Crime Report

Thursday, May 31At 7:00 p.m., Downey officers detained a male in the 12400 block of Brookshire who was wanted for domestic violence by the Upland Police Department. An officer from the Upland Police Department responded and took custody of the suspect.

At 7:00 p.m., officers arrested two adult males at the Downey Inn (11510 Lakewood) after one was found to be under the influence of narcotics and the other was found to be in possession of illegal nunchakus.

At 10:00 p.m., officers conducted a foot patrol at Apollo Park looking for any illegal activity. Officers contacted a 28-year-old male on a bicycle. During their contact, they determined the male was a parolee-at-large and he was arrested. He was later transported to the Los Angeles County Jail.

At 10:30 p.m., officers arrested a 45-year-old female from Downey and a 52-year-old Norwalk man for trespassing at the Downey Studios (12214 Lakewood) after they were found on the roof of one of the buildings. The male was later transported to the Los Angeles County Jail for an outstanding warrant as well.

Friday, June 1 At 2:00 a.m., a male walking in the 8200 block of Firestone was approached by three men who demanded his money. As the victim was reaching into his pocket, one of the suspects struck him, knocking him to the ground. All three suspects then kicked the victim numerous times before fleeing. The victim received moderate injuries and was treated at a local hospital. Detectives are investigating.

At 9:00 p.m., officers arrested male who was found to be in possession of a "billy club" during a traffic stop in the 7900 block of Firestone. He was booked on a misdemeanor weapons charge and released on a citation to appear in court.

At 10:30 p.m., a 15-year-old boy was riding his skateboard home near Hall & Coldbrook when another male approached him and pushed him to the ground. A struggle ensued over possession of the victim's skateboard and the victim was stabbed with a sharp object in the upper arm. The suspect fled with the skateboard. Detectives are investigating.

Sunday, June 3 At 4:00 a.m., a male was driving his car northbound in the 9200 block of Paramount Boulevard when he fell asleep at the wheel. His car veered and struck a 56-year-old male who was standing on the street next to the driver's side of his parked vehicle. The driver was not injured, but the pedestrian is in critical condition at a local hospital.

Monday, June 4 At 3:00 a.m., two vehicles collided in the intersection of Old River School Road and Stewart & Gray. One vehicle was driven by a male and the other by a female. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries. Investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, June 6 At 12.00 p.m., officers responded to the 10400 block of La Reina Street regarding a man with a handgun. Officers arrived and after a brief investigation arrested a male inside of an apartment. Officers also recovered the handgun allegedly used during the incident. There were no injuries during the incident. Infromation provided by the Downey Police Department

********** Published: June 07, 2012 - Volume 11 - Issue 08