Santa Fe Springs – On Monday March 30th at 1:25pm, two male Hispanic suspects in their mid 30’s, one armed with a handgun, confronted an employee of a catering truck in the area of Marquardt Avenue and Spring Street. The suspects ordered the victim to hand over money, and she complied before being forced to lie on the floor. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in two separate vehicles, a black Ford Explorer and green Honda sedan.
Whittier PD Detectives are actively investigating the incident and encourage anyone with information about this crime or the identity of the suspects, to contact the Whittier Police Department at (562)-945-8250.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Drive-By Shooting
Santa Fe Springs – On March 3oth at 3:57pm, officers responded to a call of shots fired near the intersection of Alburtis Avenue and Telegraph Road. When officers arrived at the scene they found two teenaged victims, both residents of Santa Fe Springs, with gunshot wounds to their legs and ankles. According to witnesses’ the suspect fired five to six rounds at both victims before fleeing the area in what was described as a lowered grey pick-up truck. Both victims were uncooperative with the investigation and were transported to a local hospital where they were reported to be in good condition. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information pertaining to this crime is urged to call the Whittier Police Department at (562)-945-8250.
Anyone with information pertaining to this crime is urged to call the Whittier Police Department at (562)-945-8250.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Rumored Gang Initiation Proves False
Whittier PD has received numerous calls surrounding texts and emails claiming that ".... at Wal-Mart tonight there is talk of a gang initiation where gang members have to kill 3 women at each Wal-Mart..."
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has recently released a teletype about this same email/text message stating that it's a hoax.
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has recently released a teletype about this same email/text message stating that it's a hoax.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Whittier PD Baker to Vegas Team #105 Final Results
The Department's Baker to Vegas relay race team finished in second place in the 150-officer division. This is a great accomplishment for the 20 runners, alternates, and dozens of support personnel who made this possible. The race spanned 120 miles from Baker to the City of Las Vegas with 20 officers running leg distances of 5 to 11 miles each. Over 400 law enforcement teams from around the nation and the world participated in this yearly event. The team's time was 16 hours and 24 minutes.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Sandeep Kapoor and Howard Stern Booked by Whittier PD
On March 12th, 2009, Sandeep Kapoor(bottom) and Howard K. Stern(top) were booked at the Whittier Police Department at 7:13pm and 8:27pm, respectively. Both men were booked on warrants on behalf of the California Attorney General's Office and released on $20,000 bail at 9:15pm. This represents the extent of the Whittier Police Department's involvement in the case and any further inquiries may be directed to the Attorney General's Office, specifically, Scott Gerber at (510) 502-3755
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
WHITTIER POLICE TARGETING SEATBELT OFFENDERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sgt. D. Lowe
DATE March 5, 2009 Whittier Police Department
(562) 945-8256
dlowe@cityofwhittier.org
WHITTIER POLICE TARGETING SEATBELT OFFENDERS
CLICK IT OR TICKET Campaign to save lives
Whittier, Calif. – The Whittier Police Department will be out in force during the year, saving lives by enforcing the California’s seatbelt laws. The increased effort is part of the on-going Click It or Ticket campaign. The campaign relies on heavy enforcement and public education as a means to help California achieve 100 percent seat belt use. The state’s seat belt use rate in 2008 was 95.7 percent.
“We want to make sure that all drivers and passengers buckle up on every ride, day and night,” said Police Chief David Singer. “Our officers will be on the lookout for those who are not buckled up and for teens and children not riding properly restrained.”
California has a primary seat belt law which requires that every passenger in the car, including the driver, is required to wear a seat belt at all times. If stopped and found to be in violation, law enforcement will issue citations without warning.
The Whittier Police Department will be out at all hours during the year, including nights and weekends, making sure that everyone is safely buckled in. They will be watching teens closely, as their buckle up rate lags behind adults, yet they are disproportionately involved in more crashes. Proper restraints can increase chances of surviving a serious crash by 50 percent.
Funding for the operation to support California’s Click It or Ticket campaign was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
DATE March 5, 2009 Whittier Police Department
(562) 945-8256
dlowe@cityofwhittier.org
WHITTIER POLICE TARGETING SEATBELT OFFENDERS
CLICK IT OR TICKET Campaign to save lives
Whittier, Calif. – The Whittier Police Department will be out in force during the year, saving lives by enforcing the California’s seatbelt laws. The increased effort is part of the on-going Click It or Ticket campaign. The campaign relies on heavy enforcement and public education as a means to help California achieve 100 percent seat belt use. The state’s seat belt use rate in 2008 was 95.7 percent.
“We want to make sure that all drivers and passengers buckle up on every ride, day and night,” said Police Chief David Singer. “Our officers will be on the lookout for those who are not buckled up and for teens and children not riding properly restrained.”
California has a primary seat belt law which requires that every passenger in the car, including the driver, is required to wear a seat belt at all times. If stopped and found to be in violation, law enforcement will issue citations without warning.
The Whittier Police Department will be out at all hours during the year, including nights and weekends, making sure that everyone is safely buckled in. They will be watching teens closely, as their buckle up rate lags behind adults, yet they are disproportionately involved in more crashes. Proper restraints can increase chances of surviving a serious crash by 50 percent.
Funding for the operation to support California’s Click It or Ticket campaign was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Sobriety (DUI) Checkpoint
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: March 10, 2009
Contact: Traffic Sergeant Dan Lowe
Subject: Sobriety (DUI) Checkpoint
When: Friday, March 13, 2009
Location: Mulberry Dr. & Santa Fe Springs Rd.
Whittier, CA. – On Friday, March 13, 2009, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the area of Mulberry Dr. and Santa Fe Springs Rd. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.” The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Officers will also be checking for unlicensed motorists or those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation.
For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256
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Date: March 10, 2009
Contact: Traffic Sergeant Dan Lowe
Subject: Sobriety (DUI) Checkpoint
When: Friday, March 13, 2009
Location: Mulberry Dr. & Santa Fe Springs Rd.
Whittier, CA. – On Friday, March 13, 2009, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the area of Mulberry Dr. and Santa Fe Springs Rd. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.” The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Officers will also be checking for unlicensed motorists or those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation.
For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256
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Monday, March 09, 2009
Two Suspects Arrested for Grand Theft
On March 8th at 12:30pm, an off-duty Whittier Police Officer was passing by 10041 Norwalk Blvd. (Cascade Co construction site) when he saw two male Hispanic adults in the corner of the construction site taking rebar metal and pipes from the site. One suspect was handing the material over the fence to the other suspect who was loading the material into the pick up truck being used by the suspects. The Officer watched the suspects drive away while he phoned dispatch to relay information for patrol unit support. Officers responding to the location of the fleeing truck and performed a felony traffic stop, detaining the suspects for investigation of grand theft and or burglary. Both suspects were arrested and transported to jail for booking while other patrol units previously confirmed the theft at the construction site. The suspect vehicle was impounded as evidence due to the large amount of metal in the truck’s bed, coupled with the inability to unload and store the stolen / recovered metal. The construction site superintendant responded and met with Officers and confirmed the suspected stolen property was the property of Cascade Company and Laughbach Construction Co. Both suspects were Spanish speaking only and were identified as Mario De Jesus Chavez Espinoza (04/06/79), from Whittier and Victor Chavez Sanchez (01/27/60) also of Whittier.
Friday, March 06, 2009
5 Suspects In Custody For Cargo Theft
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: March 6, 2009
Contact: Asst. Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski
Subject: 5 Suspects In Custody For Cargo Theft
Santa Fe Springs, CA – On March 5th at 11:30pm, Whittier PD officers assigned to Santa Fe Springs observed a box truck back up to a loaded trailer parked in the 12600 block of Allard St. Officers watched as the suspects broke into the trailer and off loaded items into their box truck. The officers quickly moved in and interrupted the theft, and a total of 5 suspects were taken into custody for burglary and grand theft. Subsequently, it was discovered the box truck used by the suspects to carry out the theft was a stolen vehicle.
Arrested were Galves, Mario (7/26/76), Aviles, Roland (6-24-80), Zazueta, Jesus (8-20-83), Santacruz, Miguel (12-19-78), and Bustillos, Samuel (10-9-71), all are residents of San Bernardino County.
Additional media inquiries may be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.
Date: March 6, 2009
Contact: Asst. Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski
Subject: 5 Suspects In Custody For Cargo Theft
Santa Fe Springs, CA – On March 5th at 11:30pm, Whittier PD officers assigned to Santa Fe Springs observed a box truck back up to a loaded trailer parked in the 12600 block of Allard St. Officers watched as the suspects broke into the trailer and off loaded items into their box truck. The officers quickly moved in and interrupted the theft, and a total of 5 suspects were taken into custody for burglary and grand theft. Subsequently, it was discovered the box truck used by the suspects to carry out the theft was a stolen vehicle.
Arrested were Galves, Mario (7/26/76), Aviles, Roland (6-24-80), Zazueta, Jesus (8-20-83), Santacruz, Miguel (12-19-78), and Bustillos, Samuel (10-9-71), all are residents of San Bernardino County.
Additional media inquiries may be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
Fuel Thief In Custody
On March 4th at 8:30pm, the owner of a diesel tractor parked in the area of Shoemaker and Beaty Avenue, saw two males concluding a theft of fuel from both tanks of his tractor. As the suspect van drove off, the victim called for ‘back up’ and his brother, who lived down the street, arrived in his own vehicle and a chase commenced. It eventually ended at Mills Avenue and Whittier Boulevard as a Sheriff's helicopter reported the van had crashed and two males were running from the scene. The driver was caught about a block away and was positively identified. During the chase, the driver of the van tried to run the victim and brother off of the road and a charge of assault with a deadly weapon was added. While the passenger is still outstanding, the driver Daniel Guzman Garcia (5-5-84) of Southgate, was arrested.
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