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La Mirada Weekly Crime Report 8/20/12-8/26/12
The following is the weekly crime report for La Mirada August 20-26, 2012
Aggravated Assault An assault and carjacking incident was reported on the 15100 block of Rosecrans Ave. The incident is currently under investigation.
Residential Burglary Two residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident occurred on the 12800 block of El Moro Ave. It is under investigation. A burglary was reported on the 14300 block of Aranza Dr.
Other Structure Burglary
A commercial burglary was reported on the 14900 block of Desman Rd. Copper telephone wiring was taken from the location.
Grand Theft Two grand thefts were reported last week.An incident was reported on the 12700 block of Valley View Ave. A suspect was taken into custody related to the incident. A theft was reported on the 14500 block of Aranza Dr. An arrest was made in connection with the incident.
Grand Theft Vehicle
A vehicle was reported stolen from the 15600 block of Ashgrove Dr.
A vehicle stolen from Arizona was recovered on the 12700 block of Valley View Ave. A suspect was arrested in connection with the incident.
La Mirada Weekly Crime Report 8/20/12-8/26/12
The following is the weekly crime report for La Mirada August 20-26, 2012
Aggravated Assault An assault and carjacking incident was reported on the 15100 block of Rosecrans Ave. The incident is currently under investigation.
Residential Burglary Two residential burglaries were reported last week. An incident occurred on the 12800 block of El Moro Ave. It is under investigation. A burglary was reported on the 14300 block of Aranza Dr.
Other Structure Burglary
A commercial burglary was reported on the 14900 block of Desman Rd. Copper telephone wiring was taken from the location.
Grand Theft Two grand thefts were reported last week.An incident was reported on the 12700 block of Valley View Ave. A suspect was taken into custody related to the incident. A theft was reported on the 14500 block of Aranza Dr. An arrest was made in connection with the incident.
Grand Theft Vehicle A vehicle was reported stolen from the 15600 block of Ashgrove Dr. A vehicle stolen from Arizona was recovered on the 12700 block of Valley View Ave. A suspect was arrested in connection with the incident.
Stabbing Near Marquez Restaurant in Norwalk Leaves Victim in Critical but Stable Condition
Less then two miles from La Mirada city limits
Norwalk~Members of law enforcement converged at Marquez Restaurant at Rosecrans Avenue and Pontlavoy Street in Norwalk to investigate a stabbing on Saturday afternoon that has left one person in crtical but stable condition.
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Blood soaked entrance outside of Marquez Restaurant on Rosecrans Avenue in Norwalk on Saturday afternoon. Tony Aiello Photo |
According to a spokesperson at the Norwalk Sheriffs Department, the stabbing took place at 1:28 p.m. near the popular local establishment that has been in operation for generations.
The entire neighborhood was cordoned off by members of the Norwalk Sheriff’s Department. The stabbing victim was taken to a local hospital and the suspect or suspect(s) remain at large.
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE BY TONY AIELLO. LOS CERRITOS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER. LA MIRADA LAMPLIGHTER.
La Mirada Crime Report and Back to School Safety Tips
The following is the crime report for La Mirada August 13-19, 2012:
Aggravated Assault-An assault was reported on the 14800 of Turlock Dr. The incident is currently under investigation.
Residential Burglary-Two residential burglaries were reported last week. A burglary occurred on the 12700 block of Stanhill Dr. Various items of jewelry and other items were stolen. A burglary was reported on the 14200 block of Adoree St. Various electronics and a watch was taken from the home.
Grand Theft Vehicle-Four grand thefts were reported last week. A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. An air conditioning unit was reported stolen from the 14600 block of Firestone Blvd. An incident was reported on the 14800 block of Turlock Rd. A wedding band set was taken from a residence. A coin purse and credit cards were reported stolen on the 13800 block of La Mirada Blvd.
Grand Theft Vehicle-One vehicle was reported stolen from the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. A vehicle reported stolen from Whittier Police's jurisdiction was recovered on the 14000 block of Adoree St.
Back to School Safety Tips for Parents
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers the following safety tips for parents to discuss with their youngsters:
Travel with a friend, or better yet, a group of friends when riding your bike or walking to or from school or other destinations.
If a stranger offers you a ride somewhere, say no, and run away. Adults should define "stranger" and give safety tip examples to help youth, especially young ones, know what you mean.
If someone follows you on foot, get away as quickly as you can. Go to someone's house you know, or run to other people, or just run away.
If someone is following you in a car, turn around and go in the opposite direction or take a path where a car would not go.
La Mirada Crime Report 7/30/12-8/5/12
The following is the crime report for La Mirada July 30-August 5th, 2012:
Residential Burglary A residential burglary was reported on the 14700 block of Jalisco Rd. Computers and currency were stolen from the home.
Other Structure Burglary A commercial burglary occurred on the 13900 block of Imperial Hwy. A television was stolen from the business.
Vehicle Burglary Two vehicle burglaries were reported last week. A burglary was reported on the 14200 block of Firestone Blvd. Various clothing and other items were taken from the vehicle. A burglary occurred on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. A briefcase, laptop, and boots were stolen from the vehicle.
Grand Theft Four grand thefts were reported last week. An incident was reported on the 14900 block of Tacuba Dr. The incident is currently under investigation. A theft was reported on the 11800 block of Goldendale Dr. A decorative display item was stolen from the residence. An incident was reported on the 14400 block of Firestone Blvd. A theft reported on the 14800 block of Beach Blvd. is currently under investigation.
Grand Theft Vehicle A vehicle was reported stolen from the 14400 block of Industry Cir.
La Mirada to Eliminate Assistant City Manager Position
La Mirada~To cut costs, the City of La Mirada recently announced it will not fill the Assistant City Manager position left vacant by Kevin Prelgovisk’s retirement last month.
Prelogovisk previously served as the City’s Administrative Services director, overseeing the City’s annual budget. That position will remain eliminated as well.
City Manager Tom Robinson told us that he does not anticipate the Assistant City Manager will be occupied in the future.
The elimination of the position will save the city $136,000 a year; however other city staff members will have to take on a larger workload and additional responsibilities, according to a city statement.
Our dig into public records show in 2011-12, Prelogovisk earned $6,280.66 on a biweekly basis-roughly $150,000 a year. He also received a $275 monthly car allowance.
Former assistants to the city manager, Jeff Boynton and Anne Haraksin will be upgraded to Deputy City Managers, and Personnel Manager Cristina Cota will assume resp
onsibility for overseeing risk management duties, according to the statement.
Two members of the City’s finance staff, Judy Quiñonez and Melissa Pascual, have been upgraded to senior accountants, and given additional responsibilities in the supervising of the City’s finances, in Prelgovisk’s absence.
“La Mirada lost an excellent assistant city manager due to Kevin Prelgovisk’s retirement, but during these difficult economic times we must seize opportunities to reduce the size of local government,” said City Manager Tom Robinson. “I am confident that the employees involved in these adjustments to La Mirada’s ongoing downsizing of staff will perform their new duties very well.”
La Mirada Crime Report July 23-29, 2012
The following is the crime report for La Mirada July 23-29, 2012
Residential Burglary-Two residential burglaries were reported last week. A burglary was reported on the 12600 block of Biola Ave. It's unknown if any items were stolen from the home. A burglary occured on the 14900 block of Tacuba Dr. Various electronics, laptops, and jewelry were taken.
Grand Theft-A grand theft was reported from the 14200 block of Artesia Blvd. The incident is under investigation.
Grand Theft Vehicle-Four vehicle thefts were reported last week. A vehicle was stolen from the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave. The vehicle was recovered two days later by the La Habra Police. A van was reported stolen from the 14000 block of Foster Rd. The van was recovered by Century Sheriff's Station the same day. A vehicle was reported stolen from the 13900 block of El Moro Dr. The vehicle was recovered the same day. A vehicle was taken from the 15500 block of Talbot Dr. The vehicle has not been recovered.
3rd Annual La Mirada Blog Fest Brings the Community Together
La Mirada~The 3rd Annual La Mirada Blog Fest will take place Saturday, August 18th at La Mirada Regional Park in La Mirada
La Mirada Man Pleads to 2011 Hit and Run Death
Norwalk~A La Mirada man pleaded no contest today to vehicular manslaughter in a fatal hit-and-run last September that killed a 72-year-old man, the District Attorney’s Office announced.
Geoffrey Matthew Rocha, 27, also admitted an allegation that he fled the scene of the Sept. 20, 2011 accident that killed Raul Quintanilla, said Deputy District Attorney Marlon Powers.
Rocha is facing seven years in state prison when he returns Aug. 22 for sentencing before Commissioner Michael Schuur in Norwalk Superior Court.
Rocha pleaded no contest to striking Quintanilla, who was out for his daily walk, at the intersection of Santa Gertrudes Avenue and Lawnhill Drive in La Mirada.
Authorities said the victim’s arm was severed at the shoulder with the force of the impact and carried away by the fleeing car. The limb was discovered about a mile from where the victim was struck.
The defendant, who fled the scene of the 4:30 a.m. accident, later surrendered to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department authorities in Norwalk.
In exchange for his plea, prosecutors will ask that the remaining two counts-leaving the scene of an accident and driving when privilege suspended-be dismissed at sentencing.
La Mirada City Council Votes to Put Tax Measure on November Ballot
La Mirada~On Tuesday night, the La Mirada City Council voted 5-0 to adopt an ordinance to place a 1 percent tax revenue measure on the November 6th ballot.
La Mirada voters will decide if the sales tax in the city will be raised from 8.75 percent to 9.75 percent.
If approved, the increase would go into effect April 3, 2013 and would last five years.
According to a city report, the city is claiming it needs the tax to pay for immediate infrastructure needs.
Recently, a study identified $67 million worth of work that needs to be done to repair city streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and traffic signals.
The report also stated that an additional $126,932,000 has also been identified as being required to fund other community wants, such as privately owned deteriorated block walls.
The city declared a fiscal emergency this past February 14th.
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