Mission Station on Twitter

Did you know that Captain Todd Chamberlain is on Twitter?  Well he is and he posts information about what is going in our area.  You can follow him on Twitter @LAPDCaptainTC.

BOLO Suspect identified in double murder

Suspect Identified in Double Murder

Panorama City.  Detectives have released a photo of Angel Santana, 29, one of two men suspected in the double murder in Panorama City, this morning, July 17, 2014.

“Santana is a known gang member and with his appearance, it won’t be easy for him to hide,” said Capt. Todd Chamberlain, commanding officer of LAPD’s Mission Police Station.  “We’ve already alerted CHP and the US Border Patrol to be on the lookout for Santana en route to or trying to cross the border.”

Witnesses identified Santana as one of the two shooters who killed two men in front of the 7-Eleven at Roscoe and Sepulveda Boulevards around 6 AM this morning.

There was a brief confrontation or exchange of words, then the suspects pulled guns and fired.  Both men died where they fell in front of the store.  A third man, who is in his 50s, was also wounded by gunfire while standing near the victims.  He is an associate of the victims, and he is cooperating with detectives.  The injured man is in stable condition and expected to recover.

“We are still trying to piece together what motivated the shooting,” Chamberlain said.  “But we do have enough to know this was not some random act.  It appears there was some rivalry or animus between the groups.”

“With one suspect identified, it should not be long before we identify the other suspect,” Chamberlain added.  “Gang members should take note that the last double-murder suspect was just sentenced to life without the possibility of parole at 20 years old.  Killing another human being aside, what could ever be worth life in prison at 20 years old?”

Angel Santana is 5’7” tall, weighs 150 lbs.  He is missing his left eye and has tattoos over his left eyebrow, right jaw and right side of his neck.  He should be considered armed and dangerous.  He drives a tan 2005 Ford F-150 pickup truck, license 7U83839 (CA).

Anyone with information is urged to call Det. Gretchen Schultz, Mission Homicide Unit, at
(818) 838-9951.  Anonymous tips can be called into Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Online tips may be placed at www.LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

MARSON-NOBLE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

      Protect your home…

Protect your family…

Against crime

Make a difference in your community!

Your Marson-Noble Neighborhood Watch, in cooperation with the Mission Division of the Los Angeles Police Department, invites you to attend our next

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING

WHEN:   Thursday August 21,  2014 AT  6:30 PM

      WHERE:  Corner of Marson and Noble

Come meet Our new Senior Lead Officer Cesar Larios and Get the latest information about crime in our neighborhood…

·       Get to know your neighbors!

·       Voice your concerns!

·       Updates on crime stats!

·       Bring a neighbor!

Please visit our blog online at   http://marsonnobleneighborhoodwatch.blogspot.com

                                                     

What is Neighborhood Watch?

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program which enlists the active participation of residents in cooperation with local police to prevent and reduce crime in our neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Watch is residents not only knowing each other, but taking the time to care about each other and working together in a program of mutual assistance.

Neighborhood Watch is about crime prevention education and the implementation of important home and personal security strategies.

BARRIO MARSON-NOBLE MIRA

                      Proteja su casa ...

Proteja a su familia ...

      Contra el crimen!

Marque la diferencia en su comunidad! 

                

Su Marson-Noble Neighborhood Watch, en cooperación con la División de Misión de la Policía de Los Ángeles, le invita a asistir a nuestro próximo

REUNIÓN DE VIGILANCIA DEL VECINDARIO

CUÁNDO: Jueves Agosto 21^st, 2014 A LAS 6:30 PM

LUGAR: ESQUINA de MARSON y NOBLE

Ven a conocer nuestro Nuevo Oficial Prinicipal Cesar Larios Superior Y obtener  la información más reciente acerca de la delincuencia en nuestro barrio...

• Conozca a sus vecinos!

• Expresar sus preocupaciones!

• Actualizaciones en estadísticas del crimen!

• Lleve un vecino!

Por favor, visite nuestro blog en línea http://marsonnobleneighborhoodwatch.blogspot.com

                                                      

¿Qué es la Vigilancia de Vecindario?

Vigilancia del Vecindario es un programa de prevención del delito que alista la participación activa de los residentes en cooperación con la policía local para prevenir y reducir el crimen en nuestros vecindarios.

Vigilancia del Vecindario son los residentes no sólo conocerse, pero tomarse el tiempo para cuidar el uno del otro y trabajar juntos en un programa de asistencia mutua.

Vigilancia del Vecindario es acerca de la educación sobre prevención del delito y la aplicación de su casa importante y estrategias personales de seguridad.

e Seguridad.

Notes from a burglar....what they don't want you to know!

§  Thanks for the ladder!

Call me a social climber if you will, but I did discover a ladder in your back yard. Thank you for leaving it where I could lean it against your home and easily reach a second-story window. I really love it when upper story openings aren’t wired to a home security system!

So, if you want to keep me out, store your ladder in the basement or a locked garage. And call your security company to wire upper-story windows into your alarm system.

§  Loved your trash

Can’t tell you how much fun I have driving around neighborhoods on trash day (especially after big gift holidays) when the empty boxes on the curb reveal what wonderful new toys you have. Your thoughtfulness made it possible for me to land a new laptop and a flat-screen television in one easy trip to your home!

Next time, break down the boxes and conceal them in the recycling or trash bins.

§  Dear Can’t-Get-Around-to-It

Recently, I noticed you hadn’t trimmed trees and shrubs around your home, so I knew I’d have a wonderful place to hide while I worked to break into your home. I really can’t thank you enough for all the great new things I grabbed.

Next time, trim back bushes and trees near windows and doors. Make sure entry points to your home are easily visible from the street — I much prefer to work in private! While you’re at it, install motion-sensor lighting. I’m scared of bright lights!

§  Su casa es mi casa!

I was sincerely relieved to find your back door was a plain wood-panel door. I had no trouble kicking it in (my knees appreciate how easy that was!) Imagine how silly I felt when I discovered that your windows weren’t locked anyway.

You may want to take a cue from your neighbor and install steel-wrapped exterior doors with deadbolts on all your entries. And be sure your windows are locked when you’re away.

§  Bad reflection on you.

You’d be surprised how many home owners position a mirror in their entry hall so I can see from a window if the alarm system is armed. (Yours wasn’t, but I’m guessing you know that by now!) Thanks for taking a lot of pressure off of me.

A little free advice: Relocate the mirror so your alarm system isn’t visible if someone else would peer through a window.

§  The telltale grass

Wow, isn’t it amazing how fast the grass grows these days? I swung by now and then and noticed your lawn was uncut, newspapers were piling up on the front steps, and your shades were always closed. To me, that’s an open invitation.

Next time, hire someone you trust to mow regularly, pick up around the doorstep, open and close various window shades, and turn different lights on and off (or put a few on timers). One more thing: Lock any car you leave in the driveway, or I can use your garage door opener to get in quickly.

§  Getting carried away

Many thanks for putting your valuables into an easy-to-carry safe that I could carry right out your back door. (Nice jewelry, and thank you for the cash!)

You may want to invest in a wall safe, which I rarely attempt to open. Or, rent a lock box at your bank.

§  Dear BFF

Thanks for alerting a professional acquaintance of mine via your social network that you were away for the week in Puerto Vallarta, having the time of your life. Me? I enjoyed a very relaxing visit to your home with no pressure of being caught.

If only you had known that posting comments and photos of your trip on social networks is fine — but do that after you return so you won’t broadcast your absence!

National Night Out

Mission Division Night Out 

Against Crime & Drugs
 
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
5:00pm to 8:00pm
 
At Brand Park in Mission Hills 91345
Off of Sepulveda on Brand Blvd between 

Columbus Ave & Arleta Ave.

Come and join your Neighborhood Watch group, your Neighborhood Council, your Senior Lead Officer, Mission’s Community Police Advisory Board members and meet the Captains.

It’s a huge Block Party with fun for everyone! 
FREE to the public!
Free Food, Entertainment with a DJ, Face Painting,
LA Kings puck-shoot, youth groups performing &
raffle prizes for kids and adults. And lots of prevention
material against crime and drugs.

Bring the kids, the family and your neighbors…
Bobby Arias our dedicated DJ from Communities in Schools
 

There will be some tables and chairs but feel free to bring picnic blankets.

Sorry No Pets within the event area!!!

Preventing Sexual Assault

Preventing Sexual Assault

Crime and Violence Prevention Center • California Attorney General’s Office
Know the facts about rape

• Rape is a violent crime – a hostile attack – an attempt to hurt and humiliate. It is NOT the result of “uncontrolled passions.”
• Rape can happen to anyone. Students, working women, wives, mothers, children, grandmothers and even males are the victims of rape.
• Rape can occur anywhere and at anytime, in public or in your own home, day or night.
• Rapists are not necessarily strangers. In fact, in over one-third of reported cases, the rapist is an acquaintance, neighbor, friend or relative of the victim.
• Rape is one of the most underreported crimes. Most rapists will keep re-offending until they are caught so it is important to report any kind of sexual assault to law enforcement.

 Prevention tips

The tips in this brochure are designed to help you avoid being the victim of sexual assault. The
more you know about rape prevention, the better your chances are of never becoming a victim.

• First, know the facts about rape. Become aware of locations and situations where rape might occur and avoid them, if possible.
• Consider your alternatives if confronted by a rapist. Practice possible responses so that you can recall them even under the stress of an encounter.
• Safety at home
• Many rapes occur in or near the victim’s home. One of the best ways to prevent sexual assault is to practice good home security.
• Install effective locks on all doors and windows — and USE them.
• Install a peephole viewer in your door, NEVER open your door without knowing who is on the other side. Require salespeople or repair people to show identification.
• If you are alone, use only your last name and initials on mail boxes and in telephone directories.
• If strangers telephone or come to your door, don’t admit that you are alone.
• Don’t let any strangers into your home — no matter what the reason or how dire the emergency.
• Offer to make an emergency phone call while they wait outside.
• If you live in an apartment, avoid being in the laundry room or garage by yourself, especially at night.
• If you come home and find a door or window open or signs of forced entry, DON’T GO IN! Go to the nearest phone and call your local law enforcement agency.

Don’t walk into danger

Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you — especially if you are alone or it is dark.
Know where help may be if you should need it.

• Whenever possible, travel with a friend.
• Stay in well-lighted areas as much as possible.
• Walk confidently, directly and at a steady pace on the side of the street facing traffic. A rapist looks for someone who appears vulnerable.
• Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleys where rapists can hide.
• If you think you are being followed, walk quickly to areas where there are lights and people.
• If a car appears to be following you, turn and walk on the other side of the street.
• If you are in danger, scream and run or yell “fire.”

Car safety

• Keep your car in good working order and the gas tank at least half full.
• Always lock your car doors after entering or leaving your car.
• Park in well-lighted areas.
• As you approach your car, have your car keys in your hand, look under your car and check the back seat area before entering.
• If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place.
• If your car breaks down, turn on your flashers, open the hood, attach a white cloth to the antenna and wait inside your car with the doors locked. If someone stops to help, stay in your car and ask them to call the local law enforcement agency, a garage or a tow service for you.

Weapons

Carrying weapons for self-defense is a decision that should not be made without careful research
and adequate training. Also, there are many laws which regulate and/or restrict the types of selfdefense weapons available. BE SAFE — for more information, contact your local law enforcement agency.

If you are attacked...

Remember, your main concern must always be YOUR SAFETY. No one can tell you whether you
should fight back, submit or resist. IT DEPENDS ON YOU AND THE SITUATION.

Keep assessing the situation as it is happening. If one strategy doesn’t work, try another. Possible
options are: negotiating, stalling for time, distracting the assailant and fleeing to a safe place,
verbal assertiveness, screaming to attract attention or physical resistance. Your best defense,
however, is to BE PREPARED — know your options ahead of time. Your safety may depend upon
your ability to stay cool and calm.

If you are a victim of rape...

• Go to a safe place immediately and call your local law enforcement agency, a rape crisis center,
  doctor, friend or relative. The sooner you make the report, the greater the chances the attacker
  will be caught.
• Do not wash, douche, change clothes or clean up in any way until after talking to law enforcement and going to the hospital. You could destroy valuable evidence for court use.
• Remember, you are the victim. You have nothing to feel guilty or ashamed about. You may
  want to contact a treatment or crisis center to help you deal with the consequences of the
  assault.

Crime and Violence Prevention Center
California Attorney General's Office
Bill Lockyer, Attorney General

Break The Cycle of Violence TODAY

Advisory: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) to break the cycle of violence today

Indicators of domestic violence can be:

• Telling you that you can never do anything right
• Showing jealousy of your friends and time spent away
• Keeping you or discouraging you from seeing friends or family members
• Embarrassing or shaming you with put-downs
• Controlling every penny spent in the household
• Taking your money or refusing to give you money for expenses
• Looking at you or acting in ways that scare you
• Controlling who you see, where you go, or what you do
• Preventing you from making your own decisions
• Telling you that you are a bad parent or threatening to harm or take away your children
• Preventing you from working or attending school
• Destroying your property or threatening to hurt or kill your pets
• Intimidating you with guns, knives or other weapons
• Pressuring you to have sex when you don’t want to or do things sexually you’re not comfortable with
• Pressuring you to use drugs or alcohol

As always, in the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.