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Weekly La Mirada Crime Report; Residential Burglaries on Burgess, Adoree
The following is the crime report for La Mirada for May 27 - June 2, 2013:
Aggravated Assault-An assault stemming from a family disturbance was reported on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. The suspect, who lived with the victim, was taken into custody for attacking the victim.
Residential Burglary-Five residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 12700 block of Burgess Ave. Jewelry and other items were stolen from the home. Two separate burglaries were reported on the 14000 block of Adoree St. Various jewelry and video game systems were stolen from one of the residences. A burglary was reported on the 14100 block of Adoree St. An incident also occurred on the 13800 block of Norbeck Dr.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a business was reported on the 14800 block of Firestone Blvd. Entry was made via shattering a glass door. Two televisions were reported stolen from a fitness room at a business on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 16600 block of Blackburn Dr. A briefcase was stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft-A grand theft was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. Two cell phones were stolen from a bench at the location. An incident involving stolen cash and checks was reported on the 12600 block of La Mirada Blvd. The incident is currently under investigation. A bicycle was reported stolen from a residence on the 14400 block of Valeda Dr.
Alondra Boulevard/I-5 Bridge to Close for Over a Year Beginning Sunday, June 9th
Santa Fe Springs~The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the Alondra Boulevard bridge over the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) beginning Sunday, June 9, at 9 p.m.
The street will remain fully closed until mid-to-late 2014, likely impacting the traffic in La Mirada.
The closure is part of the I-5 South Corridor Improvement Project, a $1.6 billion investment along 6.7 miles of the I-5 between the Los Angeles County/Orange County line and the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605). The project will widen the freeway, adding one carpool lane and one general purpose lane in each direction, and provide new safety features and other improvements.
The 57-year-old Alondra Boulevard Bridge will be reconstructed to accommodate a wider I-5 freeway. The new bridge will be widened from four lanes to six lanes, with three lanes in each direction. Retaining wall construction and roadway improvements will be made along Alondra Boulevard.
The Alondra Bridge demolition will take place during nighttime work over six weekends with three weekends of demolition work scheduled for each half of the bridge. The demolition work is scheduled to begin on Friday night, June 14, and continue during weekends through July.
Overnight, directional full-closures on the I-5 between Valley View Avenue and Carmenita Road will occur during the bridge demolition. One direction of the I-5 will fully close each night while the other direction will remain open to traffic.
The northbound I-5 on-ramp at Alondra Boulevard will close beginning Monday, June 10, at 12:01 a.m. Local commuters are encouraged to use the marked detours on Valley View Avenue, Artesia Boulevard, and Carmenita Road and to allow extra time to reach their destination.
Click Alondra Detour for a map of the project area.
For more information visit www.I-5info.com or call the toll-free hotline at (855) 454-6335.
Weekly La Mirada Crime Report: Purses Stolen From Vehicles Continue to be Hot Targets
The following is the crime report for La Mirada May 20-26, 2013:
Aggravated Assault-An assault stemming from a family disturbance occurred on the 13000 block of McNally Rd. The suspect, who is related to the victim, was taken into custody at the location. A second incident was reported on the 15300 block of Normandy Ln. where the assailant struck the victim with a step ladder. The incident remains under investigation.
Residential Burglary-Various items were stolen from two separate residential burglaries reported on the 15000 block of Leffingwell Rd. An incident was reported on the 14500 block of Plantana Dr. There were no items reported stolen from the home. A burglary occurred on the 14800 block of Gardenhill Dr. There were no items taken from the location.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a business was reported on the 14900 block of Imperial Hwy. Cash and electronics were stolen from the location. The incident remains under investigation. A burglary to a gym locker was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. Various items were taken in the incident.
Vehicle Burglary-A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle on the 15500 block of Oakbury Dr. A window smash burglary was reported on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd. A wallet and two empty purses were taken from the vehicle. A purse was reported stolen in a window smash burglary on the 15800 block of Alicante Rd. A purse containing valuables was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on the 14900 block of Imperial Hwy. The incident remains under investigation.
Neighborhood Watch Meeting Scheduled for Escalona Area
La Mirada~A Neighborhood Watch meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The meeting is for half of Reporting District No. 0472.
The meeting will be held at Escalona Elementary School for residents who reside east of Figueras Rd.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Patrick Maxwell and the La Mirada Public Safety Team will address crime updates and prevention tips.
Public Invited to Annual Memorial Day Observance at Olive Lawn
Boy Scout Troop 438 and Cub Scout Pack 919 to place American flags at cemetery Saturday the 25th
La Mirada~The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9148 of La Mirada and its Auxiliary will be presenting their annual Memorial Day observance at Olive Lawn Memorial Park on Memorial Day Monday, May 27th at 11:00 am.
Participants will include La Mirada Mayor Steve DeRuse and local community service organizations.
Also, Boy Scouts of America Troops 438 and 919 along with Cub Scout Pack 919 will participate in the ceremony.
The program will include recogniti
on of La Mirada Blue Star families, Afghanistan war casualties, and roll call remembrance of Post and Auxiliary members that have that have died since last Memorial Day.
A Memorial Day address will be delivered by La Mirada resident Rev. Jim Poersehke, Chaplain U.S. Navy retired.
The program is one hour in length with limited seating, so lawn chairs are encouraged if standing would be an issue.
A reception immediately following will be hosted by the VFW Auxiliary at the Post 9148 home located behind the Pep Boys auto center at Valley View Ave and Rosecrans Ave.
Once there, one can admire the new medal and trophy case built by La Mirada High School senior Michael Covarrubias for his Eagle Scout project. Michael built the case for the veterans to display their decorations of honor.
La Mirada High Students Get Dose of Reality in Filming of DUI Incident Reenactment
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La Mirada~On June 3 and 4, 2013, select students from La Mirada High School will take part in the "Every 15 Minutes" event.
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| Crews film mock crash scene in front of La Mirada High School recently. photo Tony Aiello |
The program, started by the Chico Police Department in 1995, is a two-day event focusing on high school juniors and seniors, challenging them to think about drinking, driving, personal safety, and the responsibility of making mature decisions.
It is conducted at high schools throughout the country and is designed to bring awareness to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration statistic that someone dies in an alcohol related auto accident every 15 minutes in the United States.
Held every other year in La Mirada since 2001, around the time of high school prom and graduation, Every 15 Minutes provides students with a realistic look at the destruction of a drunken driving auto accident involving their classmates.
A number of La Mirada High School students were selected as volunteers to play the role of teenagers involved in a fatal auto accident, featuring a simulated car collision, injured victims, and Sheriff, Fire, and ambulance personnel responding to the scene.
Coordinated by the La Mirada Public Safety Team and officials from La Mirada High School, the two-day realistic event will commence with a visit to a local mortuary and a mock memorial service for several students involved in a hypothetical drinking and driving accident. The Every 15 Minutes program will end with a video demonstration of the auto accident at an assembly on campus the following day. "
“The goal of the Every 15 Minutes program is to make certain that students have an understanding of the serious consequences involved when drinking and driving," explains Safety Education Officer Mary Cipres.
Cipres said well over 20 students participated in the filming and other aspects of the program, "Even if it prevents only one student from drinking and driving, the effort is well worth it," she said.
La Mirada Volunteer Center Robbed at Gunpoint
La Mirada~Thieves ran off with some cash, but no one was injured as the La Mirada Volunteer Center was robbed this past Thursday afternoon in broad daylight.
The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. in the lobby of the center located at 11900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
There were no clients present and only two employees were on duty when two men entered the building, brandished a handgun and demanded money, sources tell us.
The Volunteer Center handles and processes individuals with court-ordered volunteer requirements.
An undisclosed amount of money was obtained by the thieves.
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Weekly La Mirada Crime Report: Purse Stolen From Vehicle on Santa Gertrudes
The following is the crime report for La Mirada May 6-12, 2013:
Aggravated Assault-Two assaults were reported last week. An incident was reported near Alegciras Dr. and Stanton Ave. The incident is under investigation. An assault occurred on the 11900 block of Hartdale Ave. A suspect was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Residential Burglary-Four burglaries were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 16400 block of Murphy Rd. There was no loss from the home. Jewelry and cash were reported stolen from a residence on the 12200 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. A burglary was reported on the 16200 block of Alpine Pl. The rear kitchen window screen was removed to gain entry. An incident was reported on the 15300 block of Normandy Ln. Deputies made arrests in connection with the incident.
Other Structure Burglary-A burglary to a business was reported on the 13800 block of Imperial Hwy. A display case was stolen from the location.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 15200 block of Santa Gertrudes Ave. A purse was taken from the vehicle. A burglary also occurred on the 14800 block of Springford Dr. Various items were stolen from the vehicle.
Relay for Life La Mirada at Splash!
La Mirada~The Relay for Life La Mirada will take place Saturday 9:00 a.m. until Sunday 9:00 a.m. at Splash! Regional Aquatics Center in La Mirada.
There will be food trucks, games, entertainment, and tons of fun!
On Saturday at 5 p.m., Polynesian dance group glory of Paradise will perform.
For $5.00, the water slide at Bucaneer Bay will be open from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Children must be with parent to sign waiver.
Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay for Life movement.
La Mirada Weekly Crime Report; Vehicle Stolen From Talbot Drive
The following is the La Mirada crime report for April 29 - May 5, 2013
Residential Burglary-Four residential burglaries were reported last week. A burglary was reported on the 15000 block of Leffingwell Rd. Cash, jewelry, and electronics were stolen from the home; An incident was reported on the 16000 block of Orsa Dr. The location was under the fumigation process when the incident occurred; A burglary was reported on the 15400 block of Alondra Blvd; An incident was reported on the 15300 block of Pastrana Dr; The suspect was subsequently taken into custody after being involved in a traffic collision nearby.
Other Structure Burglary-Two commercial burglaries were reported last week. The locations were two separate businesses located on the 15700 block of Imperial Hwy. A cash box containing a small amount of currency was taken from one of the businesses.
Vehicle Burglary-A window smash burglary was reported on the 12000 block of La Mirada Blvd. A purse was stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft-One grand theft was reported last week on the 15500 block of Talbot Drive. A catalytic converter was stolen from a Honda Accord.
Grand Theft Vehicle-A vehicle was reported stolen from the 13200 block of Flemington Court. The vehicle was recovered several days later by the Industry Sheriff's Station, two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.
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