LAPD’s Topanga Station SLO Issues Tips For Dealing With Tagging/Graffiti
LAPD’s Topanga Station Senior Lead Officer Dennis Cunningham sent out some helpful tips for dealing with graffiti earlier this week. Personally, I believe the solution to graffiti should be a vicious dog or a lead pipe, but LAPD and the City of Los Angeles’ solution involves prompt removal. Go figure.
LAPD writes:
Taggers come from all walks of life. No community is immune to the effects of graffiti. The presence of Graffiti degrades our communities and empowers the criminal element. Graffiti in the form of Tagging if unchecked only breeds more Tagging.
For more information on Graffiti and Graffiti removal contact your area Senior Lead Office at 818-756-3070.
The most important tool in combating Graffiti is the removal of graffiti. The City of Los Angeles operates a free graffiti removal service. If you observe graffiti in your neighborhood simply call 311 and ask to be connected to the Graffiti Removal Service. You will be required to provide the location of the graffiti, the type of surface (cement, wood, plaster etc.) and the color of the surface.
The city also maintains a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of individuals committing graffiti. “A reward of up to $1, 000 is offered to private persons who supply information resulting in the identification, apprehension and conviction or final adjudication of persons committing the crime of Graffiti Vandalism or Illegal Dumping (the act of graffiti or vandalism must have already occurred to be in progress”.
We stress the words “Information that leads to” not action that lead to. Stay smart and don’t jeopardize your safety. If you observe tagging in progress maintain a safe distance and call 911. Never attempt to apprehend someone.
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LAPD Topanga Station Open House Saturday 3/27 From 10am to 3pm
This should definitely be of interest to all west valley residents!
LAPD writes:
Topanga Open House, Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Lots of fun for the whole family!!
On March 27, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Topanga Community Police Station will host the Second Annual Open House Event at 21501 Schoenborn Street in Canoga Park. The event will have a variety of attractions from the local police station, including informational booths about Youth Programs, Crime Prevention, Volunteers and much more! Plus, meet some of the officers who patrol your neighborhood and take a tour of our beautiful police station! Please join us for a day of fun…We look forward to seeing you there!
Address/Location
LAPD – Topanga
21501 Schoenborn St
Canoga Park, CA 91304
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LAPD Issues Urgent Warning To Woodland Hills Residents
Well, not sure what to make of this exactly. Maybe the guy just really needed directions to Chipotle. Wherever you live, it’s always safer to walk in pairs, especially for women. Live it, people.
LAPD Topanga writes:
Threat to Children Suspect
Citizens of Woodland Hills area: Be on the lookout for a suspect who was annoying a child.
The victim (female, 17 yrs) was walking in the vicinity of Martha Street and Jumila Avenue when the suspect drove up in his vehicle and yelled to the victim, “I want to talk to you.” The suspect exited his vehicle and grabbed the victim by the arm. The victim pulled away from the suspect and ran away screaming. The suspect then fled in his vehicle.
Suspect: Male/Hispanic, Black hair, 5-09 to 5-11, 160-180lbs 30-35 years. Short cropped hair, with a well-groomed appearance.
Suspect vehicle: Newer model Mercedes, 4-door, silver or gray color, unknown license plate number.
If you are approached by or see the suspect please call 911 immediately. Anyone with information regarding the suspect is asked to contact Detective Alviani, at Topanga Police Station (818) 756-3371. During off-hours, contact the Detective Information Desk at 877 LAPD 247. CALLERS MAY REMAIN ANONYMOUS. To send anonymous web tips, log onto http://www.lapdonline.org/and click on “Anonymous Web Tips.”
Please pass this on to friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up for E-Policing and Nixle alerts.
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A Cookie, A “DUI” Checkpoint, And A Redbox Rental
Corner Bakery Cafe M&M Cookie
Well, tonight I decided I’d check out the DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Topanga Canyon Blvd. I parked at the Topanga Promenade mall and stopped by Corner Bakery Cafe and got myself an M&M Cookie then walked over to eyeball the checkpoint.
It was about 8:40pm and it didn’t seem like they were making any arrests or tows just yet. Still getting warmed up, I suppose. The checkpoint was on southbound Topanga Canyon Blvd just south of Oxnard Street. Interestingly, it didn’t seem like they were making any effort to stop folks who turned left onto Califa Street. I’m assuming that’s where all the drunk people and illegal immigrants would turn. [note to people who don't understand sarcasm here - I'm saying this with SARCASM!]
Redbox Kiosk
Afterward, I stopped by the Redbox DVD rental kiosk at the 7-11 store at 20914 Ventura Blvd. I’ve never actually used a Redbox kiosk before, but I figured I’d give their $1/night DVD rentals a shot. I rented Extract. A very fine film.
Redbox DVD
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LAPD Peforming “Sobriety Checkpoint” A/K/A “Revenue Shakedown” In Topanga Area TONIGHT
The LAPD will unfortunately be conducting a “sobriety and drivers license checkpoint” tonight in our area. It is well known and widely reported that these checkpoints have little to do with catching drunk drivers and are essentially about the revenue they collect when they catch people driving on suspended licenses. Your vehicle will be impounded. The notice included a map which had the intersection of Califa St and Topanga Canyon Blvd marked, however if it s not 100% clear if that is where the checkpoint will be.
If you encounter this checkpoint, please disregard your civil rights before entering. I joke not when I tell you this is one of the most evil things going on with the government of California today. Watch the video below for more information as well.
A sobriety and drivers license checkpoint will be held tonight.
The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions involving intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions. During this year, residents residing in the Topanga Area endured 19 driving under the influence-related and 99 hit and run traffic collisions. The checkpoint will educate the community to use designated drivers and not drink and drive. Our message is simple: If we catch you drunk, you will be arrested.
It is the Los Angeles Police Department’s goal to continue providing public awareness on the dangers of drinking and driving, and the laws concerning driving without a valid driver’s license. Motorists approaching a checkpoint will observe traffic signs, information and police officers advising that a checkpoint is ahead. Once diverted into a lane, each motorist will be detained momentarily while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. We can all help make our streets safer, please report Drunk Drivers – Call 911.
Update: Full time and location info from LAist (8pm to 3am).
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Woodland Hills Area Community Policing Meeting Tonight 6:30PM At Topanga Station
Once a month, the Senior LEAD Officers for each of the Basic CAR Areas that Topanga Station covers conduct a meeting with the community. From what I understand, the west and east portions of Woodland Hills now have a single meeting, which is tonight at 6:30pm at Topanga Station (21501 Schoenborn St). If you have anything you’d like addressed, you should attend and bring it to the attention of SLO Brent Rygh or SLO Charles Dinse. Note that in March the meeting moves to the third Wednesday of the month.
SLO Brent Rygh, Basic Car 21A73 (Covering Woodland Hills – West of Topanga Canyon) Office (818) 756-3075 Cell (818) 731-2581 Email 30450@lapd.lacity.org The 21A73 meeting will be combined with the 21A97 meeting and will be held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Topanga Station at 6:30 PM. PLEASE NOTE: beginning March, this meeting will be moved to the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.
SLO Charles “Sean” Dinse, Basic Car 21A97 (Woodland Hills – East of Topanga Canyon) Office (818) 756-3076 Cell (818) 731-2568 Email 34920@lapd.lacity.org The 21A97 meeting will be combined with the 21A73 meeting and will be held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Topanga Station at 6:30 PM. PLEASE NOTE: beginning March, this meeting will be moved to the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.
The 2 hour season premier of Lost starts tonight at 9pm, so I’m not sure that I will be willing to take the chance of dying on my way to or from the event and not be able to catch the show. It’s just too risky.
Update: SLO Rygh writes in an e-mail:
Tonight’s meeting will focus on Disaster Preparedness, “What’s Your Plan?” I will have my “go bag” displayed and discuss basic survival emergency scenarios. I have had many requests for this lately due to flooding, mudslides, Haiti, etc.
That’s definitely a helpful subject, as I’m sure all too many of us aren’t really prepared for an emergency. Thanks for the info, Officer Rygh!
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Psst, Have You Subscribed To The LAPD’s Nixle Notification System Yet?
As blogged back on December 3rd, the LAPD has a great new public notifcation system called Nixle. Essentially you subscribe to it, and they e-mail and text message you with important notifications about your area.
Here are a few examples from the past couple of weeks:
December 23:
1: Topanga officers at Topanga Mall near the Macy’s have three people in a stolen car. Currently make the arrests.
2: LAPD officers are stopping another stolen car, Topanga at Lanark. Avoid this area until the suspects are in custody.
3: LAPD Topanga officers have a Code 4, suspect and stolen car in custody, Topanga and Lanark, near Lanark Park.
December 30:
Topanga ofcrs are breaking up a large party that turned violent at a residence 20200 blk of Allentown Dr in Woodland Hills.
Today, January 2, 2010:
Owensmouth and Sherman Way – use caution, officers apprehending car thief.
Nixle was also the source for my Sunglass Bandits, Ventura Blvd. Armed Robberies, and other stories. So, as you can see Nixle offers you a great way to stay abreast of police activity here in the West Valley. I highly recommend it.
To register visit www.nixle.com. Click on the blue “register button” and enter your email and cell phone number. Signing up is simple so register NOW.
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