Fatal Hit and Run in Newton Area NR20198wc

August 18, 2020
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UPDATE

REWARD $50,000
CENTRAL TRAFFIC DETECTIVES
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF LOS
ANGELES

Victim Joe Baines

Information Wanted
Los Angeles- On August 12, 2020, at approximately 11:50 p.m.,
Newton Patrol officers responded to a radio call of a deceased
person in the east-west alley south of the 200 block of West 60th
Street. The investigation revealed the that decedent was run over
by a vehicle. The driver failed to render aid and identify him or
herself as required by law. There currently is no description of
the vehicle or driver.

The 50-year old decedent is identified as Joe Baines of Los
Angeles.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Juan
Campos, Central Traffic Division Detectives at (213) 833-3713 or
the Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at (213) 486-3713.
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).

Los Angeles: Los Angeles
Police Department Central Traffic detectives are requesting the
public’s help in identifying a felony hit and run suspect.

On August 12th, 2020, around 11:50 p.m., Newton Area officers
responded to a radio call of a deceased person in the south alley
of the 200 block of West 60th Street. The decedent is described as
a male Hispanic, 35 to 40 years old.

The investigation revealed that the decedent was laying in the
alley when he was run over by a vehicle. The driver failed to
identify themselves or render aid as required by law. There is
currently no description of the vehicle or driver.

The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Joe Banes of Los
Angeles.

Driver’s are reminded that if they become involved in a collision,
they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so,
notify emergency services, and remain at scene to identify
themselves.

The City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
created a Hit and Run Reward Program Trust Fund in April 2015. A
reward of up to $25,000 is available to community members who
provide information leading to the offender’s identification,
apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil
compromise.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Detective Juan
Campos, Central Traffic Division at 213-833-3713 or Central Traffic
Watch Commander at 213-486-3713. 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 the
LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go
directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get
Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu. Tipsters may also download the “P3
Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers
as their local program.