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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.
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A suspect is in custody after biting a deputy sheriff, and
leading several other deputies on a pursuit through residential streets before
crashing into another vehicle.
It began on Friday, January 10, 2020, at approximately 5:00 PM, when Deputy Sheriff’s from Industry Station conducted a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle at the intersection of Evanwood Avenue and Lassalette Avenue, in the unincorporated area of Valinda. The suspect was asked to exit his vehicle but refused to comply with the Deputy’s commands. The driver instead reached for a bag on the floorboard of the vehicle. Thinking the suspect might be reaching for a weapon, the Deputy grabbed hold of the suspect’s arm/shoulder preventing him from reaching inside the bag. As the Deputy held on, the suspect reached down and bit the Deputy’s hand. The suspect drove away from the scene after the Deputy let go of him and went in pursuit of the suspect through various residential streets in La Puente, and surrounding areas.
Upon reaching the intersection of Willow Avenue and
Fairgrove Avenue, the suspect crashed into another
vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle then came to rest after colliding
into a wall. Deputies were then able to detain the suspect with no
further incident. The Los Angeles County Fire Department transported the
Suspect to a nearby hospital for a medical evaluation and clearance for
booking. A firearm was recovered inside the bag the suspect was reaching
for.
A woman in the other vehicle involved in the collision, was
transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.
The Deputy who was bit by the suspect was transported to a
local hospital for treatment.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further
information at this time.
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Deputies and Traffic Detectives investigate fatal hit and run in Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Deputies and Traffic Services Detail
Detectives are currently investigating a fatal hit and run traffic collision that
occurred at the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Paramount Boulevard in the
city of Pico Rivera. The victim, a 15 year old male juvenile, was transported
to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident occurred on Friday, January 10, 2020 at
approximately 3:00pm, when four pedestrians were running south through the
crosswalk of Paramount Boulevard and Slauson Avenue. A box truck traveling east on Slauson Avenue,
struck one of the pedestrians in the intersection, and failed to stop. The suspect fled the scene, and continued
eastbound on Slauson Avenue, out of view.
The suspect’s vehicle license plate was captured by witnesses.
Deputies responded and located the victim, and witnesses,
at the intersection. With the assistance
of the Los Angeles County Fire Department the victim was treated at the scene
and transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The victim later succumbed to his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, and shortly after the
traffic collision, officers from Whittier Police Department assisting Pico
Rivera Sheriff’s Deputies located what they believed to be the suspect’s
vehicle. Currently, a person of interest
is being detained related to the investigation.
No other information is currently available at this time.
Anyone with
information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Pico Rivera
Sheriff’s Station, attention Traffic Detective Marquez (562)949-2421. Or 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.
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LAKEWOOD MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO ANIMAL CRUELTY
A man was arrested today for animal cruelty after it was discovered he shot a dog to death in La Mirada on Sunday January 05, 2020 around 12:43 P.M. The suspect, Shane Dubyak, 23 of Lakewood was arrested after a vehicle and foot pursuit with deputy sheriffs through the cities of Artesia and Cerritos on Friday, January 10, 2020.
The initial
incident started when a witness saw a male Hispanic (later identified as
Suspect Dubyak) exit the passenger side of a white vehicle near the 16400 block of Phoebe Ave; an
industrial area of La Mirada. The witness added he saw Suspect Dubyak
place an object on the ground near the gutter, which was immediately followed
by two gunshots. Suspect Dubyak re-entered the vehicle and it drove south on
Phoebe Avenue, east on Firestone Boulevard and out of view. The vehicle
was being driven by a female Hispanic.
After the vehicle left the location, the witness looked for the object from the
gutter, and found it to be a dog that died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Norwalk station deputies responded, and with the help of station detectives,
they recovered video surveillance of the incident.
With
multiple tips from the public, and investigative work by the detectives, the
suspect’s vehicle was identified. As the investigation continued, a female was
arrested and then released pending further investigation. The white Jeep
Grand Cherokee used in the crime was also located. After receiving
additional public tips, Norwalk station detectives continued their investigation
and developed information that lead them to Suspect Dubyak.
On Friday,
January 10, detectives were en route to the City of Long Beach in attempt to
locate the suspect when they saw him driving black Kia Forte near Artesia
Boulevard and Pioneer Boulevard. Detectives attempted to stop Suspect
Dubyak. However, he failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit ensued. Suspect Dubyak
abandoned his vehicle in the City of Cerritos and tried to run from deputies. He was quickly
apprehended. A firearm was thrown from the vehicle during the pursuit and later
recovered. There were no injuries related to the incident.
Suspect
Dubyak was charged with a felony Cruelty to Animals, 597(a) PC; Evading Arrest, 2800.2 CVC; and Ex-felon Possess a Firearm,
29800(A) PC. His bail is currently set to $75,000.
Anyone with
additional information can contact Norwalk Sheriff’s Station Detective
Christensen at 562 466-5419.
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Sheriff Alex Villanueva Presides over Graduation Ceremonies of Deputy Academy Class #443
On Friday January 10, 2020, a total of the 69 polished recruits lined up at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center, Santa Clarita, in what would be their final platoon formation as academy classmates. After 22 weeks of rigorous academy training, the recruits pressed through an equally intense and meticulous formal class inspection by law enforcement executives just before the ceremony.
The
ceremony was a formal transformation of academy recruits into sworn peace officers.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva presided over the graduation ceremony, and delivered
encouraging remarks to the 8 female and 61 male graduates and their guest.
Sheriff
Alex Villanueva was joined on stage by Assistant Chief Ronald Iizuka, Culver City
Police Department and Chief Carl Polvilaitis, Glendale Police Department in
presenting the 69 graduates with their Peace Officer Standards and Training
certificates. The graduates were then
officially sworn in as California Peace Officers
In a
special segment of the ceremony, Jonathan W. Buchan, LASD, was named as the
class Honor Recruit. This award is
earned by the recruit who achieved the highest numerical average based upon
leadership qualities, academics, marksmanship, and physical performance throughout
the training period. David M. Nohles, LASD, was honored as Academic
Recruit. This award is earned by the
recruit who achieved the highest academic scores.
Each class of recruits
processed through the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department College of the
Canyons Training Academy, brings together a collection of unique aspects,
qualities and experiences. Academy Class #443 is a largely international
collection of backgrounds, reflective of the vast array of cultures found
within Los Angeles County. Of the 69 graduating
recruits, 7 were born outside the United States in the countries Chile, Germany,
Guatemala, Indonesia, Lebanon and Mexico; 11 recruits lived abroad in the
countries of Cambodia, Chile, England, Germany, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq,
Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Taiwan; and 36 recruits speak a
language other than English, including American Sign Language (ASL), Armenian,
Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin, Pidgin Hawaiian and Shanghainese.
These graduates bring with
them a large source of higher education (20), service experience in the armed
forces (10), and backgrounds in law enforcement (5), and many come from
families with a tradition of serving in law enforcement (30).
