Saturday, September 1, 2012

Los Angeles: Detectives from Topanga Area Narcotics Enforcement Detail (NED) served a search warrant at a medical marijuana dispensary in the west San Fernando Valley that resulted in two arrests, a cache of narcotics, money, and other evidence of illegal drug sales. On Tuesday, August 28, 2012, around 3:00 p.m., Topanga Area Narcotics Enforcement Detail detectives converged on a commercial marijuana dispensary in the 21100 block of Ventura Boulevard. The search warrant was obtained after an investigation into the illegal sales of marijuana from the dispensary. Arrested were 21-year-old Anna Woods of Thousand Oaks and 22-year-old Carmen Hsieh of Los Angeles. Both were booked for Possession for Sales of Marijuana and booked into Valley Jail Section. They are each being held on $20,000 bail. Additionally, investigators will be seeking an arrest warrant through the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for one additional suspect who was not present when the search warrant was served. Investigators recovered approximately $1,000 in cash from the dispensary and approximately 10 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of $30,000. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact Topanga Area Narcotics Enforcement Detail Detectives, Detective Carlos Figueira at 818-756-4850. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

Los Angeles: On Wednesday, August 29, 2012 around 2:30 p.m., a 100 year old driver ran off the road and collided with 14 pedestrians in front of Main Street Elementary School at dismissal time. A total of 11 children and three adults were transported to local hospitals. As of today, only three children are still hospitalized but are expected to recover.
The driver of the vehicle had a valid license, insurance and had no evidence of intoxication. Due to the nature of the accident the driver was referred to the Department of Motor Vehicles for re-examination. The driver claims that his vehicle had mechanical failures that prevented him from stopping the vehicle. This vehicle was impounded and a mechanical inspection will be conducted by Motor Transport Division.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact LAPD Central Traffic Division Detectives at 213-972-1825. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Webtips” and follow the prompts.