Saugus High Students, LASD, AND First Responders meet/greet members of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Two months after the tragic and deadly shooting at Saugus
High School, players from the L.A. Dodgers Surprised Saugus High School
Students during one of their campus pep rallies Friday morning.
Students were in awe as they had the chance to meet and
play games with some of the players. While others were getting jerseys signed
by the athletes. Players like, Austin Barnes, Matt Beaty, Walker Buehler, Caleb
Ferguson, Dylan, Floro, Kyle Garlick, Tony Gonsolin, Adam Kolarek, Gavin Lux,
Dustin May, Zach McKinstry, Max Muncy, Justin Turner and Jimmy Nelson offered
words of encouragement and support for students.
As part of the “Dodgers Love LA Community Tour”, a
week-long engagement where the Los Angeles Dodger players, alumni and employees
partner with community based organizations to help promote and support work
that positively changes the lives of children, teens, and adults, Dodger
players focused on showing gratitude to Santa Clarita Valley Station Deputies,
first responders, other law enforcement agencies and military servicemen who
came to assist the students at Saugus High School.
After the rally at Saugus High, players visited Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s
Station and had lunch with Sheriff Alex Villanueva and station personnel.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva said “I want to thank the LA Dodgers and their
organization for offering support to our personnel, and the students of this
community. This team is an integral part of LA County, we all root and
support them during their season. And it was wonderful to see them come
up here and show support for all of us in the Santa Clarita Valley that were
affected by this senseless tragedy.”
Operation safe streets detectives arrest ROBBERY SUSPECT in chatsworth
On Friday, January 24, 2020, at approximately 4:00 AM, Los Angeles County Sheriff Operation Safe Streets detectives served a search warrant this morning in the 22000 block of Zaltana Street in Chatsworth in the furtherance of an on-going criminal investigation.
Twenty nine year old Keenon Jackson, otherwise known as “YG”, a resident at the home, was taken into custody at the time of the service pursuant to an arrest warrant. He was transported to Men’s Central Jail where he was booked for robbery.
Jackson’s arraignment is set for Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Compton Court. He remains in custody in lieu of $250,000 bail.
There is no additional information available at this time.
LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Law enforcement personnel are often the first contact with those experiencing homelessness. For that reason LASD HOST was created to exemplify the county’s efforts to combat homelessness and preserve public safety. HOST’s mission is to positively impact the homeless crisis in the county while increasing public safety and preserving the rights and dignity of persons experiencing homelessness.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva said “Over the past three evenings, LASD personnel escorted volunteers throughout the county of for Homeless Count 2020. Homelessness is a complex issue for the County. These residents struggle with poverty, some struggle with mental illness. Unfortunately, our younger adults are more vulnerable. Young People who lack stable housing are at a higher risk of being trafficked and more likely to experience substance use and depression.
By conducting these counts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and forming collaborations with service providers, LASD’s Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) continues to assist those experiencing homelessness throughout the County. Los Angeles County has established subsidies to support our most vulnerable residents, and it has proven affordable and effective. The County is redoubling efforts to combat this issue, and as part of the county family, the Sheriff’s Department is as well.
It is my goal to increase the number of Department personnel assigned to the LASD’ HOST three-fold to help people get on their feet and off the streets. By providing compassion and access to services, we can help those in need and keep them out of our jail system.”
Through our contacts with thousands of homeless neighbors, HOST has earned a reputation for being compassionate, accountable, innovative, and bold. HOST has transcended the role of traditional law enforcement. For years, HOST has accomplished the mission with zero uses of force.
Sheriff Villanueva walked with volunteers in the city of East Los Angeles to see the growing homeless crises and in need of shelter.Sheriff Alex Villanueva said "Over the past three evenings Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department personnel escorted volunteers for #HomelessCount2020. By conducting counts with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, & forming collaborations with service providers, the LASD Homeless Outreach Services Team continues to assist those experiencing homelessness in County of Los Angeles."To read more, please visit: https://sheriff33.lasd.org/homeless-count-2020/ Video courtesy of KTLA 5 News:
Sheriff Villanueva Hosts First Media Briefing Event of 2020
Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s monthly media briefing on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, took place at the Hall of Justice. It included lots of good news, as well as a glimpse at happier times in the life of a partner recently lost.
The topic of promotions kicked-off the event, in which the Sheriff announced that, for the first time in our agency’s 170-year history, the majority of promotions were received by females and minorities. Since the beginning of his tenure, 276 sworn personnel were promoted to the rank of sergeant or higher; 41% of them were Latino, 36% were Caucasian, 18% were female, 15% were Black, and 4.5% were Asian.
A recent mumps outbreak at Men’s Central Jail was efficiently handled and quickly combatted by medical personnel from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, who manage the health of our jail population. In recognition of their efforts, Commander Jason Wolak, who oversees Custody Services Division-General Population, outlined the efforts made by the medical professionals and line staff. Working together, they were able educate and inform the inmate population, and thus gain their cooperation, which resulted in 3,400 men being willingly vaccinated, as well as 1,100 staff. In gratitude and recognition of their collaboration and contribution to successfully halt the outbreak, Sheriff Villanueva presented formal, written documents of recognition, called scrolls, to 11 medical professionals present at the event.
Sheriff Villanueva addressed the successes of the Homeless Outreach Services Team, known as HOST, which is participating in current census efforts to include a number count of those experiencing homelessness. Sergeant Bill Kitchin, one of the team’s supervisors, explained the mission of HOST is to “positively impact the homeless crisis in the county, while increasing public safety and preserving the rights and dignity of persons experiencing homelessness.” Through their encounters with thousands of our homeless neighbors, they earned the reputation of being compassionate, accountable, innovative, and bold. Their unique approach to combat homelessness is a very nontraditional role for law enforcement. Because of it, successful relationships are formed; this allows them to connect those in need with people and services, and preserve public safety.
The media event closed somberly with the remembrance of Deputy Amber Leist. Her loss occurred in the act of service for a stranger in need. After coming to the aid of an elderly pedestrian who fell while crossing a Los Angeles City street, Amber was struck by a vehicle and fatally wounded. She died Sunday morning, January 12, 2020.
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SHERIFF VILLANUEVA ATTENDED A LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION WITH COUNTY EMPLOYEES,
which included a Lion Dance. The Sheriff, with LASD Chinese-American employees and Various ethnic groups enrich the county of Los Angeles with their diverse culture. This diversity is a strength for our county and help all of us to achieve our mission and successes.
Sheriff Villanueva was
invited as an honored guest to the Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by the
Chinese Employees Association of the Los Angeles County. Over 400 county
employees, joined by the Congresswoman Judy Chu, State Senator Susan Rubio,
Ling Ling Chang, County CEO Sachi Hamai and directors from various county
departments to appreciate the past and look forward to welcoming a new year.
Sheriff Villanueva
encouraged the Chinese-American community to “ask your sons and daughters to
join the Sheriff’s Department,” he said, “We’ve got a job for you.” The LASD
has always cherish its “melting pot” of blending diverse peoples into one
through its core value.
Sheriff Villanueva
wished everyone a very happy new year and of course, fed the dancing lion to a peaceful
new year!
Los Angeles County Sheriff Homicide Investigators continue their investigation into the shooting death of a woman in Carson.
Today, January 17, 2020, at 12:18 PM, deputies from Carson Sheriff’s Station responded to a home in the 18800 block of Crocker Avenue in the city of Carson regarding a call of a gunshot victim.
Upon arriving, deputies made entry into a home and discovered a woman inside suffering what appeared to be gunshot wounds. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim is described as a woman of unknown race believed to be in her mid twenties.
There is no suspect description and the murder weapon is outstanding.
There is no further information at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by: Deputy James Nagao Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice – First floor 211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an elderly woman in Alhambra.
Officers from the Alhambra Police Department responded to the area of a flood control channel near the Almansor Golf Course to check the welfare on a woman reported down near a rear access road.
Upon arriving, they discovered an unconscious Asian woman alongside the flood control channel. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her cause of death was not immediately apparent. Investigators however believe the victim may be a woman reported missing from San Gabriel in recent days. At this time, the victim has not been positively identified and her name will not be released pending that identification by the coroner and notification to her family.
The investigation continues and there is no further information at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Forwarded by: Deputy James Nagao Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice – First floor 211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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At least three armed home invasion robbers are sought after taking over a home and tying up residents in the 4400 block of Indian Bend Drive, in Unincorporated West Whittier on Thursday, January 16, 2020 just after 9:30 p.m.
Pico Rivera Station deputies responded to the single story dwelling after receiving a frantic 9-1-1 “robbery now” call. Upon arriving, the home invasion robbers had ran off. Amidst a strong deputy search of the area, the suspects were not located.
Detectives learned that three suspects rushed into the home after an elderly female resident walked back inside from a side door after having taken out the trash.
Once inside, the suspects hurriedly spread throughout and searched the house, corralling and tying up two male adults and one female juvenile who were also inside the house.
As the suspects made demands and threatened the residents inside the home with a black semi-automatic handgun, a female adult and resident of the home, approached the front door, unaware of what was transpiring inside.
The suspects opened the front door from inside the residence and pulled her in, where almost simultaneously one of the male adult victims yelled at her to run. A fight then ensued between the arriving female and the suspects, where ultimately she was able to break free. In doing so, she was able to run outside through the front door as another male resident trailed behind, screaming for help.
With the soiled plan, the startled suspects fled through the front door and ran in an unknown direction.
Two victims, a male adult and female adult, were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
At least $500 in U.S. currency was taken.
The three suspects, described as male adults, wore dark clothing.
Near the time of the incident, a dark colored sedan, possibly a Dodge Charger or Challenger, was captured in video surveillance driving near the area.
Detectives continue following leads and are asking anyone with information to contact Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Detective David Avila at 562-222-5529. 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 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
D.A’S OFFICE FILES CHARGES ON FORMER LASD DEPUTY INVOLVED IN LANCASTER SHOOTING, AUG 21, 2019
On August 21, 2019, Lancaster Deputy Angel Reinosa reported being shot by a sniper, while in the parking lot of Lancaster Sheriff’s Station. As a result, we deployed a massive amount of resources to capture the suspect. Within days, investigators learned that Reinosa had completely fabricated the entire incident and there was no sniper, no shots fired and no injury sustained by Reinosa.
Immediately following, a criminal investigation was launched by Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. After it was determined that the account of the incident was created by Reinosa and was a complete lie, the criminal investigation focused on the criminal actions of Angel Reinosa. A short time later, Reinosa was no longer employed by the Sheriff’s Department.
The investigation was subsequently presented to the District Attorney’s Office for consideration of filing criminal charges.
Today, January 16, 2020, the District Attorney’s Office filed three counts against Angel Raul Reinosa and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The criminal counts include:
148.5(a) PC Filing a False Police Report, a misdemeanor 1871.4(a)(1) Insurance Code Insurance Fraud, a felony 1871.4(a)(2) Insurance Code Insurance Fraud, a felony
These Insurance Code sections are pertaining to the Workman’s Compensation claim.
Armed with the warrant, at 2:30 pm, Detectives from the Internal Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested Angel Reinosa for the charges, after a traffic stop in Sylmar. He was transported and booked at the County Jail Inmate Reception Center, where his bail was set at $40,000. He is currently scheduled for arraignment on January 17, 2020 in Department 30 of the LA Superior Court in Los Angeles. The case number is BA484557.
Suspects Sought in Murder of Two Young Women Sitting In A Vehicle In Carson; Family Asks For Public To Help Find Killers;Detectives to Announce $30K Reward
Detectives are
searching for the suspects involved in the shooting deaths of 19 year-old Erin
Lavender and 17-year-old Dalelaja Hearn that occurred on Sunday, December 15,
2019, in Carson.
That evening, at
approximately 8:50 p.m., Erin and Dalelaja, along with three other individuals,
were sitting in a vehicle that was parked outside of a residence at the 20300
block of Alvo Avenue, in the city of Carson.
As Erin and Dalelaja
were seated in the front of the vehicle, two suspects who wore hooded
sweatshirts, were seen on video surveillance walk towards their vehicle. One of
the suspects directly approached the front driver side of the vehicle, and
fired several shots aimlessly into the vehicle.
Immediately after the
shooting, both of the suspects ran southbound on Alvo Avenue, towards Del Amo
Boulevard and out of view. While the suspects were running away from the scene,
a light colored sports utility vehicle is captured on video surveillance driving
in the same direction passed the suspects. Detectives are asking the occupants
of that vehicle to contact investigators with any information that they may
have seen or can provide, to help shed light on the circumstances of this heinous
incident.
Right after the
shooting occurred, one of the individuals in the vehicle with Erin and Dalelaja,
saw that they had both been struck by gunfire, and drove them to a local
hospital. Both Erin and Dalelaja were struck in the upper torso, and
unfortunately succumbed to their injuries a short time later.
Today, Wednesday,
January 15, 2020, Sheriff Villanueva and Homicide Bureau Detectives announced a
combined $30,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and
conviction of those responsible for Erin and Dalelaja’s murders.
During the press
conference, Sheriff Villanueva asked the public for their assistance in helping
to locate those responsible, and said, “It is always tragic when a life is
loss, but when two young ladies lose their lives, it is extremely
heartbreaking. These ladies were just beginning their lives, and we need the
public’s help to locate those responsible.”
Mayor Albert Robles,
from the City of Carson, also pleaded to the public for their help with any
information about this case, stating “It touches every single human being to think,
what happened here? This senseless killing. I know there is someone out there
that knows something about this. We are begging you to do the right thing. Come
forward. Share what information you know.”
A reward of $10,000 has
been sponsored by Supervisor Mark Ridley- Thomas, Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, Second District. Along with a second reward of $20,000 from the
City of Carson and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, has
been graciously offered in exchange for information leading to the arrest and
conviction of those responsible for the shooting death of both victims.
Incidentally, Erin and
Dalelaja were in the area attending a vigil for a mutual friend of theirs, who
had just passed away.
At the time of her
death, Erin Lavender was only 19 years-old. She was just beginning her life and
was a student attending a local college and an avid softball.
Dalelaja Hearn was only
17 years-old at the time of her death. She was a high school student in Central
California, and was also an avid softball player.
Both Erin and Dalelaja
grew up surrounded by their loving family members, and will be missed dearly.
Anyone with information about the murders of
Erin Lavender and Dalelaja Hearn are encouraged to call Sheriff’s Homicide
Bureau at 323-890-5500. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may call
“L.A. Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by
downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google Play or the App Store, or use the
website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
