Email from Los Angeles Police Protective League Daily News & Updates   Law Enforcement News Who’s running the LAPD? Chief’s style draws mixed reviews in first year Over the last year, The Times spoke with numerous sources, from high-ranking commanders to beat cops on the street, along with recently retired LAPD officials and longtime department observers, to gather insights on McDonnell’s first 12 months as the city’s top cop. But the lack of progress on the issue (discipline) has started to rankle the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union for officers below the rank of lieutenant. The League urged McDonnell to take action in a statement to The Times. “The way we see it, the Chief is either going to leverage his mandate and implement change, much to the chagrin of some in his command staff that staunchly support the status quo, or he will circle the wagons around the current system and continue to run out the clock,” the statement read. ”There’s no need to keep booking conference rooms to meet and talk about ‘fixing discipline,’ it’s time to fish or cut bait.” Los Angeles Times BWC: Man charges at LAPD cops swinging 7-foot cluster of wires before fatal OIS The LAPD released bystander and body camera video showing a fatal officer-involved shooting of a man who charged at officers while swinging a cluster of metal wires at them. The Nov. 11 incident began when officers were dispatched to a call of a man hitting vehicles and attempting to hit people with a large chain or wire, according to the release. “He’s hitting everything,” a caller can be heard saying on 911 call audio. “He’s very violent, you have to bring somebody else,” the caller says as the officers arrived to respond. “He’s attacking them.” Bystander video shows an officer approaching the man, who was holding a cluster of wires around seven feet in length. The man initially dropped the wires when instructed to do so by the officer, according to the release. Video shows the suspect picking the wires back up, at which point the officer shot him with a foam round from a less lethal launcher. The man then dropped the wires as he reacted to being struck with the round. He momentarily began to follow the officer’s instructions before once again picking up the wires. He began to swing the wires at the officer, striking the ground near his feet multiple times. He charged forward at the officers, swinging the wires in a circle overhead as the officer continued to deploy less lethal rounds. PoliceOne 2 men steal over $200,000 worth of jewelry from Los Angeles shop Two suspects remain at large after stealing over $200,000 worth of jewelry from a store in L.A.’s Pico-Union neighborhood. On Dec. 16, surveillance video captured the men approaching the entrance of GOOD ART HLYWD on the 1000 block of Venice Boulevard around 4:30 p.m. A security guard was standing outside, as the store typically accepts most of its customers by appointment only. The men flashed a large sum of cash and said they were looking for a gift for their father. They asked if they could be shown some jewelry pieces. The security guard let them inside to browse. At one point, the men told a store associate said they needed to grab a credit card from their car outside. After exiting, however, neither of them returned. That’s when the employee who was assisting them realized that two pieces of high-end jewelry were missing. KTLA 5 Loved ones search for missing 76-year-old Southern California man Family members are still searching for a Southern California man who has been missing for over a month. Antonio Dichoso Arriola, 76, was reported missing on Nov. 15, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Arriola was last seen on the 400 block of Serrano Avenue in L.A.’s Koreatown neighborhood. He is described as an Asian man who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 153 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair and freckles on his face. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and carrying a green backpack. It’s unclear where he may have been heading when he disappeared. His family noted that, given the state of his mental health, he may not be able to identify himself and that he requires a cane to walk. They have not heard from him since and are very concerned for his well-being. Anyone who may know Arriola’s whereabouts or has information on the case can call the LAPD’s Missing Persons Unit at 213-996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls can be directed to 1-877-527-3247. KTLA 5 LA homeowner uses AirTag to track thieves, stolen goods A Larchmont-area homeowner says his house was burglarized for the second time this year after masked suspects were captured on security video climbing over a wall, then breaking through a glass door and ransacking the residence while he was away at a holiday party. The homeowner, who asked not to be identified, shared the surveillance footage with FOX 11. It shows three suspects casing the property before forcing their way inside Saturday evening. "We noticed that the French door to the backyard is broken and we realized…it happened again. It was just a huge shock to us," he said. "I’m just tired of it — twice was enough - once was enough!" The break-in marked the second burglary at the home in less than a year. In January, the homeowner said more sophisticated intruders jammed the home’s Wi-Fi system and stole nearly all valuables inside. This time, there was less to take — but the suspects inadvertently left behind a clue. "I realized that the contents of my briefcase - the laptop and iPad in my briefcase - was on the bed," he said, realizing that the thieves must have taken it. "And then I thought - wait a minute - there’s an AirTag! So I went to my phone and I tried to find it, and it was still on, and two blocks away from here." The homeowner had already filed a police report, so he contacted the Los Angeles Police Department again in hopes officers could quickly help recover the stolen property. FOX 11 14-Year Old Girl Missing in Gramercy Park Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detectives Thursday are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Laura Johnson was last seen Wednesday at approximately 9:20 p.m. on the 1200 block of West 93rd Street and Budlong Avenue, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said. Laura is Black, 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 140 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white shirt, black leggings and pink slide shoes. Anyone who has seen Laura or knows of her whereabouts was asked to call the Sheriff’s South Los Angeles Station at 323 820-6700. Callers who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org. MyNewsLA Feds go after violent L.A. gang linked to Mexican Mafia; 16 suspects arrested Federal agents arrested 16 alleged members of Puente-13 — a violent San Gabriel Valley-based gang known for carrying out killings “greenlighted” by the Mexican Mafia, kidnapping enemies and trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl, authorities said. The suspects were arrested Wednesday on federal complaints alleging their involvement in a kidnapping, two shootings, illegal firearms sales and the trafficking of narcotics, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The complaints name 20 alleged members and associates, three of whom remain at large and one who was already in state custody. The at-large defendants are Larry Castillo, 42, a.k.a. “Lil Dee,” of Victorville; Soo Kang, 31, a.k.a. “Easy,” of Koreatown; and Bryan Gordian-Padilla, 24, a.k.a. “Goon,” of West Covina. Authorities said others arrested Wednesday had aliases including “Pollo,” “Ghost,” “Snowbella,” “Lil Speedy” and “Monkey.” During the investigation, authorities seized 71 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition, prosecutors said. They confiscated thousands of pills containing fentanyl and carfentanil — a synthetic drug more than 100 times as potent as fentanyl by weight — and 10 pounds of methamphetamine. Los Angeles Times SoCal serial child molester, a cheer coach, faces over 150 years in prison A former Orange County cheerleading coach is facing more than 150 years in prison after being convicted of 23 felony counts of molesting several girls, some as young as 9, with allegations dating back to 1998. Monday’s conviction of Tennessee native Erick Joseph Kristianson, 46, in Santa Ana helps close a legal saga that includes the suspect’s arrest in Fargo, N.D., in May 2023, on a warrant for charges in California. Kristianson was convicted of 11 felony counts of lewd or lascivious acts upon a minor under 14 years of age, four felony counts of lewd or lascivious acts upon a child age 14 or 15, six felony counts of sexual penetration by foreign object of a minor under 18, and two felony counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object of a minor under 16. He’s due back in court March 19 for sentencing, which could result in a maximum term of 165 years to life, according to authorities. “For decades, Erick Kristianson used cheerleading gyms in Orange County and across the country as a kind of perverted catalog from which to select the next young girl he was going to molest,” said Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer in a statement. Los Angeles Times Public Safety News SUV crashes into fallen tree as winds slam San Fernando Valley neighborhoods Windy weather across the San Fernando Valley created hazardous driving conditions Wednesday evening as toppled trees damaged two vehicles. Strong winds were blowing through the Valley Glen and North Hollywood area when a tree fell across Bluebell Avenue, blocking the roadway around 6:45 p.m. A motorist crashed into the downed tree, leaving the SUV undrivable. The driver appeared to be OK, but a tow truck was required to remove the vehicle, according to news video service RMG News. Bluebell Avenue remained closed as crews worked to clear the debris. About 30 minutes later, a massive tree came down during high winds in Granada Hills. A Mercedes-Benz parked on Tribune Street near White Oak Avenue was crushed under the weight of the tree. No one was inside the vehicle at the time. One resident said she had previously expressed concerns about the neighborhood’s trees, but nothing was done. KTLA 5 Propane tank fire burns in Sylmar Emergency personnel responded to a propane tank fire on Wednesday in Sylmar, according to the California Highway Patrol. Crews were called to the area of Sierra Highway and San Fernando Road at 1:41 p.m. Due to the potential danger of the situation, first responders let the tank burn out as they monitored the scene. It’s unclear if any injuries occurred in connection with the blaze. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. NBC 4 About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents more than 8,700 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. Listen To Our Podcast Los Angeles Police Protective League | 1308 W 8th St | Los Angeles, CA 90017 US Unsubscribe | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice