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Crime Statistics October 6, 2024

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                303               371              -18%
Rape                                      634               718              -12%
Robbery                               10309           11045               -7%
Agg Assaults **                      9970            10946               -9%
Total Violent Crimes          21,216        23,080               -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 14,986          15,329          -2%
Auto Theft                             17,951          18,741          -4%
BTFV                                      23,237         22,947            1%
Personal/Other Theft              20,354         21,879           -7%
Total Property Crimes           76,528       78,896           -3%
Total Part I Crimes                97,744       101,976         -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Pregnant Woman Choked to Death

Los Angeles:  A 21-year-old pregnant Westminister woman was choked to death by her boyfriend in North Hollywood.

The incident unfolded on October 10, 2007, at around 11:00 a.m., when police were dispatched to a woman identified as Alisha Johnson, lying in the alley of the 8100 block of Vanscoy Avenue. When the police and paramedics arrived, the woman appeared unconscious and was not breathing.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.

During the investigation, detectives learned that the victim had recently told her friends and family members that she was four and half months pregnant by her boyfriend, Michael Labrunda, 33.

Investigators questioned Labrunda who subsequently was taken into police custody and booked on two counts of murder with no bail.

The couple had known each other for two years, police said. 

Detectives are still developing leads on the investigation and haven't determined the motive that led to Johnson's death.

Anyone with information is asked to call North Hollywood Homicide Detectives Thomas Townsend or Timothy Kirkpatrick at 818- 623-4045 during normal business hours. After hours and on weekends, please phone the 24-hour Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL(529-3855).

Road Rage a Factor in Violent Traffic Collision

LATEST UPDATE

On Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 11:00 p.m., Ayman Arif, the five-year-old victim from the road rage incident, died from his injuries. Both drivers have been rebooked for Second Degree Murder. Detectives will present the case to the City's District Attorney today. 

Los Angeles: Yesterday a five-car traffic collision in the San Fernando Valley tragically injured a young mother and her two small children. All three victims remain in critical condition.

On Tuesday, October 9, 2007, the wreck occurred in the area of Sherman Way and Amestoy Avenue, in Van Nuys. Around 3:00 p.m., a black Nissan Maxima was speeding westbound on Sherman Way when it collided with a red Chevrolet Camaro and three other parked vehicles. The victims, uninvolved bystanders, were standing next to the parked cars struck by the Maxima. Witnesses stated that the drivers of the Nissan and Camaro were involved in an occurrence of road rage at the time of the collision. It is believed that rage was a significant contributor to the cause of the crash.

The injured pedestrians were a 31-year-old mother, her 4-year-old son and 8-week-old baby girl. They sustained severe injuries and were rushed by paramedics to local hospitals.

The driver of the Maxima remained at the scene of the accident and was taken into custody without incident. He is Armando Gamboa Ayon, 19, of Pacoima. The driver of the Camaro, Brian Gilbert Barnes, 44, of Northridge, later surrendered at Valley Traffic Division accompanied by his attorney. Both drivers were booked and charged with Attempt Murder 187-PC and are being held on bail of $1.5 million each.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Valley Traffic Detective Milan at 818-374-1933 during normal business hours. After hours and on weekends, please phone the 24-hour Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (529-3855).

Missing Man with Poor Mental Condition

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Darrell Wayne, 38, a resident from the Gateway Percy Village, located at 3441 Percy Street in Boyle Heights. He has the mental capacity of a 10 year-old.

Wayne was last seen on October 6, 2007, at about 1:00 PM at his home and has not been seen since.

Wayne is a male, White, stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighs 165 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes and wears glasses.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Wayne is asked to contact Hollenbeck at Division at 323-266-5965. During off-hours or on weekends call the 24-hour toll free number 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).

Rifleman Bandit Arrested

Los Angeles: A 21-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested for a string of robberies in the Southwest Area of Los Angeles. 

In late September 2007, a lone male armed with a shotgun, driving an older model brown Toyota began a series of robberies of fast food restaurants and other businesses.

On October 3, 2007, Robbery-Homicide Division, Robbery Special Section, assumed the investigative responsibilities for this series. This suspect was dubbed the "Rifleman Bandit." Robbery-Homicide Division detectives coordinated this investigation with personnel from Wilshire, Southwest, and Rampart Areas along with U.S.C. Safety Police.

The Wilshire Area Rapid Enforcement Detail profiled the suspect's methods of operation patterns and deployed resources in the area.

On October 6, 2007, at around 6:30 a.m., the "Rifleman Bandit" was involved in a robbery of a gas station located in the 1200 block of Washington Boulevard. The Wilshire Area Rapid Enforcement Detail canvassed the surrounding area in search of the suspect. He was seen near Normandie Avenue and 43rd Street and was taken into custody. He was identified as Dakota Sheffield, 21 years of age, resident of Los Angeles.

The shotgun used in the robberies was recovered and taken into custody.                                                       

Sheffield is currently on California Youth Authority (CYA) parole for robbery.

Robbery Homicide Division is handling the investigation and may be reached at 213-485-2511. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).

Sisters Injured in Hit and Run Accident

Los Angeles:  Two young girls were struck by a vehicle at a crosswalk in the Mid City area of Los Angeles.

On October 8, 2007, at around 7:20 a.m., 24-year-old Jorge Porfirio Soliz-Ramos was driving a 1990 Nissan Maxima in the area of Olympic Boulevard and Keniston Avenue, when he struck the sisters as they crossed the street.  The sisters, age 11 and 12, were seriously injured and transported to a local hospital.

Soliz-Ramos attempted to leave the location without identifying himself and rendering help to the victims. A witness followed Soliz-Ramos, prevented him from leaving the scene and called the police.

West Traffic Division officers responded to the scene and arrested Soliz-Ramos for felony hit and run.  Soliz-Ramos was booked at Wilshire Area jail and bail was set at $80,000.00.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact West Traffic Division, at 213-473-0234.  After hours and on weekends, call the 24-hour toll free number at the Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (877-529-3855).

Man Found Shot

Los Angeles:  Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 39-year-old South Los Angeles man.

On October 7, 2024 at about 2:45 a.m., Kenneth Earl Glass was found shot in front of 3231 West 71st Street. 

A burgundy SUV was seen driving away Eastbound from the location, immediately after the shooting.  No suspect was seen.

Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The motive for this shooting is believed to be gang related. 

Anyone with information regarding this crime can contact Operations South Bureau Homicide Detectives Kevin Huff or Refugio Garza at 213-485-1383.  After hours and on weekends, please phone the 24-hour Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (529-3855).

Robbers Shown in Photographs

Los Angeles: The images of two men who attempted to rob an Albertson's  store at gunpoint early this morning were caught on the store's surveillance.

On October 08, 2007, at about 12:45 a.m., two suspects armed with handguns entered the rear of Albertson's located at 16201 San Fernando Mission Boulevard. 

The suspects confronted the employees who were stocking the store.  One suspect struck an employee over the head and then held all the employees at gunpoint while the other suspect ran to the front of the store and attempted to open the office door. 

The suspect was unable to open the office door and both suspects left the location through the loading dock area with no property.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect-1 Male Blk 5'9" 180-200 pounds, 20, wearing a dark hooded jacket and a handkerchief over his face.

Suspect-2 Male Hisp or Wht 5'9" 180-200 pounds, 20, wearing a dark hooded jacket and a handkerchief over his face.

Injury to one witness was minor, he was treated and released at a local hospital.

Detectives are requesting the public's assistance in solving this crime.  Anyone with information is asked to call Mission Robbery Detectives at 818-838-9896. On weekends and during off-hours, phone the 24-hour toll free Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).

Photos of the suspects are available to media outlets by request from Media Relations Section.

Gang Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Los Angeles:  Gang violence claims the life of a 17-year-old South Los Angeles youth.

On October 6, 2007, at about 10:15 p.m., Jason Valdez Perez, 17, and his 18-year-old friend were standing with a group of friends in front of a residence in the 700 block of East 109th Street. 

A male Black suspect walked up to the residence and fired several gunshots towards the group.  Both Perez and a second victim were struck by the gunfire.  The suspect then ran northbound on Mckinley Avenue.  He and the weapon remain outstanding.

Perez suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his upper torso and died at scene.  The 18-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for a minor gunshot wound and released from the hospital the same evening.

The motive for this shooting is believed to be gang related. 

Anyone with information regarding this crime can contact Operations-South Bureau Homicide Detectives Sam Marullo or Nathan Kouri at 213-485-4341.  After hours and on weekends, please phone the 24-hour Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (529-3855).

Two Men Shot, One Dead

Los Angeles:  Two Men waiting for a taxi in the Rampart Area, were shot Saturday afternoon.

On October 6, 2007, at about 3:30 p.m., Rampart officers responded to a shooting call at the 200 block of North Kenmore Avenue.  Upon arrival the officers found two victims with multiple gunshot wounds to their upper torsos. 

Investigators said that the victims were waiting for a taxi when the suspects drove up in a dark-colored sports utility vehicle.  The victim approached the SUV believing it was their taxi and the suspect shot both victims.   

The victims were taken to a local hospital and underwent emergency surgery. One victim, a 22-year-old Hispanic man, died during surgery. His name is being withheld pending notification of next kin.  The other victim, a 30-year-old male Hispanic, was listed in critical but stable condition.

Detectives do not have any suspect information or motive for this shooting.

The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking assistance from the community, asking witnesses to contact Rampart Homicide Detectives Lillia Velasco or Michael Arteaga at 213-207-2060. After hours and on weekends, please phone the 24-hour Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (529-3855).

One Person is Dead After a Multi-Victim Shooting

Los Angeles:   Three people were shot at and two were struck by gunfire, in the Jefferson Park area of Los Angeles sunday morning.   

On Sunday, October 7, 2007, at about 11:35 a.m., Joshua Thierry, 18, along with a couple of his friends, a female Black, 31, and a male Black, 31, were in front of a beauty supply store in the 1300 block of West Jefferson Boulevard. At least 3, possibly 4 suspects drove up eastbound on Jefferson Boulevard and stopped next to the trio.

One suspect fired 4-6 rounds at the victims. The suspects were described only as 3 to 4 male blacks, with the shooter being between 18 and 20 years old.

Thierry was hit in the upper torso and transported to a local hospital, where he died a short time later. The other male victim was struck in the right leg and was listed in stable condition. The female victim was not injured.

Detectives believe the motive for the shooting was gang related.

South Bureau Homicide Detectives Rick Gordon and Vince Carreon are conducting the investigation. Anyone with information may contact the detectives at 213-485-2417. After hours and on weekends, please phone the 24-hour Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (529-3855).

Suspect Arrested for Multiple Counts of Molestation

Los Angeles: A suspect has been arrested for molesting two young girls at a local middle school.

On Monday, October 1, 2007, at around 2:40 p.m., Northeast Area patrol officers went to Florence Nightingale Middle School in the 3300 block of North Figueroa Street in Cypress Park. There they arrested Rodolfo Espinoza, 44, of Alhambra, for Lewd Acts with a Child.

Two female students, 12 and 13, had reported to a parent and a teacher that Espinoza had sexually abused them while on campus. Espinoza had contact with the children as a youth mentor, working for the L.A. Bridges Gang Intervention Program at the middle school. Espinoza had been employed with the program for the last 10 years.

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles District Attorney filed 7 counts of Lewd Act with a Child against Espinoza. He is being held on a $1,700,000 bail.

Detectives believe that there may be other victims and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Alma Mercado or Detective Sharen Stallworth of the Sexually Exploited Child Unit at 213-485-6550. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).

A photo of Espinoza is attached.