COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

DATE July 7, 2008

FROM: MATT DENDO, CAPTAIN
LAWNDALE SERVICE CENTER

TO: KEITH BRESKIN, CITY MANAGER
LAWNDALE

SUBJECT: PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT

Between May 23rd and June 9th, in the area of Jane Addams Park, a male was observed on different occasions exposing himself to students walking to school. Through Detective Andy Ruiz’s investigation, he identified the suspect who was already incarcerated on other charges. The cases were presented to the District Attorney’s Office. The suspect was additionally charged with three counts of indecent exposure and three counts annoying/molesting a child.

A robbery occurred on June 13th about five minutes after a Redondo Beach Police pursuit terminated on Marine Avenue and Hawthorne Blvd. The suspect has been identified by Detective Andy Ruiz and an arrest is eminent.

Previously, Lawndale deputies arrested a known gang member for weapons violations. He was convicted and sent to the California Youth Authority. He later escaped. On June 24th, he was stopped by Deputy Cheshier, previously assigned to Lawndale, on 104th Street and Condon Avenue, near Lennox Station. A fight ensued between the subject and deputies. He was subsequently taken into custody and transported to Lennox Station.

On June 20th, about 2:00PM, Special Assignment Deputies Ryan Rouzan and Ronnie Mason contacted a male outside a location on the 4500 block of 153rd Street for possession of an open container of alcohol. It was later discovered he had a large quantity of marijuana on his person. He was placed under arrest in narcotics charges.

On June 22nd, about 1:00AM, a strong arm robbery occurred in the 15400 block of Larch Avenue. Apparently the suspect attacked the victim because the victim’s car was partially blocking the suspect’s driveway. The suspect was identified and an arrest is pending.

On June 25th, at 1:00PM, Special Assignment Deputies Rouzan and Mason were conducting a patrol check for transients at the CVS Pharmacy on Hawthorne Boulevard. They were alerted to two females attempting to purchase alcohol at the counter. It was determined the female who was attempting to purchase the alcohol was in possession of fraudulent checks and identification. Her friend was also acting as a lookout during the transaction. Both were placed under arrest on the above charges.

On June 26th, at 2:30PM, Deputies Mason and Rouzan conducted a traffic stop for multiple vehicle code violations. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine. The driver was placed under arrest on narcotics related charges.

Also on June 26th, at 12:00PM, Deputy Southall responded to Dunn-Edwards Paint, 15300 Hawthorne Boulevard. The manager was detaining a possible suspect attempting to purchase supplies using a fraudulent account. During a lengthy investigation, Deputy Southall determined a crime had occurred. The suspect was charged with burglary and transported to Lennox Station.

On June 27th, Lawndale Traffic conducted a DUI Checkpoint. Two arrests were made for driving under the influence and 17 vehicles were towed for various traffic violations.

On July 2nd, at 6:00PM, Deputies Mason and Rouzan conducted a traffic stop near 169th Street and Hawthorne Boulevard regarding a warrant return on the vehicle. Upon further investigation a loaded 9MM handgun was discovered in the glove box. The driver was arrested on weapons related charges.

On July 4th, Deputies conducted a fireworks suppression operation throughout the City. There were a total of 11 arrests, including one for assault with a deadly weapon. Also during this operation, Deputies Andy Ruiz and Joe Medina cited a juvenile was for vandalism to a telephone pole.