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Man Found Shot to Death

Los Angeles:  The Los Angeles Police Department and Van Nuys Division Homicide Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of 19 year old Martinez.

On October 10, 2015, around 10:50 p.m., Van Nuys patrol officers responded to a radio call of a shooting in the 6000 block of Kester Avenue.  When officers arrived, they found the victim, later identified as George Louis Martinez Jr., lying on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound.

An unknown male Hispanic was seen on the street during the time of the shooting but fled the area before the officers arrived.

The motive of this incident is unknown and the weapon used is outstanding.  The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Van Nuys Detective Desk at (818) 374-0040.  After hours, please contact Van Nuys Division at (818) 374-1999 or
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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Smash and Grab Burglars

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department and Van Nuys Area Burglary Detectives are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two burglars.

On October 4, 2015, around 3:15 a.m., two burglars forced their way into a business in the 13200 block of Ventura Boulevard in Van Nuys. The burglars backed their vehicle into a driveway in a late model Honda Ridgeline. The burglars used a rock to break through the front glass door of the business. The suspects took several items and left in an unknown direction.

The suspects are described as White or Middle Eastern men, between the ages of 25 to 30 years of age. One of the suspects was wearing a "Dodgers" baseball hat and a bandana over his face. The other suspect was wearing a "Hawaiian Island Creations" hooded sweat shirt.

Anyone with information about this incident, or for more information, is asked to call Van Nuys Area Burglary Detectives, Detective O'Connor at 818-374-0024. During non-business hours or on the 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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Fight For Life

17 -Year-Old Female Reported Missing in Los Angeles

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 17-year-old missing juvenile.

On October 12, 2015, Emilie Lopez was last seen at 7:30 a.m. in the 5600 block of Meridian Street in the city of Los Angeles. Walking to Franklin High School in the northeast area of Los Angeles, Emilie was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans and brown shoes. Emilie is a Hispanic female, with black hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 150 lbs.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of this missing person is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department's Northeast Detectives at (323) 344-5731.

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). Tipster 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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68-Year-Old Missing Woman

October23,2015                                                             UPDATE                   

Ms. McMurray has been located and in good health.

Los Angeles: The family of Erma McMurray and the Los Angeles Police Department's Missing Persons Unit requests the public's assistance in locating her.

Ms. McMurray was last seen on October 1, 2015, around 5:00 p.m. in the 1200 block of W. 82nd Street, in the City of Los Angeles and her family is concerned for her welfare.

Ms. McMurray is described as a 68-year-old Black female with gray hair and brown eyes. She stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a gray jacket, black pants, creamed colored shirt and clear flip flops.

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Erma McMurray, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department's Missing Persons Unit, Detective K. Thomas, (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 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 October 13, 2024 Weekly Police Commission Meeting

Commission President Matt Johnson opened the meeting and a quorum was established.  He then reviewed some of the guidelines for attendees to address the board when making public comments.  During commission comments, Commissioner Johnson talked about four recent officer-involved shootings.  Among other topics, he assured everyone the commission understands the responsibility to provide civilian oversight of the Department, especially in reference to “all use of deadly-force investigations.” Regarding a presentation from a past commission meeting, Commissioner Johnson made reference to future officer training in some critical areas and asked Office of Operations Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger, who was sitting in for Chief Charlie Beck, to provide an update on the status of that training and its anticipated completion date.  Chief Paysinger responded that about 8,400 officers have completed the training, with about 1,300 officers not yet trained.  He also provided additional details on various aspects of the training and reiterated the Department’s commitment to it. Commissioner Steve Soboroff commented on the four recent officer-involved shootings, proposing such incidents could be greatly reduced during interactions between individuals and officers if individuals would cooperate with police and not threaten them in any way.  Commissioner Robert Saltzman and Commissioner Kathleen Kim expressed complete agreement with and gratitude for Commissioner Johnson’s earlier comments about the commission’s handling of use-of-force investigations.  Commissioner Kim also stressed the importance of everyone, including commissioners and the general public, in not prematurely passing judgment or forming conclusions about use-of-force incidents.

For the Report of the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief Paysinger provided a crime report overview, including data on the number of personnel in the Department.

Consent Agenda Items proceeded with approval of all items after one public comment.

Regular Agenda Items were the next order of business.  There were five items, and the commissioners pulled Items 4A and 4B for discussion.  The remaining items were approved as follows:

•    Item 4C, the Department’s Report, dated October 13, 2015, relative to the request for authority to destroy obsolete duplicate records for Foothill Area, as set forth, was approved.
•    Item 4D, Department’s Report, dated October 13, 2015, relative to the request for authority to destroy obsolete duplicate records for Central Traffic Division, as set forth, was approved.
•    Item 4E, the Department’s Report, dated October 13, 2015, relative to the request for authority to destroy obsolete duplicate records for Policies and Procedures Division, as set forth, was approved.

The meeting proceeded with Item 4A, the Department’s Report, dated October 8, 2015, relative to the Crime Classification Audit (AD# 15-040).  Police Performance Auditor Jeffrey Phillips, Officer in Charge of Audit Division and Commander John Neuman, CompStat Division, represented the Department before the commission.  The commissioners had numerous comments and questions, and a very detailed discussion ensued on many aspects of the audit.  After some public comments, the item was approved, as set forth.

The final segment of the meeting was Item 4B, the Department’s Report, dated October 7, 2015, relative to the amended Department Annual Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2015/16 (AD# 15-056).   Representing the Department before the commission was Police Performance Auditor Jeffrey Phillips, Officer in Charge of Audit Division.  He was joined by Arif Alikhan, Director of Constitutional Policing for the LAPD Audit Division.  After some discussion of the audit plan, Commissioner Saltzman asked if there was an expectation for an audit plan relative to the use of on-body cameras and if so, when that audit would occur.  The unidentified presenter confirmed there would be such an audit but probably not until the audit of 2016/17.  Mr. Alikhan also added a few comments about the planned on-body cameras, after which, the item, as set forth, was approved.

Commission Mtg 10-13-15

(Note: The recording doesn't cover the complete commission meeting. It had to be shortened to enable posting to our site).

Download COP Media Update after Comm Mtg 10-13-15

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Parental Child Abduction

October 14, 2015                                    NR15353lp

UPDATE

Sariya Ogbeiwi was located in good health.  Jasmine Kennedy was not with Ogbeiwi at the time.

 

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department 77th Division Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating an abducted 1 and a half year old girl named Sariya Ogbeiwi.

Sariya Ogbeiwi had been removed from her mother's custody by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Ogbeiwi was placed with a foster family, however, her mother was allowed monitored visitation.

On October 14, 2015, around 11:00 a.m. Ogbeiwi was under the care of a DCFS worker supervising a visitation with her biological mother in the 1400 block of West Manchester Avenue. Ogbeiwi's mother eluded the DCFS worker and left the restaurant with Ogbeiwi. She got on a bus heading eastbound on Manchester Avenue to an unknown location.

The suspect, Jasmine Kennedy, 19, is described as a female Black, with black hair, brown eyes, standing 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black leggings.

Sariya Ogbeiwi is described as a 1 and a half-year-old female Black, with black hair, and brown eyes. She stands 3 feet tall and weighs about 33 pounds, and was last seen wearing a white "onesie" with blue and white designs and wearing sandals.


 

Sariya Ogbeiwi                      Jasmine Kennedy
DOB: 04/18/14

Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to contact 77th Division Detective Muhammad at (323) 786-5445. 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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84-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

Los Angeles: The family of Francisco Ham Yescas and the Los Angeles Police Department's Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public's help in locating Mr. Yescas.

Mr. Yescas was last seen on October 11, 2015, in the 1900 block of Del Paso Avenue, in the Hollenbeck Area. His family is extremely concerned that he has not been located.

Mr. Yescas is described as an 84-year-old male Asian with gray hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds.

If you have seen, or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Francisco Ham Yescas, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department, 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 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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Dodger Stadium Altercation results in Victim being Hospitalized

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department Robbery Homicide Division detectives are investigating an altercation in a Dodger Stadium parking lot resulting in the victim being hospitalized.

On October 9, 2015, around 10:30 p.m., after the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets game, an argument broke out between fans in Parking Lot "L". The argument escalated into an assault (hands and feet only) on a victim by two suspects. The victim was transported to a local hospital where they remain in serious but stable condition.

Suspect 1 was described as a male White, medium height and weight, 25-30 years old, with light colored hair.

Suspect 2 was described as a female White, about 5'03", 40-50 years old, with blonde hair.

Robbery Homicide Division's investigation is continuing and has included the review of video footage and the interview of witnesses.

Anyone with additional information or who was involved in this incident are urged to call Robbery Homicide Division, at (213) 486-6890. During non-business hours or on the 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 www.LAPDonline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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Street Robberies Using Handgun

Los Angeles: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's Northeast Division are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects of multiple street robberies.

On Tuesday, September 1, 2015, around 5:30 a.m., two suspects drove up next to the first victim, who was walking in the 2800 block of Fletcher Drive. One of the suspects asked the victim for directions, while the second suspect exited the vehicle, pointed a handgun at the victim, and demanded the victim's property. Both suspects drove away in an unknown direction.

Approximately 15 minutes later, the same suspects approached a second victim, who was walking near the intersection of Tyburn Street and Atwater Avenue. The driver asked for directions while the passenger got out of the vehicle and demanded the victim's property. The suspects drove away from the area.

Some of the property taken from the victims included credit cards. These credit cards were used at a local store, where the suspects' images were captured by surveillance video.

The driver is described as a White male, blonde hair, with a mustache. He stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. The passenger is described as a Black male, black hair with a mustache, and possible earring in the left ear. He stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall.

The suspect's vehicle is described as a white late model Kia Optima.

Anyone with information about these incidents, or for more information, is asked to call Northeast detective Korn at (323) 344-5751. During non-business hours or on the 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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