Tuesday, November 23, 2010
School Fire
On November 20, 2010 at approximately 8:15pm, Whittier PD Officers responded to Whittier Christian School after a citizen reported seeing smoke in the area. Several officers provided traffic control as LA County fire extinguished the blaze. The fire department was on scene for about an hour. The fire was contained to one room and the kitchen area.
Armed Robbery
Whittier, CA - On November 21, 2010 at approximately 7:40pm, A male victim was walking in the alley behind 7348 Newlin Ave., when he was approached by three male suspects. One of the suspects displayed a firearm and the victim turns over his cell phone and wallet.
The armed suspect was described as a male in his twenties, approximately 5'8 with a tattoo on his forehead.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.
The armed suspect was described as a male in his twenties, approximately 5'8 with a tattoo on his forehead.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Vandalizing Arsonists in Custody
Santa Fe Springs, CA - Whittier Police Officers, assigned to the Santa Fe Springs Patrol Division, arrested four juveniles this weekend in conjunction with arson and vandalism. On November 20th at 3:15am, officers received an alarm call at the Betty Wilson Center in the area of 11600 Florence Avenue and discovered the front window smashed along with fresh graffiti. Checking the area further, officers discovered a vehicle on fire at Santa Fe High School and observed juveniles fleeing the area. Containment was established and four suspects were eventually located and placed in custody for arson and felony vandalism. The vehicle set on fire appeared to belong to the school’s auto department and graffiti was located extending from the Betty Wilson Center to Santa Fe High School. The tagging consisted of at least 40 “hits” of numerous monikers and the overall damage is estimated at $3,000. All arrestees are juveniles and residents of Santa Fe Springs.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
WHITTIER POLICE CONTINUES SPECIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:CONTACT: Sergeant Dan Lowe
(562) 945-8256
dlowe@cityofwhittier.org
WHITTIER POLICE CONTINUES SPECIAL
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
In a continuing effort to save lives and prevent injuries on our city streets, the Whittier Police Department is expanding their regular traffic enforcement with special operations. These operations are funded by a recent $220,000.00 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. Special traffic enforcement measures will be instituted by the Whittier Police Department as law enforcement continues their commitment to keeping our roadways safe through both enforcement and education.
Interim Chief of Police Jeff Piper stated, “The Whittier Police Department is committed to increasing traffic safety through enforcement, education, and various programs with a specific focus on reducing injury traffic collisions thus creating a safer environment for all who use our roadways.”
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant is to assist in efforts to deal with traffic safety problems and to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in traffic collisions. Traffic deaths from all causes declined in 2009 in California by 10.3 percent from 3,434 killed in 2008 to 3,081 in 2009. The state recorded 950 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in 2009, a 7.6 percent decline from 1,025 in 2008. However, DUI deaths remain at 31 percent of fatalities.
“Everyone in California should be heartened with these figures,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). “But as encouraging as this is, we can’t let up on the efforts to encourage and enforce traffic safety. Thousands are still losing their lives or being severely injured on our roadways.”
The grant activities will specifically target DUI offenders, drivers with suspended or revoked licenses, illegal street racing, red light running, and seatbelt violations. This will be done through the use of DUI/driver’s license checkpoints, special enforcement operations, and court stings where DUI offenders with suspended or revoked driver licenses get behind the wheel after leaving court.
For a second year in a row special Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operations will occur. Motorcycle fatalities have finally turned and dropped in California, following a decade rise in deaths. In 2009, 393 motorcyclist were killed, a 29 percent drop from 2008 statistics. Sadly, California remains one of 3 states that still lead the nation in motorcyclist’s deaths.
Whittier Police Officers will be conducting specialized enforcement efforts throughout the course of the next year. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcycles. Officers will be cracking down on traffic violations made by motorcyclists, and other vehicle drivers, that result in far too many motorcycle collisions, injuries and deaths.
“More people are making it home safely and alive each day,” said Murphy. “But to keep this trend going, we will continue to strive to meet our vision – Toward zero deaths, every 1 counts.”
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:CONTACT: Sergeant Dan Lowe
(562) 945-8256
dlowe@cityofwhittier.org
WHITTIER POLICE CONTINUES SPECIAL
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
In a continuing effort to save lives and prevent injuries on our city streets, the Whittier Police Department is expanding their regular traffic enforcement with special operations. These operations are funded by a recent $220,000.00 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. Special traffic enforcement measures will be instituted by the Whittier Police Department as law enforcement continues their commitment to keeping our roadways safe through both enforcement and education.
Interim Chief of Police Jeff Piper stated, “The Whittier Police Department is committed to increasing traffic safety through enforcement, education, and various programs with a specific focus on reducing injury traffic collisions thus creating a safer environment for all who use our roadways.”
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant is to assist in efforts to deal with traffic safety problems and to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in traffic collisions. Traffic deaths from all causes declined in 2009 in California by 10.3 percent from 3,434 killed in 2008 to 3,081 in 2009. The state recorded 950 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in 2009, a 7.6 percent decline from 1,025 in 2008. However, DUI deaths remain at 31 percent of fatalities.
“Everyone in California should be heartened with these figures,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). “But as encouraging as this is, we can’t let up on the efforts to encourage and enforce traffic safety. Thousands are still losing their lives or being severely injured on our roadways.”
The grant activities will specifically target DUI offenders, drivers with suspended or revoked licenses, illegal street racing, red light running, and seatbelt violations. This will be done through the use of DUI/driver’s license checkpoints, special enforcement operations, and court stings where DUI offenders with suspended or revoked driver licenses get behind the wheel after leaving court.
For a second year in a row special Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operations will occur. Motorcycle fatalities have finally turned and dropped in California, following a decade rise in deaths. In 2009, 393 motorcyclist were killed, a 29 percent drop from 2008 statistics. Sadly, California remains one of 3 states that still lead the nation in motorcyclist’s deaths.
Whittier Police Officers will be conducting specialized enforcement efforts throughout the course of the next year. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcycles. Officers will be cracking down on traffic violations made by motorcyclists, and other vehicle drivers, that result in far too many motorcycle collisions, injuries and deaths.
“More people are making it home safely and alive each day,” said Murphy. “But to keep this trend going, we will continue to strive to meet our vision – Toward zero deaths, every 1 counts.”
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Stabbing
Whittier, CA - On 11-10-10 at approximately 8:50pm, Whittier PD Officers responded to a call of a stabbing at a residence in the 8300 block of Jackson Place. When officers arrived on scene they located a female victim with a stab wound on her right hand and a male victim with a stab wound in the abdomen.
After stabbing both victims, the suspect fled on foot southbound on Jackson Place. Officers quickly contained the area and with the assistance of police K-9's, the suspect was located during a yard to yard search.
Arrested was: Jay Bradley, 57 of Whittier
Additional Media inquiries can be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-945-8250.
After stabbing both victims, the suspect fled on foot southbound on Jackson Place. Officers quickly contained the area and with the assistance of police K-9's, the suspect was located during a yard to yard search.
Arrested was: Jay Bradley, 57 of Whittier
Additional Media inquiries can be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-945-8250.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Coin Robbery
Whittier, CA - On November 5, 2010 at approximately 2:10pm, Whittier PD Officers were dispatched to the 7200 block of Greenleaf Ave., on a robbery call. The victim was walking to the coin store on Greenleaf Ave., carrying a large bag of coins when he was approached by two male black suspects. One suspect threatened the victim with a knife, while the other wrestled the bag of coins away from him. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction on foot.
The total loss is unknown at this time.
Suspect 1: Male Black, 6'0, 200 lbs.
Suspect 2: Male Black, 5'9, 200 lbs.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250
The total loss is unknown at this time.
Suspect 1: Male Black, 6'0, 200 lbs.
Suspect 2: Male Black, 5'9, 200 lbs.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250
Friday, November 05, 2010
Parking Enforcement Officer Target Of Assault
Whittier, CA - On November 4, 2010 at approximately 1:50pm, Whittier PD Parking Enforcement Officers found a vehicle parked in the 6700 block of Bright Ave., with expired registration in excess of six months. While filling out the necessary paperwork to impound the vehicle, the owner approached the parking enforcement officers and refused to let them impound his vehicle. After arguing with the officers, the owner gets into the driver seat of his vehicle, starts it and turned his wheels towards them. He eventually drove his vehicle forward and comes within inches of striking one of the officers. Whittier PD Patrol Officers are called to the scene and the suspect was taken into custody for assault with a deadly weapon.
Arrested was: Sergio Medina, 7-29-79, Whittier
Arrested was: Sergio Medina, 7-29-79, Whittier
Man Arrested For Stealing Limousine
Whittier, CA - On November 5, 2010 at approximately 12:30am, a male suspect walked into the yard of a business located at 10165 Beverly Blvd. and located a set of keys belonging to a Hummer limousine. The suspect, who was later identified as Christopher Guy (8-19-88), stole the limousine and was followed by an employee of the business.
The employee contacted the police while he followed the suspect and El Monte Police responded. El Monte PD Officers found the suspect driving within the city and took him into custody without incident. Once Whittier PD Officers arrived on scene they took custody of the suspect and returned the vehicle to the owner.
Additional media inquiries can be directed to Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.
The employee contacted the police while he followed the suspect and El Monte Police responded. El Monte PD Officers found the suspect driving within the city and took him into custody without incident. Once Whittier PD Officers arrived on scene they took custody of the suspect and returned the vehicle to the owner.
Additional media inquiries can be directed to Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: November 4, 2010
Contact: Traffic Sergeant Dan Lowe
Subject: Sobriety (DUI) Drivers/License Checkpoint
When: Friday, November 5, 2010
Location: Whittier
Whittier, CA – On Friday, November 5, 2010, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Whittier. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
A major component of the checkpoints, beyond taking dangerous drivers off the road, is to increase awareness of the consequences of impaired driving and to encourage using sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, Whittier Police Department believes motorists are deterred from drinking and driving when they know that the DUI crackdowns are underway.
The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for “DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program.” Officers will also be checking for those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license as well as those who are unlicensed. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation.
The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whittier Police reminds everyone to please, help make your community safe; if you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.”
For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256.
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Date: November 4, 2010
Contact: Traffic Sergeant Dan Lowe
Subject: Sobriety (DUI) Drivers/License Checkpoint
When: Friday, November 5, 2010
Location: Whittier
Whittier, CA – On Friday, November 5, 2010, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Whittier. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
A major component of the checkpoints, beyond taking dangerous drivers off the road, is to increase awareness of the consequences of impaired driving and to encourage using sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, Whittier Police Department believes motorists are deterred from drinking and driving when they know that the DUI crackdowns are underway.
The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for “DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program.” Officers will also be checking for those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license as well as those who are unlicensed. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation.
The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whittier Police reminds everyone to please, help make your community safe; if you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.”
For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256.
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Friday, October 29, 2010
The Whittier Police Department Is Moving
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: October 29, 2010
Contact: PIO Mike Dekowski
Subject: The Whittier Police Department Is Moving
Whittier, CA. – Starting at 5pm on November the 2nd, the city’s Police Department is relocating from the current facility on Painter Ave., to the new Police Headquarters, located at 13200 Penn St.
To ease any possible confusion during the transition, limited police personnel will be on hand to staff the lobby of the current police station on November 2nd, and will close at 5pm. Most services will be available, however non essential services (i.e. copies of police reports) will be delayed until the move is complete on the evening of November 3rd. Emergency services along with regular calls for police services will not be affected during the transition.
The new facility on Penn St. will be fully operational by the morning of November 4th.
For further information, please contact PIO Mike Dekowski at (562) 505-6983
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Date: October 29, 2010
Contact: PIO Mike Dekowski
Subject: The Whittier Police Department Is Moving
Whittier, CA. – Starting at 5pm on November the 2nd, the city’s Police Department is relocating from the current facility on Painter Ave., to the new Police Headquarters, located at 13200 Penn St.
To ease any possible confusion during the transition, limited police personnel will be on hand to staff the lobby of the current police station on November 2nd, and will close at 5pm. Most services will be available, however non essential services (i.e. copies of police reports) will be delayed until the move is complete on the evening of November 3rd. Emergency services along with regular calls for police services will not be affected during the transition.
The new facility on Penn St. will be fully operational by the morning of November 4th.
For further information, please contact PIO Mike Dekowski at (562) 505-6983
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspect
Whittier, CA - On October 24, 2010 at approximately 3:20pm, A male suspect enters the Subway restaurant located at 5416 Norwalk Blvd., orders a sandwich, displays a handgun to the clerk and demands money. The suspect was able to grab an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the store on foot.
The suspect was described as a male white or Hispanic in his 30's, 5'8, 230 lbs., green eyes, wearing a black pullover hooded jacket, grey shorts, a black hat and white shoes.
If you have any information about this crime, please call our crime tips hotline at (562)-945-8213 or the dispatch center at (562)-945-8250. You may also email us crime tips at crimetips@cityofwhitttier.org
The suspect was described as a male white or Hispanic in his 30's, 5'8, 230 lbs., green eyes, wearing a black pullover hooded jacket, grey shorts, a black hat and white shoes.
If you have any information about this crime, please call our crime tips hotline at (562)-945-8213 or the dispatch center at (562)-945-8250. You may also email us crime tips at crimetips@cityofwhitttier.org
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Strong Arm Robbery
Santa Fe Springs, CA - On October 22, 2010 at approximately 10:20pm, A male victim walked out of the Bank Of America located at 9930 Orr & Day Road and was approached in the parking lot by two male black suspects. The suspects grabbed the victim, forcing him to the ground in attempt to take an envelope containing cash. The victim struggles with the suspects and the cash is thrown in several directions. The suspects picked up as much cash from the ground as they could and fled eastbound on Telegraph Road in a silver, 80's model Toyota Camry.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.
Assault With A Deadly Weapon
Santa Fe Springs, CA - On October 22, 2010 at approximately 9:10pm, Whittier PD Officers patrolling Santa Fe Springs were dispatched to the 11400 block of Fredson Ave., to investigate a shooting involving a 16 year-old male victim. The victim, a Santa Fe Springs resident was approached by an unknown male suspect who pulls out a handgun and shoots the victim once in the leg. The victim could not provide an accurate description of the suspect and only describes the suspect vehicle as "dark".
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Whittier Dedicates New Police Facility
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: October 19, 2010
Contact: Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski
Subject: Whittier Dedicates New Police Facility
Whittier, CA - The culmination of a major City construction effort will be achieved when the new Whittier Police Station, 13200 Penn Street, will be dedicated on Tuesday, October 26th 2010.
A formal grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, with the Whittier City Council and other local dignitaries, will be held at 10 a.m. October 26th 2010, and the public is invited to attend. Following the event, public tours of the new facility will be held until 12pm.
After the Whittier Police staff moves into the new station, it will be officially open for business on Wednesday, November 3rd 2010.
On Saturday, October 30th 2010, the Whittier Civic Center will be the site of two community events. Additional public tours of the new Station will be held from 10 a.m. to 12pm that day.
The second event will be the first annual “Fit for Life” 5K Run/Walk and Children’s Half-Mile Dash, sponsored by the Whittier Community Foundation, a non-profit group which raises funds year round for projects and programs to benefit the community. This year, the Foundation is spearheading the fundraising for the Whittier Police Memorial, a privately-funded tribute to the police force, which upon its completion will be placed at the entrance to the new Police Station. For information on this event, contact the Community Services Department at 562-464-3360 or www.cityofwhittier.org.
Ground was broken on the 55,000-square-foot facility on December 8, 2008. The cost of the new Police Station is $23,000,000 as part of a $35,000,000 civic center improvement project, which was paid primarily through existing or expected special funds, such as Asset Seizure, Redevelopment, Earthquake Project Area and Public Safety accounts.
“The original 1955 police facility was designed for 20 sworn and civilian staff.” said Whittier Mayor Greg Nordbak. “As Whittier has grown, so has our police staff. We now have 124 sworn officers, 79 civilian and 28 volunteers. In addition to providing much needed space, the new building has an upgraded 911 system with the latest technological advances so we can serve the public in a more efficient manner.”
“In addition to the problems of accommodating a much larger staff than the building was originally designed for, the overcrowding caused difficulties in serving crime victims, maintaining security, storing evidence and property and providing efficient work flow between divisions”, said Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Warner.
The new Station is located on the southeast corner of Penn Street and Washington Avenue, adjacent to Whittier City Hall. The architecture was specially designed to blend with the City Halls 1950’s Modern style.
“The new Police Station will offer sufficient space for us to efficiently serve our residents,” Council Member Bob Henderson said, “and will offer improved security for police operations.
“A special facet of the new Police Station will be its citizen-friendly layout,” Council Member Owen Newcomer said. “All of the routine police functions utilized by the public on a day-to-day basis will be located conveniently off the lobby on the first floor.”
These functions will include such items as interview rooms and fingerprint services. There will also be a meeting room seating 30 to 50 depending upon use and set-up, which will not only be used for police functions, but also by the community for such events as Neighborhood Watch meetings, Town Hall meetings and other purposes.
“We are very proud of this new facility, which will improve our police functions and make it more convenient for our residents when they need to visit the station,” Council Member Joe Vinatieri said.
“This new state of the art facility will enhance the police department’s ability to provide quality service to the community,” Chief David Singer said.
Additional media inquiries may be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.
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Date: October 19, 2010
Contact: Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski
Subject: Whittier Dedicates New Police Facility
Whittier, CA - The culmination of a major City construction effort will be achieved when the new Whittier Police Station, 13200 Penn Street, will be dedicated on Tuesday, October 26th 2010.
A formal grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, with the Whittier City Council and other local dignitaries, will be held at 10 a.m. October 26th 2010, and the public is invited to attend. Following the event, public tours of the new facility will be held until 12pm.
After the Whittier Police staff moves into the new station, it will be officially open for business on Wednesday, November 3rd 2010.
On Saturday, October 30th 2010, the Whittier Civic Center will be the site of two community events. Additional public tours of the new Station will be held from 10 a.m. to 12pm that day.
The second event will be the first annual “Fit for Life” 5K Run/Walk and Children’s Half-Mile Dash, sponsored by the Whittier Community Foundation, a non-profit group which raises funds year round for projects and programs to benefit the community. This year, the Foundation is spearheading the fundraising for the Whittier Police Memorial, a privately-funded tribute to the police force, which upon its completion will be placed at the entrance to the new Police Station. For information on this event, contact the Community Services Department at 562-464-3360 or www.cityofwhittier.org.
Ground was broken on the 55,000-square-foot facility on December 8, 2008. The cost of the new Police Station is $23,000,000 as part of a $35,000,000 civic center improvement project, which was paid primarily through existing or expected special funds, such as Asset Seizure, Redevelopment, Earthquake Project Area and Public Safety accounts.
“The original 1955 police facility was designed for 20 sworn and civilian staff.” said Whittier Mayor Greg Nordbak. “As Whittier has grown, so has our police staff. We now have 124 sworn officers, 79 civilian and 28 volunteers. In addition to providing much needed space, the new building has an upgraded 911 system with the latest technological advances so we can serve the public in a more efficient manner.”
“In addition to the problems of accommodating a much larger staff than the building was originally designed for, the overcrowding caused difficulties in serving crime victims, maintaining security, storing evidence and property and providing efficient work flow between divisions”, said Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Warner.
The new Station is located on the southeast corner of Penn Street and Washington Avenue, adjacent to Whittier City Hall. The architecture was specially designed to blend with the City Halls 1950’s Modern style.
“The new Police Station will offer sufficient space for us to efficiently serve our residents,” Council Member Bob Henderson said, “and will offer improved security for police operations.
“A special facet of the new Police Station will be its citizen-friendly layout,” Council Member Owen Newcomer said. “All of the routine police functions utilized by the public on a day-to-day basis will be located conveniently off the lobby on the first floor.”
These functions will include such items as interview rooms and fingerprint services. There will also be a meeting room seating 30 to 50 depending upon use and set-up, which will not only be used for police functions, but also by the community for such events as Neighborhood Watch meetings, Town Hall meetings and other purposes.
“We are very proud of this new facility, which will improve our police functions and make it more convenient for our residents when they need to visit the station,” Council Member Joe Vinatieri said.
“This new state of the art facility will enhance the police department’s ability to provide quality service to the community,” Chief David Singer said.
Additional media inquiries may be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Robbery Suspects In Custody
Santa Fe Springs, CA - On October 20, 2010 at approximately 10:45pm, Whittier PD Officers patrolling Santa Fe Springs, responded to the 11500 block of Telegraph Road in regards to a robbery. The victim was confronted by three suspects, one of which wielded a screwdriver. They demanded cash and valuables, and were able to get away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Two of the suspects fled on bicycles, the other on foot. The victim was left uninjured.
A short time later, Whittier PD Officers responded to assist Santa Fe Springs Fire Department on a call of an injured person. The injured person and his two friends coincidentally matched the description of the suspects in the robbery. A field show up with the victim resulted in the positive identification of all three suspects. All three suspects were arrested for robbery and their bicycles were recovered as evidence.
Arrested Were:
A 17 year-old juvenile from Lawndale, CA
Joseph Torre, 10-22-88, Santa Fe Springs
Adam Giavelli, 02-10-1989, Pico Rivera
Additional media inquiries can be directed to Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983
A short time later, Whittier PD Officers responded to assist Santa Fe Springs Fire Department on a call of an injured person. The injured person and his two friends coincidentally matched the description of the suspects in the robbery. A field show up with the victim resulted in the positive identification of all three suspects. All three suspects were arrested for robbery and their bicycles were recovered as evidence.
Arrested Were:
A 17 year-old juvenile from Lawndale, CA
Joseph Torre, 10-22-88, Santa Fe Springs
Adam Giavelli, 02-10-1989, Pico Rivera
Additional media inquiries can be directed to Press Information Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983
Friday, October 15, 2010
Deadly Assault
Whittier, Ca - On October 15, 2010 at approximately 9pm, Whittier PD Officers were dispatched to a possible shooting in the 6700 block of Pickering Avenue. When officers arrived on scene they found a male victim with multiple gun shot shot wounds in the chest. The victim was transported to Los Angeles USC Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Robbery Suspects In Custody
Whittier, Ca - On October 13, 2010, Whittier PD Investigators received information regarding the location of suspects involved in a home invasion robbery several weeks ago. Investigators located one of the suspects in the 12700 block of Foxley and he immediately fled on foot, taking refuge inside a neighboring home.
With the assistance of an LA County Sheriff's helicopter and Whittier PD Patrol personnel, a containment was set up on the home and the surrounding neighborhood. The suspect was eventually found hiding in the attic and safely taken into custody.
Additional media inquiries can be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.
With the assistance of an LA County Sheriff's helicopter and Whittier PD Patrol personnel, a containment was set up on the home and the surrounding neighborhood. The suspect was eventually found hiding in the attic and safely taken into custody.
Additional media inquiries can be directed to Officer Mike Dekowski at 562-505-6983.
Friday, October 01, 2010
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: September 30, 2010
Contact: Traffic Sergeant Dan Lowe
Subject: Sobriety (DUI) Drivers/License Checkpoint
When: Friday, October 1, 2010
Location: Whittier.
Whittier, CA. – On Friday, October 1, 2010, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Santa Fe Springs. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
A major component of the checkpoints, beyond taking dangerous drivers off the road, is to increase awareness of the consequences of impaired driving and to encourage using sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, Whittier Police Department believes motorists are deterred from drinking and driving when they know that the DUI crackdowns are underway.
The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for “DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program.” Officers will also be checking for those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license as well as those who are unlicensed. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation.
The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whittier Police reminds everyone to please, help make your community safe; if you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.”
For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256.
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Date: September 30, 2010
Contact: Traffic Sergeant Dan Lowe
Subject: Sobriety (DUI) Drivers/License Checkpoint
When: Friday, October 1, 2010
Location: Whittier.
Whittier, CA. – On Friday, October 1, 2010, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Santa Fe Springs. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
A major component of the checkpoints, beyond taking dangerous drivers off the road, is to increase awareness of the consequences of impaired driving and to encourage using sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, Whittier Police Department believes motorists are deterred from drinking and driving when they know that the DUI crackdowns are underway.
The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for “DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program.” Officers will also be checking for those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license as well as those who are unlicensed. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation.
The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whittier Police reminds everyone to please, help make your community safe; if you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.”
For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Bank Robbery
Santa Fe Springs, CA - On September 24, 2010 at approximately 4:45pm, a man described as Hispanic and in his 30's, walked into the US Bank located at 13372 Telegraph Road and presented the teller with a note demanding money. The teller handed him an undisclosed amount of cash before he fled the scene. The suspect is described as a dark skinned male Hispanic in his 30’s 5’6” 180lbs wearing a black baseball cap, gray tank top and light colored shorts.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250. You may remain anonymous.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Whittier Police Department at 562-945-8250. You may remain anonymous.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Sobriety (DUI) Drivers/License Checkpoint
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: September 22, 2010
Contact: Traffic Sergeant Dan Lowe
Subject: Sobriety (DUI) Drivers/License Checkpoint
When: Friday, September 24, 2010
Location: Whittier
Whittier, CA. – On Friday, September 24, 2010, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Whittier. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
A major component of the checkpoints, beyond taking dangerous drivers off the road, is to increase awareness of the consequences of impaired driving and to encourage using sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, Whittier Police Department believes motorists are deterred from drinking and driving when they know that the DUI crackdowns are underway.
The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for “DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program.” Officers will also be checking for those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license as well as those who are unlicensed. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation.
The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whittier Police reminds everyone to please, help make your community safe; if you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.”
For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256.
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Date: September 22, 2010
Contact: Traffic Sergeant Dan Lowe
Subject: Sobriety (DUI) Drivers/License Checkpoint
When: Friday, September 24, 2010
Location: Whittier
Whittier, CA. – On Friday, September 24, 2010, the Whittier Police Department will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Whittier. The time of the checkpoint will be 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
A major component of the checkpoints, beyond taking dangerous drivers off the road, is to increase awareness of the consequences of impaired driving and to encourage using sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, Whittier Police Department believes motorists are deterred from drinking and driving when they know that the DUI crackdowns are underway.
The checkpoint and other enforcement efforts are part of the Whittier Police Department’s grant project for “DUI Enforcement and Awareness Program.” Officers will also be checking for those who are driving with a suspended driver’s license as well as those who are unlicensed. Any motorist found driving with an invalid license may have their vehicle impounded for 30 days and be issued a citation.
The funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whittier Police reminds everyone to please, help make your community safe; if you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.”
For further information, please contact Sgt. Dan Lowe at 562-945-8256.
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