ALTADENA STATION CRIME BLOTTER 5/13-5/19/2018

ALTADENA STATION CRIME BLOTTER 5/13-5/19/2018
Sergeant Crosthwaite, Central Altadena
ALTADENA STATION CRIME BLOTTER 5/13-5/19/2018
Sunday, May 13th
2:35 AM – An assault occurred in the area of Crosby Street and Olive Avenue. Suspect description is unknown. 
Tuesday, May 15th
8:15 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 400 block of Figueroa Drive. Suspect has been identified and stolen items have been located. 
Wednesday, May 16th
2:00 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 2900 block of Casitas Avenue. Stolen: vehicle registration and insurance cards. 
5:45 AM – A petty theft occurred in the 3500 block of Monterosa Drive. Stolen: brown leather wallet, credit cards and currency. 
8:00 AM – A grand theft of landscaping equipment occurred in the 30 block of Manor Street. Stolen: orange Stihl chainsaw, red harness and black spikes. 
Thursday, May 17th
7:00 PM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2200 block of E. Washington Boulevard. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the window. Stolen: Century Optics camera lens, Pelican camera case and medication.
Friday, May 18th
12:01 AM – A vehicle burglary occurred in the 2200 of E. Washington Boulevard. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by shattering the window. Stolen: silver Apple laptop and black leather laptop bag. 
4:50 AM – A commercial burglary occurred in the 2500 block of Fair Oaks Avenue. Suspect(s) entered the business via the front door. Stolen: Samsung tablet, laser thermometer, keys and currency. 
6:30 PM – A vandalism occurred in the 1300 block of Rubio Vista Road. Damage: wall spray painted. 
Saturday, May 19th
12:01 AM – A vehicle vandalism occurred in the 400 block of W. Figueroa Drive. Vehicle damage: spray painted. 
5:00 PM – Anthony Alexander, 33 years old of Los Angeles was arrested in the area of Navarro Avenue and Woodbury Road for public intoxication.

The Effectiveness of Body Worn Cameras by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Personnel

Monday May 7, 2018, 2:15 PM LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB)

Advisory: Survey: The Effectiveness of Body Worn Cameras by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Personnel   The Civilian Oversight Commission (COC) is soliciting feedback from the public regarding potential policies relating to the implementation of Body Worn Cameras (BWC). The COC Ad Hoc Committee regarding Use of Force by Patrol Deputies is looking into whether BWCs are effective and, if so, the best policies for the BWCs. The COC hopes to provide advice and recommendations to the Sheriff on these issues. This request is for the COC Use of Force ad hoc committee and is associated with Sheriff Jim McDonnell’s September 6, 2017 request that the COC assist LASD in facilitating public meetings to solicit feedback from the public related to a Body Worn Camera Program. Please complete this survey by Thursday, May 17, 2018, to share your opinions. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential and will be aggregated to provide an overall understanding of the communities’ input. The survey results will directly to the COC. To take the survey visit the following links: Body Worn Camera Program Survey-English (open until 5/17/18). Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JGTCDQM  Body Worn Camera Program Survey-Spanish (open until 5/17/18). Link: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/JPQNPY9 (If you are unable to click on the links, copy and paste the link(s) onto your browser) For full details, view this message on the web.

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Forbes Magazine Ranks the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Among America’s Top Employers

Friday May 4, 2018, 4:57 PM LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB)

Community: Forbes Magazine Ranks the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Among America’s Top Employers   Forbes Magazine Ranks the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Among America’s Top Employers 30,000 workers voluntarily and anonymously polled LASD ONLY police agency in America to make the list LASD is now hiring! Every year, in conjunction with a research firm, Forbes compiles a list of 500 prominent employers from around the U.S. to determine which companies and institutions are preeminent in their fields. They surveyed 30,000 anonymous American workers from a broad range of companies and organizations.   The workers who participated, were scored based on how likely they’d be to recommend their employer to others.  Appearing at 363 in the group of top 500 large companies, was the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).   The LASD was the only police agency in America to make the list.   “I’m am very proud of the direction our organization is headed.  This ranking is further validation of the hard work all our LASD employees are investing each day to make our department among the best in America,”  said Sheriff Jim McDonnell.    The LASD serves Los Angeles County, California, an area totaling approximately 4,084 square miles, with a total county population of almost 10 million people (2010 U.S. Census).  LASD is the largest Sheriff's Department in the world.  With more than 18,000 employees and a geographic area of responsibility equivalent to 30 major cities, the LASD is large and diverse.  On average, LASD employees have two million public contacts, log 1.15 million phone or service calls, and respond to more than 29,000 --- 911 calls each year.  In all, our employees speak 60 different languages.  The LASD provides general law enforcement services to 42 contract cities, 141 unincorporated communities, 216 facilities, hospitals, and clinics located throughout the County, 9 community colleges, the Metropolitan Transit Authority and 38 Superior Courts.  LASD also provides services such as laboratories and academy training to smaller law enforcement agencies within the County .  Additionally, LASD is responsible for securing and providing services, food, and medical or mental health treatment for an average daily inmate population that exceeds 16,000 in 7 different correctional facilities.  We are looking for more great people to join our team through our character-based hiring process.  Start the process towards your career with the LASD today at WWW.LASDCAREERS.ORG or call 1-800-A-DEPUTY.    The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIIES when it comes to the many career paths we offer.  Once on LASDCAREERS.org website, click on “One Badge Unlimited Possibilities” logo located on the center of the page and you will be directed to the available open positions our Department offers, including of course the positions of Deputy Sheriff Trainee and Custody Assistant. To read more: please visit the links below: Forbes 2018 List:  https://www.forbes.com/best-employers/list/   Forbes Story:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/vickyvalet/2018/05/01/americas-best-employers-2018/#7affb2417e044 Forwarded by Benjamin Grubb, Sergeant @LASDBen Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Hall of Justice - First floor   211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700 Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org Recruitment LASD: http://www.careers.lasd.org Follow LASD HQ via Text and Email: http://www.Nixle.com https://nixle.com/lasd---los-angeles-county-sheriffs-dept-information-bureau-sib/  Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol Facebook LASD HQ http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/ YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0 SNAP LA County: Specific Needs Disaster Voluntary Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept Information Bureau (SIB)" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.   "If You See Something, Say Something" LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org Jim McDonnell, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department   For full details, view this message on the web.

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** VIDEO**Sheriff Jim McDonnell and MCB Captain Eddie Hernandez detail arrest of RV fugitive

Friday May 4, 2018, 2:58 PM LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB)

Community: ** VIDEO**Sheriff Jim McDonnell and MCB Captain Eddie Hernandez detail arrest of RV fugitive   **Final UPDATE & VIDEO**Sheriff Jim McDonnell and Major Crimes Bureau Captain Eddie Hernandez give details regarding the arrest of RV pursuit suspect fugitive arrested in Barstow Press Conference Video After a two day manhunt for the suspect, with Major Crimes Bureau detectives following leads through multiple counties, suspect Houk was located in a rail yard located on the 200 Block of North Avenue H, in the city of Barstow.  On Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 at approximately 4:30 PM, Suspect Houk was found hiding inside a compartment of an empty rail car (photos attached) where detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau -Fugitive Task Force took him into custody without incident. Suspect Houk was transported to Lancaster Sheriff’s Station where he is being held for kidnapping with the use of a firearm, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, domestic violence, child endangerment, and felony evading; totaling 14 felony counts.  His bail was set at $1 million dollars. Captain Eddie Hernandez commented that Suspect Houk’s potential sentence, if convicted on all counts, could be up to 75 years in prison. The successful capture of suspect Houk was a collaborative effort between many law enforcement agencies spanning several counties.  Sheriff Jim McDonnell thanked the Major Crimes Bureau detectives within the LASD, the US Marshal’s Service, the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles Police Department, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Police Department, and the news media for their continued efforts in keeping dangerous criminals off the streets. “The jurisdictional lines are an impediment if you let them be, but if you have the partnerships and you work well with other agencies, as we saw in this case, they are not an impediment and we were very effective in our ability to be able to track this individual and take him into custody”, said Sheriff Jim McDonnell. Benjamin Grubb, Sergeant @LASDBen Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice - First floor  211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700 Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org Recruitment LASD: http://www.careers.lasd.org Follow LASD HQ via Text and Email: http://www.Nixle.com https://nixle.com/lasd---los-angeles-county-sheriffs-dept-information-bureau-sib/  Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol Facebook LASD HQ http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/ YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0 Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept Information Bureau (SIB)" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan. "If You See Something, Say Something" LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. Jim McDonnell, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department ___________________________________________________ 3rd UPDATE IS AS FOLLOWS: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Major Crimes Bureau Fugitive Task Force Detectives, in a joint effort with the US Marshals Services, and with the assistance of Kern County Sheriff's Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Barstow Police Department and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF Railway) Police, located and arrested Suspect Stephen Merle Houk. The suspect was located in a rail yard at 200 North Avenue H, in the city of Barstow. He was hiding inside a compartment of an empty rail car where detectives from the Fugitive Task Force took him into custody without incident. Suspect Houk was transported to Lancaster Sheriff’s Station where he was booked for kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, domestic violence, and various other charges. The investigation is ongoing and at this point the weapon has not been recovered. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department would like to thank both the federal and local law enforcement agencies, the railroad police and personnel, and the public news media outlets, for their continued efforts in assisting law enforcement in keeping dangerous criminals like this off the streets. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Major Crimes Bureau at (213) 229-1850. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org Forwarded by: Deputy Trina Schrader Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice - First floor 211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700 ___________________________________________________ 2ND UPDATE IS AS FOLLOWS: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into Stephen Merle Houk a Parolee at Large wanted for sex crimes out of the state of Oregon (WNO #14556869).  He is also wanted out of Santa Carita for assault with a deadly weapon, child abduction, terrorist threats, and evading.  He was last seen in the Bakersfield / Shafter area on foot and is considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Suspect Houk is described as a male, White, 46 years-old, 5’11” tall, 190lbs., with brown hair, and hazel eyes.  He has a cow skull tattoo on his right forearm. There is no further information available at this time. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Suspect Stephen Merle Houk are asked to contact Major Crimes Bureau (562) 946-7893.   If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org Forwarded by: Kimberly Alexander, Deputy Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice - First floor 211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700  ___________________________________ 1st Update Los Angeles County Sheriff's Santa Clarita Valley Station detectives have advised that the children kidnapped by suspect Stephen Houk, were located unharmed inside the pursuit vehicle shortly after the pursuit came to an end in Bakersfield on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at approximately 6:00 p.m. Both children have since been reunited with their mother. The dog that was seen in video footage during the pursuit, was also located safe inside the vehicle.  California Highway Patrol (CHP) advises the pursuit of Stephen Houk, that lead law enforcement from Los Angeles to Bakerfield, ended at an orchard on Merced Avenue and Zerker Road, in Bakersfield. A containment was established and a search of the orchard began. After an extensive search over several hours by CHP, Kern County Sheriff's and Bakersfield Police Department personnel, Suspect Houk was not located and the containment was broken down at approximately 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and law enforcement in Bakersfield will follow-up on any leads and tips from the public as to the whereabouts of Suspect Stephen Houk. The suspect, a 46 year-old Caucasian male, is also a registered sex offender out of the state of Oregon who was on parole for a sex offense. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Santa Clarita Station at (661) 255-1121. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org Forwarded by: Deputy Trina Schrader Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice - First floor 211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700 _____________________________________________________ ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS: On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau (MCB) detectives attempted to detain a parolee at large who was believed to be armed and wanted for evading, child abduction, child endangerment and weapons violations. The suspect, a 46 year-old Caucasian male, is also a registered sex offender out of the state of Oregon who was on parole for a sex offense. MCB initiated a vehicle pursuit at approximately 2:30 p.m. today in the Mid City/Wilshire district area in the city of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department personnel assumed command of the pursuit which was subsequently taken over by the California Highway Patrol when the suspect continued to flee in a motorhome on Interstate 5 going north. The suspect’s two children, ages three years and 11 months, are believed to be inside the motorhome. The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Santa Clarita Station at (661) 255-1121.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. Juanita Navarro-Suarez, Deputy @LASDJuanita Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hall of Justice - First floor  211 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-229-1700 Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org Recruitment LASD: http://www.careers.lasd.org Follow LASD HQ via Text and Email: http://www.Nixle.com https://nixle.com/lasd---los-angeles-county-sheriffs-dept-information-bureau-sib/  Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol Facebook LASD HQ http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/ YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0 Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept Information Bureau (SIB)" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan. "If You See Something, Say Something" LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. Jim McDonnell, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department   For full details, view this message on the web.

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