EL SEGUNDO HERALD March 2, 2017 Page 7 Police Reports Potholes Turn Roads Thursday, February 16 A shoplifting report was taken at 0235 hours from the 2100 block of East El Segundo Boulevard. Taken were three cases of Red Bull energy drinks. A forgery report was taken at 0850 hours from the 300 block of North Continental Boulevard. Unknown suspect(s) made purchases using counterfeit bills. A burglary (commercial) report was taken at 1052 hours from the 300 block of Sheldon Street. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry by prying open a window. No property was taken. A forgery report was taken at 1213 hours from the 800 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. A counterfeit check was deposited and funds were withdrawn from the account. A theft by false pretenses report was taken at 1359 hours from the 300 block of West El Segundo Boulevard. Known suspect used the company’s credit card to purchase items for his personal benefit. A vandalism report was taken at 1757 hours from the 100 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. Two male adults were arrested at 2055 hours from the 1300 block of East Grand Avenue for burglary. One female adult was arrested at 2107 hours from the 800 block of Virginia Street for violation of a domestic violence restraining order. Friday, February 17 An identity theft report was taken at 1135 hours from the 700 block of Sierra Street. Unknown suspect(s) used the victim’s credit card to complete online purchases. Saturday, February 18 A burglary (commercial) report was taken at 0248 hours from the 600 block of Vista Del Mar. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry into a business by smashing a window. Taken were two cash registers and miscellaneous boxes of cigarettes. A traffic accident (without injuries) occurred at 0536 hours at El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard, vehicle versus vehicle. A vandalism report was taken at 1148 hours from McCarthy Court and Walnut Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear window of a vehicle. A misdemeanor hit and run report was taken at 1247 hours from the 200 block of East Grand Avenue, vehicle versus vehicle. A found property report was taken at 1303 hours from the 900 block of McCarthy Court. A black purse containing a cell phone, medication and other miscellaneous items was found at the location. An identity theft/petty theft/shoplifting report was taken at 1744 hours from the 700 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard. Unknown suspect took an unattended wallet from the victim’s purse. Suspect then attempted to use the victim’s credit card to purchase merchandise. Sunday, February 19 Two male adults were arrested at 0610 hours from Hillcrest Street and Oak Avenue for grand theft auto and possession of burglary tools. A stolen motorcycle, truck and license plate were recovered. A missing person was located and a report was taken at 1128 hours from the 400 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard. A burglary report was taken at 18312 hours from the 600 block of West Maple Avenue. The victim’s residence was ransacked but nothing was taken. A domestic battery report was taken at 1942 hours from the 400 block of Sierra Street. Monday, February 20 A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at 0629 hours from the 1400 block of East Oak Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) smashed vehicle window and took a work bag. A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at 0937 hours from the 400 block of Loma Vista Street. Unknown suspect(s) smashed vehicle window of a 2015 Toyota. A male adult was arrested at 1317 hours fromVista Del Mar and Imperial Highway for possession of methamphetamine and driving with suspended license. A found property report was taken at 1348 hours from the 500 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. Found was a wallet. One male adult was arrested at 1841 hours from the 2500 block of East El Segundo Boulevard for driving under the influence. One male adult was arrested at 2215 hours from Imperial Highway and Hughes Way for grand theft auto, obstructing a peace officer, identity theft, assault with a deadly weapon, driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence of drugs. Tuesday, February 21 A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at 0808 hours from the 500 block of Standard Street. Unknown suspect(s) broke into a 2000 Chevy Tahoe. An identity theft report was taken at 1116 hours from the 200 block of Concord Street. A traffic accident report was taken at 1255 hours from the 700 West Pine Avenue. Vehicle versus vehicle. Wednesday, February 22 A property report was taken at 0854 hours from the 200 block of Loma Vista Street. Ammunition was turned in to be destroyed. A property report was taken at 1006 hours from the 2300 block of East Rosecrans Avenue. A found item was turned in to be destroyed. A dead body report was taken at 1003 hours in the 300 block of Virginia Street. An adult passed away due to natural causes. A traffic collision (with injuries) occurred at 1619 hours from 120th Street and Aviation Boulevard. Vehicle versus vehicle. A forgery report was taken at 1757 hours from the 700 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard. Defrauding an innkeeper report was taken at 2137 hours from the 100 South Sepulveda Boulevard. • into Obstacle Courses By Rob McCarthy South Bay drivers can be forgiven if they seem jumpier than usual this winter. The sudden urge to weave and change lanes is natural after February’s rainstorms that pocked streets and freeway lanes with potholes--lots of them. Avoiding them can save a trip to the repair shop, or the emergency room. Southern California’s roads are in horrible shape, according to the national transportation research group known as TRIP. From Los Angeles to Santa Ana, two-thirds of the streets and highways are in poor condition. That survey was done in 2013, so the drought-busting rain this winter is certain to add to the woes of drivers and the workloads for city and county street maintenance crews. Potholes are signs that the nation’s infrastructure is aging and needs greater attention to build new roads and bridges, according to the website Pothole Info.com. Pavement crumbles and potholes form over time because of rainwater, excessive heat, and the wear and tear of traffic. Low spots where water collects cause potholes, though heavy truck traffic and poor street maintenance get some of the blame too. The Automobile Club of Southern California cautions drivers to watch for potholes after these winter storms. Because swerving or a sudden lane change can endanger other drivers, the AAA says more following distance from the car ahead allows drivers to see potholes sooner. Hitting the brakes at a pothole can cause more damage to a vehicle because the weight shifts to the front. When a pothole cannot be avoided, slow down to reduce the chance of damage to tires, wheels and the suspension, according to the AAA. It also reduces the chance of losing control of the steering, especially when the road is lined with potholes. The danger is greater on curved or uneven roads. Watch for water pooled on the pavement, which can conceal a deep pothole lurking in the lane ahead, according to the AAA. “Alert drivers having plenty of time to avoid potholes,” it says. Americans shell out more than $6 billion per year on repairs to their cars and trucks from potholes. These repairs run from the gamut from fixing a flat tire to replacing an accidentally deployed air bag. While a flat repair is under $20, the airbag can run $2,500. Many people simply can’t afford that. Though potholes and road damage is often associated with cold weather areas, California leads the nation in poor-qu ality roads. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is slightly ahead of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay area in a ranking of roads in poor condition. The national group TRIP placed San Jose third and San Diego fourth on the list of metropolitan areas with the roughest roads for driving. On average, poor roads and potholes cost a single drive $377 per year in vehicle repairs. Businesses will incur $240 billion in costs between 2013 and 2022 because U.S. roads are wearing out. Pothole Info.com notes that the lion’s share of highways and freeways were built before the 1970s and were expected to last 50 years. Poor road surfaces claim lives and contribute to 11,000 traffic fatalities per year, according to Pothole Info.com. Cities and counties face multi-million-dollar lawsuits because of bicyclist accidents and injuries on poorly maintained streets. Local cities have set up hotlines for reporting potholes. Los Angeles: To report storm-related emergencies such as trees down, landslides, potholes, and road erosion, call (213) 473-8410 or (800) 996-2489. El Segundo: Call the El Segundo Maintenance Facility at (310) 524-2709. Manhattan Beach: Report a pothole using a service request form found online at www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/residents/ service-request. Hawthorne: Asks citizens to report street damage online at www.cityofhawthorne.org/ contact/ Torrance: Call (310) 781-6900 during business hours or email Public Works at Publicworksinfo@ torranceca.gov • Potholes created by recent rains damage vehicles and contribute to more roadway crashes. Certified Business and Professional (b&p) Ads Six Months – $450 • One Year – $800 We will create your B&P ad for you, at no additional cost. For information or rates, call 310-529-3227. Interested parties email: bp@heraldpublications.com Pick your newspaper! All Six (or Pick And Choose) For One Price! 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