Crime Report

Thursday, March 17At 11:30 p.m., officers arrested a Whittier resident for drunk driving and impounded his vehicle after finding his truck stuck on the railroad tracks east of Regentview Avenue. Saturday, March 19 At 3:30 a.m., officers arrested a 41-year- old Compton resident for drunk driving after he crashed his car into the center median at Lakewood and Rosecrans. At 4:45 a.m., residents in the 8800 block of Stamps Road were awakened by the sounds of gunshots. Officers located seven bullet holes in the front of one home, but nobody was injured. Detectives are investigating. Sunday, March 20 At 7:40 p.m., a male armed with a gun, along with two accomplices, robbed the Auto Zone at 13028 Paramount Blvd. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival. Monday,‚ÄàMarch 21 At 11:40 p.m., police arrested two suspects for strong arm robbery after they assaulted and stole the victim's bicycle as he was walking through an apartment complex courtyard in the 13100 block of Deming Ave. Tuesday, March 22 At 2:45 a.m., officers responded to a commercial burglary at 11534 Lakewood Boulevard. Officers discovered that unknown suspects made entry into the Hall Market and stole numerous items. Information provided by Downey Police Department.

********** Published: March 24, 2011 - Volume 9 - Issue 49