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December Media Availability

Chief Media Availability podcast

On Thursday December 6, 2024 Chief of Police Charlie Beck held his monthly media availability to discuss several issues with members of the press. Chief Beck provided crime statistics and discussed the expansion of the Department’s Lock it, Hide it, Keep it campaign developed to address property crime in the City.

Chief Beck recognized the heroic actions of Sergeant Roland Fogel and Officer Leroy Alley, Foothill Division, who resuscitated an infant child who had fallen into a toilet. LAPD officers and their rescued and adopted dogs joined Chief Beck in unveiling the 2013 Voice for the Animals Calendar.

Fundraiser for Cancer-Stricken Officer’s Daughter; Victim is Only 10 Years Old

Los Angeles:  A partnership between the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Hermosa Beach Police Department (HBPD) has been formed to help raise funds for a child’s desperate fight against cancer. Jasmine Faulk, the daughter of an HBPD Officer, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and is courageously beginning her road to recovery.  Over the next year, she will receive several costly and debilitating chemotherapy and radiation treatments. To help Jasmine and her family cope with her ordeal, the LAPD Olympic Area station (1130 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles 90006) will host a fundraising barbeque lunch today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring chicken or steak taco plates for $7 each.  Pre-sale tickets are also available at the Olympic Area Community Relations Office (CRO).  Those unable to attend may also contribute to this worthy cause by making a much-appreciated donation at the Olympic Area CRO, with checks made payable to Jasmine Faulk. For more information, contact Officer Jessica Negrete at 213-382-9130 or by email at 40379@lapd.lacity.org.

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Masked Robbers Steal Money from Church Employees

Los Angeles:  Los Angeles Police Department Van Nuys Area detectives are asking for the public’s help to apprehend two men who robbed two employees of a local church who were transporting money. On Dec. 3, 2012, at about 3:30 p.m., three suspects drove a compact vehicle into a parking lot at Church on the Way on Sherman Way in Van Nuys, got out of their car and confronted the employees as they transported money for the church.  The masked robbers also hit one employee on the head as they removed cash from the employees’ vehicle.  The suspects then returned to their car driven by the third suspect. After the robbery, the suspects drove south from the location.  The only description of their  vehicle is a grey, four-door compact with a dealer paper plate on the rear. The suspects are described as 25- to 30-year-old males of unknown ethnicity standing about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds.  All were wearing dark clothing. Detectives have few leads on the investigation and urge anyone with information to call Detective O’Shea at 818-374-0087 or Detective Flores 818-374-0079.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed 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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Commercial Burglary Suspect Captured on Video Surveillance

Los Angeles: LAPD Hollenbeck Area Burglary Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect involved in a series of commercial burglaries that have occurred in the past week in the Boyle Heights area along the Cesar Chavez corridor.

On November 28, 2012, around 8:30 a.m. Hollenbeck Area officers responded to a burglary investigation in the 2800 block of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. When officers arrived they discovered the business had been broken into and the suspect had gain entry by smashing the glass front door.

Video surveillance shows the suspect entered through the front door. Once inside, the suspect can be seen going to the cash register, opening the cash drawer and removing money. The suspect is also seen taking cigarettes and lottery tickets. The suspect left the business through the smashed front door panel.

The suspect is described as a 45 to 50-year-old Hispanic male with grey hair, wearing dark clothing. He stands 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 150 to 160 pounds.  Video can be viewed at www.lapdtv.org

Anyone with information regarding this burglary or the suspect is urged to contact Hollenbeck Area Burglary Detectives at 213-224-0117. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed 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.”

 

Notes from the December 4, 2024 Weekly Police Commission Meeting

•    Police Commission Vice President John Mack said he, along with Commission President Andrea Ordin and Police Chief Charlie Beck, attended the swearing-in ceremony for new Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacy at the Galen Center.  Commissioner Mack said it was a significant event because Ms. Lacy is the first woman and African-American to be elected District Attorney.

•    Police Commissioner Robert Saltzman said he regretted he could not attend but added Ms. Lacy is a proud University of Southern California alum.

•    Police Chief Charlie Beck thanked the Commissioners for attending the swearing-in ceremony.  He also said it was a difficult weekend with regards to homicides but added the Department is striving to finish the year with less than 300 homicides. Chief Beck completed his comments by stating the history of the police reserves exhibit is now open at the LAPD Historical Society Museum in Highland Park.

•    The verbal presentation and update from the Commanding Officer and Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) representative regarding community initiated problem solving, crime strategies, and other programs and goals within Rampart Area was given by Captain Steve Ruiz.  Captain Ruiz informed the Board their C-PAB currently has 25 members with sub-committees dealing with crime, traffic, youth, and membership.  He stated some of the goals of the C-PAB are to continue recruitment, work with Senior Lead Officers, start a citizen patrol, and further develop the Youth C-PAB.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 26, 2012, relative to the request for approval of Bode Technology Group, Inc., DBA Bode Technology, to provide forensic DNA analysis services, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 26, 2012, relative to the request for approval of Sorenson Forensics LLC., to provide forensic DNA analysis services, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 26, 2012, relative to the request for approval of Orchid Cellmark, Inc., (a wholly owned subsidiary of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings {LABCORP}, to provide forensic DNA analysis services, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 27, 2012, relative to the canine procedures audit (IAID No. 12-077), was approved. Police Performance Auditor Jeffry Phillips informed the Board this was the first audit conducted by IAID and of the four objectives tested the Department did very well overall.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 28, 2012, relative to the complaint investigations audit (IAID No. 12-014), was approved.  Lieutenant Bert Mora informed the Board 16 total objectives were reviewed with 15 receiving a 95% compliance rate or higher.  The final objective received a 94% compliance rate and the overall audit was up to standard.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 29, 2012, relative to the Ethics Enforcement Section quarterly report, third quarter, 2012, was received.  The Board directed the Office of the Inspector General to submit an analysis of this report along with any appropriate recommendations to the Board.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 13, 2012, relative to the proposed addition to council-approved records retention schedule-PDX 91, was approved and transmitted to the City Clerk, Records Management Officer.

•    The Executive Director’s report, dated November 29, 2012, relative to the official police garage towing and storage rates 2013 – posting completed, was approved.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 29, 2012, relative to the request for authority to destroy obsolete records-original/official records for West Valley Area, was approved and transmitted to the City Clerk, Records Management Officer.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 27, 2012, relative to the request for authority to destroy obsolete records-duplicate/official records for Newton Area, was approved and transmitted to the City Clerk, Records Management Officer.

•    The Department’s report, dated November 13, 2012, relative to the request for authority to destroy obsolete records-original/official records for Mission Area, was approved and transmitted to the City Clerk, Records Management Officer.

•    The Inspector General’s report, dated December 4, 2012, relative to the review of After Action Report for July 12, 2025 Art Walk/”Chalk Walk” incident, was approved.  Assistant Inspector General Kevin Rogan stated the Inspector General reviewed the report, met with Captain Horace Frank of Central Division, and found there to be no substantial problems.

LAPD Robbery Homicide Detectives Arrest Four in Murder Case

Chief Beck announces Arrest of Four in Murder Case

 

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Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announces the arrest of four suspects in connection with the Northridge murders that occurred this past Sunday morning.

On Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck spoke at a news conference and announced that his Robbery Homicide Division investigators had arrested four suspects who have been tied to the murders of four people in Northridge this past Sunday, December 2, 2012.

Sunday morning around 4:25 a.m. Devonshire Division patrol units responded to a 911 emergency call of a shooting at 17441 Devonshire Street in Northridge.  The responding officers discovered four victims of a shooting laying on a walkway near the side of the residence.  It has been determined that the victims died as a result of gunshot wounds.  

Chief Beck explained that his “investigators have worked around the clock since the murders and were able to develop information and leads that pointed them in the direction of four individuals implicated in the heinous crime that took the lives of the four victims.”   

The investigation revealed that the victims had been visiting friends at that residence when they were confronted and fatally shot by the suspects.  Robbery Homicide investigators developed information that the suspects fled to Las Vegas, Nevada.  Through the investigative efforts of Robbery Homicide Division, detectives and the Las Vegas Safe Streets Criminal Apprehension Team, which is comprised of the Henderson Police Department, Las Vegas Metro Police Department and the FBI, were of great assistance and helped investigators as they zeroed in on the suspect’s location.  The four suspects were located at the Silverton Hotel and Casino where they were taken into custody without incident on Monday afternoon, December 3rd, around 2:00 p.m.

The investigation involved 16 Robbery Homicide detectives who have worked tirelessly for 43 hours in order to track down and take these suspects into custody.  The Henderson Nevada Police Department Crime Scene Investigations provided significant assistance in processing the crime scenes in Las Vegas and their support is greatly appreciated.  Detectives are working closely with the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office, Major Crimes Division to return the suspects to California.

The following suspects have been arrested and booked in connection with these tragic crimes: Ka Pasasouk, 31 of Los Angeles was arrested for Murder (187 PC), Howard Alcantara, 30 of Glendale was arrested and booked for Robbery and Aiding a Felon (211/32 PC), Donna Rabulan, 30 of Los Angeles was arrested for Aiding a Felon (32 PC), and Christina Neal, 31 of Los Angeles also arrested for Aiding a Felon (32 PC).  All four suspects will be held in Nevada pending extradition proceedings.

Investigators continue to work on the case and much work is yet to be done.  Investigators are still seeking information on this case and ask that anyone who may have information about these murders or the suspects who have been arrested, to contact Robbery Homicide Division at 213-486-6850.

 

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LAPD Sergeant and Officer Team up to Save a Baby’s Life in Sun Valley

Los Angeles:  On November 27, 2012,  at 9:51 a.m., LAPD Foothill Officer Leroy Alley was patrolling alone in the area of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard.  He received a radio call of a screaming woman in the 8200 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard.  When Officer Alley arrived at the scene, he got out of his car and canvassed the area looking for any victims outside of the location.  He was immediately alerted that the call was a medical emergency.  Foothill Sergeant Roland Fogel heard the call and also immediately responded to the scene.

As Sergeant Fogel and Officer Alley entered the front gate of the residence a woman came running out of the house holding a small female baby in her arms.  The officer could barely get inside the gate as the woman handed the child over to Officer Alley begging for him to save the lifeless baby.  She told the officers that the baby fell into the toilet.  She tried everything to resuscitate her daughter with CPR but was unsuccessful.  “The baby's hair was dripping with water, her face was blue and her eyes were rolled back, she wasn’t  breathing,” said Alley.  

Sergenant Fogel, a former firefighter, immediately called for a rescue ambulance.  Alley immediately placed the baby face down on his right forearm with her head resting in his palm in an attempt to expel water from the child’s lungs.  Both officers began patting and rubbing the baby’s back in attempt to get a response.  Within 15 seconds of Fogel’s and Alley’s actions the baby regained consciousness and began crying.  A relieved Fogel explained “When the baby started crying it was just an extraordinary feeling for both of us.”

Sergeant Fogel immediately held the baby and began comforting her and rubbing her back while Officer Alley kept the mother calm and prepared her to go with the ambulance.  Officer Alley also tended to the woman’s 3-year-old child.  The baby was airlifted from a local high school parking lot and taken to Children’s Hospital where she was treated and released.  Thanks to the heroic efforts by these two LAPD officers the child is alive and in good condition back at home with her mother.   Foothill Lieutenant Patty Blake explained “If it had not been for the quick thinking of Sergeant Fogel and Officer Alley, this story may have had a much different ending.”

For more information on the story or to schedule interviews please call LAPD Foothill Areas’ front office at (818) 756-8860.

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Los Angeles Area Cargo Thefts

Los Angeles:  Los Angeles Police Department’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating information about individuals responsible for a series of cargo thefts in the Los Angeles Area.  The thefts have included baby furniture, toys, electronics, beer, pharmaceuticals and copper metals.

In 2012, cargo thieves in the greater Los Angeles area (specifically the San Fernando Valley) have been  stealing container loads from trucks parked in secure facilities, containers parked at various locations and unsuspecting shippers.  Related thefts being investigated have also occurred in the cities of Compton, Santa Clarita, and Vernon.  Lost and stolen freight have cost millions of dollars in property loss.

Detectives have arrested six individuals, but need the public’s assistance in locating additional suspect information and associated cargo crimes.  The individuals arrested recently include San Fernando Valley residents: 40 yr old Toros Tufenjian, 23 yr old Movses Dermishyan, 26 yr old Akop Amalyan, 40 yr old Artak Harutyunyan,  39 yr old Ara Hayrapetian and 38 yr old Miguel “Angel” Moreno.

The most recent incident occurred on November 27, 2012, in Chatsworth at Nordhoff St and Eton Ave in Topanga Division.  Patrol officers arrested four males attempting to steal cargo from a semi-trailer parked at the location.  It was determined that the suspects belong to an Armenian organized theft ring.  Two of the suspects were arrested in July in the city of Vernon for the same crime.  Three of the suspects have posted bail, and the fourth is being held on a felony no bail arrest warrant for a narcotics violation.    

Detectives from the LAPD Commercial Crimes Division, Cargo Theft Unit are conducting a widespread investigation into these crimes.  We are requesting the assistance of all community members in the apprehension of these criminals.  Anyone with information regarding these crimes is urged to call Detectives Zavala or Woods at (818) 832-7510 or (818) 832-7508.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls may be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may 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) using a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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