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Burglary Suspects Caught On Video

Photo courtesy: LA County Sheriff’s Department

Police Need Your Help To ID

Staff Reports

Walnut – It was approximately 8:50 pm on a Monday on Spur Trail Avenue in Walnut when a burglary occurred. The sound of shattering glass came from somewhere upstairs. Somebody was breaking in the yelled out so they knew somebody was home, the suspects were startled and jumped from the second story roof fleeing from the location and out of view. Sergeant Dail of the Walnut/Diamond Bar Station Detective Bureau was contacted and said that “nobody has been arrested at this time”. During the investigation a video was obtained and these pictures have now been released. Sergeant Dail said, “we are releasing these pictures because we are looking for help to ID these suspects”. The suspects are described as two male blacks in their early 20’s, they were wearing sweat suit outfits with hoodies.

California Penal Code 459 PC (burglary) is a felony and the potential consequences include a sentence of two, four or six year prison terms.

Penal Code 459 PC reads “Every person who enters any house, room, apartment, tenement, shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or other building, tent, vessel …with intent to commit grand or petit larceny or any felony is guilty of burglary.

California first-degree (residential) burglary is a felony. The potential consequences include a state prison sentence of two (2), four (4) or six (6) years.4 Penal Code 459 PC reads : “Every person who enters any house, room, apartment, tenement, shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or other building, tent, vessel…with intent to commit grand or petit larceny or any felony is guilty of burglary.”1

Any information regarding the above incident/suspects, please contact
DETECTIVE Alfredo Gomez (909) 859-2823
Walnut/Diamond Bar Station Detective Bureau 21695 E. Valley Blvd., Walnut, 91789
(909) 595-2264
File Number: 17-04746-29

Address/Location

Under Penal Code 21a PC, you could be convicted of an attempted crime in the California criminal court process if both of the following are true:

  1. You specifically intended to commit a certain crime; and
  2. You performed a direct (but ineffective) act toward committing that crime.1

Many people are surprised to learn that they can be convicted of “attempt” even if they changed their minds about committing the crime and voluntarily abandoned further efforts to complete it.2

As a general matter, if you are convicted of an attempted crime in California, you will face a prison/jail sentence that is half as long as the sentence you would have received if you had been convicted of the underlying offense.3

This is true regardless of whether you are convicted of an attempted California misdemeanor or an attempted California felony.4

California robbery in the first degree is any robbery where any of the following is true:

  1. The victim is a driver or passenger of a bus, taxi, cable car, streetcar, trackless trolley, subway, or other similar transportation for hire;
  2. The robbery takes place in an inhabited house, boat, or trailer; or
  3. The robbery takes place while or immediately after the victim uses an ATM.23

A house or structure is “inhabited” if someone lives there and either is present, or has left but intends to return.24

First-degree robbery in California is punished as a felony. The potential sentence and other consequences include:

  • Felony (formal) probation;
  • Three (3), four (4) or six (6) years in California state prison; and/or
  • A fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000).25

BUT, if you commit first-degree robbery in an inhabited structure, in concert with two (2) or more other people, then the potential state prison sentence for PC 211 robbery increases to three (3), six (6) or nine (9) years.26

2.2. What are the penalties for second-degree robbery in California?

California robbery in the second degree is defined by the California Penal Code as any robbery that does not meet the definition of first-degree robbery.27

Robbery in the second degree is punished by the following felony penalties:

  • Felony probation;
  • Two (2), three (3) or five (5) years in state prison; and/or
  • A fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000).28

 

Walnut-Diamond Bar Station Welcomes New volunteer On Patrol Academy Graduates

By LA County Sheriff’s Department

Volunteer on Patrol Group Photo Photo courtesy: LA Sheriff’s Department

Volunteer on Patrol Group Photo
Photo courtesy: LA Sheriff’s Department

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Volunteers on Patrol Academy. Pictured from left to right, are Sebe Garton, David Garcia, Marilyn Zarco, Loretta Perez, and Dennis Merrill.

Volunteers on Patrol (VOP’s) is a team of community-spirited citizens performing non-hazardous patrol duties including: residential vacation checks, park safety checks, conducting traffic control, issuing parking citations, and performing directed patrol assignments. The VOP’s patrol the cities of Walnut and Diamond Bar, and the unincorporated County areas of Covina Hills and Rowland Heights. For additional information regarding the Volunteer Program, please contact Sergeant Mark Saldecke at 909-859-2859 or via email at WAL/DBVolunteerEmail@lasd.org.

Don’t Be Fooled by Phone Scams This Holiday Season

Be Alert. Be Aware. Be advised!
Courtesy of LA County Sheriff

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been advised that citizens are receiving phone calls from individuals who are representing themselves as Department employees. The caller usually tells the citizen that there has been a warrant issued for their arrest for failure to appear for Jury Duty. The caller will tell the victim that they have to pay a sum of money or deputies will come and arrest them. The caller will instruct the victim to purchase a Money Order, conduct a wire transfer, or buy a Gift Card (usually Green Dot) and send it to “pay the fine.”
BE ALERT, BE ADVISED! The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or any Government Agency will NEVER call and solicit money for fines. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department does not solicit warrant information by phone. The Sheriff’s Department or any Government Agency will NEVER ask you to get a Money Order, Gift Card, or wire transfer. Sheriff Department personnel will never go to your home to collect a fee for a warrant.
BE AWARE! NEVER give your personal information to anyone over the phone. DO NOT give callers information about your bank account, pin numbers, Social Security number or any type of identifying information.
Phone Scam Thieves are just that “Thieves” they will try and trick you into giving them money and information. If you receive a call protect yourself, your information and DO NOT SEND MONEY!
If you receive a phone call, always verify who the caller truly is. DO NOT use a phone number they provide you as verification. Usually numbers provided by the thief will go to a voice recording/message.

Call your local Sheriff Station to verify any solicitation.

If you have sent money or believe that you are a victim of a crime, please call your local Sheriff’s Station or Police Department and report the incident.
If you receive a suspicious phone call/solicitation that you believe is not from a real government agency, please contact The Department of Consumer Affairs at (800) 593-8222.

L.A. Sheriff Search And Rescue Teams Prepare For El Niño Season

Staff Reports

LA County– The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s eight search-and-rescue (SAR) teams are training and planning for the anticipated El Niño storms predicted for L.A. County. Earlier this month, 36 SAR specialists trained for swift-water rescue response. The focus was land-based operations which primarily deal with how to rescue a victim safely out of a fast flowing river or channel without having to enter the water.

Upcoming future training will certify these SAR team members as Swift-water Rescue Technicians.  Many current SAR team members already possess this certification, which deals with how to rescue a person trapped in a river or channel by entering the water and making contact with them.  Swift-water rescue responses are the highest level of risk to the public safety agencies who respond.  One-third of all swift-water deaths are rescuers who attempt to save someone from a river or channel.

The eight SAR teams consist of team members who live in the immediate area and they will be pre-identifying likely areas prone to flooding.  They will coordinate with our public safety partner agencies who are stakeholders in flood responses.  Once identified, the teams will pre-plan rescue sites for those areas including the identification of possible hazards.

SAR teams work closely with LASD’s Special Enforcement Bureau Emergency Services Detail (SEB/ESD), a highly trained and multi-mission bureau which staffs Air Rescue 5, the premier helicopter rescue platform. SEB/ESD deputies operate 24-hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to their tactical operations, all SEB/ESD deputies are certified paramedics and rescue divers. SEB/ESD is responsible for coordinating and participating in mountain search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, and swift water and flood rescue operations for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. They staff the Air-5 Rescue Helicopter, the SEB/ESD Ocean Rescue Boats, and are Special Weapons Team members.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Team members are Reserve Sheriff’s deputies who volunteer their time to help others for $1 a year, and who partner with sheriff’s civilian volunteers who volunteer for free. There are 200 members of the eight Search and Rescue teams of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. They are all Emergency Medical Technicians and certified mountaineers.  These rescuers were activated for 597 search and rescue missions last year, making it one of the most active counties for search and rescue missions in the nation. Reserve deputies and civilian volunteers are supervised by full-time sheriff’s deputies.  For more information on the ongoing El Niño event, please visit http://www.elnino.noaa.gov/.

LA County Detective Receives The Gift Of Life

For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health…

Photo Courtesy: LASD Detective Lyle Raymond and his wife, Mary Christine.

Photo Courtesy: LASD
Detective Lyle Raymond and his wife, Mary Christine

Staff Reports

Los Angeles County – On Wed., Sept. 23, A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective was scheduled to receive an extraordinary gift from his wife:  the gift of life in the form of a kidney.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), in October 2013 – after a routine physical – doctors told Detective Lyle Raymond that he needed to have an emergency procedure to begin dialysis. Raymond – a 28-year Department veteran – was told that without the procedure, he would die within a week from kidney failure.

Raymond began a yearlong regiment of hemoglobin dialysis treatments lasting for four hours per session, three days a week. After a year of treatments, he received an operation that allowed him to conduct peritoneal dialysis treatments every night in his own home.

Raymond was placed on the nationwide organ donor waiting list while he received the treatments. Little did he know, his loving wife would ultimately save his life.

In the United States, approximately 600,000 people each year are in need of kidney transplants. Of those, 90,000 patients qualify to receive a transplant. For those who qualify, only 10,000 patients receive transplants. Raymond was told that the average male his age in need of a transplant has a waiting time of seven to ten years. During that time, if any other medical complications arise patients can be disqualified from the list.

After several family and friends tested as possible donors, it was determined that Raymond possessed a rare antigen that made finding a viable donor much more difficult.  All of his potential donors were eliminated as a result. With the possibility of finding a live donor dwindling, Raymond’s wife, Mary, began testing.

Shortly before his wife was identified as the donor, Raymond’s doctor told him he would be running out of time and would not live long. Within a month, it was determined that the couple was a perfect match for a transplant and the surgery was scheduled for Sept. 23.

The Sheriff’s Department has been very supportive of the Raymond family, and hosted a press conference at the Walnut Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station on Sept. 22 to keep interested parties apprised of Raymond’s situation.  Sheriff’s Custody Investigative Services and Operation Safe Jails plan to assist the Raymond family during their recovery process by ensuring that they are transported to and from post-operative doctors’ appointments, and monitoring their sons, Luke, age 18, and Jake, age 16.  In addition, they will assist in keeping their home clean, ensure groceries are stocked, and handle any requests that they may have during their recovery.

According to LASD, Raymond was recently promoted to Sergeant, and he will be assigned to the South Los Angeles Station upon recovery.

For more information, contact Public Information Officer Nicole Nishida at (323) 810-1973 or the Sheriff’s Information Bureau at (213) 229-1700.

Glendora: It’s A Dirty Job

Photo Courtesy: Troy Case/LASD

Photo Courtesy: Troy Case/LASD
First responder, Deputy Noe Ramos

Staff Reports

Glendora – On Sun., Aug. 30, at approximately 8:40 p.m., a vehicle went 300 feet over the side of a cliff at Glendora Mountain Rd. and Glendora Ridge Mtwy., about six miles north of Glendora in the Angeles National Forest.

Deputies Noe Ramos and Jeff DeMooy of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station were the first on scene. A first aid and CPR instructor, Ramos heard there were six people still in the Audi, so he scrambled over the side and made his way down the embankment to the car, assisted by DeMooy. Passers-by quickly joined in the effort to get help to the crash victims as soon as possible.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, it was soon discovered that two of the car’s occupants – the ones not wearing seatbelts – were ejected from the car. Ramos stayed with the six injured passengers for hours and medically triaged them until they could all be extracted from the crash site and taken to the hospital. Breathing dirt and helicopter fuel got him “a little dirty” said Ramos.
Ultimately, six people were rescued through the teamwork of numerous Los Angeles County Sheriff San Dimas Station Deputies, San Dimas Mountain Rescue Reserve Sheriff Deputies, Los Angeles County Fire Department Firefighters, Angeles National Forest Rescuers, and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officers.
While there were no fatalities, some of the injuries were very serious.  The joint effort included the Los Angeles County Fire Department airlifting several of the crash victims to area hospitals. Two Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopters spent about two hours on scene in hazardous conditions, and a fire truck was used to add special lighting for rescuers. The incident is being investigated by the CHP.
Our local mountain roads lead to some beautiful vistas and excellent outdoor recreational activities. This incident is a stark reminder of the hazards of these challenging roads. The passengers in this car did not anticipate or appreciate this outcome for their Sunday evening drive. Please reduce your speed and wear your seat belts. The life you save may be your own.

San Dimas High School Hacked

Image Courtesy: Google

Image Courtesy: Google

Staff Reports

San Dimas – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Fraud and Cyber Crimes Bureau Detectives are continuing their investigation of the unauthorized access into a San Dimas High School computer network.  Detectives have learned that the computer system not only contained confidential student information, but also student grading information.

On Thurs., June 4, Detectives responded to San Dimas High School, located at 800 West Covina Blvd., regarding a cyber crime investigation.  The investigation revealed that students at the school had gained unauthorized access to secure information on the school’s computer network using the Internet website.

Two adults have been arrested for Unauthorized Computer Access and Fraud.  The suspects were booked at San Dimas Sheriff’s Station; their names are being withheld at this time pending further investigation.

Cyber-related crimes and computer investigation are by nature highly complex and, often times require multiple days to fully resolve.  Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Fraud and Cyber Crimes Bureau at (562) 347-2602. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

San Dimas Murder Suspect Wanted

$20,000 reward in exchange for any information leading to the arrest or conviction of the man responsible

Image Courtesy: LASD Composite sketch of San Dimas murder suspect

Image Courtesy: LASD
Composite sketch of San Dimas murder suspect

Staff Reports

San Dimas – On Wed., June 10, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives held a press conference to release a composite sketch of the murder suspect wanted in relation to the murder of San Dimas restaurant owner, Pravin Patel.

On June 2, at approximately 3:20 p.m., the suspect entered the Quizno’s restaurant located in the 1000 block of W. Arrow Highway in San Dimas, brandishing a gun and demanding money.  The owner, Patel, complied, giving the suspect cash from the register.  When the suspect ran outside, Patel followed and a physical altercation commenced in the parking lot – the suspect then shot Patel and fled on foot.

Patel was transported to a local hospital, and later succumbed to his injuries.

According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, the suspect is described as a male Hispanic or Caucasian in his mid 20s, 180 pounds, with a tall and skinny build.  At the time he was wearing a baseball hat, black t-shirt and plaid shorts.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Mayor Michael Antonovich offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspect responsible for the murder of Patel.

On a memorial page dedicated to Pravin Rabojibhai Patel, 62, of San Dimas, he was remembered as a

Photo Courtesy: YouCaring.com Pravin “Peter” Patel

Photo Courtesy: YouCaring.com
Pravin “Peter” Patel

hard-working family man, known for bringing people together.  He is survived by his loving wife, Maya, a son and daughter, and two grandchildren.  Patel – who went by “Peter” – was reportedly looking forward to retiring in a few years so he could spend more time with his loved ones.

“He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him,” the memorial page stated.

If you recognize or have information on the person depicted in the sketch, you are encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

 

San Dimas Shooting Death

Quiznos’ store owner killed in robbery

Staff Reports

San Dimas – On Tues., June 2, L.A. County Homicide Detectives responded to the 1000 block of W. Arrow Highway to investigate a shooting incident.

Deputies arrived at the Quiznos restaurant regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, and found a male adult suffering from a single gunshot wound to the torso area.

According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, an unknown male suspect entered the business about 3:20 p.m. He approached the cashier’s counter, brandished a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the Quiznos’ business owner. The owner – and victim – complied and give the suspect money from the cash register.

The victim followed and confronted the suspect outside of the business. The two were involved in a brief struggle, and the suspect shot the victim one time in the torso area and fled the scene on foot in a southwest direction.

The suspect was described as a male in his 20s, white or Hispanic, approximately six feet tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair. His clothing was described as a black cap, black shirt, and dark short pants with a plaid pattern.

The victim, Pravin Patel, 62, of San Dimas, was transported in critical condition to a hospital via helicopter – where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

BREAKING NEWS: Suspect Hides Inside Industry Home After Car Crash

Staff Reports

City of Industry – On the morning of Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, a suspect in a pursuit crashed a vehicle and barricaded himself inside a City of Industry home.

The pursuit took place when the suspect was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, according to local reports. The driver crashed the vehicle into another car at the intersection of Peck and Rooks road in City of Industry. NBC News states that he then ran into a nearby residential area and entered a home. It is unknown whether there was anyone inside the residence.

Reports state that homes in the surrounding area were evacuated and Police were in a standoff until 9 a.m., when the man surrendered to the deputies. One victim was hospitalized after the crash, but the victim’s condition is unknown.

If anyone has any additional information regarding this incident, please contact the Los Angeles County
Sheriff Department at (909) 595-3649.