July 11, 2013 Page 3 Officer-Involved Shooting Hawthorne Happenings Results in Dead Dog, Sparks News for the City of Good Neighbors Public Outcry for Justice A Busy Saturday of Sgt. Leonard Luna of the in Hawthorne Hawthorne Police Department By Cristian Vasquez in safeguarding our citizens.” This Saturday, July 13 will who was killed tragically in a Reactions to the June 30 officer-involved The backlash and public outcry as a result be a busy day in Hawthorne with motorcycle accident on the 105 shooting that left a Rottweiler dead in of the incident was instantaneous, as critics a day full of events and activities. Freeway this past Monday. He Hawthorne have ranged from cries for justice took to social media such as Twitter and We start with the Ramona will be missed as a dedicated law to anger to the officers being labeled animal Facebook to vent their frustration. “Animal Neighborhood Association enforcement officer, but more so killers and even threats of harm to police killers” and “Justice for Max” were just Summer Picnic, which runs from as a dedicated and trusted friend officers. The shooting occurred in the area two of the common catchphrases used by 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m. at Ramona to those who worked with him at 137th Street and Jefferson Avenue when Max sympathizers. However, some residents Park on 136th Street just west of and knew him. We must treasure members of the Hawthorne Police Department understood the complexity of the situation Ramona Street. Then we move our time here on earth as a gift responded to a call regarding an armed and withheld judgment. to the HorseShoe Tournament held from above and value each day. robbery where a gun was used. As one group “I am kind of torn between both sides,” all day at the Moose Lodge on Inglewood Private services will be held this Friday of officers entered a property to secure the Samantha Perez, Hawthorne resident said. “It Avenue and 132nd Street. The Islamic Center for Sgt. Luna. situation, other officers were responsible for is really sad hearing about the dog getting will hold a public invited information event Walmart Opens in Hawthorne establishing a perimeter. shot, but I feel like it was honestly just a at their site on Hawthorne Way behind the Like it or not, the big boy has entered “During this evolving critical incident source of protection.” HomeTown Buffet. Then we wrap things up town. Yes, Walmart Neighborhood Market and the extraction of suspects from the On Tuesday, July 2, the Society for the over at Holly Park for the annual Movie in opened its doors on Wednesday morning home, officers containing the location were Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles the Park that runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to a large group of shoppers. With it interfered with by an individual,” Detective (spcaLA) released a statement asking for an NEXT SATURDAY – came 65 new jobs for Hawthorne people. Bureau Commander and Public Information investigation into the “procedures and training Good Neighbors Day America has been build on free enterprise. Officer Lieutenant Scott Swain stated through protocols” that are required by officers to A good, old-fashioned home town, main Consumers have choices. Walmart brings a press release. “This interference included safely interact when subduing companion street fair and family gathering is on the another choice for shoppers to pick up loud, distracting music from the individual’s animals. “Understandably, the safety of agenda for next Saturday. The 3rd Annual groceries in Hawthorne. We will see if it vehicle, and his intentional walking within police officers is important. However, with Good Neighbors Day event will be held has any effect on the other markets that close proximity to armed officers while the proper training, these kinds of situations on Saturday, July 20 at the civic center in surround the store on Inglewood Avenue holding an 80-pound Rottweiler on a leash.” can be diffused or avoided,” said Madeline front of city hall. We will start with a car and Rosecrans. The individual, Leon Rosby, was recorded Bernstein, President of spcaLA, in the press show. (It’s not too late to just show up City Council Meeting Canceled by other bystanders doing what the statements release. “This dog did not have to die in such with your car on the day of the event.) The State law states that if a city has a website by the police department indicated. However, a violent manner. Deadly force should be Kiwanis Club will be serving up pancakes then the agenda for a city council meeting at one point he took his dog to his car and used only as a last resort. The citizens and and sausages starting at 7:30 a.m. The must be posted at least 72 hours in advanced put the Rottweiler “Max” in the backseat. animals of our community deserve better.” Hawthorne Museum will be open at 9 a.m. of a regular meeting. Because of the recent Rosby proceeded to walk toward two officers, For Perez the situation was a lose/lose from along with many exhibitors and vendors. The incident that happened in Hawthorne, the turned around and put his hand behind his the beginning, but she is saddened that the opening program is set for 10 a.m. with the city’s website was shut down due to the back to peacefully be handcuffed. At that dog was killed. “If the cop had not shot the Hawthorne High School band participating. high number of emails and traffic. Without moment Max became agitated and exited dog, then the story would have been that There will be fun competitions and plenty the website operating, the city clerk could the car through a more than halfway closed the dog attacked the officer,” Perez said. of music and games. Hamburgers, hot not post the agenda hence the regular July window, creating a back-and-forth battle “There was no way for anyone to win. It dogs, and ice cream are on the lunch menu. 9 city council meeting had to be canceled. between the police, the dog and Rosby. The was unfortunate, but what are you going to Bingo will be played under the large tent. There is no word as to when the website owner tried to order the dog to sit and the do once you are in that position?” Bring your lawn chair or blanket to set would be restored and when the council officers attempted to control the situation, but Chief Fager expressed his condolences at the out on the grass and enjoy the music and meeting would be rescheduled. the dog lunged at one officer who avoided death of Max and reminded the community program. The entire event is sponsored by Upcoming Events the bite and fired his weapon. that the department has a history of using the Hawthorne Historical Society. Saturday, July 13: Ramona Picnic and “I wish to reassure all that this matter canines to reach out to the residents in In Memory of Sgt. Luna Movie in the Park • Saturday, July 20: Good is being addressed in the most appropriate an attempt to build stronger relationships. All of our prayers go out the family Neighbors Day • manner demanded and afforded,” Hawthorne “The Hawthorne Police Department will be Police Chief Robert Fager said, through accountable to its constituents and to our a written statement to the community. “I actions,” Fager said. “Please allow us to The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war. ask for all to look no farther than into our fulfill such. We truly sympathize with the ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson own community for the true reality of our feelings and impact suffered by all who have partnership and efforts that we apply daily witnessed this incident.”• Police Report MON 6/24/13 TO SUN 6/30/13 Jefferson Av House door Entry Loc: Front Thu 06/27/13 17:30 ROBBERY Date/Time Reported Mon 6/24/13 10:49 Property Taken: Nintedo Wii, computer Attempt Robbery 12800 S Crenshaw Bl Crime Occurred: Fri 06/21/13 16:00 To: Attempt Residential Burglary 3800 W moniter, computer keyboard, Playstation 3, Finance Company Mon 06/24/13 10:00 132nd St Apartment/Condo Samsung DVD, Sony camera/camcorder, Date/Time Reported Mon 6/24/13 17:34 Property Taken: Televisions Date/Time Reported Tue 6/25/13 18:23 childrens social secur cards (3) & birth certif Crime Occurred: Mon 06/24/13 17:29 Method of Entry: Smashed POE: Single Crime Occurred: Tue 06/25/13 18:23 (3), coin bank, perfume Property Taken: Currency swing door Entry Loc: Front Method of Entry: Attempt only Method of Entry: Pried Method of Entry: Opened POE: Double swing door Entry Loc: Front Res Burglary – Residential 14600 S Lemoli Comm Burglary – Commercial 11800 S Res Burglary – Residential 12400 S Oxford Av Apartment/Condo Hawthorne Bl Drug Store - Pharmacy Av Apartment/Condo Robbery 14400 S Cerise Av Apartment/ Date/Time Reported Mon 6/24/13 15:38 Date/Time Reported Wed 6/26/13 13:30 Date/Time Reported Thu 6/27/13 20:59 Condo Crime Occurred: Mon 06/24/13 02:15 To: Crime Occurred: Wed 06/26/13 13:15 Crime Occurred: Thu 06/27/13 20:55 Date/Time Reported Wed 6/26/13 15:05 Mon 06/24/13 03:30 Method of Entry: Opened Method of Entry: Opened POE: Sliding Crime Occurred: Wed 06/26/13 15:00 Property Taken: Yellow metal Kors watch, Arrest window Entry Loc: Front Property Taken: “Acer” laptop computer, US coinage, Nintendo Wii game station Res Burglary – Residential 13600 S Cordary burgundy in color/sticker, “Dell” desk top (white), dresser drawer Av Apartment/Condo Comm Burglary – Commercial 2700 W computer, monitor, key board, “HP” computer, Method of Entry: Unknown Date/Time Reported Wed 6/26/13 19:16 120th St Shopping Center monitor, key board, “Cannon” printer, gray Crime Occurred: Wed 06/26/13 07:45 To: Date/Time Reported Thu 6/27/13 20:48 in color, Samsung cell phone, white in color Res Burglary – Residential 4000 W Wed 06/26/13 19:16 Crime Occurred: Thu 06/27/13 20:48 T-Mobile Broadway Apartment/Condo Property Taken: 13” Macbook, white Method of Entry: Opened pried Date/Time Reported Mon 6/24/13 19:31 iPad mini Arrest Robbery 4000 W 137th St House Crime Occurred: Mon 06/24/13 19:31 Method of Entry: Unlocked Date/Time Reported Sun 6/30/13 17:43 Method of Entry: Opened POE: Ground Res Burglary – Residential 3900 W Crime Occurred: Sun 06/30/13 17:35 level Res Burglary – Residential 11700 S Van Rosecrans Av Apartment/Condo Weapon: Handgun Ness Av Garage Detached Date/Time Reported Thu 6/27/13 23:19 Arrest Res Burglary – Residential 4800 W 120th Date/Time Reported Thu 6/27/13 12:41 Crime Occurred: Thu 06/27/13 10:00 To: St House Crime Occurred: Thu 06/27/13 12:41 Thu 06/27/13 10:30 Robbery 4000 W 137th St Date/Time Reported Tue 6/25/13 16:51 Method of Entry: PRIED POE: Single Property Taken: Black Guess wallet, Date/Time Reported Sun 6/30/13 17:43 Crime Occurred: Tue 06/25/13 14:30 To: swing door G Entry Loc: Front Samsung Freeform cell phone, house and Crime Occurred: CAD: Sun 06/30 17:43-- Tue 06/25/13 16:50 car keys No R MS Ent Property Taken: Computer equip jewelry/ Res Burglary – Residential 11900 S Oxford Method of Entry: Unknown precious metal currency Av House VEHICLE: STN - CA 1994 TOYT CAM BURGLARY Property Taken: Black 16 gig wifi iPad 2 Date/Time Reported Thu 6/27/13 18:09 4D GRN • Res Burglary – Residential 13800 S Method of Entry: Pried POE: Double swing Crime Occurred: Sun 06/23/13 11:00 To:
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