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Class 10-12 Recruit Graduation

March 22, 2025 – On the athletic field at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park, the newest members of the Department proudly stood at attention as they were presented with their diploma of graduation.  Thirty-seven individuals underwent six months of intense training which culminated with today’s ceremony in front of Department command staff, dignitaries and their family and friends.

There is little down time for these new officers as many of them will begin their new assignments on the street of Los Angeles within the next 36 hours.  For more information on how you can become a Los Angeles Police officer, please visit www.joinlapd.com.

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Man Shot and Left for Dead Family Holds Vigil for Fallen Relative

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Criminal Gang Homicide Division detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of 24-year-old Marcus Rogers.   On Tuesday, March 5, 2013, around 10:20 p.m., LAPD Southeast Area patrol officers responded to a “man down” radio call on 110th Street, east of Main Street.  When the officers arrived, they found Rogers suffering from gunshot wound(s).  Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported him to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. The investigation revealed that Rogers was likely shot at another location, somewhere in the vicinity of where he was found and driven to the location, removed from a car and left in the street.  A passerby saw Rogers lying in the street and called 911. This evening in an effort to reach out to the community, Rogers’ Family members held a candlelight vigil where he was slain to honor his memory.  Image of a vehicle of interest and the victim are attached Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Criminal Gang Homicide Division Detectives Thomas Eiman or Nathan Kouri at 213-485-4341.  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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30-Year-Old Missing Adult

Los Angeles:  The family of Robert Harris and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) are asking for the public’s help in finding him. Harris was last seen on March 16, 2013, at Redondo Beach Boulevard and San Pedro Street at 10:45 p.m.  Robert is an adult that may need medical attention.  The family is extremely concerned for his safety. Harris is described as a 30-year-old White male with brown hair and green eyes.  He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds.  He has a lazy right eye and tattoos on both arms. Harris was last seen wearing a black West Coast Choppers sweatshirt, blue jeans and black orthopedic shoes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Robert, 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.

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Notes from the March 19, 2025 Weekly Police Commission Meeting

• Police Commission Vice President John Mack said he attended a symposium held by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives at USC last week.  He said it was a good event with outstanding honorees.

• Police Commissioner Robert Saltzman stated he visited Southwest and Olympic divisions last week to view the location of call centers, drafts and foreign language plans for the new front desk and foreign language centers.  He said the project was still a work in progress but could tell a good amount of thought has gone into it so far.

• Police Commissioner Rafael Bernardino attended the LAPD Muslim Forum with fellow Commissioner Richard Drooyan.  He said Commander Michael Williams gave a good presentation on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and mentioned the forum was his first time attending an event of that nature.

• Police Chief Charlie Beck thanked the Commissioners for attending the various Department events and said it was an example of the important role the civilian oversight committee plays in community relations. Chief Beck then said the overall crime rates in the City are down for the first quarter of the year.

• 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 the Hollywood Area was given by Captain Beatrice Girmala. Captain Girmala stated the Hollywood C-PAB have various sub-committees that change depending on community needs.  Current committees include emergency preparedness, Hollywood Area Softroom – a safe storage place for homeless people in transition, “Chapter Two”- a nightclub security campaign, Police Cadets, Junior Cadets and Hollywood PAL. 

• The Inspector General’s report, dated March 12, 2013, relative to the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Audit, as given by Inspector General Alexander Bustamante, was approved.  Inspector General Bustamante informed the board the audit of the SAR’s program looked at a four month window after Special Order No. 1 went into effect.  He said he met with community members and community groups six to seven times in order to offer a layer of transparency.  The audit found the report to be properly completed and adequately maintained.

• The Department’s report, dated March 15, 2013, relative to the supplemental police account fourth quarterly report (October through December 2012) was approved and transmitted to the City Council.

Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Announce Multiple Arrests in the Hollywood Area

Los Angeles: March 19, 2013, in a joint collaboration the LAPD and the District Attorney’s Office, announced a significant investigation resulting in the service of numerous search and arrests warrants leading to more than 20 arrests.

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Fatal Traffic Collision

Los Angeles:  South Traffic Division Detectives are investigating a fatal collision that claimed the life of an International Student from China who attended the University of Southern California. On March 17, 2025 at 2:50 a.m., a motorist in a 1995 Ford Explorer was travelling west on Hyde Park Boulevard towards West Boulevard, failed to stop for a red tri-light and collided into a motorist and passenger in a 2012 Ford Mustang travelling north on West Boulevard.  The impact of the collision caused the passenger in the Ford Mustang to sustain life threatening injuries.  He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.  He was a Chinese  International Student studying at University of Southern California.  He was identified as Xinhai Huang, 22 years-of-age of China. The motorist in the Ford Mustang was identified as Justin Wayne Rawls, 26 years-of-age of Los Angeles.  He and Xinhai were close friends.  His injuries were non-life threatening. The motorist in the Ford Explorer was identified as Keysi Idania Cifuentes Lopez, 23 years-of-age of Los Angeles.  She is currently hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, pending criminal charges for Vehicular Manslaughter. Anyone with information regarding this traffic collision can contact South Traffic Division, Detective Section at 323-421-2500 during the weekdays between 7 am – 5pm.  After hours and weekends, please contact South Traffic Division’s Watch Commander at 213-485-7336 or a toll free number at 1-877-LAPD-24-7.

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24-Year-Old Man Shot at in His Vehicle

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Hollenbeck Area Homicide detectives need the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of John Anthony Neves. On Sunday, March 17, 2013, around 8:23 p.m., Hollenbeck Area Patrol officers responded to a radio call of a shooting in the 400 block of South Avenue 19.  When the officers arrived at the location, they were directed to Neves, who was lying on the ground to the rear of his residence. Detective’s investigation revealed that Neves was sitting inside his vehicle when an armed suspect(s) approached on foot and fired multiple shots at Neves.  Neves, was struck by the gunfire as he fled from his vehicle.  The suspect(s) fled the location. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced Neves dead.  The incident is believed to be gang related. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact LAPD Hollenbeck Homicide Detectives Garcia or Alfaro at 323-342-8996 or 8956.  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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Man Fatally Shot in Panorama City

Los Angeles:  Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD Mission Homicide Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man who was apparently walking on Parthenia Street, east of Cedros Avenue on March 16, 2013. “Several neighbors called 9-1-1 reporting gunfire in the area,” said Capt. Todd Chamberlain, commanding officer of LAPD Mission Area Police Station.  “But we have yet to know if the suspects were on foot or in a car, or why this shooting happened.” The gunfire was reported at 10:35 p.m. and police arrived quickly to find the man bleeding badly.  He later died on the way to the hospital with paramedics. Officers canvassed the area, interviewing people in the nearby tattoo parlor, taco shop, and the large apartment complex across the street. Detectives have not determined the motive for the shooting.  The victim was a Hispanic man who lived nearby, and he had no documented gang affiliation. “We’re asking the public’s help in solving this murder,” Capt. Chamberlain added.  “Detectives suspect the 9-1-1 callers might have seen more than they reported, and would like them to come forward with any information.” The victim’s name will be released once his family has been notified. This is the first homicide in Panorama City this year. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Detective Efren Gutierrez, Mission Homicide Unit, at 818-838-9948.  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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OIS in Rampart

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Rampart officers were involved in an OIS when a man pointed a gun at them. On 03/16/13, around 1:52 a.m., LAPD Rampart Area officers received a radio call of a robbery in progress at a local restaurant at the corner of Albany Street and Pico Boulevard.  The caller indicated that the suspect was demanding money at gun point. Upon arrival, officers saw a suspect matching the description given on the call exit the business with a gun in his hand.  The suspect pointed the gun at the officers and an OIS occurred.  Multiple officers were involved in the shooting. The suspect went down and was taken into custody without further incident.  A weapon was recovered at scene.  The suspect was transported to a local hospital and is in critical condition. No officers were injured during the incident. 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, 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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Man Fatally Shot in Panorama City

Los Angeles:  Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD Mission Homicide Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man who was apparently walking on Parthenia Street, east of Cedros Avenue on March 16, 2013. “Several neighbors called 9-1-1 reporting gunfire in the area,” said Capt. Todd Chamberlain, commanding officer of LAPD Mission Area Police Station.  “But we have yet to know if the suspects were on foot or in a car, or why this shooting happened.” The gunfire was reported at 10:35 p.m. and police arrived quickly to find the man bleeding badly.  He later died on the way to the hospital with paramedics. Officers canvassed the area, interviewing people in the nearby tattoo parlor, taco shop, and the large apartment complex across the street. Detectives have not determined the motive for the shooting.  The victim was a Hispanic man who lived nearby, and he had no documented gang affiliation. “We’re asking the public’s help in solving this murder,” Capt. Chamberlain added.  “Detectives suspect the 9-1-1 callers might have seen more than they reported, and would like them to come forward with any information.” The victim’s name will be released once his family has been notified. This is the first homicide in Panorama City this year. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call Detective Efren Gutierrez, Mission Homicide Unit, at 818-838-9948.  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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