POLICE DEPARTMENT ENGAGEMENTS AND APPEARANCES
LASD Deputy Funeral – Friday, August 8, 2008:
Chief Adams and members of the department attended the funeral of Deputy Juan Escalante.
National Night Out – Thursday, August 7, 2008:
Chief Adams, Mayor Drayman and members of the COPPS Unit participated in the National Night Out event.
Citizen Academy Graduation – Wednesday, August 6, 2008:
Members of Class #3 were awarded certificates for completion of the 12 week program.
Rancho Homeowners Association Meeting – Wednesday, August 6, 2008:
Captain Rock attended the meeting.
PATROL RELATED INCIDENTS
Assault Arrest / Officer Injured - Tuesday, August 12, 2008:
Officers responded to the 1500 block of Royal Blvd regarding a violent female, who had bitten her father and was refusing to leave the residence. Upon arrival, officers contacted the suspect in the bedroom. She accused her father of attacking her and placing her in a choke hold after he attempted to kick her out of the house. According to the father, the suspect is bi-polar and gets violent when she has not taken her medication. The father sustained a large bite wound to his upper left arm. The suspect was subsequently arrested for assault.
Officer Kim transported the suspect to the GPD Jail, escorted by Agent Feeley and Officer Zendejas. Once in the jail, the suspect attempted to kick Officer Zendejas and spit on Jailer Leon and Officer Kim. At one point, the suspect hit Officer Kim on the chin with her hand. Officers and jail staff were able to leave the cell with no further incident.
Theft - Sunday, August 10, 2008:
Officers were dispatched on a suspect who entered B & C Liquor Store and stole numerous cigarettes. The description of the suspect was broadcasted to responding units. Officer Aguillon located the suspect and a brief foot pursuit occurred.
The suspect was taken into custody without any injuries to suspect or officers. He was positively identified and the stolen merchandise was recovered.
LAPD Pursuit Ends In Glendale - Sunday, August 10, 2008:
LAPD Northeast Division was in pursuit of a stolen silver Lexus SUV. The stolen vehicle was involved in a crash with a parked vehicle on Palmer St near Adams. The suspect fled on foot, and perimeter was set up with the help of five Glendale Units. LAPD used a helicopter and five K-9s to search for the suspect. The suspect was not located and the perimeter was removed. All units returned to their duties.
Assault - Saturday, August 9, 2008:
Officer Milligan was hailed down regarding a fight at Whispers Bar located at 3645 Foothill Blvd. One victim was in front of the bar and was unconscious and bleeding from the head. The suspects had left the location, westbound on Foothill. Officer Milligan requested assistance and several officers responded. Officer Mercado located a possible suspect's vehicle on Lauderdale, north of Foothill. A field show-up was conducted with a witness, which was negative. The victim was extremely intoxicated and refused medical treatment. He was non-desirous of prosecution and refused to answer any questions as to who assaulted him and why. There was one other male who was also assaulted, but did not sustain any injuries.
Gun Possession - Friday, August 8, 2008:
A black vehicle slowly approached two females as they walked towards their parked vehicle in Lot #10 (Brand and Harvard).
Two males exited the vehicle and held them at gun point demanding their purses. The males then entered the vehicle which was driven by a third suspect. The vehicle fled southbound in the alley. No further description on suspects or vehicle.
Burglary/Stabbing - Thursday, August 7, 2008:
A victim caught a suspect burglarizing his residence in the 400 block of W. Stocker. He and two other relatives that were outside the residence tried to detain the suspect who stabbed all three when trying in an attempt to flee the scene.
The injuries are significant but not life threatening. The suspect was arrested.
Update: Detectives were able to arrest a second individual that was acting a look out. The case was presented to the District Attorney. The DA filed # counts of attempted murder, robbery and burglary on both suspects.
Burglary - Thursday, August 7, 2008:
Officers responded 1000 Block of Sonora to a burglary in progress. The officers discovered a $400 loss in copper from the rear yard. Two suspects were detained within the perimeter. A field show-up was performed with the reporting party, and two juvenile suspects were positively identified and arrested for grand theft.
Commercial Burglary - Wednesday, August 6, 2008:
Officers responded to a broken window at the Department of Water Resources. The suspects attempted to pry the safe, but were unsuccessful. Upon arrival Agt. Lowrey saw a male running in the area, jump a wall and run into a parked vehicle occupied by three other males. All four males were detained and subsequently arrested for burglary.
Bomb Threat - Tuesday, August 5, 2008:
A telephonic bomb threat was received at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Glenoaks Office. No specific time was given as to when or if the device would be activated. Upon arrival, officers evacuated the business, closed off the surrounding streets, and requested a bomb detecting K-9. The location was searched via K-9’s and no device was found on premises.
Officer’s Assaulted - Friday, August 1, 2008:
Officer Idolor and Officer Bakunowski responded to investigate possible narcotic activity. During their investigation they contacted the suspect. The suspect attempted to run from officers and was subsequently taken into custody by Officer Idolor. During the arrest officer Idolor struck his head on a tree and then was bit Officer Idolor on the left forearm. Officer Idolor also suffered abrasions to the forehead and right forearm. He was treated at Urgent Care and was released to full duty. Officer Bakunowski suffered a minor scratch on the right index finger and right knee during the struggle.
Surveillance / Stolen Vehicle Recovery - Wednesday, July 30, 2008:
While conducting a follow-up investigation, Financial Crimes Detectives received information of a possible stolen vehicle that was going to be sold in the Eagle Rock area. While conducting surveillance, detectives observed the stolen vehicle pull into the Vons market, at Colorado and Figueroa, along with a follow vehicle. An enforcement stop was conducted on both vehicles. A 2008 Honda Ridgeline, stolen out of LAPD Northeast division was recovered, along with a large amount of narcotics and US Currency. Four Suspects were taken into custody for possession of controlled substance and grand auto theft.
TRAFFIC RELATED INCIDENTS
Traffic Collision/ Pedestrian Struck - Monday, August 11, 2008:
A female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Glendale/Glenoaks as she crossed the street. She was conscious but significantly dazed. She sustained a head injury and cuts, and was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital in serious but stable condition. The victim’s dog was also struck with no significant injuries and left with the care of a neighbor. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. Update: The victim suffered a broken toe on her left foot and a fractured nose.
Traffic Collision/Pedestrians Struck - Friday, August 8, 2008:
Officers responded to E Broadway and N Glendale regarding a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. The victim was crossing the crosswalk southbound Glendale at Broadway when she was struck by a vehicle. The victim suffered pain to her left leg and complained of pain to her head. The victim was transported to Glendale Adventist Hospital by RA 25.
Traffic Collision/Pedestrians Struck - Saturday, August 2, 2008:
Officers responded to Boynton and Palmer regarding two pedestrians struck. Upon arrival on the scene, officers discovered that two male juveniles had been struck in the crosswalk by a vehicle traveling westbound on Palmer. Both juveniles were transported to Los Angeles County Hospital by Glendale Paramedics. The parents were on scene and accompanied the paramedics in the ambulance. The injuries appeared non-life threatening, and the driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene.
Traffic Collision - Saturday, August 2, 2008:
A 13 year old bicyclist riding southbound on Western in the west sidewalk entered the pedestrian crossing to continue southbound. The vehicle exiting the freeway struck him in the crosswalk. The child got a bump on his forehead and some minor cuts and scratches. He was transported to LCMC.
Traffic Collision/Pedestrian Struck - Thursday, July 31, 2008:
A pedestrian was crossing in the crosswalk on Glendale Galleria Property when a southbound vehicle on Galleria Way, struck her at a slow speed. The victim suffered pain to her left leg and an abrasion to her right elbow. She was transported to Glendale Adventist Hospital by RA 21.
Traffic Collision - Thursday, July 31, 2008:
Officers responded to a traffic collision with a motorcyclist down at the intersection of Chevy Chase and Colorado. Lt. Meredith was on-scene and reported the motorcyclist sustained a broken leg. The traffic collision was captured on video from a recently installed camera at A-1 Liquor that monitors the intersection.
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It is hard to believe that 2007 is here?! The Holiday rush has come and gone. This past year has been a year of reflection and celebration for the Glendale Police Department, as we have paid special tribute to our Century of Service.
