it should impact the high crime areas and send a message of zero tolerance. The Senior Lead Officers are dedicated to the community and will continue this type of work ethic to keep our community safe.

Crime Prevention Tips:
Due to the increase of street robberies be aware of your surroundings. When walking to and from locations try and walk with a friend or walk where there is pedestrian traffic. Large numbers detour suspects and makes you a hard target. Items of value should not be shown or displayed while in an area you are not familiar with. Items such as cell phones, chains or purses should try and be concealed. These items are consistently shown to be taken from victims. A good tip for hiding jewelry would be to carry a large cup as if you were drinking from it. Hide your jewelry inside it.

Community Events/Meetings:
Our monthly Spanish CPAB meeting will be held at 10122 Compton Ave at St. Lawrence Church. It will take place on Monday August 19th at 6 P.M.

Basic Car 18A97
Senior Lead Officer Hugo Valdez
E-mail: 31265@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone: (213) 793-0727

Crime Trends/Prevention:
We continue to experience issues with residential Burglaries and Burglaries/Theft from motor vehicles. These incidents are mostly occurring in the area of 120th Street to 135th Street. As usual, this is a very difficult crime to prevent. Though preventing residential Burglaries and Burglaries from motor vehicles may be difficult we as a community can do things to make our home safer. Remember “Lock it, Hide it and Keep it”.

1)    Lock all your doors and windows when you leave.
2)    Keep your valuables out of view.
3)    Trim your hedges around your home. Overgrown hedges or plants can give criminals concealment as they attempt to break in.
4)    Install outside lighting around your home (motion sensors) are ideal.
5)    Try to keep from getting in a routine such as leaving at the exact same time every day.

We have also experienced an increase in Robberies along Vermont Avenue from Athens to El Segundo. Suspects are described as Male Blacks, 18-22 years of age armed with a handgun.

Crime Prevention Tips:
To report any crime element in your neighborhood, you can call anonymously the Southeast Area Police Station at 213-972-7813. Please remember these important phone numbers for Non-Emergency police response: 1-877-275-5273 (1-877-ASK-LAPD) or 9-1-1 for police, fire or medical emergency.
Please do not be intimidated by local gang members. If you witness gang activity in your neighborhood please notify me for non-emergency situations and 9-1-1 for emergencies.

3-1-1. This number connects you to a city of Los Angeles operator trained to identify your needs in order to transfer you to the most appropriate City Department of entity (i.e. DOT, DWP, Street Services, etc.). This number can also be used for non-emergency police dispatch requests.

Community Events/Meetings:
The Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) meeting is held on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. This meeting takes place at the Heritage Ready Academy, located at 10101 S. Broadway Ave. Please come and get involved in your community!