BASIC CAR AREA18A1
SENIOR LEAD OFFICER FRED STARKEY
E-mail: 25253@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone 213-793-0717

CRIME TRENDS:
There was a shooting on Broadway at 92th street on Thursday November 22, 2011 during the evening hours. There was no evidence that this was gang related at the time of the investigation. This needless shooting wounded two people. None of the injuries were not life threatening. However, this shooting occurred at a business with costumers. The safety of Los Angeles community members and businesses are of great concern to the Los Angeles Police Department. Become involved and assist us in locating these criminals that blatantly commit these crimes in our community.

QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES:
Parents that have children attending elementary schools within the Southeast Area need to understand that dropping your child off at school does not mean you may break traffic laws. This also applies when you pick your child up after school also. The blatant double parking and blocking traffic is an ongoing problem at most elementary schools in the area. If an officer cites you, don’t get upset.

COMMUNITY EVENTS:
The next 91st Street Plus holiday event will be held on December 3, 2011, at 3:00 o’clock PM, at 9027 South Figueroa. I hope to see you all at the next meeting of the 90th Street Plus.   

CRIME TIPS:
There are numerous active community programs within the Los Angeles Police Department. To find out where your local Los Angeles Police Department community programs are, go to the Los Angeles Police web site (www.lapdonline.org). Get involved in your local community programs with the LAPD. Work with your area police department to keep our community safe. Our community is our village, keep it safe.

The Senior Lead Officer for Basic car 18A1 is Fred Starkey; he can be reached on his cellular phone at 213/793-0717. His E-mail address is:  25253@LAPD.LACITY.ORG

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 November, businesses have been burglarizing in the area of Manchester Avenue and Avalon Blvd.  Suspects are forcing the front door open from vacant business and then kick the dry wall to gain entry to a business.  Suspect then enter and take property.  None of the businesses have alarm or cameras.  Another problem is the increase of residence and street robberies.  These are happening due to the holiday.  Please secured your house and if possible let a neighbor know when you area leaving.  Also be alert of you surrounding when walking alone on the street.  Due to gold reaching a high value, suspects are going snatching of gold chain.

Commendable Capers by Officers and Citizens
Officers responded to a burglary suspects there.  When they arrived they observed two suspects in the front of the house and when they saw the offices they took off running.  Officers were able to detained one suspect.  Victim stated that she was inside the house, she heard some noise and though it was her husband coming home early.  She observed them attempting to gain entry and she yelled at them and called PD.  Due to Officers outstanding investigative skills, suspect was arrested for burglary.

Crime Prevention Tips
Due to the increase of burglaries, be sure to lock and secure your residence as well as your vehicles.  Do not leave bulky trash items outside that display what you have just bought (i.e. 50” television sets) get to know your neighborhood as well as your community and local police. Items of value should be taken out of your vehicles and secured inside your home.  Large shrubbery, bushes and overgrown trees should be trimmed and maintained.  Do not make your home or vehicle a target.  In addition to property crimes, be careful of your surroundings while walking in public and always be cautious when using electronic devices such as cell phones and IPODs.  Do not make yourself an easy target, always try and travel with a group, and when traveling at night try and stay on lit streets.

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 DevelopmentResidents Advisory Council (RAC)will hold its monthly meeting on the second Thursday of every month.

Congratulations to the residents on the 900 Block of east 87th Street for their decision to start a Neighborhood Watch Club.

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

Crime Trends
Vehicle thefts continue to be a significant problem in Basic Car Area 18A17.  Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area, where there are lots of people around.  When you park your vehicle, turn your wheels / tires toward the curb.  This makes it extra difficult for a thief to tow your car.  Engrave your driver’s license number (preceded by the letters CA) on your car stereo equipment with an electric engraver (usually available from your police station on a loan).  You should have your vehicle identification number and your vehicle registration with you (in your wallet or purse, not in your car).

This is a list of some anti-theft devices available from car manufacturers when thinking about buying a vehicle:

A.  Interior Hood Lock & Trunk Releases
B.  Locking Steering Column
C.  Second ignition switch or “kill Switch” (to keep electrical current from reaching the coil distributor).
D.  Fuel Switch (keep the fuel from reaching the carburetor / fuel injectors)
E.  Locking gas cap
F.  Locking Devices for batteries, wheels, decks, etc.
G.  Alarm system to activate a siren, horn or lights, or all three to frighten the thief away
H.  Locking device for attaching to the steering column or the brake pedal

Crime Prevention Tips
 Once again prostitution continues to be a problem on the Figueroa corridor and I continually receive numerous calls about the prostitutes.  Just as wide spread as our prostitution problem is, our gang problem seems to be just as big of a problem if not more with our community members.  As we discussed in our last meeting, nothing can be done about these problems if no one calls the police and reports the crimes.  If you don’t want to be identified just remember when you call 911 you have the option to remain anonymous and to request the police do not contact you.

Those of you who call me and leave messages about the prostitutes and the gang problems, I do appreciate you letting me know.  I do request your first call be to 911 operators because on many occasions people have called me only to later find out I was on a day off or not working during those hours.  So just a reminder, call 911 first then your senior lead officer.

Community Events/Meetings
Our monthly meeting at the YMCA (9900 South Vermont Avenue, on the north-east corner of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard) is back on the schedule.  Many of you will receive a mailer as a reminder.  If you do, please tell a friend as logistical restraints prevent the mailing of 600+ mailers every month.  Officers will provide community-related event information and a crime update.  This group meets the fourth Saturday of every month at 11:30 A. M.

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 Area 18A26
Senior Lead Officer Anthony Lopez
E-mail:  25421 @lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone (213) 793-0721

Crime Trends
Officers assigned to the new HACLA program have begun to work inside the Jordan Downs housing community. They have hold meetings with the local residents to introduce themselves and to get acquainted with them. The officers have begun setting up community programs to assist the residents as well as starting a working relationship with them. The officers working this new HACLA program have received a warm reception from the residents living in Jordan Downs and local community leaders.

Community Meetings
The next Spanish Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) meeting will be held on Monday, January 23rd at 6:00 P. M. at Saint Lawrence Church located at 10122 Compton Avenue.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Senior Lead Officer Robert Martinez at 213-793-0726 or Senior Lead Officer Anthony Lopez at 213-793-0721.

We TIP:
If you have any information regarding crimes or suspects please dial 1-877-529-3855 (1-877- LAWFULL)

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, there were about sixty reported crimes in the Basic Car 18A34.  Street robbery is still the number one crime especially along the Avalon corridor.  There were thirteen robberies reported and most of them were chain snatchings. Eleven cars were stolen and most of them were taken in the area of 93rd Street, Avalon Boulevard, 104th Street and San Pedro Street. An alarming five out nine reported residential burglaries were reported to the north portion of the basic car. Again, four cars were broken into in the northern side of the basic car.

Be cognizant that the holidays are fast approaching which possibly crimes may go up if you are not vigilant about it. Report every suspicious activity in your respective areas. Help the Police Department in educating the community on crime prevention.

Commendable Capers by Officers and Citizens
Officer Pinzon would like to commend Southeast Patrol officers for their keen observation, investigative skills, and attention to detail while on Safe Passage patrol in the area of Locke High School during the dismissal period. On November 18, 2011 approximately 1505 Hours, Officers Urena and Allen were monitoring the dismissal of Locke High School in the area of San Pedro Street and 111th Street when they observed a suspect spray painting the school wall with a spray can. The suspect was tagging the wall depicting his gang affiliation and claiming territory of the area. Due to the officers’ observation and quick response to the problem, the suspect was immediately arrested for Felony Vandalism. The evidence of the crime was also recovered and booked.

Crime Prevention Tips
Flyers advising everyone not to become a victim of an Auto Related Property Crime were distributed to community members.  The flyer reminds everyone to always lock your vehicle, hide valuables in the vehicle from plain sight and personal responsibility and prevention can safeguard your valuables from theft.

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.

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.

On November 5, 2011, Officer Pinzon attended the monthly meeting of The Colden Avenue Residents Block Club.  Miss Loma White of Council District 8 was the guest speaker and she provided vital information on city services.  The residents in attendance are pleased to hear the all the information given to them by Ms. White.

On November 21, 2011, Officer Pinzon attended the monthly meeting of the Spanish Community Police Advisory Board at 10122 South Compton Avenue.

On November 23, 2011, Officer Pinzon monitored the volunteers’ community clean up in the area of Broadway Street, Imperial Highway, Olive Avenue and 111th Place.

On November 24, 2011, Officer Pinzon assisted in the religious procession of St Lawrence Catholic Church.

Basic Car Area 18A35
Senior Lead Officer Robert Yanez
E-mail:  30020 @lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone (213) 793-0720

Crime Trends
Robberies are occurring on Compton Ave between 111th Street and Imperial Highway and in the Nickerson Gardens Housing development.  These robberies were occurring between the hours of 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Three robberies occurred on September 5, 2011 and a vehicle was taken.  The suspects would approach the victim and use bodily force to take the victims’ property.  Majority of the time the suspects would target victims wearing a gold necklace. It is very important to be aware of your surroundings and do not expose your jewelry.

Senior Lead Officer Yanez and officers assigned to the basic car are providing extra patrol in the area.  Southeast Detectives are working on identifying the suspects involved.  One individual was arrested by patrol officers when after the suspect was detained and positively identified by the victim.

Commendable Capers by Officers and Citizens
On October 13, 2011 at approximately 3:05 P. M., A robbery occurred in the area of 114th Street and Zamora Avenue. Patrol Officers responded and obtained suspect description. They broadcast the information to the units in the area. Southeast Detectives stopped and detained 2 juveniles matching the description. Both juveniles were positively identified during a field show-up.

The Patrol Officers and Detectives are to be commended for their attention to duty, proactive work and for their keen investigative skills in the arrest of two robbery suspects.

Community Events
The Watts Gang Task Force (WGTF) meetingis held every Monday at 10:00 A. M. at 10221 South Compton Avenue.  Members of the WGTF board are looking for volunteers to assist with the program.

The Nickerson Gardens Resident Management Councilmeeting is held on third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 AM at 11251 Compton Avenue.

Basic Car Area 18A41
Senior Lead Officer Angelo Stewart
E-mail:  27546 @lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone (213) 793-0725

Crime Trends:
During this period, there was an increase in street Robberies during school dismissal hours near Locke High School and Gompers Middle School. Both schools dismiss students approximately 20 minutes apart. Suspects have been approaching students wearing gold chains or holding cell phones. The suspects will approach and grab the items and run or ride away on a bike. Please tell your children in this area not wear anything of value that could be easily taken during a snatch and grab crime. Southeast officers are working diligently to make it safer for everyone in the affected community.  Community involvement and awareness are also necessary to reduce crime in this neighborhood.  If you see suspicious persons lurking around the schools in your neighborhood, please call the police at 1-877-275-5273 (1-877-ASK-LAPD), or 9-1-1, if you believe that the situation is an emergency.

Commendable Capers by Officers and Citizens
Senior Lead Officer Stewart would like to commend everyone assigned to the Southeast Area Vice Unit.  Members of the Southeast Area Vice unit recently arrested numerous individuals for prostitution, pimping, for lewd acts in public and for other crimes.  Thanks to their keen observation and investigative skills, they have decisively improved the quality of life in Basic Car Area 18A41 and in the entire Southeast community.

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) to report any potential criminal or criminal gang activity.  Get to know your neighbors.  This will make it easier to prevent crimes and to assist each other during an emergency.

Community Events:
The 108th St Block Club will be holding their next block club meeting at the Community Church located at10611 South Hoover Street on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.
The 109th PL Block Club will be holding their community meeting at 437 W 109th Pl on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

Officer Stewart will be participating at the above meetings and providing a crime update as well as addressing community questions and concerns.

Basic Car Area 18A49
Senior Lead Officer Eric Young
E-mail:  34444 @lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone (213) 793-0724

Crime Trends:
On October 19th 2011, Southeast Patrol Officers’ initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle based on information that the vehicle had been used in numerous shootings/homicides in Officer Young’s basic car area.  As the Officers’ pulled the vehicle over, the male passenger in the vehicle exited the vehicle in a rapid manner.  The passenger was holding a semi-automatic pistol in his hand and attempted to shoot at the two Officers’ as they exited their patrol vehicle.  The pistol failed to fire.  The passenger was taken into custody after a foot pursuit.  This arrest is significant due to the fact that the arrestee is believed to be responsible for the numerous shootings and homicides that have occurred in the area over the past several months.

Residential burglaries in the area of the ‘one ways’ remain consistent.  The burglaries are taking place during the day, usually on weekdays, when the Victims are not home.  Most of the burglaries occur when the residence if not properly secured.  Suspects look for easy targets of opportunity, such as an open window or an unsecured gate.  Please ensure that you lock all of your doors and windows upon your departure.  If possible, close your curtains or blinds and do not allow Suspects a view of the interior of your residence.  As always, be vigilant.  Don’t make things any easier for a Suspect to take advantage of you.

As always, Officer Young encourages you to take it upon yourself to do simple things to keep yourself safe.  Lock your house doors, even if you are home.  Remove items from your vehicle, as to not entice a thief.

Please call Officer Young if you have any information regarding any crimes, or if you feel that he may be of assistance to you.

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 Officer Young 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:
Officer Young encourages all residents in Basic Car Area 18A49 to attend the Watts Neighborhood Council meeting at the Watts Senior Citizen Center, which is located at 1657 East Century Boulevard.  The meeting is held on the second 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 A. M.  The meeting is held at the Los Angeles City 15th Council District Office located at 10221 Compton Avenue.  Again, please come and get involved with this organization.  Help us put an end to gang violence and neighborhood intimidation!

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 several weeks there has been an increase of street robberies in the area of Imperial Hwy and Avalon Blvd. Suspects are primarily gang members who live in the surrounding neighborhood. Victims are being targeted during the early evening hours while walking to and from their residence. Another rise in crime has been residential burglaries. The area between Central Ave and Wadsworth Ave just north and south of the 105 freeway have been targeted.

Commendable Capers by Officers and Citizens:
During the past few months the rise in traffic collisions along Imperial Hwy have been on the rise. Vehicles are speeding in the area of Imperial Hwy between Central Ave and Figueroa St. Because of the increase in violations Basic car officers working Basic car 63 were notified and asked to provide more visibility and enforcement. Officers Gilbert Padilla and Phillip Sadario working basic car 18A63 were notified and immediately responded to the situation. Because of their enforcement efforts and high visibility in this area, the number of accidents have been reduced in addition to crime trends such as street robberies. Both Officers’ efforts to reduce and eliminate this specific problem should be commended. Both Officers should also be commended for their attention to duty, professionalism and work ethics.

Crime Prevention Tips:
Due to the recent increase of street robberies and home burglaries, please take the following precautions:

•    When traveling on foot, please conceal any items of value.
•    Make sure to lock and fully secure your residence when leaving.
•    Please consider that cell phones, IPODs and jewelry are some of the preferred items that are being taken.  Take the time to engrave your California Identification number on any of these items so that if or when they are recovered in the possession of suspects, these stolen items can be traced and returned back you.  We have engravers available for loan.  Please contact me or any Senior Lead Officer for an engraver loan.
•    Make yourself a hard target while traveling in the city.  Be aware of your surroundings while walking in public; and, always be cautious yet confident.
•    Always try to travel with a group, and when traveling at night, stay on well lit streets.

Community Events/Meetings:
The Spanish version of the Community-Police Advisory Board (Spanish C-PAB) meeting will take place at 10122 Compton Avenue at Saint Lawrence Church on Monday, November 21st , 2011 at 6:00 P. M.  Please contact Senior Lead Officer Robert Martinez at 213-793-0726 for further information.

Basic Car Area 18A97
Senior Lead Officer Armando Ramirez
E-mail:  23512 @lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone (213) 793-0727

Crime Trends
During the period of September 19, 2011 to October 19, 2011, there were approximately 47 Part-I crimes in Basic Car Area 18A97 (Imperial Highway to the Artesia (91) freeway and Vermont Avenue to Figueroa Street).  During this period, there were no homicides, no rapes, two aggravated assaults, six vehicle break-ins, 14 burglaries, 18 vehicle thefts, five robberies, and two plain thefts.  Vehicle thefts accounted for the highest number of Part-I crimes in Basic Car Area 18A97 followed by burglaries and vehicle break-ins.  The area most challenged with crimes was the area south of 120th Street to El Segundo Boulevard, between Vermont Avenue to Figueroa Street, which experienced 16 crimes.  The second area most challenged with crimes was the area south of 135th Street to Redondo Beach Boulevard, between Vermont Avenue to Figueroa Street, which experienced 10 crimes.

Commendable Officers / Community Members
Officer Ramirez would like to express his appreciation to 18A97-W2 (Day Watch) Basic Car Area Officers Worrall and Little.  Officers Little and Worrall have been assigned to Basic Car Area 18A97 for years.  During their assignment, they have focused a great amount of their time to traffic enforcement and to radio call response.  Additionally, they are regularly involved in effecting arrests connected to their duties.  As a result of their efforts, Basic Car Area 18A97 is safer, with less traffic collisions, less crime and quicker response time to calls for service.  Thank you Officers Little and Worrall for your great work, day in and day out!

Crime Prevention Tips
Get ready for the approaching holiday season!  Please remember to lock your car and take your keys with you.  Lock your trunk or tail gate.  Close all your windows – Pro’s have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings.  Tightly shut or close wind wings or vent windows.  When you park your car:  Take your cellular phone with you.  Take your car stereo face-plates and/or other valuable possessions.  Do not leave gift wrapped packages or cameras lying on the seats.  Lock your valuables in the trunk (away from where you park) or take them with you.  Lock your vehicle, even if making a quick stop at a gas station mini-mall or a convenience store.

When reporting non-emergency situations, or suspicious activity, such as possible burglary suspects in your neighborhood, please call 1-877-275-5273 (1-877-ASK-LAPD).  For any City of Los Angeles services, please call 3-1-1 or 213-473-3231 (from outside the City of Los Angeles).

Community Event/Meeting
The next Harbor Gateway, North Neighborhood Council Board Members meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 135th Street Elementary School at 801 West 135th Street..

The next 135th Street Neighborhood Watch Club meeting will take place on the third Thursday of each month at 135th Street Elementary School at 801 West 135th Street.

The next Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) meeting will take place on the first Thursday of each month at Mother of Sorrows Church at 87th Place and Main Street.

The next Athens on the Hill Community Association Meeting will take place on the third Wednesday of each month, with no meetings in November or December.

The next Spanish Community Advisory Board (Spanish C-PAB) meeting will take place at Saint Lawrence Church at 10122 South Compton Avenue on the third Monday of each month.

The next Gardena Gateway Community Club meeting will take place at 11:00 A. M. at the Boys and Girls Club at 802 West Gardena Boulevard on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

As always, you are all invited!