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Man Shot at Downtown Nightclub

Los Angeles: Los Angeles detectives are asking the public’s help in providing any information related to a fatal shooting that left one man dead, and at least two other men wounded outside a downtown nightclub early this morning, January 4, 2008.

"The shooting appears related to a fight that started inside the nightclub on the dance floor," said Lieutenant Paul Vernon, head of detectives for the Central Police Station.  "After a young girl was stabbed in the arm, patrons began leaving in large numbers.  That's when a man with a gun started shooting at other men in the parking lot."

The incident began around 1:30 in the morning at the LA Crash Mansion, a newly re-opened and re-named nightclub at Olympic Boulevard and Grand Avenue.  According to detectives, the woman who was stabbed in the arm was not seriously injured.  The exodus of patrons from the club turned into a melee in the adjacent parking lot when one man began shooting at several other men.

Joseph Cosina, 19, who lived in Downey, was shot multiple times.  He died later at California Hospital.  Two other men, both in their twenties, were each shot once.  They, as well as the woman who was stabbed, were treated at California Hospital.  They are expected to recover from their injuries.

Detectives are questioning several witnesses to the fight inside and the shooting.  They recovered bullet shells in the parking lot.

Officers at the scene received little in the way of suspect description other than a Hispanic man.

The majority of the patrons were between 18 and 20 years old.  The nightclub was apparently operating as an over-eighteen club.  "We will be looking closely at the business practices here with our Vice Unit and the City Attorney’s Office," Lt. Vernon added.  "We've had other disturbances at this same location before it closed down under the name, Grand Avenue Club."

This shooting is the first homicide of the year in downtown.  Last year, homicides dropped to 7, five fewer than the previous year. Shooting incidents dropped 23 percent, and shooting victims dropped 53 percent in 2007.

Anyone with information is urged to call LAPD’s Central Homicide Unit at 213-972-1254.  Persons can also call the 24-hour hotline number, 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).

Back to School Safety

Los Angeles: Now that the holidays are over, it is time for children to return to school and for classes to resume.  Each year in the City of Los Angeles nearly 200 children are killed or injured while being picked up or dropped off from school. 

In 2006 alone, 192 children citywide were injured while arriving at or departing from school.  Fifty-three children were injured in the San Fernando Valley alone.      

This is a good time to remind drivers and parents that it is imperative that they drive responsibly.  Here are a few tips to ensure the safety of our kids:

• ALLOW EXTRA TIME: Parents, who arrive late, or at the last minute, tend to make poor choices when arriving at school.  Prepare the night before for the following school day. An organized night is a happy morning.
• REDUCE SPEED: The “Maximum” speed near a school is 25 miles per hour.  However, slower speeds are recommended when children are present.  Speed is the number one cause of collisions around schools.
• OBEY STOP SIGNS: Complete stops, at posted stop signs, will allow drivers to check for small children. Drivers of high-profile vehicles must be especially observant and remember that the early morning sun can add to the already existing blind spots.
• NO DOUBLE PARKING: Double parking hinders other traffic, causes congestion and creates an unsafe environment for children crossing the streets as they walk to school.  Never allow a child to get out of a vehicle that is double-parked.
• AVOID U-TURNS: It is unsafe to make a U-turn during drop-off and pick-up times. U-turns are permitted at an intersection only when safe to do so.

Additionally, it is important to understand a child’s limitation in understanding traffic.  Children often: 

• Cannot easily judge a car’s speed and distance.
• They assume that if they can see a car, its driver must be able to see them.
• Mistakenly believe that cars can stop instantly.
• May be impatient and impulsive.
• Have trouble recognizing and reacting to danger.
     

Keeping these tips in mind will ensure that students, parents, and all drivers will remain safe.

LAPD Chief Congratulates and Thanks Department for Hard Work in 2007

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton today sent a personal "thank you" to all Department personnel for their extraordinary efforts to reduce crime and fear of crime in 2007.

"We believe the decline in homicides is amongst the highest of the top 10 major cities in America," said, Chief Bratton. "With continued decline seen in Part I Crimes it shows that Cops Count, and with solid political, community and police leadership cops can make a difference."

For further information contact Lieutenant De La Torre, Officer-In-Charge, Media Relations Section, at 213-485-3565. 

LA Crime Down for Sixth Consecutive Year

Los Angeles: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Police Chief William Bratton today announced that homicides fell to a 37-year low, 392 total, with preliminary statistics for 2007 showing the City’s Part I crime rate dropped for a sixth straight year.

"Inside and outside of the LAPD tremendous progress has been made to secure every Los Angeles neighborhood," said Chief Bratton. “This city is a much safer place to live, work and visit which is direct result of established working partnerships with City, State, Federal and Community agencies. In particular I want to thank the men and women of the Department for their extraordinary efforts and accomplishments. These crime reduction figures didn’t just happen. They are a direct result of their commitment and dedication.”

"Thanks to the outstanding work of Chief Bratton and the brave men and women of the LAPD, Los Angeles is bucking the national trends,” said Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. “The historic lows in crime is great news for our economy, our families and everyone who lives, works and plays in Los Angeles."

My fellow Police Commissioners and I want to commend the men and women of the LAPD for this significant crime reduction effort," stated Police Commission President Anthony Pacheco. "This is a testament to the fine leadership of Chief of Police William J. Bratton and his leadership team. Los Angeles is a safer city due to these fine efforts".

In 2007, the per capita crime rate for Part I crime remained below the 1956 level. During that year the population of Los Angeles was 2.3 million. Per capita crime was 385 per 10,000 people. In 2007 the estimated population is 4.2 million with a per capita crime rate of 290 per 10,000, a significant decrease from 1956.

Within the Part I Crimes figures a trend emerged that homicides continue to dramatically decrease with the final number at 392. This homicide figure marks a noteworthy reduction from 1992 when Los Angeles recorded its highest number of homicides in a single year, 1,092. In 1992 alone, Operations-Central Bureau investigated 440 homicides, a year when the per capita homicide rate reached 3.09 per 10,000 residents, as compared to 0.93 per 10,000 residents recorded this year, a decrease of 2.16.

Preliminary analysis of the 2007 Homicide figures show that gang activity was the primary cause in 213 of the 392 homicides, or 54%. Males comprised 85% of homicide victims and 87% of homicide suspects. Fifty eight percent of homicide victims were in the age range of 18 thorough 35, with 56% of this same age range making up the suspect category.

All categories of Part I crime showed decreases in 2007. Homicides dropped 18%, the lowest since 1970; rape decreased 13.8%; robbery decreased 6.2%; aggravated assaults dropped 9.3%; burglary dipped 4.1%; car burglary dropped 0.2%; personal and other theft decreased 6.1. %; and auto theft dropped 8.3%.

Victims of shootings also declined in 2007, as they had the previous five years. In 2006, 476 persons were murdered and 2,210 were shot. In 2007, there were 392 homicides and 1895 shootings. A total of 315 fewer persons were shot last year, a decrease of 14%.

In 2007, the LAPD policed the city with a ratio of about one officer for every 445 residents, less than half the rate of New York City. With current staffing levels at 9,572 the bulk of the praise for the success of the crime declines must go to the men and women of the LAPD. Department crime fighting efforts included several strategies that focused on improving the quality of life in the City of Los Angeles. Some of these programs include, but are not limited to the following:

•    COMPSTAT used by commanding officers to effectively address and reduce crime problems in their communities.

• Gang Initiatives were implemented at the beginning of the year to work to create innovative ideas to address the City gang issue.

•    Crime Strategy/Best Practices Committee, a sharing of ideas, strategies, and methods.

• Safer Cities Initiatives, crime reduction taskforces assigned to five areas in the City to reduce crime and improve the quality of life.
• Jordan Downs Initiative advanced camera technology used to combat crime resulting in a 19% reduction of Part I crime within the housing complex, and 29% in the surrounding neighborhood.

“Special recognition and appreciation goes to our Neighborhood Councils, Community –Police Advisory Boards, and Neighborhood Watch for their trust and appreciation of the LAPD,” remarked Chief William Bratton. “The Department’s partnerships with the Mayor, City Council, Los Angeles City Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney, along with local, state and federal participation show that working together as a team we can make the City of Los Angeles the largest safe city in America.

Chief’s Message- January 2008

As we begin a new year, I not only feel good about where we are going, but where we have been.  The past year was a very good one for the Los Angeles Police Department.  We continued our efforts to
re-establish the LAPD as the leading law enforcement agency in the nation, raising the bar of professional standards for ourselves and for our colleagues in law enforcement.  We delivered declines in crime for the residents of the City of Los Angeles for the sixth year in a row, furthering a history-making success streak that is making local, national and international headlines.

By the time you read or see this, the Department will have begun the process of evaluating the end of year crime numbers for 2007.  While the preliminary numbers are not yet in, certain trends are apparent and can be used as indicators of what we will likely see once all the statistics are finalized.  What is very clear is that you, the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department, are doing what some critics say can’t be done: having a direct impact on crime.  I continue to champion the fundamental idea that cops on the street equals fewer crimes. Quite simply, cops count, police matter.  And more cops will mean an even safer city.  For a brief overview, look at this: projected at less than 400 for 2007, the number of homicides will be the lowest it has been since the early 1970’s.  In addition, there were fewer shooting victims in 2007 than in the previous year.  Overall per capita crime is down to a rate lower than it has been since the early 1950’s.  Los Angeles is increasingly a better place to live, to work, and to visit.  While we are still calculating, it is possible that for 2007 we will have some of the most significant crime declines in the entire country for any major city.

The good news forecasting also includes our efforts at reducing gang crime.  By identifying and targeting eleven of the most dangerous and active gangs, we have been able to decrease their overall crime by 11% so far in 2007, while increasing the number of arrests of those gangs’ members by 20%.  Several of our other gang initiatives have been successful as well, including the top ten most wanted gang members list, the increased involvement of patrol officers in gang injunction enforcement, gang awareness training for communities, and the creation of the South Bureau Criminal Homicide Group.  Combined, these efforts have helped to reduce overall gang crimes at the time of this writing by 4.5%.  Again, all of these statistics will be updated when we have finished the end of year evaluations, but these results mean that we are continuing to expand our anti-gang tactics and strategies with increasing effectiveness.  There is more work to be done this new year but we have shown that when we focus the efforts of the entire law enforcement community and work with our city residents, we can and do reduce gang violence.
As encouraging as these trends look, there are a couple of indicators that are of concern and I want to address them here at the beginning of the year so they will be squarely on everybody’s radar.  First, burglary/theft from vehicles is up citywide, and has been for quite some time.  We continue to caution the public to be careful with what they leave behind in unattended vehicles, and I ask that each of you do the same in your interactions with members of the community.  It’s pretty simple: you wouldn’t leave a hundred dollar bill on the dashboard of a car, so why leave purses, laptops, phones, or other valuable items in plain sight of a thief?  As you well know, the theft of these personal items may lead to other more violent crimes including burglaries, robberies and even rape.   

Both here in Los Angeles and nationally, assaults against police officers are on the rise, another trend that gained momentum in 2007.  By the beginning of December, the total number of LAPD officers shot was higher than it has been in 3 years.  The number of non-hits was lower, but only by a few. Thankfully there were no LAPD officers killed in the line of duty.
During the past five years we have shared many successes and I expect that will continue in this new year.  As I begin my second five year term as your Chief, I will continue to direct the Department to focus its efforts on four major goals: reducing crime, achieving full compliance with the Consent Decree, significantly expanding terrorism prevention and preparedness, and growing the Department by 1,000 officers.

Along with these principal goals, my New Year’s resolution for the Department is to further research and acquire necessary technologies to facilitate your hard work.  Real-time information-led policing is the direction our profession is taking in the information age, and is the key to our success in the future.  LAPD will be the go-to department for many of these innovations.  Delivering information to officers as soon as is feasibly possible is what is called for in the new policing paradigm of the 21st century.  I expect that in 2008 the Department will see an increase in the use of technology as we look at ways of becoming even more efficient at fighting crime.

In closing, we find ourselves in a good position at the beginning of 2008.  But with such great forward momentum, there is a need for even greater commitment.  I expect continued annual crime reductions throughout the year.  Keep doing your part, and I will keep doing mine.

COMPSTAT Citywide Profile

Crime Statistics December 29, 2024

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Homicide                                   392               476       -17.6%
Rape                                          844              979        -13.8%
Robbery                                 13,349         14,230        -6.2%
Agg Assaults **                       12,777         14,085        -9.3%
Total Violent Crimes             27,362       29,770         -8.1%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 19,238          20,054        -4.1%
Auto Theft                              23,023         24,571        -6.3%
BTFV                                      29,945         30,002          0.2%
Personal/Other Theft              26,592         28,305         -6.1%
Total Property Crimes           98,798      102,932        -4.0%
Total Part I Crimes              126,160     132,702         -4.9%

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

Father Stabbed After Heated Argument

Los Angeles: Pacific Area homicide detectives are investigating the murder of Sean Patrick Parmley, a 38 year-old, white, male, who was stabbed to death in his apartment.

On Sunday, December 30, 2007, at around 8:30 p.m., Parmley and his adult son were in their apartment in the 2900 block of Sepulveda Boulevard when two men, unknown to Parmley and his son, entered their apartment and began a heated argument.  During the exchange of words, one of the suspects armed himself with a knife and stabbed Parmley multiple times in the upper torso.  Parmley was transported to a local hospital where he died as a result of his wounds.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call Pacific homicide detectives at 310-482-6313.  On weekends and during off-hours, please call the 24-hour toll free Detective Information Desk at 877-LAWFUL (877-529-3855).

For additional information, please call Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586

Murder Suspects Arrested

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Detective’s arrest two Glendale residents for Murder.

On December 29, 2007, West Valley Homicide Detectives arrested two individuals, in connection with November 24, 2024 beating death of 18-year-old Marco Antonio Herrera of Reseda.  Herrera was attacked outside the Red Square nightclub located at 20001 Ventura Boulevard.  Immediately after the beating Herrera was transported to Northridge Medical Center but died on November 27, 2024 as a result of his injuries.

The investigation led to the identification of a number of individuals who were involved in the fight.  As a result detectives have arrested 19-year-old Dimitri Hormozshamoun and 19-year-old Sidney Shareef Singleton, both of Glendale.  Both individuals were booked for murder at Van Nuys Jail.

Detectives continue to seek any additional witnesses with information regarding the incident.  West Valley Homicide Detectives can be reached during business hours at 818-374-7724 or 818-374-7730.  On weekends or during off-hours call the toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).

Street Racing Ends in Fatal Traffic Collision

Los Angeles:  What started as a street race, ends in a fatal traffic collision in Hollywood early Saturday Morning.

On December 29, 2007, at about 4:15 a.m., a three party fatal traffic collision occurred at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue.

Carlos Steven John, 21, from Los Angeles, was driving a 2004 Dark Grey BMW 525I eastbound Sunset Boulevard at a high rate of speed, when it collided with the right rear door of a 2007 Silver Infinity FX35 initiating a left turn to southbound Highland Avenue on a green light.  The BMW continued and spun around colliding with the front of a 2006 Blue Saturn ION.  The Saturn was also making a left turn to southbound Highland Avenue, behind the Infinity.

As a result of the collision, the Infinity caught on fire and the driver died at scene.  His name has not been released until the Coroner’s Office makes positive identification and notifies the next of kin.

The front right passenger of the Infinity, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition with 3rd degree burns to his body, and with unknown additional injuries.

John was taken to a local hospital for unknown injuries and was arrested and booked for Murder with bail set for $1,000,000.00.

Investigation reveals that John had been racing another vehicle, described as a black BMW, a few blocks before the collision.  The driver of the BMW has not been identified but that vehicle is not considered a hit-and-run vehicle at this point.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call West Traffic Detective at 213-473-0234.  During off-hours or on weekends call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).