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26-year-old Missing Female

UPDATE
11-27-12

Updated: On November 27, 2012, Sarah Stavenow returned home.

 

Los Angeles:  The family of Sarah Stavenow and the Los Angeles Police Department requests the public’s assistance in locating her.

Stavenow, was last seen by her family on November 16th, 2012, in the city of Ottawa, Canada. She arrived at LAX Airport on November 16th and has not contacted her family.

Stavenow is described as a 26-year-old White female with blond hair, blue eyes. She stands at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 165 pounds. Stavenow has multiple tattoos on her left arm.

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Stavenow, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department, Missing Persons Unit, Detective Baca: 213-996-1800.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

74-year-old Missing Woman

Los Angeles:  The family of Charlotte Ramirez and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate her.     

Ramirez was last seen by her family on October 10, 2012, in the Lake View Terrace area of Los Angeles and has not returned home.  Ramirez is driving a blue 1995 Toyota Corolla, 4 door, California license number 3NFU617.
 
Ramirez is described as a 74-year-old American Indian female with brown hair and brown eyes.  She stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds. 

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Charlotte Ramirez, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit, Detective Baca at 213-996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

Los Angeles LAX Labor Demonstration Traffic Advisory

Los Angeles:   Passengers, visitors and workers traveling to/from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, are advised to expect vehicular traffic congestion and possible delays due to phased closures of westbound Century Boulevard between Airport Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevards, and then of northbound Sepulveda Boulevard between Imperial Highway and 98th Street. This is in response to a scheduled labor demonstration by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 1877.

Airport officials recommend in general that departing passengers arrive in their airline terminals two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight. Due to the planned demonstration and holiday weekend, passengers coming to LAX during this five-hour period are advised to add an additional 90 minutes to their planned drive time to ensure they catch departing flights on time. While all entrances into the LAX Central Terminal Area will remain open, the phased temporary closures are expected to significantly impact traffic at two airport entrances into the Central Terminal Area: westbound Century Blvd. and northbound Sepulveda Blvd. north of the Sepulveda Tunnel.

At times during the 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. period, traffic headed to LAX on westbound Century Blvd. may be diverted to northbound Airport Blvd. to westbound 98th Street.  The Department of Transportation and signs will be deployed to provide alternative routes into the airport.

Media Staging Area:  The initial demonstration staging area will be at the southwest corner of Century Blvd. and Airport Blvd. and the intersection will be temporarily closed.  At about noon, demonstrators have agreed to gather, hold a protest, and then move westbound on Century Blvd.  There is no parking on Century Blvd. or any of its sidewalks at any time during this demonstration.  It is recommended that media park curb side, south of Century Blvd. on Airport Blvd.   Media can stage their cameras on the opposite side of the street, southeast corner, which affords them the opportunity to view the protest.  

As the demonstration proceeds westbound on Century Blvd., there will be a roving closure of westbound Century Blvd. and all its north side feeder streets, as the demonstrators proceed towards Sepulveda Blvd.  The demonstration will culminate at the intersection of Century Blvd. at Sepulveda Blvd.  The permitted time for the demonstration ends at 12:45 p.m., and after such time, demonstrators will be asked to clear the streets and to remain on the sidewalk.  Media interested in driving to this location is urged to park on east curb of Vicksburg Avenue, north of Century Blvd.  Due to the closure of Century, it is recommended that the Media enter from the 98th Street on the north.   Due to limited access areas and the expected crowd, no parking is allowed on Century Blvd. or Sepulveda Blvd, or the surrounding sidewalks.  A dedicated media staging area is set on Century Blvd., east of intersection at Sepulveda Blvd., behind police lines.  This location will give the media an opportunity to view the demonstration.

Los Angeles Police Department Public Information Officers will be at scene for questions and to accommodate this event.

Additional LAX Traffic Advisory:

The following entrances into the airport will remain open, with exceptions:

• Westbound Interstate 105 (I-105) Century Freeway to northbound Sepulveda Blvd. onto the Upper/Departures and Lower/Arrivals roadways. During the demonstration, the California Highway Patrol may determine a need to close the I-105 freeway exit to northbound Sepulveda Blvd.  If the I-105 Sepulveda Blvd. exit is closed, traffic will be diverted onto westbound Imperial Highway to northbound Pershing Drive to eastbound Westchester Parkway to southbound Sepulveda Blvd. to the 96th Street Bridge.

• Lincoln Blvd. to southbound Sepulveda Blvd. to the 96th Street Bridge

• Southbound Sepulveda Blvd. to westbound “Little Century” (adjacent to Park One private parking facility) on the Lower/Arrivals roadway only.

All traffic exiting the Central Terminal Area will be directed to use eastbound Century Blvd. and southbound Sepulveda Blvd.
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Information on real-time flight status can be found at www.lawa.org/fsw. Real-time traffic conditions can be found at http://trafficinfo.lacity.org/html/lax.html.

Anyone needing additional information regarding this event is urged to contact Media Relations Section at (213) 486-5910.

Commerical Burglars Caught on Tape Detectives need the Public's help to ID suspect

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Burglary Detectives are investigating a series of commercial burglaries along Pico Boulevard that occurred during the month of October 2012.  

During the month of October, 2012, Wilshire Area experienced five commercial burglaries during the early morning hours.  The burglaries occurred between the 4200 to 5500 block of Pico Boulevard.  As many as five suspects had entered each business.  The suspects took property and money during the burglaries.

Wilshire Burglary Detectives have recovered video surveillance of the burglaries and in one instance captured still photos of one of the suspects, described as a male Black, 20-25 years of age.  The photo depicts a unique tattoo along the right side of the suspect’s neck, which appears to be the letter “W” in a cursive script, similar to the logo of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club.  Additionally, Wilshire Detectives have determined that the suspects were driving a dark colored 1995-2000 Chevrolet Astro Van.

Wilshire Burglary Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect with the unique tattoo along the side of his neck.

Anyone with information regarding this crime or suspects is urged to contact LAPD Wilshire Burglary Detective Paul Quan at 213-922-8251. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.
   

81 year-old Critical Missing Man

Update
11-21-12

 John was located and is in good condition.

 

Los Angeles:   The family of John Maykovich and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help in locating him.   

On November 20, 2012, around 3:30 p.m. Maykovich went for a walk in the area of 16800 Halper Street in Encino, and has not returned.  He is visiting from Sacramento and not familiar with the area and also has some difficulty remembering his location.  

Maykovich is described as a Caucasian male with grey hair and blue eyes.  He stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs 145 pounds.  He was wearing a green Polo shirt, tan jacket, black pants, and blue baseball cap.  

Anyone with information on Maykovich’s whereabouts is asked to contact the LAPD West Valley Division at 818-374-7611 or the Missing Persons Unit at 213-996-1800.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

11-year-old Missing Female

UPDATE
11-21-12

Esmeralda has returned home and is safe with her family
                                                                                                      
Los Angeles: The family of Esmeralda Herrera and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate her.     

On November 20, 2012, around 4:10 p.m., Herrera was last seen leaving her home in the 1600 block of South Main Street in the City of Los Angeles.  Herrera has not returned since.  Herrera’s family is very concerned about her unexplained disappearance because she has never gone missing before.    
 
Herrera is described as an 11-year-old female Hispanic, black hair and black eyes. She also wears glasses. She stands 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs between 110 to 115 pounds.  She was last seen wearing a blue checked flannel shirt, black pants and with blue white sneakers, possibly converse.   

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Esmeralda Herrera, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit, Detective Merrill at 213-972-1298. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

Fatal Traffic Collision

Los Angeles: On November 20, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., a 25-year-old male resident of Los Angeles, riding a 2008, Honda motorcycle, was traveling westbound on Sunset Boulevard when his motorcycle collided with a Santa Monica Big Blue Bus. The bus was negotiating a left turn from southbound Marquez Ave to eastbound Sunset Bl.

The motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries at the scene and was pronounced dead by Los Angeles City Fire Department personnel at 10:44 a.m. The investigation is on-going.

Anyone with information regarding this accident is urged to call Wet Traffic Division Investigators Officers A. Kordis and R. Yoshioka at 213-473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

Notes from the November 20, 2024 Weekly Police Commission Meeting

• Police Chief Charlie Beck informed the Police Commission the City continues with itsyear-long downward crime trend.
• The Inspector General’s report, dated November 14, 2012, relative to the quarterly use of force report for the second quarter of 2012, was approved. Inspector General Alexander Bustamante stated this report examined incidence where a high number of rounds were fired which represented a small number of Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) cases. He said the total number of OIS is down to a five year low and he believed the recommendations made to the Department are a substantial step forward. Inspector General Bustamante completed his comments by saying his office will continue to monitor the situation going forward.
• The Department’s report, dated November 8, 2012, relative to the approval of the first amendment to contract no. C-119020 with Celplan Technologies, Inc. for continued maintenance to the Foothill Area wireless camera surveillance was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.
• The Department’s report, dated November 8, 2012, relative to the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) monthly report for September 2012, as given by Captain William Hayes, was approved and transmitted to the City Council. Captain Hayes stated the Department is doing more internal exams as opposed to outsourcing them to independent contractors.  He added the backlog has been significantly reduced since the original backlog in 2008 with most cases being examined within 90-120 days. Captain Hayes completed his comments by saying the number of positions the unit needs has been prioritized in the budget.
• The Department’s report, dated November 8, 2012, relative to the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) quarterly report – 3rd quarter 2012, was approved and transmitted to the City Council.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident in South Los Angeles Victim Was an 18-Year-Old Student

Los Angeles:  Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the street.

On Nov. 17, 2012, at around 7 p.m., a motorist in a late-model Plymouth Town and Country van was traveling south on Broadway from Century Boulevard and hit a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the street on Broadway.  The driver failed to stop and render aid or provide identification as required by law.  The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.  

The pedestrian, identified as 18-year-old Miguel Mendez of Los Angeles, was a student at Bannerker Special Education Center for children with special needs.  He was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

At this time, the suspect remains outstanding, and detectives have few leads.  LAPD’s South Traffic Division is seeking the public’s help to locate the person responsible for this tragic incident.

Anyone with information should contact the South Traffic Division Detective Section at (323) 421-2500 during weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.  After hours and weekends, calls may be directed to South Traffic Division’s Watch Commander at (213) 485-7336 or to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.”

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Suspect Shot in Hollenbeck Division

Los Angeles: On November 15, 2012, around 8:05 p.m., LAPD Hollenbeck Area patrol officers were on routine assignment. The officers were in full uniform driving a marked black and white police vehicle when they saw a man standing on the southeast corner of North Brittania and City View Streets. The officers recognized the individual from prior contacts as a known gang member and narcotic user. It appeared to the officers that the man was under the influence of an unknown controlled substance. The officers stopped and exited their car to investigate. One of the officers verbally ordered the suspect to put his hands up but the man refused to comply. He instead, removed his shirt and threw it to the ground. The suspect then ran eastbound on City View Street.

One officer chased the suspect on foot while the other followed behind in his patrol car. The suspect slowed and then stopped in the 1900 block of City View Street. The officer in the car exited and joined his partner on foot. While both officers were stopped behind the suspect they observed the suspect pulling a dark object from his waistband and point it at the officers. One of the officers believed the suspect was drawing a handgun at which time an officer involved shooting (OIS) occurred.

The suspect was taken into custody and the officers called for medical assistance. Los Angeles City paramedics responded and the suspect was transported to a local area hospital where he received medical treatment for gunshot wounds he sustained during the OIS. The officers were not injured during this incident and no weapon was recovered at the scene. The dark object that the suspect pulled from his waistband and pointed at the officers turned out to be a dark wallet.

Los Angeles Police Department Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to the incident and will be handling the investigation of the officer-involved shooting.

The investigation will ultimately be reviewed by the Chief of Police, the Office of the Inspector General and The Board of Police Commissioners for compliance with the Department’s use-of-force policy which states that an officer’s use-of-force actions must be objectively reasonable.  Additionally, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Justice System Integrity Division will conduct a comprehensive review of the facts of the officer-involved shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Force Investigation Division at 213-486-5230. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts

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