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SEEKING PUBLIC’S HELP IN LOCATING MISSING PERSON, ROBERT LEWIS MERCER
LASD Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Critical Missing Person, Robert Lewis Mercer
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Robert Mercer, a 34 year-old Hispanic male who was last seen on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 6:54 A.M. He was last seen arriving at Lake Palmdale in the City of Palmdale. Mr. Mercer is possibly suicidal.
A joint search of Lake Palmdale by divers from LASD’s Special Enforcement Bureau’s Emergency Services Detail and the Los Angeles County Fire Department was initiated at approximately 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. The water search concluded at approximately 5:00 P.M. Mr. Mercer was not located.
Currently, LASD’s Antelope Valley Search and Rescue team is searching the land surrounding Lake Palmdale along with LASD’s scent dogs. The scent dogs and their handlers will be working throughout the evening in hopes of locating Mr. Mercer.
The joint unified command water search operation for Mr. Mercer will resume tomorrow morning, pending weather conditions.
Mr. Mercer is described as 6’02”, 350 lbs, and has short black hair, brown eyes and a goatee.
Family members have not heard or seen him since and are concerned for his well-being.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau, Missing Persons Unit, Detective Morris at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Authored by:
Eric Ortiz, Deputy
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Lakewood Boy Spots 83 y/o Missing man During Search, Helps Project Lifesaver and Deputies Reunite him with Family
Today, Lakewood Sheriff’s Station personnel and city of Lakewood officials joined 8 year-old Jaxon and his family to talk about the details surrounding how Jaxon spotted 83 year-old missing person Roger Dunworth during a neighborhood search.
Jaxon was also presented with gifts of appreciation by LASD MET personnel and the city of Lakewood for his help in finding Mr. Dunworth.
City of Lakewood Mayor Todd Rogers stated, “One of our dearest held values is neighbors helping neighbors. People stepping up to help their fellow resident here in the city of Lakewood.” Mayor Rogers then thanked Jaxon “for being Lakewood’s newest hero.”
Lakewood Station Captain David Sprengel praised Jaxon and said, “Today we celebrate Jaxon Opdyke, our eight year-old hero from Lakewood,” before presenting Jaxon with the Lakewood Station pin which is just like the one Lakewood deputies wear.
“Look! Down that street,” said Jaxon after spotting a person fitting the description of Mr. Dunworth. Once Jaxon and his family got closer, Jaxon’s grandmother asked, “Hey, are you Roger?” Mr. Dunworth replied, “Yeah, I could sure use a ride!”
Lakewood Boy Spots 83 y/o Missing Person During Search, Helps Project Lifesaver MET Deputies Reunite with FamilyToday, Lakewood Sheriff’s Station personnel and city of Lakewood officials joined 8 year-old Jaxon and his family to talk about the details surrounding how Jaxon spotted 83 year-old missing person Roger Dunworth during a neighborhood search.Jaxon was also presented with gifts of appreciation by LASD MET personnel and the city of Lakewood for his help in finding Mr. Dunworth.City of Lakewood Mayor Todd Rogers stated, “One of our dearest held values is neighbors helping neighbors. People stepping up to help their fellow resident here in the city of Lakewood.” Mayor Rogers then thanked Jaxon “for being Lakewood’s newest hero.”Lakewood Station Captain David Sprengel praised Jaxon and said, “Today we celebrate Jaxon Opdyke, our eight year-old hero from Lakewood,” before presenting Jaxon with the Lakewood Station pin which is just like the one Lakewood deputies wear.“Look! Down that street,” said Jaxon after spotting a person fitting the description of Mr. Dunworth. Once Jaxon and his family got closer, Jaxon’s grandmother asked, “Hey, are you Roger?” Mr. Dunworth replied, “Yeah, I could sure use a ride!”Mr. Dunsworth was then brought home safely.
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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(Metro) has selected Marc A. Lucio to lead Transit Services Bureau (TSB).
TSB is the bureau tasked with providing police services to Metro buses, trains,
and properties, throughout Los Angeles County.
Captain Lucio began his law enforcement career in 1992 as a
reserve deputy assigned to Pico Rivera Station (PRV). He graduated from
the Academy in 1995 and served as a deputy at Men’s Central Jail, PRV, and
Operation Safe Streets Bureau (OSS).
In 2006, Captain Lucio promoted to sergeant and was assigned
to East Los Angeles Station, Court Services East Bureau, PRV and OSS before
promoting to lieutenant in 2012.
As a lieutenant, Captain Lucio’s first assignment was TSB,
where he was a watch commander, service area lieutenant, and the operations
lieutenant. During his time as a lieutenant, he also worked at
Compton Station, Emergency Operations Bureau as the Tactical Planning
Lieutenant, Aero Bureau as the operations lieutenant, and most recently, as the
Division Aide at Special Operations Division.
Captain Lucio has always been connected to his community and
in 2018, was elected to the City Council in the City of Chino. He
currently serves on several city boards and committees.
Captain Lucio has a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from
the University of La Verne and a master’s degree in Leadership from the
University of Southern California. He is married to his wife Sandra, who
is a lieutenant on the Sheriff’s Department and together they have a blended
family of six children. In his off-duty time, Captain Lucio enjoys
spending time with his family, working out, and serving his community.
Captain Lucio is among several captains to be promoted under
Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s new captain selection process, which in this case,
involved a panel of Metro Executives. Once all of the finalists were
interviewed, the panel chair made a recommendation to the Sheriff, who made the
final decision in appointing a captain.
The Sheriff’s
Transit Services Bureau is currently the fifth largest transit law enforcement
agency in the country. This bureau has been part of Los Angeles County
transit policing since 1990.
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Sheriff
Alex Villanueva Announces Approval of the Pitchess Emergency Vehicle Operations
Center Project by the Board of
Supervisors
The County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday,
February 4, unanimously approved funding for the Pitchess Emergency Vehicle
Operations Center (EVOC) project. The future facility will be utilized to train
entry-level and in-service Department personnel in basic and advanced vehicle
handling dynamics, and evasive driving tactics. The proposed project would
utilize several parcels at the Peter J. Pitchess Detention Center located at
29310 The Old Road, Castaic, California.
The $15,500,000 project will consist of, but
not be limited to, a vehicle driving/training track, skid pan, new modular
office/locker rooms, collision avoidance and pursuit track, track
appurtenances, paved parking area, bioswales, landscaping, and relocation of
Southern California Edison and various facility power poles. The overall site
area for the proposed EVOC is approximately 44.5 acres.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
(LASD) currently operates an emergency vehicle operations center at the Pomona
Fairgrounds. LASD has used the existing facility on the fairground property for
more than 35 years to provide training in emergency vehicle operations to
deputy sheriff trainees and police officers enrolled in LASD’s Academy, in
addition to ongoing vehicle operations training for LASD staff.
The current arrangement between LASD and the
Fair Association requires the EVOC office to cease operations for approximately
two to three months per year for major events, such as the LA County Fair and
National Hot Rod Association. These disruptions to the EVOC training schedule
limit the number of training days available to LASD and created challenges with
meeting LASD’s mandatory training requirements.
“I want to acknowledge and thank the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for today’s approval of the Pitchess Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC). The future EVOC will provide deputies with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate vehicles in emergencies while mitigating the many risks associated with the practice,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. “The Safety of the public and the effectiveness of our personnel is of paramount importance for us. This facility will assist the Sheriff’s Department in improving law enforcement’s driving capabilities and community safety,” he added.
Undersheriff Tim Murakami Hosts Monthly Media Briefing
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, Undersheriff Tim Murakami hosted the monthly press briefing. He announced the retirement of Assistant Sheriff Maria Gutierrez, who accepted an executive position at another law enforcement agency, which is unnamed at this time. During her 35 years in the law enforcement profession, Assistant Sheriff Gutierrez became recognized for her leadership performance and earned a stellar reputation. Her steadfastness led her to be the first female Hispanic in our agency’s 179-year history to hold the position of Assistant Sheriff. Undersheriff Murakami offered his congratulations and complimented her selection, “…it’s now evident that Sheriff Villanueva wasn’t the only one to recognize Sheriff Gutierrez’s boundless potential.”
The accolades continued as Undersheriff Murakami announced that the Emmy Award-winning Video Production Unit scored gold, once again. Their production of the public safety announcement “If They’re Not Secure, They’re Not Safe-Dresser Drawer” won them a second Emmy Award for Best Public Safety Announcement. Nominated were Sergeant Harry Drucker for Producer, and Video Production Specialist Vance Kotrla for Writer/Director. The piece is one of a four-part series which addresses the vital importance of safe gun storage; the decision to initiate such a production came after the tragic 2018 shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The PSA lasted only about a minute, but its impact was compelling and emotional.
The Video Production Unit, which falls under the umbrella of Training Bureau, is an in-house video production unit staffed by sworn and professional staff with experience in the television industry. They produce public service announcements, training films, and coordinate livestreaming and filming of ceremonial events, academy graduations and press conferences. Their first Emmy Award nomination came in 2016 for the “Surviving an Active Shooter” public service announcement video. The videos are available in English and Spanish, which is translated with the title “Pistolero Activo.”
The pieces were produced with no tax payer money other than salary of Video Production Unit personnel. Fundraising, and the donation of location sites and talents also help keep production costs low. As an example of this, the recently-released “Pistolero Activo,” was produced with the help of Spanish language newscasters, Romi DeFrias and Jovanny Huerta, who donated their time and talents to help with the voice overs and translation.
To view the English version, visit: https://sheriff33.lasd.org/active-shooter/ To view the Spanish version, visit: https://sheriff33.lasd.org/pistolero-activo/
Sheriff Villanueva and
the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force Announce Arrests and
Rescues by California Law Enforcement
During Operation
Reclaim and Rebuild
In
conjunction with Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Sheriff Alex Villanueva
announced details and results from the sixth annual Operation Reclaim and
Rebuild enforcement operation, conducted by the Los Angeles Regional Human
Trafficking Task Force and 70 participating federal, state and local law
enforcement agencies, and task forces from across California. The weeklong, statewide effort aimed at
combatting human trafficking took place between Sunday, January 26, and
Saturday, February 1, 2020, and was conducted in various mediums and met with
positive results.
The
press conference was held Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the iconic Hall of
Justice in downtown Los Angeles. Sheriff
Alex Villanueva was joined by executives and representatives from the Los
Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, California Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation, California Highway Patrol, California Department of
Justice, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) , San Bernardino
County Sheriff’s Department, Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Task Force,
Homeland Security Investigations, Journey Out, Los Angeles County Department of
Children and Family Services, Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles
School Police Department, Anaheim Police Department, Concord Police Department,
San Gabriel Police Department, Saving Innocence, and Zoe International.
Operation
Reclaim and Rebuild focused on rescuing victims of sexual slavery and human
trafficking, providing victims with much-needed services, identifying and
arresting their captors, seeking successful prosecutions, and disrupting the
demand for vulnerable victims by targeting their customers. Police agencies and other trafficking task
forces throughout our state joined in the enforcement operation to send the
clear message that California law enforcement shares a unified mandate: Human trafficking must not be tolerated in
our state!
In
preparation for the event, an operational planning meeting took place in Los
Angeles, with over 200 federal, state and municipal law enforcement detectives
from all over California in attendance.
Investigators focused enforcement operations wherever the trafficking of
human beings took place, from confronting the reality of sidewalk prostitution
by conducting demand operations, to challenging the virtual reality of the
cyber world where traffickers believe they can operate anonymously using the
internet.
The
internet furnishes a vast variety of opportunities for traffickers, but with
the experience of specially-trained cyber detectives who posed as vulnerable
teenagers and interacted with suspects on social media, traffickers and
customers who were anxious to exploit found their plans foiled.
Victims
encountered during enforcement efforts were cared for by personnel from various
Department of Children and Family Services Agencies and victim service
providers in each county. In Los Angeles
County, CAST, Saving Innocence, Zoe International, and Journey Out coordinated
the emergency services response for victim care and collaborated with similar,
non-governmental victim service organizations throughout the state.
Operation
Reclaim and Rebuild was widely successful in its endeavor with 76 adult and 11
minor victims being recovered; 266 males arrested for the charge of
Solicitation; and 27 suspected traffickers and exploiters were arrested. In total, 518 arrests were made.
Sheriff Villanueva relayed the mission, efforts
and results of Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, and gave a firm direction to the victims: “The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
and our partners stand with each victim of this heinous crime. You are the focus of this endeavor. We are here for you. We are here to help you reclaim your freedom
from the binds of sex trafficking, and to provide you the support and tools to
rebuildyour lives.
“To the traffickers and
solicitors: We will not tolerate the
enslavement and trafficking of others in any form. We will seek you out and prosecute you to the
fullest extent of the law.
“To the
Johns: Purchasing commercial sex is
illegal and buying sex adds to the exploitation of those involved,” he said
poignantly.
Captain
Michael Hannemann, who oversaw the coordinated effort, defined the
undertaking. “Operation Reclaim and
Rebuild is a state-wide operation which displays the mutual commitment of
California law enforcement, social service agencies, and victim service
providers in the fight to end sex trafficking,” he said. “The L.A. Regional Human Trafficking Task
Force is an example of how individual entities can be far more effective, when
they join together in a shared mission.
Today, 11 children have been rescued from their exploiters and 76 women
have been connected with the services necessary to rebuild their lives, free
from exploitation.”
“As a
task force, we are continuing to find cutting-edge approaches to serving
survivors that prioritize their rights, secure their safety, and provide access
to services – while holding traffickers accountable,” said CAST CEO and
Executive Director Kay Buck. “I want to
thank all of the amazing community leaders that are a part of the task force
for being stewards of our shared community values and our evolving national
model.”
Deputy
Chief Kris Pitcher, Los Angeles Police Department, shared four cases which came
as a result of Human Trafficking Taskforce operations and daily operations. He attributed them to the collaborative work
between organizations and non-governmental resource providers which come
alongside to lift victims, “…out of their issues, provide them life-saving skills,
life-building skills, and ultimately…prosecute those vicious criminals who prey
upon them.”
“Human trafficking amounts to nothing less than modern day slavery
and has no place in our society,” said
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra in a statement.“It’s
up to us to take on criminals who profit from forced labor and sexual
exploitation of vulnerable Californians. Operation Reclaim and Rebuild is a
testament to what can be accomplished to support survivors and combat
trafficking in our state.”
Sheriff Villanueva Holds Monthly Press Conference and Shares Statistics that Reflect Crime Reduction in Los Angeles County
On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Sheriff Alex Villanueva opened his monthly press briefing with an acknowledgment of El Dorado County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Ishmael, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier that morning while responding to a service call. Sheriff Villanueva sent thoughts and prayers to the fallen deputy’s family and his extended sheriff’s family.
After apprising media of a deputy-involved shooting in Palmdale, which occurred just minutes before the press conference, Sheriff Villanueva continued with good news in the Department. He announced that in 2019, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) will have hired 370 more deputies than were hired in 2018. This increase is on track to seeing 1,070 deputies hired in 2019, with a plan for the same number in 2020. In doing this, the previous 15-year plan to be fully-staffed will be accomplished in just two years.
Sheriff Villanueva introduced a group of future deputies who sat quietly in the audience. They will attend their first day at the training academy tomorrow, Thursday, October 24, 2019, and were a cross-section sample of current deputy sheriff trainees. Presently, sworn female personnel make up 18.2% of LASD; the goal is to increase that number to 21.5%. The national average is 12.6%, and LASD will be the first law enforcement agency in the nation to cross the 20% mark. Without lowering standards, the hiring process was streamlined and more resources made available to facilitate the hiring of deputies. The sheriff also emphasized that ours remains the most understaffed and underfunded law enforcement agency in the entire nation.
Sheriff Villanueva proudly announced that, without implementing new reforms and looking where implementation failed in the past, jail violence is down. In comparison to 2018: There was an 11.5% decrease in the use of force incidents There was a 20.5% decrease in assault on staff incidents There was a 14.6% decrease on inmate vs. inmate assaults
Additionally, he provided an update of some other statistics related to the state of Los Angeles County and our agency: Crime reduction in Los Angeles County is down by 6.79% overall, and homicides are down in just under 15%. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transfers are down 53%.
On a lighter note, Sheriff Villanueva reminded the audience that Halloween is around the corner and offered some tips for a safe trick-or-treating experience, including:
Use flashlights Walk in groups Wear bright colors Look before crossing the street Know your location Check the treats before eating them. Report any suspicious-looking treats to authorities
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Sheriff Villanueva Closes Out First Year in Office
As 2019 draws to a close, Sheriff Alex Villanueva addressed some positive changes accompanied by statistics to close out his first year as top law enforcement officer of Los Angeles County. It was during a press conference on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Hall of Justice that the Sheriff discussed the topics of violent crime, ICE transfers, jail violence, hiring, civic engagement, and homeless outreach services, which have all seen significant improvement in the last year.
In general, violent crimes are down, with homicides reduced by 15.15%; property crimes are also down, with burglaries reduced by 15.69%.
ICE transfers were cut by more than half, with a 53% reduction since 2018.
Jail violence saw a 1.02% uptick from 2018 in a daily average within the inmate population, however, the daily average within the mental health population fell 13.09%. Inmate-on-inmate assaults declined a whopping 33.34%, as did inmate assaults on staff by 27.56%. Uses of force in categories II and III also fell by 7.95%.
Citing an increased trust in law enforcement, a new approach to applicants and the hiring process, and raised standard of education background, the hiring of deputy sheriff applicants is at its highest level since 2015, with 20,122 applications received, as of Saturday, December 14, 2019. The number of deputy sheriff trainees hired is almost double the 2015 number, with a total of 1,062 -a staggering 65% increase from numbers seen in the preceding four years.
The Homeless Outreach Services Team saw 1,100 people connected to vital services at 392 locations found in both contract cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. No uses of force were part of any of these contacts. To keep the success moving forward, the team was expanded from a six-person team of one lieutenant, one sergeant and four deputies, to a team of 15 with ten additional deputy positions.
Sheriff Villanueva realized his goal to make personal connections and have direct contact with our neighbors and business partners who live and conduct commerce in the areas the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department serves. Over the course of 12 months, he visited each station within our patrol jurisdiction in 27 town hall meetings to address residents and hear their concerns.
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SHERIFF AND UNDERSHERIFF ATTEND GOLDEN DRAGON PARADE
Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday of the year for
the Asian-American Community, and the celebration traditionally lasts about 15
days, starting with lighting piles of firecrackers and concluding with the
lantern festival.
Since
the mid-80s, Golden Dragon Parade has become an icon of the Chinese culture and
brings a rich and diverse experience for all ethnicities. Presented by the
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles to celebrate the year of Rat, this
year’s parade was highlighted by the queen of the parade, marching bands,
various cultural dancers and the traditional performance of the dragon and lion
dance.
Sheriff
Villanueva and Undersheriff Murakami proudly represented the Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department during the parade. They walked along Board of Supervisors
Kathryn Barger and Hilda Solis. LAPD Chief Moore was also in attendance.
Sheriff Villanueva said “this celebration is a wonderful way to ring in
the Lunar New Year. It celebrates the accomplishments in all our lives.
We at the LASD have accomplished a lot in the year of 2019. We will
continue to work hard with our communities and keep the success moving forward
in 2020.”
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UNDERSHERIFF MURAKAMI ATTENDED LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT HIS LAI TEMPLE
With the beating of the gongs and drums, the Lunar New
Year’s celebration was carried out by the joyful lions dance at Hsi Lai Temple.
Decorated with red and gold, which symbolized happiness and fortune, the temple
was filled with hope, joy and energy.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Undersheriff Timothy Murakami, along with the Los Angeles County Supervisors Kathryn Barger, Janice Hahn, State Senator Ling Ling Chang and other leaders from the county participated the celebration.
On behalf of the Sheriff, Undersheriff Murakami presented
the certificate of appreciation to Venerable Hui Dong in honor of his devotion
to the community.
Undersheriff Murakami expressed that LASD will always work
with the people and the community because that is the key to success.
We at LASD would like to wish everyone a happy and
prosperous Lunar New Year 2020!
