Cop news from Redondo Beach
07-10-08 (Thursday):
300 block of North Pacific Coast Highway (between Diamond/Carnelian intersections on State Route 1:
Approximately 8:00 p.m., a pedestrian, crossing mid block (east to west), across North Pacific Coast Highway, was struck by an oncoming vehicle traveling north in the number two (2) lane of travel. The pedestrian (unidentified male adult) suffered serious head injury and trauma. The pedestrian was transported to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. As of this report date, he remains in a coma.
2300 block of Artesia Boulevard:
Approximately 9:30 p.m., officers observed an adult with an eighteen-month year old child. The child was dirty and chewing on what appeared to be a tobacco cigarette. An uninvolved party reported the same. Officers contacted the adult and ascertained the subject did not possess the means or sustenance to properly care for the child. The subject was subsequently arrested for the investigation of child endangerment. The child was transferred to the custody and care of the Department of Children Family Services (DCFS).
1800 block of South Pacific Coast Highway:
Approximately 11:40 p.m., officers responded to the vicinity regarding a "check the welfare." The officers' tenacious and caring efforts resulted in the location of a subject, who was on the ground, shivering, with little or no movement. Quick thinking on the officers' part netted recognition of medication problems. Paramedics were summoned, and the subject was transported to Little Company of Mary Hospital. Subject was treated without lasting complications.
300 block of North Pacific Coast Highway (between Diamond/Carnelian intersections on State Route 1:
Approximately 8:00 p.m., a pedestrian, crossing mid block (east to west), across North Pacific Coast Highway, was struck by an oncoming vehicle traveling north in the number two (2) lane of travel. The pedestrian (unidentified male adult) suffered serious head injury and trauma. The pedestrian was transported to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. As of this report date, he remains in a coma.
2300 block of Artesia Boulevard:
Approximately 9:30 p.m., officers observed an adult with an eighteen-month year old child. The child was dirty and chewing on what appeared to be a tobacco cigarette. An uninvolved party reported the same. Officers contacted the adult and ascertained the subject did not possess the means or sustenance to properly care for the child. The subject was subsequently arrested for the investigation of child endangerment. The child was transferred to the custody and care of the Department of Children Family Services (DCFS).
1800 block of South Pacific Coast Highway:
Approximately 11:40 p.m., officers responded to the vicinity regarding a "check the welfare." The officers' tenacious and caring efforts resulted in the location of a subject, who was on the ground, shivering, with little or no movement. Quick thinking on the officers' part netted recognition of medication problems. Paramedics were summoned, and the subject was transported to Little Company of Mary Hospital. Subject was treated without lasting complications.
07-11-08 (Friday):
600 block of South Catalina Avenue:
A disposal worker suffered a compound fracture to his left leg, when he stepped into a lane of traffic and was struck by a passing motorist. The worker was transported to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Time of incident was 8:40 a.m.
Intersection South Prospect Avenue and Avenue D:
Approximately 11:30 a.m., a funeral motorcycle escort was injured when a he collided with a car initiating an illegal left turn in front of the procession. The cyclist sustained leg/shoulder injuries, and was transported to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
*On this date, there were seven reported traffic accidents during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
07-13-08 (Sunday):
3000 block of Johnston Avenue:
Five vehicle burglaries occurred during the night, unknown hours, for the dates of 7-12 to 7-13-2008 (Saturday-Sunday). Point of entry was door window smashes, with items in plain sight removed.
2900 block of Artesia Boulevard:
Around 9 p.m., an adult male entered the business and pointed a handgun at the employee. The suspect demanded money from the cash register. The suspect threatened to kill the employee. The employee handed over $350. The suspect fled out the front door. This robbery case is under investigation by the RBPD Investigations Division.
300 block of Torrance Boulevard:
Approximately 9:45 p.m., a male adult entered the business and selected an eighteen (18) pack of beer. He set the item on the counter. The suspect produced a handgun, pointed the gun at the cashier, and demanded money. The cashier refused to relinquish any money. The suspect grabbed the beer and fled in an awaiting vehicle down South Francisca Avenue. This robbery case is under investigation by the RBPD Investigations Division.
600 block of South Catalina Avenue:
A disposal worker suffered a compound fracture to his left leg, when he stepped into a lane of traffic and was struck by a passing motorist. The worker was transported to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Time of incident was 8:40 a.m.
Intersection South Prospect Avenue and Avenue D:
Approximately 11:30 a.m., a funeral motorcycle escort was injured when a he collided with a car initiating an illegal left turn in front of the procession. The cyclist sustained leg/shoulder injuries, and was transported to County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
*On this date, there were seven reported traffic accidents during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
07-13-08 (Sunday):
3000 block of Johnston Avenue:
Five vehicle burglaries occurred during the night, unknown hours, for the dates of 7-12 to 7-13-2008 (Saturday-Sunday). Point of entry was door window smashes, with items in plain sight removed.
2900 block of Artesia Boulevard:
Around 9 p.m., an adult male entered the business and pointed a handgun at the employee. The suspect demanded money from the cash register. The suspect threatened to kill the employee. The employee handed over $350. The suspect fled out the front door. This robbery case is under investigation by the RBPD Investigations Division.
300 block of Torrance Boulevard:
Approximately 9:45 p.m., a male adult entered the business and selected an eighteen (18) pack of beer. He set the item on the counter. The suspect produced a handgun, pointed the gun at the cashier, and demanded money. The cashier refused to relinquish any money. The suspect grabbed the beer and fled in an awaiting vehicle down South Francisca Avenue. This robbery case is under investigation by the RBPD Investigations Division.
About the Blogger
Larry Altman has covered crime in the South Bay since 1990. He's seen it all - the missing model who turned up dead in the desert, the wives found dead in trunks, the high-school coaches who get a little too close to their players. He drives his young colleagues nuts with his "I remember when" stories. He welcomes your tips and observations about the present, and you can mix in a little Lakers basketball talk if you like.
E-mail Larry at larry.altman@dailybreeze.com.
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