Page 6 September 27 , 2012 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Police Brief A Student’s Perspective dr# 120057505 written and served at the juvenile’s residence On Generalizing People residential burglary arrest recovered at the location. A search warrant was approximately 1 p.m., Torrance Police numerous area burglaries, was discovered. by Actions of Fewand additional property connecting him toOn Sunday, September 23, 2012, at Department patrol officers arrested a lone Several stolen handguns, miscellaneous suspect in connection with a series of recent jewelry and collectables were located and residential burglaries that had been reported recovered. This investigation is ongoing By Glen Abalayan, But what the media covering the events throughout the City of Torrance. as Detectives attempt to link the suspect Torrance High School Student simply overlooked were pictures of peaceful Patrol officers responded to a call of a with additional recent burglaries that had The recent string of protests overseas in Libyans paying their respects for the fallen possible burglary in progress at a residence occurred in The City of Torrance as well as Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen show how ambassador. Their faces showed deep sorrow in the area of Carson St and Crenshaw neighboring cities. the actions of one man can spark such terrible and held up signs saying “Sorry, people of Blvd and after confirming that an attempted This crime is being investigated under the violence on the other side of the world. These America. This is not the behavior of our burglary had taken place, a male juvenile command and direction of Captain Bernard ruthless attacks resulted in the death of Chris Islam and Prophet.” matching the description given to officers by Anderson of the Special Operations Bureau. Stevens, an honorable and humble Californian Some news reports have even forgotten the reporting person, was taken into custody Any person who has been a victim of a recent and the US Ambassador to Libya, and three about the fact that Libyans tried to resuscitate without incident. The male juvenile was on residential burglary in or around the City of other Americans. The riots have caused the Ambassador Stevens’ body and carry him to a foot and contacted a short distance away. Torrance is encouraged to contact Detectives tensions between the United States and other hospital. With such examples of the other side Property linking the male juvenile to at (310) 618-5570, in an attempt to potentially Arab countries to increase and question the of the protests, why had the news agencies the attempted burglary was discovered and identify and recover their respective property. • stability of the regions. But what shouldn’t not taken advantage of such an opportunity to Police Reports actions of the few. people of Islamic descent?Perhaps people should look to the actionsdebunk the harmful stereotypes surroundingbe done to counteract such wrongdoings is togeneralize entire populations by the sudden The crimes listed are crimes where a report ransacks and takes property/dishes, artwork, Recent news stories reporting the incidents of the fallen ambassador and how he treated was taken by law enforcement agency and dolls, collectible cards. depict protestors outside US embassies burning others during his assignment in Libya. submitted for investigation. The outcome Burglary Commercial: 5200 BLOCK American flags and shouting profanities According to CNN and other news sources, of the investigation or any criminal court PACIFIC COAST HWY Suspect(s) smashes against the country. Meanwhile on the other Stevens was a benevolent man who did proceeding are not considered when reporting glass door for entry, but glass remains intact/ side of the world, a few demented Americans everything he could to help Libya. He chose crimes. The crimes are listed as follows: arson, no entry, no loss. are also using the violence as justification to continue with his assignment regardless simple assault, aggravated assault-weapon, Vandalism: 20000 BLOCK REDBEAM towards their dislike over those of Arab of what others may have said about the auto theft, auto burglary, commercial burglary, AVE Suspect(s) smashes victim’s vehicle’s descent. Both of these reactions towards current state of the country and the people residential burglary, homicide, strong-arm side mirror. the same incident share similar attributes the ambassador sought to help. robbery, robbery with a weapon, theft and Auto Theft-All: 3400 BLOCK CARSON because of how they both believe that the In fact, in the days before his death, Stevens vandalism. The City of Torrance, or its ST Stolen vehicle: ‘06 Chevrolet Silverado. acts of the few are also what everyone else was scheduled to commemorate “an American employees or agents, shall assume no liability Auto Theft-All: 18500 BLOCK in the population does. On one side are the Space,” a plaza with new library along with for: 1. Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies KINGSDALE AVE Stolen vehicle: ‘01 protestors who believe that every American new computers with Internet access. in the information provided regardless of how Nissan Pathfinder. is against Islam while on the other end you What caused the fallen ambassador to be caused; or 2. Any decision made or action september 14 have the few Americans who think that every honored in such a high standard by world taken or not taken by reader in reliance upon Burglary-Auto: 20500 BLOCK ANZA person practicing Islam is a radical. Both leaders was how he did not lose hope for any information or data furnished hereunder. AVE Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown of these views are sickeningly false and are those he gave hope to and how he did not Compiled by Cristian Vasquez means and takes property/GPS. detrimental to the images of both parties. listen to the false allegations tainting the september 15 Burglary-Auto: 2200 BLOCK CRENSHAW Another moment in which a mass panic reputations of those he helped. Ambassador Burglary Residential: 1900 BLOCK BLVD Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown against an entire population ensued occurred Stevens not only embodies true American 232ND ST Suspect(s) enters residence via means and takes property from trunk/briefcase, exactly 11 years before Tuesday’s attacks. kindness, but also serves as the role model unlocked exterior and interior garage doors, cash, keys, flash drives, camera, purse. • Such an incident occurred on September for future peacemakers. 11, 2001 and shared the same reactions as Every crowd will always have a few bad Tuesday’s riots by how the actions of the few apples. But in the words of author Michael caused people to believe the false idea that Buckley, “You can’t judge the many by the every person practicing Islam was against the actions of the few.” The great panics caused United States. This incorrect belief resulted by any incident should never lead to an into violent and hateful acts against Islamic equally chaotic clash of finger pointing and places of worship and its members. Violence mudslinging--especially when it results in an against innocent people should never be unkind generalization of an entire population. justified, regardless of their different race There will never be one term to describe a or beliefs. Overreactions against a general group because every member is unique and population over a single incident are common should never be characterized by one word or to America’s history and dated back from the action. The dreadful actions of the few should Salem Witch Trials to Executive Order 9066 never be used to generalize entire cultures and and the Red Scare. fuel the dislike over members of the group. • Community Brief presCription drug drop off official collection site. Turn in your unused What is Measure J? On Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10 or expired medication at this Ralphs location: In June 2012, the Metro Board of Directors authorized placing Measure J before voters in Los Angeles am-2 pm, the Los Angeles Field Division of the that was approved in 2008 and is currently set to expire in 2039 (Measure R). The additional funds Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will Ralphs Pharmacytaxsalescentone-halfexistingtheyearsadditional30forextendwillJMeasureapproved,IfCounty. will be used to secure bonds, which will allow Metro to accelerate construction of traªc relieving coordinate a nationwide one-day collaborative 1770 Carson St. Torrance, CA. 90501 projects and advance the creation of 250,000 new local jobs. To view the expenditure plan and the effort to remove potentially dangerous (310) 787-8861 full text of Measure J, please visit metro.net/measurej. controlled substances from our nations’ “Carmageddon II” Set For Sept. 29-30 homes. The National Take-Back Initiative Drop off area is along the east side of theoªcialssafetypublicfrommessagetheisPlan ahead, avoid the area, or eat, shop and play locally for the second weekend closure of the I-405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass – between the I-10 will provide those who have accumulated building. Ralphs is asking that citizens enter and US-101 – scheduled for September 29-30. Contractors will demolish the remaining side of unwanted and unused prescription drugs a for the front parking lot, drive around to the the Mulholland Bridge as part of the freeway improvements project. For latest updates visit metro.net/405. great opportunity to dispose of them safely. east side of the building for drop off and then This year, the Torrance Police Department continue around to the rear of the building ExpressLanes Coming – Get Your Transponder Now More than 5,000 motorists have opened accounts to get through traªc faster on the I-110 Freeway and Ralphs Pharmacy are partnering with DEA to exit on to Abalone Ave. No needles or when the Metro ExpressLanes open November 10. Join them now! These special lanes are available to help support this initiative and increase syringes please. is a FasTrak® account and transponder. To get yours, visit metro.net/expresslanes. awareness about the dangers of prescription Provided by the Torrance Policeneedyouall–driverssolototollaforandmotorcycles,andvanpoolscarpools,eligibletotoll-free drug abuse. Ralphs has registered as an Department• Go Metro to USC Football Games If you’re heading to the Coliseum for USC football games this fall, Go Metro. We’ll get you past the traªc and parking hassles, giving you more time to catch all the action and festivities. Exit at the Visit us at: www.heraldpublications.com Expo/Vermont or Expo Park/USC stations on the Metro Expo Line, or the 37th St/USC Station on the Metro Silver Line. Find out more at metro.net/usctrojans. Join In Rideshare Week Oct. 1-5 Make a pledge and carpool, vanpool or use public transit to get to work at least one day during Rideshare Week, October 1-5, and be eligible to win valuable prizes. The program is open to employers and employees alike. Visit metro.net/rideshare for details. 2012 lacmta © 13-0538ps_sby-ie-13-004 If you’d like to know more, visit metro.net.
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