Captain'
s Message
As we come to the end of 2007 and enter the Holiday Season, the officers at Southeast Area continue to work towards the Department's goals and making our neighborhoods a safer place to live and work. We have experienced a year of reduced violent crime in Southeast Area, however property crime has increased. Most importantly the officers at Southeast are working with the community to improve relationships and reduce gang violence.
Over the past couple of months much attention has been focused on the efforts and accomplishments of the Watts Gang Task Force. The efforts of community leaders who commit their time to make the Watts community a better place to work and live have been very successful. Violent crime in the Watts community is down over 22% through the end of October. It is important to note that homicides are down over 43% in Southeast Area. These accomplishments are the results of the community and the police working together, sharing information and building a better relationship of trust and understanding. I thank you for all the efforts and work by so many.
I ask that we all work together to end the year without violence in our community. Please be sure to stay in touch with your Senior Lead Officers to continue to improve the community. Be safe and Happy Holidays to all.
PHILLIP C. TINGIRIDES, Captain
Commanding Officer
Southeast Community Police Station
Basic Car Area 18A1
Senior Lead Officer Fred Starkey
E-mail: 25253@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone 213 793-0717
Crime Trends:
There is still a trend of street robberies in the area of Vermont and Manchester Avenue. Suspects are teenagers and some are possibly students from the continuation school located on the north side of Manchester Avenue east of Vermont. The suspects loiter in the strip mall of 8602 South Vermont. On November 20, 2007 at 3:30 p.m., Officer Starkey and other patrol officers detained seven male and female juveniles hanging out in the parking lot.
Two of the juveniles are on probation for robbery and admitted gang members from Eight Tray Hoovers. Be cognizant if you are in the area. The juveniles are possibly the suspects searching for some innocent victims.
Quality of Life Issues:
Manchester Elementary School continues to cause traffic problems on Hoover Street at Manchester Avenue. Parents double park on Hoover Street compromising the safety of the children exiting the school. Please ensure that you follow all the "Rules of the Road" when dropping or picking up kids from the school.
Crime Tips:
As I have mentioned before, if you see teenagers hanging out, and they do not belong there, call the police. Get to know your Senior Lead Officers, and find out where crime is occurring. Let us make our area safe again.
The Senior Lead Officer for Basic Car 18A1 is Fred Starkey, he may be reached on his cellular phone at 213-793-0717 or E-mail him at 25253@lapd.lacity.org
Community Events:
The next 91st Street Plus community meeting will be held on December 8, 2007, at 3:00 o'clock p.m., at 9027 South Figueroa Street.
Basic Car Area 18A3
Senior Lead Officer George Chavez
E-mail: 27109@lapd.lacity.org
Cell Phone: 213 793-0718
Crime Trends:
During this month, burglaries in the area of Avalon Boulevard, Manchester Avenue and 90th Street continue, despite numerous arrests that have been made in the area. It is suspected that some of the suspects may be juveniles. Officers will be providing extra patrol in the area. Please make sure your property is secured and report any suspicious activity.
Quality Of Life Issues:
We are still having problems with the illegal dumping in the area of Crocker/Mettler grid. On November 27, 2007, the City Attorney's Office and Senior Lead Officers will be meeting with all the owners in this area, to discuss possible solutions to resolve this issue. We will be requesting that business owners place cameras outside their businesses.
Crime Tips:
Community involvement is the best crime deterrent that a neighborhood can have. Please report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood. The number to call for non-emergency is 1-877-ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273). If you want to start or join a Neighborhood Watch or Block Club, please call Senior Lead Officer, George Chavez, at 213-793 0718. Join a block club or neighborhood watch today!
Community Events:
On December 11, 2007 at 6 p.m., Univision and several other organizations will be hosting their annual Christmas event at Southeast Station. Every year, with the assistance of the local elementary schools, Southeast Area Senior Lead Officers select 30 families in need. The children receive toys and food baskets are given to the parents. We are always looking for sponsors to assist us with toys. If you would like to donate toys, please call Officer George Chavez, at 213-793-0718.
Basic Car Area 18A17
Senior Lead Officer Shawn Massey
E-mail: 31004 @lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone 213 793-0724
Crime Trends:
Grand theft auto is still a problem on the Vermont corridor. It has been reported that tow truck drivers are towing vehicles from the street without the owners' consent. The tow truck driver then takes the vehicle to an auto dismantler yard and sells the stolen vehicle. The Southeast Area Auto detectives are work diligently in solving this problem. The detectives have made numerous arrests of suspects using this method of operation. Be vigilant in your neighborhood. If you see any suspicious activity, especially activity involving tow truck drivers, please call 911.
Quality of Life Issues
The Figueroa corridor between 94th Street and 104th Street continues to be a source of trouble in our efforts to improve the quality of life. Specifically, criminal activity involving prostitution and narcotics. While our Vice, Narcotics and patrol officers' endeavor to address this problem, a new effort by the Los Angeles City Attorney's office is in the works. In short, any person found to be engaging or loitering for the purposes of prostitution would be subject to a Court "stay away" order. This order would prohibit these persons from being on Figueroa Street between Slauson Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard, no matter what the purpose.
Crime Tips:
When reporting a crime, please make sure that you have the following information for the operator: what type of crime, a detailed description of the suspects involved, the suspects current location or direction taken, weapons used (if any), and vehicle description (make, model, color, year, license plate number). The more information that is provided, the better the chance the police will be able to apprehend the suspect. Most importantly, stay on the phone until you are told to hang up.
Community Events/Meetings:
The Neighborhood Block Club meets the fourth Saturday of every month, at 11:30 a.m., at the YMCA building located on the corner of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard. Everyone is welcome. The area of focus is between 93rd Street to 104th Street and Vermont Avenue to Wall Street. If you have any concerns regarding crime trends or other concerns, please contact, Senior Lead Officer Shawn Massey, at 213-793-0723.
Basic Car Area 18A26
Senior Lead Officer Anthony Lopez
E-mail: 25421@lapd.lacity.org
Cell: 213-793-0721
Crime Trends:
A high police presence, gang injunction on the "Grape Street Crips" and installation of video cameras in and around Jordan Downs Housing Development have all contributed to a tremendous decrease in crime in the area. However, aggravated assaults and robberies are on the rise along 103rd Street. The suspects are described as male blacks in their late teens. Suspects have been targeting individuals entering or leaving the train platform on 103rd Street and Grandee. Suspects have been known to flee into the Washington Court apartments. Southeast Area Detectives along with the Senior Lead Officers have conducted surveillance in this area and will continue to do so until the apprehension or identification of these suspects is made.
Quality of Life Issues:
Illegal trash dumping still remains a major problem in the Watts area. Alleys and empty lots continue to be the main target for this illegal activity. If you have any information regarding this activity please contact the Police Department.
Crime Tips:
Robbery is a property crime. Please don't fight with the suspect, your life is more valuable than the property they may want from you. Be a good witness and concentrate on every unusual descriptors the suspect may have like tattoos, clothing, type of weapon used, mannerism and all the basic ethnicity, height, weight, direction of travel and vehicle description. This information is very helpful to the police officers searching the surrounding areas for these individuals.
Community Event:
Watts Neighborhood council meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Watts Senior Citizen Center located at 1657 East Century Boulevard. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is invited. Please feel free to come by and learn what is going on in your community. The next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2007.
Basic Car Area 18A34
Senior Lead Officer Floro B. Pinzon
E-mail: 26758@lapd.lacity.org
Cell Phone: 213 793-0722
Crime Trends:
During this period, grand theft auto is still on the rise in the basic car area. Fifteen vehicles were reported stolen within a four-week period. Older model Toyotas and Hondas remain the preference of the car thieves. Shaved keys are commonly used to steal these vehicles. Residential burglary is also a concern in the area of Imperial Highway, San Pedro Street, Central Avenue and 106th Street. There were eight residential burglaries reported for the four-week period.
Quality of Life Issues:
Officer Pinzon is working with Deputy City Attorney, Sanja Dawson, of the Southeast Neighborhood Prosecution Unit; they are addressing the illegal mechanic shop in the detached garage of a residence at 702 East 93rd Street. The residential street has been used as a parking spot for inoperable vehicles. The Department of Transportation and Department of Building and Safety were notified about this nuisance location, and they will work with Officer Pinzon and Neighborhood Prosecutor to eliminate the problem.
Crime Tips:
Holiday season is just around the corner. Make this season a memorable and safe one. Think of crime prevention. This is the time of the year when property crimes rise. When you go out and shop, be aware of your surroundings. Make sure that you secure your vehicle and never leave any valuable items inside your vehicle that could attract thieves. Secure your purse properly while walking. If possible, shop with someone.
Join a Neighborhood Watch/Block club. If you do not have one in your neighborhood, start one. Getting to know your neighbor and watch out for each other is the best crime prevention. For more details, call Senior Lead Officer, Floro B. Pinzon at, 213-293-0722.
Community Events/Meetings:
On November 5, 2007, the monthly scheduled meeting of Locke High Safe Passage Collaborative Committee met at Southeast Station. The group discussed issues for the safe passage of the students during and after school hours.
Basic Car Area 18A35
Senior Lead Officer Roberto Yanez
E-mail: 30020@lapd.lacity.org
Cell: 213-793-0720
Crime Trends:
There has been an increase of robberies in the area covering 112th Street to Imperial Hwy and Monitor Avenue to Compton Avenue. The crimes are occurring between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The suspects walk in a group of 2-4. They approached the victim, produce a knife, and demand the victim's property or use bodily force to remove the property. Two of the incidents occurred at 113th Street and Monitor.
The Los Angeles Police Department, local community leaders and Gang Intervention groups are working together to apprehend the suspects and reduce the crime in the area.
Quality of Life Issues:
Officer Yanez located a vacant house on the 1600 block of East 115th Street. The house and garage was unsecured and was being used by individuals to sleep, use narcotics and prostitution activity during all hours of the evening. This property had become an eyesore.
Officer Yanez contacted Southeast Abatement Officer, Officer Swift, to have the property secured and contact the property owner. Two weeks later, the City of Los Angeles Building and Safety, responded and boarded up the building and secured the property with a ten-foot fence. On November 5, 2007, Officer Yanez met with the property owner to discuss the upkeep of the property and to complete a "No Trespassing" letter to arrest.
Crime Tips:
Please feel free to contact your Senior Lead Officer if you have any questions regarding crime tips, or if you have information relating to crime in the area you live.
A reminder to all, when calling the police be sure to tell the operator that you do not want the police to come to your house. The Police Department is committed to working with the community it serves to reduce crime and make the quality of life better for every member of the community.
Community Event:
The Watts Gang Task Force meeting is held every Monday, at 10:00 a.m., at 10221 S. Compton Avenue. The committee is looking for volunteers to assist with the program.
The next Nickerson Gardens Resident Management Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at 11251 Compton Avenue.
The next Ozzie Gonzaque Village Resident Management Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 5:00 p.m., at 1545 East 105th Street.
Basic Car Area 18A41
Senior Lead Officer Angelo Stewart
E-mail: 27546@lapd.lacity.org
Cell: 213-793-0725
Crime Trends:
There is an alarming increase of residential burglaries in the area of Figueroa Street, 104th Street, Imperial Highway and San Pedro Street. Most burglaries occur when the residents are out at work or out shopping. Incidentally, a concerned neighbor called the police for a burglary in progress; police arrived and arrested three local youngsters for burglary. This is a great example of the community and police working together, resulting in the arrest of the suspects. Community involvement is the best tool to reduce crime in the area.
Quality of Life Issues:
The Southeast Area Vice unit is continuously enforcing the prostitution laws along the Figueroa corridor. The unit makes multiple arrests on prostitution related crimes on daily basis. These efforts help to improve the quality of life for area residents and reduce crime associated with prostitution. The Southeast Vice unit will continue to respond to this problem and make prostitution an enforcement priority.
Crime Tips:
Due to some shooting incidents along the Figueroa Corridor, it is a good practice to be aware of suspicious persons loitering in cars or near your place of residence. Please call the police to report any potential criminal or gang activity.
Another good tip is to get to know your neighbors. This will make it easier for neighbors to assist each other during an emergency.
Community Events:
On November 16, 2007, the 109th Street Block Club conducted its monthly meeting at 433 West 109th Place. Officer Stewart informed the members the crime trends of basic car 18A41.
The 108th Street Block Club also conducted its monthly meeting at the Hoover Community Church, 10611 South Hoover Street on November 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., Officer Stewart gave information on crime prevention to the club's members.
Basic Car Area 18A49
Senior Lead Officer Rich Suviate
E-mail: 31939@lapd.lacity.org
Cellular Phone 213 793-0724
Crime Trends:
The month of November saw a slight increase in burglaries, especially in the Imperial Courts Housing Development. Remember if you see any suspicious activity near you or your neighbor's residence, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
Quality of Life Issues:
Illegal dumping and graffiti continue to be a public nuisance. The City of Los Angeles may pay a reward of $1,000 for information resulting in the identification, apprehension and conviction of any person who commits either of these offenses. Further information can be obtained at lapdonline.org.
Crime Tips:
The Senior Lead Officer for Basic Car 18A49 is Rich Suviate. He can be reached on his cellular phone at 213-793-0724, or e-mail address at 31939@lapd.lacity.org.
To report any crime element in your neighborhood, you can call anonymously to the Southeast Area Police Station at 213-972-7813. Important telephone numbers to remember are for Non-Emergency Police, 3-1-1, and for Emergency Police and Fire,
9-1-1.
Community Event/ Meetings:
The Imperial Courts Residence Management Council will meet on December 26, 2007, at 5:00 o'clock p.m., at 2223 East 114th Street.
Basic Car Area 18A63
Senior Lead Officer Robert Martinez
E-mail: 32384@lapd.lacity.org
Cell: 213-793-0726
Crime Trends:
There has been a recent increase in robberies on Avalon Boulevard between 120th Street and Imperial Highway. In the center of this location is the Metro Train and bus stations. Immediately report any suspicious behavior to the police department. Please secure your personal belongings while waiting for transportation and parking your vehicles. Try to park in a well-lit area and do not leave anything of value in plain view in your vehicle.
Quality of Life Issues:
Abandoned vehicles and illegal dumping are still the two major problems of the community. During the past two months, numerous vehicles and debris were dumped in the alleyways, streets and under the freeway overpass. Main Street, Imperial Highway and 120th Street, are the primary areas where suspects have illegally dumped their trash. Be vigilant and please call the police department immediately when you witness someone illegally dumping in your neighborhood. If you observe any abandoned vehicles parked on the street or being sold, (more than one vehicle for sale) please call, Senior Lead Officer Robert Martinez, at 213-793-0726 and leave a message with a description of the vehicles and location.
Crime Tips
The following are prevention tips everyone should be aware of:
- Do not hide keys in obvious places such as mailboxes, planters or under doormats. Give an extra key to a neighbor you trust.
- If you have just moved into a new house or apartment, have the locks changed.
- Make sure every external door has a sturdy, well-installed deadbolt lock with a minimum of 1 ½" bolt.
- Trim shrubbery that hides doors or windows. Cut tree limbs that could help a thief climb into windows.
- Parents should walk the routes that their children take to school (or elsewhere) and point out places and people they could go to for help.
Community Event/Meetings
During the month of November the City Attorney's Office, (Neighborhood Prosecutor Program) held a meeting regarding "Illegal Dumping." During the meeting we discussed crime trends, criminal activity and illegal dumping. We will be scheduling another "Illegal Dumping" meeting for the month of December (actual date still pending). The 118th Drive Block Club will be having a meeting on November 29, 2007, at 10221 Compton Avenue. The time of this meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. Contact Senior Lead Officer Robert Martinez for further information.
Basic Car Area 18A97
Senior Lead Officer Armando Ramirez
E-mail 23512 @lapd.lacity.org
Cell phone: 213-793-0727
Crime Trends:
The basic car continues to experience considerable number of vehicle thefts. Some of the stolen vehicles include late 1980's to mid 1990's Honda and Toyota vehicles. Other crime patterns are also noted in the basic car area. One of the patterns involves burglaries in the area of Menlo Avenue and 157th Street. Also, vehicle burglaries in the underground parking lot of an apartment complex in the 500 block of West 127th Street. An additional vehicle related theft also took place on Figueroa Street, north of 127th Street. One potential developing crime trend involves suspects entering commercial parking lots and breaking into multiple trucks in the area of Figueroa Street and 140th Street.
Quality of Life Issues:
During the month of October, Senior Lead Officer Ramirez focused on resolving multiple parking related concerns in the basic car area. Multiple illegally parked and/or unregistered vehicles were either cited or impounded. Additionally, Officer Ramirez worked on transient related and other quality of life problems in the area of 115th Street and Vermont Avenue.
Crime Tips:
Keep your seatbelt on and your doors locked while driving. Wearing your seatbelt is not only the law, but it can save your life and the life of others in your vehicle. Keeping your doors locked while driving can keep potential carjacking suspects from opening your vehicle doors at a stop sign or a red light. Drive safely and enjoy the holidays!
Community Event / Meetings:
The next Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) meeting will be on Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
The Southeast Business Boosters held a meeting on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., it was a successful meeting. If you would like to participate in the next Southeast Business Boosters meeting, please call Officer Ramirez at 213-793 0727, for the location.
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