Press inquiries may be directed to Lieutenant Mark McDaniel at (562) 904-2370 or Sergeant Dwayne Cooper at (562)904-2340.

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On April 16, 2013, Downey Detectives arrested a suspect responsible for the homicide that occurred on the embankment of the 105 Freeway west of Lakewood Blvd.

The suspect, identified as Bryan Petty, 22 years, is a transient who resided near the area where this homicide occurred. On April 14, 2013, at about 4:45 p.m., Downey Police received information from the California Highway Patrol that a body was discovered in a shallow grave. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office exhumed the body and will be conducting their investigation. The victim is a male, but has yet to be officially identified.

During the course of this investigation, Downey Detectives received information that led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect. The suspect was booked for homicide and transported to the Los Angeles County Jail.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Downey Police Department at (562) 904-2308, Detective Mike Galindo at (562) 904-2326 or Detective Robert Del Rio at (562) 904-2324.

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637) or by using the website http://lacrimesstoppers.org/.

Press inquiries may be directed to Lieutenant Mark McDaniel at (562) 904-2370.

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Downey Police are asking for public assistance in locating / identifying possible homicide suspect/s.

On Sunday, January 20, 2013, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Downey Police responded to 7401 Florence Ave. (Gloria’s Cocina Mexicana Restaurant) in regards to shots fired. Upon arrival officers found the male victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.  The motive for the shooting is unknown. Suspect -1 is described as a male Hispanic, thin build wearing a baseball cap, unbuttoned long sleeved shirt w/white t-shirt  underneath and blue jeans. Suspect-2 is described as a male Hispanic, thick build, dark colored t-shirt with unknown logo on the front and dark pants. Suspect-3 is a male Hispanic, thin build, wearing a red t-shirt with unknown logo on the front and dark pants. All three suspects appear to be in their early 20’s. Suspect vehicle #1 is possibly a black Nissan Altima. Suspect vehicle #2 is a white 4dr possibly a Honda or an Acura.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Downey Police Department at (562) 904-2308 or Detective Steve Aubuchon at (562) 904-2361.

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637) or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org. You can also call WE TIP by dialing 1-800-78-CRIME.

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Anyone with information regarding possible victims or anyone who has met with this subject is asked to please contact the Downey Police Department.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Laura Quint at (562) 904-2308 or Sergeant Raul Salazar at (562) 904-2304.

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637), or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org.

For press inquires please contact: Lieutenant Mark McDaniel at (562) 904-2370

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Downey Police are investigating a homicide that occurred at Gloria’s Cocina Mexicana Restaurant Located at 7401 Florence Ave.

On Sunday, January 20, 2013, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Downey Police responded to the location regarding a call of shots fired with an injured male.  Officers arrived at the scene and found a male victim in his 20’s suffering from several gunshot wounds.  The Downey Paramedics transported the victim to St. Francis Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  

The motive for the shooting is unknown.  The suspect was described as a Male Hispanic with a dark complexion, who was wearing a hooded red sweatshirt.  The suspect was seen fleeing the area in a white 4-door sedan (no further description).  This case is being investigated by the Downey Police Department and the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Downey Police Detectives are asking anyone with information to this crime to contact Detective Steve Aubuchon at (562) 904-2361 or Detective Paul Hernandez at (562) 904-2368.

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637), or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Press inquiries may be directed to Sergeant Dwayne Cooper at (562) 904-2340 or Lieutenant Mark McDaniel at (562) 904-2370.

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In light of the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the Downey Police Department wants to reaffirm its commitment to the community in keeping children safe.  School safety will always be our primary focus.  

The Downey Police Department and the Downey Unified School District joined together in 1998 and created a School Safety Program. This program allows for a School Resource Officer to be assigned daily to Warren, Downey, and Columbus High Schools.  Besides being a crime deterrent, officers often assist school administrators in truancy enforcement and provide “one-on-one” counseling with at risk students.  After careful collaboration with DUSD Administrators, Downey P.D. recently instituted weekly uniform patrol visits to all Downey schools.

Downey P.D. enjoys a wonderful working relationship with DUSD.  Daily communication and information sharing has been instrumental to our commitment in providing a safe environment for children to learn.

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At around 11:50 a.m., Downey Police Officers responded to a local motel on Firestone Blvd. to investigate a robbery.  As a precautionary measure only, an elementary school adjacent to the motel was placed on lockdown.  Westbound traffic lanes of Firestone Blvd. between Newville and Woodruff were closed while officers searched for any possible suspects.  Traffic lanes have since been re-opened and the school lockdown lifted.

Downey Police Detectives are currently investigating.

Press inquiries may be directed to Sergeant Dwayne Cooper at (562) 904-2340 or Lieutenant Mark McDaniel at (562) 904-2370.

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Downey Police Officers have arrested a male adult Downey resident for the Attempted Murder of his brother.     

On Wednesday, December 05, 2012, at 6:54 a.m., Downey Police Officers responded to the 12400 block of Rose Avenue regarding “Gun Shots” being fired.  When officers arrived, they found the victim laying to the front of the apartment complex suffering from several gunshot wounds.  Officers arrested his brother, who was located inside of his apartment.  The suspect was taken into custody without incident and a firearm was recovered.  The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he is currently receiving treatment.  The circumstances surrounding the shooting are being investigated and anyone with information is asked to call the Downey Police Department.     

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637), or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Steve Aubuchon at (562)904-2361 or Sergeant Dwayne Cooper at (562) 904-2340.  Press inquiries may be directed to Lieutenant Dean Milligan at (562) 904-2321.

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The Downey Police Department would like to caution the residents of Downey
to be wary of people going door-to-door soliciting to conduct services for home owners.

On Tuesday evening, June 26th, a female Hispanic suspect in her 50’s knocked on the front door of an elderly resident in the 8500 block of Cherokee St. The female asked the resident if she could wash her windows and use the restroom. The home owner allowed the female in the house and the two of them went into the kitchen. Moments later the victim walked out of the kitchen and saw a male Hispanic suspect, approximately 17 to 18-years-old, walking down her hallway towards the front door. The victim told both subjects to leave her home immediately. After they left, she checked her bedroom and discovered the male suspect had stolen $25.00 out of her purse.
The female is believed to have an “M” tattoo on her left upper chest. The two suspects were possibly seen in a dark colored 4-door vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Jerry Price at 562-904-2359. To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637), or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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Downey Police Department Plans to ‘Take-Back’ Unused and Unwanted
Prescription Drugs on Saturday, April 28th

The Downey Police Department and community volunteers will be collecting unused, unwanted or out-of-date prescription medications on Saturday morning, April 28th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event offers community members an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous drugs and minimize the potential for misuse and abuse.  

The location for the April 28th event will be the Discovery Sports Complex / Columbia Memorial Space Center on Columbia Way, near Lakewood Blvd.  The distribution will be a ‘drive-thru’ only event. Event participants should enter the park from Steve Horn Way (accessed from Bellflower Blvd). There will be no accommodations for walk-up visitors. All attendees will be directed to stay with their vehicles as they work their way through the collection effort. The collection will begin at 10:00 am and end at 2:00 pm.  The event will be held rain or shine.

The event is co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Division of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The DEA is providing the collection boxes and will be responsible for the proper disposal of the discarded drugs. All of the drugs and containers will be incinerated.

Event attendees will have the option of dropping their prescription medications and containers into the DEA collection boxes or pouring their prescription medications into DEA collection boxes and keeping the drug containers. 

The dangers of prescription drug abuse will be shared with everyone attending the event through special brochures.

Prescription drugs discarded into the sanitary sewer system may pose environmental problems for the ocean and the potable water supply. Water treatment plants are capable of filtering out nearly all impurities. However, traces of prescription drugs have been found after the filtration efforts are complete. The recycled water from the filtration plants is sent to settling basins to re-charge the ground water basins, used for landscape irrigation or released to the storm drains to flow to the ocean. Before this program was started, there were no legal means to transfer possession of certain prescription drugs for disposal.

Questions or comments may be directed to Jane Guzman at (562) 904-2374 or jguzman@downeyca.org.

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Downey Police Department To Hold Zero Tolerance Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation

As part of this month’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign, the Downey Police Department will be offering “zero tolerance” to those texting or operating hand-held cell phones on April 3rd and 18th.  Drivers who break the law and place themselves and others in danger will be cited.  The current minimum ticket cost is $159, with subsequent tickets costing at least $279.

Distracted driving is a serious traffic safety concern that puts everyone on the road at risk.  As a result, law enforcement across the state, including the Downey Police Department are increasingly cracking down on cell phone use and texting.  This April will see over 225 local agencies plus the CHP conducting zero tolerance enforcements.

“We take the issue of distracted driving very seriously.” said Downey Police Department Chief Rick Esteves.  “Cell phone use and texting while driving is such a serious concern that we are putting officers on the road to enforce zero tolerance.”

Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves.  Younger, inexperienced drivers under 20 years old have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes.   In addition, studies show that texting while driving can delay a driver’s reaction time just as severely as having a blood alcohol content of a legally drunk driver.

Studies show that there is no difference in the risks between hands-free and hand-held cell phone conversations, both of which can result in “inattention blindness” which occurs when the brain isn’t seeing what is clearly visible because the drivers’ focus is on the phone conversation and not on the road.  When over one third of your brain’s functioning that should be on your driving moves over to cell phone talking, you can become a cell phone “zombie.”

“Turn off your phone and put it out of reach as you get into the car,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety.  “Think before you call or text someone.  If there is a chance they may be driving, let it wait.  It’s not worth it.”

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Operation “Save our Seats” deemed a success by Downey Police after the owners of 47 sport-utility vehicles take part in the first program of its kind in the City of Downey.

On Saturday, March 24th, the Downey Police Department held operation “Save our Seats” in the west parking lot of the police station. The program was created and implemented by Detective Ethan Roberts who is assigned as the department’s auto theft/burglary investigator. Detective Roberts came up with the idea after looking into creative ways to help Downey residents increase the chances of having their 3rd row seats returned should they be stolen. As a result, almost 50 residents had their seats etched with identifying information that could help law enforcement return them to their owners, and hold those responsible for the thefts accountable for their actions.

Besides etching the seats, investigators spent time with each vehicle owner, offering crime prevention tips and advice on how to lessen their chances of becoming the victim of a vehicle related theft. Detective Roberts also installed locks on the seats of many of the participants in an attempt to keep them from becoming a victim in the first place. The entire service, including the lock installation, was done at no cost to the vehicle’s owners.

Anyone with questions regarding operation “Save our Seats” or any other crime prevention matter, is encouraged to call the Downey Police Department Detective Bureau at 562-904-2310. Detective Roberts can be reached at 562-904-2334.

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On Saturday, March 24th, the Downey Police Department will be initiating Operation Save Our Seats. This program will allow residents to bring their sport utility vehicles to the west parking lot of the Downey Police Department between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm to have their 3rd row seats “etched” with their vehicle’s license plate number for identification purposes. By etching the license plate number of your vehicle onto the seat frame, law enforcement has a better chance of returning stolen seats to their rightful owners, and hopefully hold those accountable for committing the thefts.

Downey Police would like to also offer tips to help avoid being the victim of auto thefts and burglaries.

By following these simple steps, becoming a victim of an auto-related theft can be greatly reduced.

• NEVER leave your car “running” and unattended, including warming it up in your driveway on cold mornings, even if only “for a moment.”
• Place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously once you arrive. This includes packages and gym bags.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• If possible, always park your vehicle in a driveway when arriving home, not leaving it on a public street.
• Lock ALL doors even if you plan to only be gone for a brief time.
• Set any alarm or anti-theft device.
• NEVER leave the vehicle registration, documents or checkbook in the car.
• NEVER place hidden keys in the car.
• If you have high end audio or video equipment installed in your vehicle, keep it covered and out of site when your vehicle is parked. This is especially
• relevant in shopping centers or apartment complexes.

If you see suspicious activity, immediately call the Downey Police Department at (562) 861-0771. If it is an emergency, please dial “9-1-1.”

If you have any questions on how to prevent auto related crimes, please call Detective Ethan Roberts at (562) 904-2334. For further crime prevention advice, refer to the “crime tips” tab at www.downeypd.org.

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An officer’s license plate reader helped Downey Police locate a missing woman and her two daughters who were being held against their will by their estranged husband/father at a local hotel. 

On Sunday evening, the victim’s sister reported her missing along with her two daughters, ages 11 and 7, after the victim failed to show up for a scheduled meeting with her.  When the sister called the victim’s phone, the victim’s estranged husband answered and then hung up.  Subsequent calls to the victim’s phone went unanswered and nobody was home at the victim’s residence.  Downey Police were then notified.

Detectives searching for the woman entered her vehicle’s license plate number into a data base that compiles all the license plates that had recently been captured by various mobile and stationary license plate reader units in Los Angeles County.  The system immediately alerted detectives that the victim’s vehicle had been seen in Downey by one of the license plate reader units earlier in the evening.  This information led detectives to the Downey Embassy Suites Hotel where they located the victim’s car in the parking lot.  Her estranged husband’s car was also located in the same lot.  Detectives soon after found the victim and her daughters being held against their will inside one of the hotel rooms.  Before police arrived, the suspect had physically assaulted the victim and one of her daughters, threatened to throw the victim from the hotel balcony, and ripped the phone cords from the walls to prevent the victims from calling for help.  The victim further explained that although she and her daughters had agreed to meet her estranged husband at the hotel, he then refused to let them leave after they arrived.   

The suspect, 36-year-old Edson Mijangos of Bellflower, was arrested for False Imprisonment and taken to the Los Angeles County Jail.  He is scheduled to be arraigned in Downey Superior Court on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

Press inquiries may be directed to Detective Robert Del Rio at (562) 904-2325

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On February 21, 2012, at approximately 10:34 p.m., a fatal traffic collision occurred in the 13200 block of Woodruff Avenue.  The collision occurred when an 81 year old male resident of Downey was walking in the 13200 block of Woodruff Avenue.  The male attempted to cross mid-block on Woodruff Avenue, north of Foster Road.    As the male was in the northbound lanes of traffic, he was struck by a Hyundai Sonata, which was traveling northbound on Woodruff Avenue.

Downey Fire/Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  The Hyundai was being driven by a 30 year old male resident of Whittier.

The collision is still under investigation.  Anyone with information regarding the collision should contact Detective Griffin at (562) 904-2339 or Sergeant Loughner at (562) 904-2342.

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On February 21, 2012, at approximately 7:58 p.m., a fatal traffic collision occurred at Lakewood Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue.  The collision occurred when a 34 year old male resident of Pico Rivera, attempted to walk eastbound across Lakewood Boulevard from the south sidewalk of Rosecrans Avenue.    As the male entered the intersection, he was struck by a Freightliner truck and trailer, which was making a right turn onto southbound Lakewood Boulevard.

Los Angeles County Fire/Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  The Freightliner was being driven by a 39 year old male resident of Rowland Heights.

The collision is still under investigation.  Anyone with information regarding the collision should contact Detective Griffin at (562) 904-2339 or Sergeant Loughner at (562) 904-2342.

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Downey Police are asking for public assistance in locating a critical missing adult male.

On January 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. officers received a call of a possible homeless man sleeping to the front of a restaurant in the 9100 block of Telegraph.  Officers arrived and contacted Larry Everett Starks, age 69, and determined he was in need of medical assistance.  The Downey Fire Department responded and transported Mr. Starks to Kaiser Hospital located at 9333 Imperial Highway.

On January 6, 2012, Mr. Starks was discharged from the hospital and his whereabouts are unknown at this time.  Mr. Starks’ last known address is in the state of Florida, however, he had a previous address in El Cajon, California.  Mr. Starks suffers from schizophrenia and has not been taking his medication.  He may be delusional and paranoid.  Mr. Starks is a retired San Diego Sheriff’s Department Deputy. 

Mr. Starks is described as a black male, approximately six foot one, with short salt and pepper hair, brown eyes with a salt and pepper beard.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a plaid shirt.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Larry Starks is encouraged to call the Downey Police Department at (562) 904-2308 or Detective Paul Hernandez at (562) 904-2368.

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637) or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Press inquires may be directed to Lieutenant Phil Rego at (562) 904-2311 or Sergeant Alex Irizabal at (562) 904-2340.

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Downey Police Officers have arrested three suspects for armed robbery.   In custody are 19-year-old Jonathan Hurth, 18-year-old Jorge Sanchez and a 16-year-old male.  All three suspects reside in the City of Los Angeles.   

On Saturday, December 17, 2011, between midnight and 2:00 a.m., two robberies occurred with similar characteristics and suspect descriptions.
 
Officers responded to a robbery of a bicycle in the 8500 block of Imperial, where three suspects had confronted the victim, brandished a firearm and stolen his bicycle.   A short time later, police responded to the area of Lakewood Boulevard and the 105 Freeway regarding another robbery.  Three suspects fitting the same description as the first robbery confronted the victim and attempted to steal his property by force.  When police arrived the suspects fled the scene on foot. 

With the aid of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s helicopter, Downey Police apprehended one suspect in a rear yard in the 9000 block of Priscilla Street. Soon after, officers arrested the other two suspects trying to walk out of the area. A handgun was recovered and all three suspects were arrested for investigation of armed robbery. 

After the investigation was completed, Jonathan Hurth, Jorge Sanchez and the 16-year-old male were booked for armed robbery.  Hurth and Sanchez were transported to the Los Angeles County jail pending their court date.  The juvenile was transported to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall pending his court date.

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637), or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org

Press inquiries may be directed to Sergeant Alex Irizabal at (562) 904-2340 or Lieutenant Phil Rego at (562) 904-2311.

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With the Holiday Season in full swing, the Downey Police Department would like to offer a few crime prevention tips to help lessen the chances of becoming a victim during the busiest shopping season of the year. Busy stores and crowds during the holidays can invite crime. Avoid being a victim by following these simple safety tips:

• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Use credit cards or checks
• Never leave valuables, including purses and wallets, unattended. Don’t let your attention be diverted while leaving these items in shopping carts or strollers
• If you leave store purchases in your vehicle, lock them in your trunk or keep them in a non-visible area. Criminals watch for shoppers who place purchases in their vehicles and leave them unattended
• Park in well-lit areas
• Remain alert in parking lots. Avoid carrying so many packages that you are unaware of your surroundings and personal safety
• Scan the area surrounding your vehicle when you park and when you return, making sure to look for suspicious persons that may be loitering in the area
• Lock your doors immediately after entering your vehicle
• Immediately report suspicious persons and activities to police or store security personnel

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Downey Police detectives are continuing their investigation into the double shooting of two male adults in the 11400 block of Horton Avenue.  The two victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds and remain in critical condition at a local hospital.

Police have identified Jose Zapata Jr., a 29-year-old Downey resident, Orlando Villalobos, a 30-year-old South Gate resident, and a third, unidentified male Hispanic as being responsible for the shooting.

Police believe Zapata Jr., Villalobos and one other unidentified suspect were arguing with the victims.  During the argument, Zapata and the unidentified suspect brandished handguns and shot the victims multiple times.  All three suspects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle.  The vehicle is described as a 2006 Black Ford F-150 pick-up, California license 8C01379.  The suspects may also be driving a 2003 Blue Chevy
S-10 pick-up, California license 7B39445.

All suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. 

Downey Police Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this shooting to contact Detective Steve Aubuchon at (562) 904-2361 or Detective Paul Hernandez at (562) 904-2368.

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637), or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Press inquiries may be directed to Sergeant Alex Irizabal at (562) 904-2340 or Lieutenant Phil Rego at (562) 904-2311. 

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Downey Police arrest a Los Angeles man for possession and manufacturing of child pornography.

On October 28, 2011, a concerned citizen brought a cellular phone, which he had found at a local gas station, to the Downey Police Department. While attempting to identify the owner of the phone, the citizen discovered what he believed to be child pornograph contained in the device.

The Downey Police Department’s Hi-Tech Crime Unit initiated an investigation and ultimately discovered the phone did, in fact, contain images and videos depicting child exploitation. Investigators were also able to identify the owner of the phone.

On Thursday, November 3, investigators arrested the owner of the phone, 21-year-old Giovanny Campos of Los Angeles, for possession of child pornography. The following day, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing. Campos was charged with possession and manufacturing of child pornography.  He is currently in the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and his next court date is pending.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Tim Lau at 562-904-4017 or Sergeant Brian Baker at 562-904-2304.

To provide information ANONYMOUSLY, call Crime Stoppers by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting the letters TIPLA, plus your tip, to CRIMES (274637), or by using the web site http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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• A single suspect will contact the victim in a public place such as a grocery store or retail parking lot

• The suspect will show the victim a lottery ticket and tell them they are unable to collect the winnings due to a lack of citizenship or identification

• A second suspect will pose as a bystander and act as though they are interested in helping the original suspect cash the ticket

• The first suspect will then tell the victim that the lottery office requires a cash deposit before the winning ticket can be cashed

• The second suspect will offer to provide part of the deposit if the victim will provide a portion of the deposit as well

•  Both suspects then take the victim to a local bank where they will remain in the car while the victim withdraws a large sum of cash from his/her personal account

• After withdrawing money from the bank, the suspects will drive the victim around town, looking for an opportunity to grab the victim’s cash and flee the scene