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Serial Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested

Los Angeles: On May 17, 2015, around 11:30 p.m., Wilshire patrol officers responded to a 911 call of a screaming woman near the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Croft Avenue.

The victim, described a man who attacked her while she was out walking her dog. Officers searched the area and quickly detained 33-year-old Antonio Montano, a Los Angeles resident. The victim immediately identified Montano as the suspect. As a result of this arrest and the subsequent investigation, sexual assault investigators from both the Los Angeles Police Department and Santa Monica Police Department are now seeking the public's help in identifying additional victims of a sexual assault. Further investigation revealed Santa Monica Police Department was investigating Montano for three nearly identical cases, leading to his arrest.

Santa Monica Police Detectives believe Montano committed similar offenses on two occasions. Police believe Montano left behind evidence at the scene of one assault, which led to his identification in the other two Santa Monica cases. When notified by LAPD that Montano was in custody, detectives from both agencies began working together to ensure information discovered in all the investigations would lead to the most effective prosecution. On May 19, 2015, investigators from both agencies presented their case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, resulting in four counts of Assault with Intent to Commit Rape, a violation of section 220(a)(1) of the California Penal Code. He remains in custody with bail of $2 million dollars.

Antonio Montano

Montano has ties to Santa Monica, West Covina, and the West Los Angeles and Korea Town areas of Los Angeles. Detectives are asking potential victims to contact their respective police agencies if they believe Montano attacked them, as well.

Anyone with information about any of these crimes or who can help identify additional victims in the City of Los Angeles are asked to call Operations West Bureau-Special Assault Section at (213) 473-0447. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

The Santa Monica Police Department is asking potential victims and witnesses to related crimes in the City of Santa Monica to contact Detective Michael Chun at 310.458.8941.

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Local Business Burglarized Suspect Sought

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department Mission Area Burglary detectives are asking for the public's help to identify the suspect responsible for a commercial burglary.

On April 4, 2015, around 6 a.m., an unknown male walked up to a closed commercial business in the 13900 block of Foothill Boulevard and removed the front business window. The male suspect entered the business and removed various pieces of property as well as money from the location.

The suspect is described as a Male, Hispanic, 30- years-old, stands 5 feet and 8 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with San Fernando California in white writing, black pants, black shoes and a black beanie.


Anyone with information about this incident, or for more information, is asked to contact Mission Area Burglary Detectives, Detective C. Gonzales at (818)-838-9894. During non-business hours or on the weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

 

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Murder Suspect Found Dead Inside Apartment

Koreatown:  Murder suspect found dead inside apartment after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

On May 9, 2015, around 8:10 p.m., Olympic Officers responded to a radio call of a shooting at a local bar, on 14th Street and Western Avenue. Upon arrival officers found the victim lying on the ground inside the bar.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded and pronounced the victim at scene.  A second victim was fired upon outside of the bar and was not injured.

The deceased victim was identified as 36 year-old Siria Imelda Portillo.

The suspect was later identified as the victim's estranged husband, 40 year-old Bob Leonel Duran.  Homicide Detectives filed Murder, 187 PC charges on the suspect with the Los Angeles County District Attorney. A “No Bail” murder warrant was issued for his arrest.

On May 26, 2015, members of the FBI and LAPD Fugitive Task Force located the suspect inside of an apartment in the 200 block of North Kenmore Avenue.  At around 2:15 p.m., the suspect barricaded himself and the Los Angeles Police Department, SWAT officers were requested to secure the scene.

After a lengthy stand-off, the suspect fired shots at several SWAT officers.  No officers were injured and officers did not return fire.  The officers discovered the suspect dead inside of the apartment with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced the suspect dead at scene.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to call West Bureau Homicide investigators at (213) 382-9470.  During non-business hours or on the weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.

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84-Year-Old Woman Fights Back

Los Angeles: Hollenbeck Area Robbery Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect that attempted rob an eighty-four-year-old woman near the Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights.

On April 28, 2015, around 1:50 p.m., the suspect approached the victim from behind as she walked southbound on Boyle Avenue towards East 1st Street. The suspect pushed the victim against a wrought iron fence after failing to steal her purse. The suspect then fled on foot. The suspect was seen running into the Metro Station, located at East 1st Street and Boyle Avenue. Metro Station surveillance system captured the suspect entering the platform and boarding a westbound train. The eighty-four-year old victim sustained a broken nose and numerous severe bruises to her face and right knee as a result of the assault.

The suspect is described as a 20-year-old male Black, 5'7"-5'9" tall, medium build, with a beard and mustache.



Anyone with information about this crime or suspect is asked to contact Hollenbeck Area Robbery Detective Gonzalez at (323) 342-8988. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed Hollenbeck Area Watch commander at (323) 342-4101 or to 877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

19-Year-Old Shot in Olympic Area

Los Angeles:  The Los Angeles Police Department West Bureau Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help to arrest the person responsible for the shooting a 19-year-old in Olympic.

On May 25, 2015, around 11:15 p.m., Olympic Area officers were flagged down by a citizen who directed them to a shooting victim at the intersection of 7th Street and Shatto Place. When the officers arrived, they found a 19-year-old juvenile unresponsive. The victim had sustained gunshot wounds.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local area hospital where is currently listed in critical condition.

Witnesses reported that they saw a dark sedan leaving the area with male Hispanics inside the car.  There is no other suspect(s) information and the motive for this shooting is unknown at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting can contact West Bureau Homicide detectives at (213) 382-9470. During non-business hours or on the weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7(877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800)-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637(C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters”LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.LAPDOonline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.

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Man Stabbed to Death at Bus Stop

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a 40 year-old-man at a city bus stop.

On May 25, 2015, at 10:50 p.m., LAPD Mission Area Officers responded to an "Ambulance Stabbing" at the bus stop in the 9100 block of Van Nuys Boulevard in Panorama City. Upon arriving at the location, officers discovered Pablo Martinez lying on the sidewalk and next to the bus stop. Officers observed that Martinez had multiple stab wounds to the chest area and he was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

Suspects at this time are described as two male Hispanics, approximately 20 years old.

Detectives are asking anyone with additional information to contact Mission Homicide Detectives at (818) 838-9810 or (818) 838-9800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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Officer Involved Shooting in Hollywood

Hollywood: On May 24, 2015, around 2:10 a.m., Hollywood Area officers were in the area of Cherokee Street, north of Hollywood Boulevard.

The officers were on foot in the area when they saw the suspect, Tegan James Stephens, and three males in the parking lot across from where the officers were standing. The interaction between Stephens and the group appeared to be strained and the officers continued to watch the group. As they watched, the officers saw Stephens walk to the rear of a white sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was parked in the parking lot. Stephens removed a handgun from the rear of the SUV and the officers saw Stephens begin to follow the three males as they were walking away, at which point an officer-involved-shooting occurred.

Los Angeles Fire Department Paramedics responded to the scene and transported Stephens to a local hospital where he is in stable condition. No officers were injured during this incident and a handgun was recovered at scene.

Force Investigation Division responded to the incident and will conduct a thorough investigation of the officer-involved-shooting.

Stephens, who is 33 years old, last resided in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stephens has been booked for 417c Penal Code, Exhibiting a Firearm in the Presence of a Police Officer.

The investigation will ultimately be reviewed by the Chief of Police, the Office of the Inspector General and Board of Police Commissioners for compliance with the Departments use-of-force policy which states that an officer's use-of-force actions must be objectively reasonable. Additionally, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Justice System Integrity Division will conduct a comprehensive review of the facts of the officer-involved-shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Force Investigation Division at 213-486-5230. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

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Burglary Suspects Caught on Video in Pacific Area

Westchester: The Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Area Detectives are asking for the public's help to identify the suspects responsible for a business burglary.

On May 3, 2015, around 3 a.m., two suspects entered a business by forcing their way through the front door in the 5700 block of West Manchester Boulevard. After entering, the first suspect jumped over the glass display case and the second suspect placed an open duffle bag onto the glass display case.

The first suspect took items from the displace case, placed them inside the duffle bag, then ran out of the lobby. The second suspect, who was carrying the duffle bag immediately followed. Both suspects left the location with an unknown amount of property.



The first suspect is described as a male Black in his 20s, wearing a dark baseball cap, red shirt, blue pants, white shoes with dark laces, and a two-toned blue and black glove on his right hand. In addition, the t-shirt worn by the first suspect had a sun type cartoon on the front. He has a goatee and is seen carrying an empty duffle bag.

The second suspect is described as a male Black in his 20s, wearing a white baseball cap, white t-shirt, long blue shorts and black tennis shoes with an unknown tattoo on his right forearm.

Anyone with information about this incident, or for more information, is asked to call Pacific Area Detectives Officer Marroquin at (310) 482-6367. During non-business hours or on the weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

57-Year-Old Female Reported Missing In Los Angeles

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department requests the public's assistance in locating Selina Gallien, a 57-year-old female who was reported missing by concerned family members.

Selina Gallien, was last seen on May 19, 2015, around 5 p.m., in the 1500 block of West 64th Street in Los Angeles. Ms. Gallien was last seen wearing a white hooded sweat-shirt, a black and white stripped T-shirt, and black sweat-pants with white stripes. Ms. Gallien's family is concerned as Ms. Gallien is suffering from dementia and that she has not been located.

Selina Gallien is described as a 57-year-old Female Black with gray/black hair, brown eyes, 5'3", and weighs approximately 200 pounds.

If you have seen or have any information regarding the whereabouts of Selina Gallien, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department, Missing Persons Unit, Detective K. Thomas at (213) 996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone with information regarding Selina Gallien's whereabouts is asked to contact the LAPD Missing Persons Unit, Detective Baca at (213) 996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

Residential Burglar Caught on Camera at Pacific Division

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Division detectives are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect responsible for at least two residential burglaries in the Pacific Area.

On May 18, 2015, around 2:55 p.m. Pacific Division officers responded to a radio call of a burglary alarm at a residence located on the 8500 Block of Flight Avenue. The suspect smashed the bathroom window of the first victim's residence and took property from the home including hand guns and ammunition. The suspect left the first location and broke into another home by kicking in the back door. The suspect removed the second victim's property and fled the location in an unknown location. The suspect took property from both homes with a combined total of approximately $2,000.00. The suspect's actions were captured by a surveillance camera.

The suspect is described as a male Black, 30 to 35 years of age, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds.







Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Pacific Area Detective Hogan at (310) 482-6357. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD." Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.