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Police Protective League
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Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch
Daily News Digest
from LA Police Protective League
November 13, 2018 |
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Law Enforcement News
Memorial Service Planned For Sheriff's Sergeant Killed In Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting
A memorial service for Ventura County sheriff's Sgt. Ron Helus, who was killed in the mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks last week, is scheduled for Thursday, authorities said. The service is to begin at noon at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. There will be a short procession and graveside service immediately following the memorial event at Pierce Brothers Valley Mortuary and Cemetery, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Parking will be limited and authorities are encouraging attendees to carpool. Helus, 54, responded Wednesday night to Borderline Bar and Grill immediately after the 911 call came in at 11:20 p.m. Helus went through the front door as gunshots rang out from inside the dance hall. The sergeant died at Los Robles Regional Medical Center. Twelve other people were killed, including the gunman.
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California LEOs Lose Homes While Responding To Wildfire
As they worked this week to save lives, firefighters and police officers in Paradise had their own personal fear in the back of their minds: Will my home survive the onslaught of the Camp Fire? For many, the unfortunate answer is no. The massive wind-whipped fire that roared through Butte mountain towns and hamlets on Thursday appears to have spared little, including homes owned by Cal Fire crews, Paradise police and county sheriff's deputies. Paradise Mayor Jody Jones confirmed on Sunday that 17 Paradise police officers lost their homes in the Thursday inferno.
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North Carolina Officer Killed In Crash While Pursuing Robbery Suspect
The last time one of the city's police officers died in the line of duty, Jared William Franks was a child. That was 17 years ago. On Saturday night, Franks had been with the Greensboro Police Department just over two years when he joined other units in tracking down a robbery suspect, a pursuit that began in the 2700 block of Randleman Road. But when he burst onto the scene, Franks' vehicle struck another police car and was sent careening through a nearby yard and into a house. The house was occupied at the time, but no one was hurt. Franks, however, died from his injuries. He was just 24.
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2 Suspects Wounded After Exchanging Gunfire With LAPD Officers In Harbor-Gateway
Two armed suspects were shot and wounded in a gun battle with Los Angeles police late Sunday night in the Harbor-Gateway area. The shootout occurred at around 11 p.m. after LAPD Metro officers on patrol heard gunshots coming from Normadale Park, located at West 224th Street and Halldale Avenue. As officers arrived at the park, they were confronted by two armed suspects, one of whom opened fire on them. At least one of the rounds struck their patrol vehicle, police said. Officers returned fire, hitting one of the suspects. He was apprehended at the scene and taken by ambulance to a local hospital. His condition was not disclosed. The second suspect fled. However, a man fitting his description later checked himself into a hospital with a gunshot wound, police said.
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Woman Killed, Driver Sought In Deadly Northridge Hit-And-Run
A driver fled the scene after striking and killing a 59-year-old Lompoc woman as she crossed the street in Northridge late Thursday, police said. The collision took place about 9:25 p.m. as the woman was walking north across Devonshire Street, just east of Balboa Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a written statement. She was not within a marked crosswalk. “She was struck by a black sports sedan going eastbound on Devonshire Street,” the statement said. A further description of the car was not available. The driver failed to stop and fled without trying to help the severely injured woman, officials said.
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Vehicle Sought In Deadly Westlake Hit-And-Run
Police are seeking a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck an 18-year-old man in Westlake over the weekend, officials said. The collision took place about 1:05 a.m. Saturday along Virgil Avenue at 1st Street, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a written statement. “An unidentified vehicle traveling southbound on Virgil Avenue collided with a pedestrian running southbound Virgil Avenue, outside of the marked crosswalk,” according to the statement. The driver continued on without stopping to help, as required by the law. No description of the hit-and-run vehicle was available.
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Body Found On Roof Of Hollywood Apartment Building Prompts Homicide Investigation
A homicide investigation is underway in Hollywood after a body was found on the roof of an apartment building Wednesday night. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the intersection of Romaine and Serrano. Details regarding the victim, suspect or suspects and what led to the incident were not immediately available.
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Two Shot And Killed At Unlicensed Marijuana Dispensary In Koreatown
Two people were shot and killed early Monday morning during what police believe might have been a botched robbery inside a Koreatown marijuana dispensary, authorities said. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 400 block of Western Avenue in Koreatown around 4:20 a.m. Monday, according to a statement issued by the Los Angeles Police Department. There, they found a “locked and sealed” marijuana dispensary, according to the statement. A female employee told police she and several customers were inside the dispensary when they heard gunshots in the waiting room.
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Police Warn Scammers And Looters To Stay Away From Woolsey Fire Victims
Authorities are warning scammers and looters who would take advantage of fire victims and those trying to help them, are warned to stay away. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Aura Sierra advised Good Samaritans to beware of charity scams trying to take advantage of their good will. The department tweeted for givers to look for charities that are established for their work with first responders, such as the Red Cross, the United Way and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. “We're just putting the word out about people taking advantage during a vulnerable time,” Sierra said. “The tendency for scams during times like this goes up immensely.”
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Most Californians Who Own ‘Assault Rifles' Have 10+ Guns
The AR-15 has been called “America's rifle,” a weapon emblematic of our national gun culture. But a new survey finds that in the country's most populous state, a small contingent of hardcore collectors own the vast majority of ARs and other so-called assault rifles. The research, published by the Violence Prevention Research Center at the University of California-Davis, found that four out of five assault rifles in the state are owned by people who own 10 or more guns. In total, the results suggest Californians own nearly a million assault rifles — or about 5 percent of all guns in the state. That's roughly in line with national estimates of gun ownership.
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Public Safety News
Firefighters Continue Battle Against Deadly Woolsey Fire
Santa Ana winds picked up again Monday and were expected to continue into Tuesday as firefighters battling the deadly Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties worked to hold back the flames. At last word from Cal Fire, at least 370 structures were destroyed and the total number of structures threatened remained at about 57,000. The blaze had burned 91,572 acres and was 20 percent contained, with full containment not expected until Thursday. Two people have died and three firefighters have been injured battling the Woolsey Fire.
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High Winds, Dry Conditions In LA, Ventura Counties Mean High Fire Risk Through Wednesday
Authorities are warning of high winds and dry conditions that might make it easier to ignite brush this week and could drive fires that have scorched more than 85,000 acres in Los angeles and Ventura Counties. A red flag warning from the National Weather Service has been issued for the Los Angeles coastline and the San Gabriel valley effective now through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. A similar fire danger alert will also be implemented through 5 p.m. on Wednesday in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys, as well as the Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Monica Mountains.
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Death Toll From Paradise Fire Jumps To 42, Making It Worst In California History
The death toll from the Camp fire in Paradise jumped to 42 Monday, making the deadliest fire in California history, as President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for California. Officials said they recovered the remains of 13 additional victims Monday as teams continued search the burned out remains of thousands of lost homes. “I just approved an expedited request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California,” President Trump wrote on Twitter. “Wanted to respond quickly in order to alleviate some of the incredible suffering going on. I am with you all the way. God Bless all of the victims and families affected.”
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