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Crime Statistics March 28, 2025

VIOLENT CRIMES                2009**             2008**          % Chg

Homicide                             70*                101           -30.7%
Rape                                  177                 194           - 8.8%
Robbery                            3059               3012              1.6%
Agg Assaults **                  2583               2883           -10.4%
Total Violent Crimes       5,889             6,190            -4.9%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                              4343              4511            -3.7%
BTFV                                   7140              7271            -1.8%
Personal/Other Theft           6227             6486            -4.0%
Auto Theft                          4252               5186          -18.0%
Total Property Crimes     21,962          23,454           -6.4%
Total Part I Crimes          27,851          29,644           -6.0%

* Numbers reflects a change in reclassification for Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) guidelines and numbers are adjusted accordingly.

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

Three Adolescent Boys Missing

Los Angeles:  The families of three adolescent boys who’ve been missing since yesterday and the Los Angeles Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance in locating
12-year-old David Medina and two of his friends, brothers Eddie and Adolfo Hernandez, ages 12 and 13.   

All of the boys were last seen at their Los Angeles residences in LAPD’s Newton Division.  Medina was wearing a black T-shirt with blue shorts and black shoes.  Eddie Hernandez was wearing a brown sweatshirt, dark blue jeans and black and white shoes.  Adolfo Hernandez was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with blue jeans and white shoes.

Circumstances surrounding their whereabouts are most likely connected to truancy absences. Recently, they had been leaving school to go to the beach and were known to frequent a downtown Long Beach Walmart store in the vicinity of Long Beach Boulevard and 5th Street. Consequently, the missing juveniles may be in the Long Beach area.
 
The Los Angeles Police Department Newton Division is handling the investigation.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Padilla at 323-846-6576 or to notify the Newton Division at 323-846-6547. During after-hours, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247).  Callers may also text “Crimes” with a cell phone or log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web tips. When using a cell phone, all messages should begin with “LAPD.”  Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Hit & Run Ambulance Driver Sought

Los Angeles:  The Los Angeles Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian and left the scene.

On March 26, 2009, early in the morning, a fatal traffic accident occurred in the 1600 block of N. Vermont Avenue.   

A witness described David Ronald Bork, as a 45-year-old resident of Los Angeles who was sleeping in the rear driveway of a business when a possible private ambulance struck him.  The unknown private ambulance driver, along with a passenger, left the scene of the accident without identifying themselves or rendering aid to Bork.

Bork received extensive head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Los Angeles Police Department Central Traffic Division detectives are handling the investigation.  Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective M. Kaden at 213-972-1853.  During off-hours, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247).  Callers may also text “Crimes” with a cell phone or log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web tips. When using a cell phone, all messages should begin with “LAPD.”  Tipsters may remain anonymous.

TARGETING SEATBELT OFFENDERS CLICK IT OR TICKET

Campaign to save lives

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department will be out in force April 14 and 15, 2009, saving lives by enforcing the California’s seatbelt laws.  The increased effort is part of the on-going Click It or Ticket campaign.  The campaign relies on heavy enforcement and public education as means to help California achieve 100 percent seat belt use.  The state’s seat belt use rate in 2008 was 95.7 percent.

“We want to make sure that all drivers and passengers buckle up on every ride, day and night,” said Sergeant Robert Rieboldt, Traffic Coordination Section (TCS).  “Our officers will be on the lookout for those who are not buckled up and for teens and children not riding properly restrained.”  

California has a primary seat belt law which requires that every passenger in the car, including the driver, is required to wear a seat belt at all times.  If stopped and found to be in violation, law enforcement will issue citations without warning.  

The Los Angeles Police Department will be out at all hours during the year, including nights and weekends, making sure that everyone is safely buckled in.  They will be watching teens closely, as their buckle up rate lags behind adults, yet they are disproportionately involved in more crashes.  Proper restraints can increase chances of surviving a serious crash by 50 percent.

Funding for the operation to support California’s Click It or Ticket campaign was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

If you have any questions, please contact Officer Don Inman, TCS, at 213-847-1624.

74 Year-Old Critical Missing

Los Angeles:  The family of Mary Ann Everett and the Los Angeles Police Department request the public’s assistance in locating Mary Ann Everett who has been missing since March 31, 2009.

On March 31, 2009, at around 10:00 a.m., Mary Ann Everett was last seen at her residence on the 900 block of E. Vernon Avenue in the city of Los Angeles.  Mary Ann Everett is described by her family as having a diminished mental capacity, diagnosed with memory loss and dementia.  The family is concerned as Mary is new in the area and may easily get lost.  Mary is able to remember her name, but not her address or phone number.  Mary left her residence without any identification.  Mary has a light speech impediment, but answers yes or no questions.

Mary Ann Everett is described as a female Black, 5’ 3” tall and weighs 138 pounds.  She has gray hair and brown eyes.  Mary was last seen wearing a black/gray hooded jacket, black pants, white turtleneck top, white socks and white canvas shoes.

Los Angeles Police Department Missing Person’s Unit detectives are handling the investigation.  Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Bruce Kuehl at 213-485-5381.  During off-hours, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247).  Callers may also text “Crimes” with a cell phone or log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web tips. When using a cell phone, all messages should begin with “LAPD.”  Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Notes for the March 31, 2025 Weekly Police Commission Meeting

Police Commission President Anthony Pacheco reminded the public about the Commission’s special meeting to be held next Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at 6:30 pm.  It will be held at the Galen Center located on the University of Southern California campus.

Police Commissioner Robert Saltzman said he attended the new recruit graduation last week and appreciated the opportunity to speak at the ceremony.  He commended the Department for continuing to diversify its ranks with its recruit classes.

Police Chief William Bratton informed the Commission he attended the Police Executive Research Forum’s annual conference in Washington D.C. where recommendations for grants and funding were discussed.  Chief Bratton also attended the Installment Ceremony for United States Attorney General Eric Holder. 

The verbal presentation by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the Department relative to the Juvenile Impact Program was given by Captain Jim Miller and Ms. Veronica Toledo of LAUSD.  The program focuses on youths and parents and is designed to help families in crisis.  The program is a para-military style boot-camp which strives to change destructive behavior in a quick way. The 12 week program is held on Saturdays from 8am-3pm.  The very first boot-camp was held in Central Division and was run by volunteers.  In 2001, it expanded to 77th Division and partnered with the LAUSD.  There have been more than 500 kids to go through the program, which is privately funded.  The new class is set to begin April 11, 2009, in the Van Nuys area.

The Department’s verbal presentation relative to the number of sworn officers filling civilian vacancies was given by Police Administrator Rhonda Sims-Lewis.  Ms. Sims-Lewis stated her office conducted a survey to determine which civilian duties were being performed by sworn personnel.  The survey revealed there were 178 sworn officers performing civilian duties.  Of those performing civilian tasks, 71 were on a part-time basis.  Ms. Sims-Lewis added that with the hiring freeze only Detention Officers and some technical service jobs are exempt.  She added to expect more sworn officers doing civilian jobs in the future.

The Inspector General’s report, dated March 20, 2009, relative to the annual Activity Report for the Year 2008, was approved.

The Department’s report, dated March 19, 2009, relative to the Audit Recommendations Status Report, Third Quarter, FY 2008/2009, was approved.

The Department’s report, dated March 13, 2009, relative to the Management’s Response to the Recommendation of the Complaint, Form 1.28, Investigations Phase I Audit (AD No. 07-009), was received and filed.

The Department’s report, dated March 16, 2009, relative to the Management’s Response to the Recommendation of the Office of the Inspector General’s Complaint Investigations Audit, Fiscal Year 2006/2007, and December 28, 2006, was received and filed.

The Department’s report, dated March 16, 2009, relative to the Management’s Response to the Recommendation of the Office of the Inspector General’s Non-Categorical Use of Force Investigations Audit, Fiscal Year 2007/2008, was received and filed.

The Department’s report, dated February 16, 2009, relative to the Request for Payment of Reward on City council File No. 08-0010-S45, was approved and transmitted to the City Council.

The Executive Director’s report, dated March 24, 2009, relative to the Official Police Garage Contract Renewals, was approved.

The Department’s report, dated March 23, 2009, relative to the modification and extension request for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Making Officer Redeployment Effective (MORE) 1998 Grant, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.

The Department’s report, dated March 27, 2009, relative to the Policy Prohibiting Racial profiling – Revised was approved.

The Department’s report, dated March 27, 2009, relative to the policy prohibiting Secondary Employment as a Private Investigator, was approved.

The Department’s report, dated March 27, 2009, relative to the Code-Three Response Policy – Revised, as given by Commander Stuart Maislin, was approved.  Commander Maislin said he conducted a review of the Code 3 response protocol in the Department manual and found it to conflict with the California Vehicle Code (CVC).  The CVC allows the Police Department to be exempt from traffic laws so long as the situation is an emergency.  Code 3 equipment must be utilized.  Department policy allows only one unit in an emergency to use Code 3 and all others to utilize Code 2.  Commander Maislin found Department employees utilizing what he called “Code 2 ½” in that officers would respond like it was Code 3 but without using their emergency equipment.  The Commander informed the Commission to the new change in policy which would give officers the authority to go Code 3 as long as they utilized their emergency equipment.

Man with a Gun Prompts Police Response

Los Angeles:  A man with a gun led police on a foot pursuit into a yard with a dog that charged at the officers; leading to an officer involved shooting that resulted in the dog’s death.

On Monday, March 30, 2009, at about 6:40 p.m., Newton Area Gang Officers responded to the area of 43rd Street and Ascot Avenue to investigate a 9-1-1 radio call of a man with a gun.  They found a suspect matching the description driving a car in the area.  Officers made an investigative stop on the car being driven by 27-year-old Rashad Isreal.

During the stop Isreal got out of the car and ran from the Officers, leading them on a foot pursuit.  As the Officer’s were chasing Isreal he dropped a handgun.  Isreal continued running and ran into a yard where the Officer’s were met by a charging dog.  Officer Manuel Gomez, a 4-year veteran of the Department fired his handgun at the attacking dog, killing it.

Israel was later found and arrested for possessing a stolen handgun.  He is being held without bail.

Newton Division is handling the investigation. 

34 Year-Old Critical Missing

UPDATE

Julian De La Pena was found in good condition and was picked up by his family on March 31, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. from Kaiser Hospital in Woodland Hills.  The family is very appreciative of everyone’s assistance in searching for Julian.

Los Angeles:  The family of Julian De La Pena and the Los Angeles Police Department request the public's assistance in locating Julian who has been missing since March 31, 2009.

On March 31, 2009, at around 9:15 a.m., Julian De La Pena was last seen running after his school bus, southbound on the 11200 block of Glenoaks Boulevard in the city of Pacoima.  Julian is described by his family as having a diminished mental capacity, equivalent to that of an eight year old.

Julian De La Pena is a male Hispanic, medium complexion, 5'7" tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.  Julian was last seen wearing a black hooded windbreaker, blue jeans, white polo shirt with blue stripes and gray sneakers.

Los Angeles Police Department Missing Person's Unit detectives are handling the investigation.  Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Beltran at 213-485-5381.  During off-hours, calls may be directed to a 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (527-3247).  Callers may also text "Crimes" with a cell phone or log on to www.lapdonline.org and click on Web tips. When using a cell phone, all messages should begin with "LAPD."  Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Officer Shooting in Mission Area

Los Angeles:  Los Angeles Police Officer investigating reports of gun fire heard in the area were met with gunfire, resulting in an officer involved shooting.

On, March 26, 2009, at around 11:45 p.m., Officer Joshua Fluty and Officer Nathan Tourtellote, two and three years on the department respectively, were patrolling in the area of Borden Avenue and Hubbard Street.  The Officers heard several shots and saw a vehicle driving erratically in the area, while following the vehicle even more shots were heard. 

The suspect's car collided with a parked vehicle in the area of Phillippi Avenue and Hubbard Street.  As the two suspects ran from the vehicle, they fired shots at the officers.  Both Officers returned fire.

Raymond Paul Rodriguez, 29, was taken into custody after a police dog found him hiding.  Rodriguez was treated for dog bite injuries at a local hospital and booked for Attempt Murder of a Police Officer.  He is being held on $1,250,000 bail.

The additional suspect was not found.  A loaded pistol and rifle were recovered and taken into evidence.

Neither officers were injured, and the Department's Force Investigation Division is handling the investigation.

New Police Officer Fulfills Life Long Dream

March 27, 2025 – It was more than just a graduation ceremony for one of the LAPD’s newest officers.  It was the fulfillment of a life-long dream.  Twenty-One year old Police Officer Timothy Pecina of Granada Hills became the first individual to graduate from the Monroe Police Academy Magnet High School, work as a Community Police Aide and graduate from the Los Angeles Police Academy.

“I have wanted to be a police officer for as long as I can remember,” said Officer Pecina.

Officer Pecina attended James Monroe High School Police Academy Magnet for four years, earning his high school diploma.  After graduating, he was hired as a Community Police Aide with the Los Angeles Police Department where he worked for three years.  Once old enough to apply to become a Los Angeles Police Officer, he entered the academy in the class of 10-08, earning his newly minted badge which was given to him at graduation.

Officer Pecina’s short term goal is simple, “I am just working on getting through probation,” he said with a smile.  His first assignment will be working Central Division patrol.  He hopes to promote through the ranks and do a little bit of everything during his career with the Department.

Formed in 1996, the Police Academy Magnet school at James Monroe High involves students in a stimulating and challenging array of courses and hands-on activities.  The curriculum is designed to instill interest and knowledge in law enforcement and help students understand and become active in community and national issues.

The Community Police Aide program is a part-time or full-time paid position for individuals who are interested in law enforcement but lack the age requirement to enter into the police academy.  This program provides invaluable on-the-job training that prepares individuals for a career with the Los Angeles Police Department.