La Mirada: February 2012 Archives
LA MIRADA -- A motorcyclist died Wednesday after colliding with a van on Valley View Avenue, authorities said.
The name of the motorcyclist was not released pending positive identification and notification of his family members, Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Bill Evans said. He was initially described as a man in his 50s and believed to be a Whittier resident.
The crash was reported about 8 a.m. on Valley View Avenue at Bora Drive, the lieutenant said.
Rescuers took the injured motorcyclist, who was unresponsive, to the University of Southern California, Irvine, Medical Center for treatment, Evans said. He died from his injuries as 9:08 a.m.
The motorcycle was southbound on Valley View Avenue when it collided with the van, which was making a left turn from eastbound Bora Drive to northbound Valley View Avenue, Evans said.
The motorcycle was traveling at an estimated 15 to 20 mph when it struck the van broadside, he added.
The cause of the crash remained under investigation, however no crime was initially suspected.
Evans said the driver of the van, a woman in her 30s, was unhurt and cooperated with investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff's Norwalk Station at 562-863-8711.
LA MIRADA -- Sheriff's detectives asked the public's help Wednesday in tracking down a man who carried out an armed robbery at a pharmacy earlier this week.
The crime was reported Monday at CVS Pharmacy, 13525 Beach Blvd., Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said in a written statement.
The robber entered the store and placed some beer on the counter, according to the statement. He then allowed another customer to check out before him.
"The suspect paid for his items and then removed a small-caliber black handgun from his back pocket and pointed it at the (clerk)," the statement said. "He demanded that she open the register and then he removed the cash and fled on foot. No vehicle was seen."
Deputies described the robber as a black man between 40 and 45 years old, about 6 feet tall, 200 pounds with dark-colored eyes. He wore a gray long-sleeved shirt, gray cotton pants and a red baseball cap with a "Nike" logo on it.
Stolen in the robbery was about $200 in cash, a 12-pack of Miller Lite beer and some beef jerky, officials added.
Anyone who recognized the robber is asked to call Detective Sierra at 562-902-2979, or the sheriff's Norwalk Station at 562-863-8711. Tips may also be submitted anonymously by calling L.A. Crimestoppers at 800-222-8477.
PHOTO courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
DOWNEY -- A warrant has been issued for one of two women convicted of embezzling more than $150,000 dollars from the La Mirada scrap metal recycling business where they worked after she failed to show up in court for her sentencing Friday, authorities said.
Magali Herrera, 27, along with 22-year-old Monica Barragan, pleaded guilty Jan. 20 in Downey Superior Court to one count of grand theft each, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Jane Robison said.
Both suspects had been released from jail on their own recognizance pending trial Jan. 12, according to county booking records.
Herrera, who was due in Downey Superior Court to be sentenced Friday, failed to show up, and the court issued a bench warrant for her arrest, Robison said.
Barragan is due to return to court for sentencing Feb. 24 in Downey Superior Court.
The money was taken from Star Scrap Metal Recycling in the 14300 block of Firestone Boulevard during a four-month period beginning in September, officials said.
BUENA PARK -- Two men died and a third man was injured and arrested on suspicion of drunken driving early Friday following a solo-car crash on the La Mirada border, authorities said.
Ryan Hernandez, 22, of Anaheim was hospitalized in unknown condition and arrested on suspicion of felony drunken driving following the 2 a.m. crash near La La Mirada Blvd. and Alondra Avenue, Buena Park police Lt. Gary Worrall said.
Hernandez was driving a 4-door Honda sedan when it crashed into a pole along the roadside, investigators said.
Two of his passengers, described initially only as men in their early 20s, died at the scene, Worrall said. Another young man riding in the car was unhurt.
After crashing in Buena Park, the car ultimately came to a rest across the city border in La Mirada.
LA MIRADA -- Two men were stabbed Thursday during a possibly gang-related fight at La Mirada Regional Park, officials said.
The incident was reported shortly before 4 p.m. at the park, 13701 Adelfa Drive, Los Angeles County sheriff's Sgt. Greg Arnold said.
Three suspects, initially described only as Latino men, became involved in a fight with three other men, the sergeant said.
At least one of the suspects pulled a knife, and two of the men in the other group of combatants were stabbed, he said. Both wounded men were taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
The stabbing was suspected to be gang-related, Arnold said. No further details were available.
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| Frank Girardot, Metro Editor for the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers, brings you behind the yellow tape with takes on true crime, cold cases and more. This is also your forum to discuss crime, its impact on your neighborhood and how we cover it. Have any questions or tips? You can leave a comment here or e-mail Frank. |
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