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On behalf of the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department our heart felt sympathies go out to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for their loss. We also offer our condolences to the deputies' family, friends and partners.
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Los Angeles: Los Angeles detectives are asking for the public's help identifying additional victims who may have been molested by a certified nurse's assistant at a San Fernando Valley Hospital.
"We have reason to believe there may be other victims who have not come forward," said Detective Ninette Toosbuy of the West Valley Police Station. "We're making the suspect's picture public with the expectation there are other victims. We'd like any one with information to call us."
The investigation began when a 29-year-old woman reported to police that she had been sexually assaulted at the Tarzana Hospital on April 7, 2006. Detective Toosbuy identified Ramon Eduardo Rodas Gaspar, 37, as a possible suspect.
Over the course of the investigation, Toosbuy found two more victims, one from January 2005, and another from April 2006. The victim's ages ranged from 29 years to 64 years old. All three were recovering from surgery in their hospital rooms when Gaspar allegedly assaulted them.
Faced with a warrant for his arrest, Gaspar surrendered himself with his lawyer to a judge at the Van Nuys courthouse on June 15, 2006. He has been charged with three felony counts of sexual assault.
Tarzana Hospital is located at 18321 Clark Street, Los Angeles.
Gaspar has worked at the hospital since 2004.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Toosbuy at 818-374-7794. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).
Blanketed with community support, Southwest Area Officer Kristina Ripatti continues to recover at an undisclosed spinal rehabilitation facility. An armed robber shot the 33-year-old officer June 3.
Since the incident, Officer Ripatti has enjoyed an outpouring of well wishes and donations. Among the contributions was an $800 donation from a Southern California boy. The 11-year-old boy donated what would have been money for his college education.
Though moved by the youth's altruistic gesture, Officer Ripatti wanted to return the money to ensure the boy attends college. The boy's family, however, declined to take back the contribution.
At his parents' request, the boy's identity is being withheld.
Lt. De La Torre
Public Communications Section
Focusing on some of the most prolific criminals in the City, Northeast Area police officers and detectives slashed crime by 16 percent with the apprehension of four career criminals.
The arrests-made over a two-week period-markedly decreased commercial and residential burglaries, mail fraud, identity and vehicle thefts, among other prevalent crimes in Northeast Area.
"The hard part is catching these offenders," said Captain Smith, at a press conference June 6. "That's why we need the community's eyes and ears."
Captain Morris Smith said police officers and detectives concentrate on the perpetrators who comprise 10 percent of the criminal population in Northeast Area, but who commit 50 percent of the crime.
The number of stolen vehicles dropped from 99 to 22 with the apprehension of two of the four men arrested. Northeast Area police officers and detectives recovered $150,000-worth of stolen property from these culprits.
Similarly, the apprehension of another career criminal resulted in a 33 percent decrease in residential burglaries. The brazen burglar stole some $27,000 in property during daytime operations. The man, who traded the stolen goods for drugs, admitted to targeting homes with open windows and doors.
The last criminal to comprise the four arrested stole mail from 200 people in communities including Highland Park, Echo Park, Downey, El Monte, Glendale, Hollywood, Monrovia, and Pasadena.
To avert victimization, Captain Smith advises that Angelenos "harden the target." The idea is to discourage criminal acts by making it "harder" for criminals to strike. For instance, Captain Smith recommends not leaving property exposed, locking doors and windows, and starting a neighborhood watch group.
"We need to keep guys like these in jail," Chief Bratton said. "The more days they spend in jail, the less time they'll spend victimizing people."
Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department, Homicide Detectives are asking for the public's help in capturing a gunman who shot and killed a man on the Fourth of July in front of his residence.
On Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at about 11:25 p.m., Deontrell Deshon Johnson, 20, was shot and killed during a neighbor dispute.
Mr. Johnson and his family were involved in an argument with their neighbors, at an apartment complex in the 7800 block of South Figueroa Street. The argument escalated to a fight with several individuals and Mr. Johnson. One of the individuals armed himself with a handgun and shot Mr. Johnson multiple times.
Mr. Johnson was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.
The suspect and weapon are still outstanding.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact 77th Street Homicide Detectives, Shannon Geaney or Frank Alvelais at 213485-1383. On weekends and during after off-hours, call the 24 hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855). Contact may be made anonymously if so desired.
Los Angeles: Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a driver who hit and critically injured a pedestrian. The pedestrian's identity is also being sought. 
On Friday, June 9, 2006, around 10:55 p.m., LAPD traffic officers responded to a felony hit and run traffic collision at Vine Street and Sunset Boulevard.
According to witnesses, the pedestrian, a male White, 25-35 years old, 5'10" tall, 190 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes, was acting strangely. Witnesses saw him throwing himself on the ground in front of passing cars. A car travelling south on Vine Street struck the man and failed to stop.
The pedestrian sustained a lacerated chin and abrasions to both hands and knees. He was transported to a local hospital. A short time later he lapsed into a coma.
The car was a 2000-2006 black sedan.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact West Traffic Detectives at 213-473-0234. On weekends and during off-hours, call West Traffic Division
Watch Commander at 213-473-0222.
In the near future, Crime Statistics will be a permanent feature along the right margin just above Recent Comments. Until then here are the statistics for the week ending June 24, 2006. More detailed information can be obtained via www.lapdonline.org
2006 2005 % Change
TOTAL VIOLENT 14069 14535 -3%
TOTAL PROPERTY 47740 54905 -13%
TOTAL PART I 61809 69440 -11%
Surviving victim's condition upgraded from Critical to Stable.
Los Angeles City Councilmembers are offering $75,000 in reward money. The Los Angeles County Supervisors are offering $30,000, for a total reward of $105,000. The reward is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting that occurred at the 1100 block of East 49th Street in South Los Angeles.
Robbery-Homicide Detectives are seeking the public's help with any information leading to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for the multiple shooting of two boys and two young men.
On Friday, June 30, 2006, at about 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a radio call regarding shots being fired in the 1100 block of East 49th Street, Los Angeles. When the officers arrived, they saw four male Hispanics lying on the sidewalk. Each of the victims had multiple gunshot wounds. The Los Angles Fire Department responded to treat the victims, but 10 year old David Marcial, 17 year old Luis Cervantes, and 22 year old Larry Marcial were all pronounced dead at the scene. The only surviving victim, 12 year old Sergio Marcial Jr. was rushed to a local hospital. His condition has stabilized. David and Sergio Jr. are the nephews of Larry Marcial. Luis is a neighbor and family friend of the Marcials.
Preliminary witness information revealed that a large model, dark colored passenger vehicle was traveling on 49th Street and pulled up next to the victims who were gathered on the sidewalk. Two gunmen got out of the vehicle and began firing at the victims with rifles, hitting all four. The gunmen returned to the vehicle that was waiting for them and drove away from the scene westbound on 49th Street, then possibly northbound on Central Avenue.
The suspects remained at large and are described as two male Blacks, 18-20 years old. The description of a possible third suspect who stayed in the vehicle is uncertain.
There is still no clear motive for the crime, but detectives believe the attack was not motivated by race.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at (213) 485-2129, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at (877) LAWFULL (877 529-3855). Contact may be made anonymously if so desired.
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