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*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING - 5200 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 12/7/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is releasing a Critical Incident Video regarding an officer-involved shooting which occurred on Nov. 19, 2024 in the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue.

LBPD SEEKS TOY DONATIONS FOR THE 2024 TOY PATROL 12/5/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is kicking off our annual Toy Patrol activities for the 2024 holiday season and is seeking toy donations.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 900 BLOCK OF GAVIOTA AVENUE 12/3/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Nov. 22, 2024 murder of Justice Lopez, a 21-year-old female resident of Long Beach.

*UPDATE* TRAFFIC FATALITY – SHORELINE DRIVE AND 7TH STREET 12/3/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Nov. 26, 2024, which resulted in the death of a female adult. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED MISSING PERSON - KEITH D. GORDON 11/27/2024 Missing person Keith D. Gordon was found safe and unharmed in San Bernardino County by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WARDLOW ROAD AND PALO VERDE AVENUE 11/26/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Nov. 26, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 2600 BLOCK OF EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD 11/24/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a male adult that occurred on Nov. 24, 2024 in the 2600 block of East Ocean Boulevard. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ALEXANDER MARTINEZ 11/21/2024 At-risk missing person Alexander Martinez was located unharmed by Azusa Police Department officers in the city of Azusa. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD AND CENTRALIA STREET 11/21/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Nov. 20, 2024, which resulted in the death of a female adult pedestrian. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - FREDRICK T. BURLESON SR. 11/20/2024 On Nov. 20, 2024, at-risk missing person Fredrick T. Burleson Sr. was located safe and unharmed by LBPD officers in the city.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 800 BLOCK OF ALAMITOS AVENUE 11/16/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Oct. 22, 2024, murder of Kendell Williams, a 36-year-old person experiencing homelessness.

VEHICLE COLLISION INVESTIGATION - 5300 BLOCK OF CERRITOS AVENUE 11/15/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is investigating the death of a male adult in the 5300 block of Cerritos Avenue on Nov. 15, 2024.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 4700 BLOCK OF GREENMEADOW ROAD 11/15/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Nov. 1, 2024 murder a 72-year-old male resident of Long Beach. 

LBPD PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 11/14/2024

MISSING PERSON: EBONY ALERT - ANAYAH F. WILLIAMS 11/14/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 15-year-old at-risk missing person, Anayah F. Williams. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 2200 BLOCK OF SPAULDING STREET 11/13/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a male adult that occurred on Nov. 13, 2024 in the 2200 block of Spaulding Street.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE SEX CRIME INCIDENTS – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 11/7/2024 Sex Crimes detectives have arrested a suspect for multiple sex crime incidents and believe there may be additional victims. 

LBPD AWARDED $440,000 GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO INCREASE SAFETY ON ROADS 11/4/2024 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) was awarded a $440,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ANAHEIM STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE 11/3/2024

BE SAFE, NOT SPOOKY THIS HALLOWEEN: DRIVERS BE ALERT FOR LITTLE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS ON THE GO 10/30/2024 As Halloween approaches, ghosts and goblins of all ages are getting ready to head out for trick-or-treating fun. To make sure the holiday stays as safe as it is spooky, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) has put together a set of safety tips for parents, kids, and drivers. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 600 BLOCK OF EAST SOUTH STREET 10/29/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Aug. 18, 2024 murder of Ali Phannix, a 43-year-old person experiencing homelessness. 

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING - PACIFIC AVENUE AND 5TH STREET 10/28/2024 Today, the Long Beach Police Department is releasing a Critical Incident Video regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Aug. 7, 2024 near Pacific Avenue and 5th Street.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 3300 BLOCK OF 67TH STREET 10/26/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Aug. 4, 2024 murder of a 16-year-old resident of the city of Bell.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST- 2300 BLOCK OF EAST 68TH STREET 10/25/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Jan. 10, 2021 murder of Samuel Villalba, a 64-year-old resident of Long Beach.

LBPD CELEBRATES 53RD ANNUAL POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY 10/24/2024 On Oct. 24, 2024 the Long Beach Police Department celebrated its 53rd Annual Police Awards Ceremony.

NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK: PARENTS ARE KEY TO KEEPING TEENS SAFE BEHIND THE WHEEL 10/18/2024 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) encourages families and students to wear their sneakers and join their classmates to walk, bike, or roll to class on Wednesday, October 9.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 3300 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 10/17/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a male adult that occurred on Oct. 17, 2024 in the 3300 block of Long Beach Boulevard.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - SPRING STREET AND STUDEBAKER ROAD 10/17/2024 Collision Investigation Detail detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Oct. 16, 2024, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

ROBBERY SERIES INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS 10/11/2024 Robbery detectives have made several arrests related to multiple robberies of victims who were minors that occurred in May 2024.

NATIONAL WALK AND ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY CELEBRATES BENEFITS OF EXERCISE, PROMOTES SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL 10/8/2024 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) encourages families and students to wear their sneakers and join their classmates to walk, bike, or roll to class on Wednesday, October 9. 

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU: STAY ALERT TO PROTECT PEOPLE WALKING 10/4/2024 October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. The ​Long Beach Police Department​ (LBPD) would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – TRUMAN SIMON 10/2/2024 On October 2, 2024, at-risk missing person Truman Simon was located safe and unharmed by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and returned to his residence in Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD AND KENNEBEC AVENUE 10/2/2024

Collision Investigation Detail detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Oct. 1, 2024, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - FREDDIE D. JENKINS 10/1/2024 On Oct. 1, 2024 at-risk missing person Freddie D. Jenkins was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach by officers.

ROBBERY SERIES INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS 9/28/2024 Officers and Robbery detectives have made an arrest related to multiple armed robberies that have occurred between July 2023 and Sept. 2024.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – EAST ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 9/27/2024 Collision Investigations detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Sept. 26, 2024 in the area of East Artesia Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 5300 BLOCK OF EAST 2ND STREET 9/24/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Sept. 24, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND PASADENA AVENUE 9/20/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Sept. 19, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian. 

MURDER-SUICIDE INVESTIGATION – 300 BLOCK OF EAST 63rd STREET 9/17/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating a murder-suicide that occurred on Sept. 16, 2024 in the 300 block of East 63rd Street.

MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 3500 BLOCK OF SANTA FE AVENUE 9/15/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating a murder of a female adult victim that occurred on Sept. 15, 2024, in the 3500 block of Santa Fe Avenue.

DETECTIVES ARREST SUSPECT IN CONNECTION WITH COMMERCIAL ROBBERIES AND BURGLARIES IN NORTH DIVISION 9/15/2024 Detectives have made an arrest in connection with recent commercial robberies and burglaries in the North Division area. 

LBPD UPDATES CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481 WEBSITE 9/13/2024 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) updated its Military Equipment Use Policy and published its secondAnnual Military Equipment Report in compliance with AB-481.

MISSING PERSON: EBONY ALERT - RODJANAE HARRELL 9/13/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 17-year-old at-risk missing person, Rodjanae Harrell. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 1100 BLOCK OF LEWIS AVENUE 9/13/2024 Homicide Detectives have arrested the suspect believed to be responsible for the March 26, 2024 murder of Briana Soto, a 17-year-old resident of Long Beach. 

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 14 CITATIONS 9/13/2024 Fourteen citations were issued at a DUI/CDL checkpoint on Sept. 12, 2024.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WEST 23RD STREET AND SANTA FE AVENUE 9/9/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Sept. 4, 2024, which resulted in the death of a female pedestrian.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND 45TH STREET 9/8/2024

Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a collision that occurred on Sept. 7, 2024 which resulted in the death of a male motorcyclist.

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF MAKING SURE YOUR CHILD IS IN THE RIGHT SEAT 9/6/2024 During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Long Beach Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats and properly fitted seat belts.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 6000 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 9/6/2024

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU: STAY ALERT TO PROTECT PEOPLE WALKING 9/6/2024 September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVONTAY M. CLARK 9/4/2024 On Sept. 4, 2024 the Long Beach Police Department was notified that missing person Davontay Clark was located safe and unharmed on Aug. 30, 2024 at a medical facility in the city of Los Angeles.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - BRIAN RADETH ENG 9/2/2024

On Sept. 2, 2024 at-risk missing person Brian Radeth Eng was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 6900 BLOCK OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD 8/29/2024

Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Feb. 22, 2024 murder of Miguel Rodriguez, a 41-year-old resident of Walnut Park.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING - 1000 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD  8/29/2024 Today, the Long Beach Police Department is releasing a Critical Incident Video regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 16, 2024 in the 1000 block of Long Beach Boulevard

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR INVASION OF PRIVACY INCIDENTS – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 8/29/2024 Sex Crimes detectives have arrested a suspect for multiple invasion of privacy incidents and believe there may be additional victims.

LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE TO SOLVE HIT-AND-RUN - EAST 4TH STREET AND ST. LOUIS AVENUE 8/28/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect responsible for a hit-and-run traffic collision that occurred on July 17, 2024 that resulted in moderate injuries to two pedestrians.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 2 ARRESTS AND 11 CITATIONS 8/26/2024 Two people were arrested for driving under the influence and 11 citations were issued at a DUI/CDL checkpoint on August 23, 2024.

LBPD REMINDS DRIVERS TO KEEP THE FINAL DAYS OF SUMMER FUN, NOT FATAL 8/21/2024 As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON- FREDDIE D. JENKINS 8/19/2024 On August 20, 2024 at-risk missing person Freddie D. Jenkins was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach by officers.

*UPDATE* LOCATE AT-RISK MISSING PERSON- LEVERNE E. BROWN 8/19/2024 On August 20, 2024 at-risk missing person Leverne E. Brown was located safe and unharmed.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - EAST 7TH STREET AND ST. LOUIS AVENUE 8/16/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Aug. 3, 2024 which resulted in the death of a male adult.

LBPD RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT TO FIGHT ALCOHOL-RELATED HARM FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 8/16/2024

The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) announces they have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in their community.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND ATLANTIC AVENUE 8/16/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Aug. 16, 2024 which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PIER T AVENUE AND PIER T LANE 8/15/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on March 25, 2024 which resulted in the death of a male adult motorcyclist.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – WEST ANAHEIM STREET AND HAYES AVENUE 8/8/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating an Aug. 7, 2024 fatal traffic collision which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - TRUMAN SIMON 8/7/2024 On Aug. 7, 2024 at-risk missing person Truman Simon was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach by officers. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY AND ARREST - CHERRY AVENUE AND 14TH STREET 8/3/2024 Collision Investigations detectives are investigating an Aug. 2, 2024 fatal traffic collision which resulted in the death of a male adult. The suspect is in custody.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 800 BLOCK OF CHERRY AVENUE 8/2/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult that occurred on Aug. 1, 2024 in the 800 block of Cherry Avenue.

RETAIL THEFT SERIES INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS 8/1/2024 Two suspects have been arrested in connection with recent retail theft.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – STUDEBAKER ROAD AND LOYNES DRIVE 8/1/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Aug. 1, 2024 which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ANAHEIM STREET AND CHERRY AVENUE 8/1/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on July 31, 2024 which resulted in the death of a male adult motorcyclist.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 7TH STREET AND STANLEY AVENUE 7/30/2024 Collision investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on July 20, 2024 which resulted in the death of a female adult pedestrian. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 4900 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 7/26/2024

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 4100 BLOCK OF WILLOW STREET 7/26/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the July 18, 2024 murder of Jaiquan Granberry, a 19-year-old resident of Long Beach.

LBPD ACADEMY GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD TODAY 7/25/2024

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING - 6800 BLOCK OF CERRITOS AVENUE 7/24/2024 Today, the Department is releasing a Critical Incident Video regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 26, 2024 in the 6800 block of Cerritos Avenue.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 5900 BLOCK OF LIME AVENUE 7/24/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest related to the fatal shooting that occurred on July 23, 2024. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON KARSEN M. LAWHORN 7/23/2024 On July 23, 2024, at-risk missing person Karsen M. Lawhorn was located safe and unharmed.  

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 100 BLOCK OF EAST EAGLE STREET 7/22/2024 Long Beach Police Department Chief of Police Wally Hebeish announced the arrest of three suspects responsible for the shooting of Yener Hudiel Ramirez-Miranda on March 20, 2024. 

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED - LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE SEXUAL BATTERY SUSPECT 7/19/2024 Officers have arrested the suspect responsible for the July 18, 2024, sexual battery of two female juveniles

TRAFFIC FATALITY – CARSON STREET AND OSTROM AVENUE 7/19/2024 Collision investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on June 4, 2024 which resulted in the death of a male adult motorcyclist. 

*UPDATE* AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – FILIBERT H CUESTA 7/14/2024

On July 14, 2024, at-risk missiong person Filibert H. Cuesta was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 700 BLOCK OF EAST 1ST STREET 7/10/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult victim that occurred on July 10, 2024 in the 700 block of East 1st Street.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1000 BLOCK OF STANLEY AVENUE 7/5/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult that occurred on July 4, 2024 in the 1000 block of Stanley Avenue.  

*UPDATE* 190 GUNS TURNED IN AT GUN BUY BACK EVENT ON JUNE 29 7/2/2024 On June 29, 2024, the Long Beach Police Department hosted a Gun Buy Back event at the Scherer Park parking lot where community members were able to turn in their firearm(s) to receive a gift card. The event was sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 18 CITATIONS 6/29/2024 18 citations were issued at a DUI/CDL checkpoint held on June 28, 2024.

"NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" SET FOR AUGUST 6TH 6/27/2024 The Long Beach Police Department would like to invite neighbors, community groups, and businesses to join us in celebrating in the 41st Annual National Night Out, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. 

LBPD INVESTIGATING RECENT STREET VENDOR ROBBERIES 6/27/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is actively investigating multiple armed robbery incidents involving street vendors.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - SANTA FE AVENUE AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 6/26/2024 Homicide detectives have identified and arrested the suspect responsible for the June 23, 2024, murder of Juan Morales.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 2600 BLOCK OF E ANAHEIM STREET 6/25/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the June 19, 2024 murder of Josue Manuel Matos.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING - 5800 BLOCK OF ORANGE AVENUE 6/25/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting which occurred on April 26, 2024.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 2300 BLOCK OF LOCUST AVENUE 6/25/2024 Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the June 19, 2024 murder of Myriam Zaragoza.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – DOROTHY JENKINS SEIBERT 6/25/2024 On June 24, 2024, at-risk missing person Dorothy Jenkins Seibert was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach by officers.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE INCIDENTS – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 6/19/2024 Child and Elder Abuse Detail detectives have arrested a suspect responsible for multiple indecent exposure incidents and believe there may be additional victims.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – LOS ANGELES RIVER AND LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 6/16/2024

TRAFFIC FATALITY - CARSON STREET AND GUNDRY AVENUE 6/15/2024 Collision Investigation Detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on June 14, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 7TH STREET AND MARGO AVENUE 6/14/2024

LBPD CITES SIX IN EFFORT TO REDUCE ALCOHOL AVAILABILITY TO UNDERAGE PERSONS 6/14/2024 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited six suspects from October 2023 - May 2024 for furnishing alcoholic beverages to underage persons. The operation was conducted in the city of Long Beach.

LBPD LIEUTENANTS NORMA CARRILLO AND JEREMY BOSHNACK PROMOTED TO COMMANDER 6/11/2024 Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish has selected Norma Carrillo and Jeremy Boshnack for promotion to the rank of Commander, effective June 1, 2024, and has announced Command Staff rotations.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND MOLINO AVENUE 6/9/2024 Collision Investigation Detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on June 9, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1800 BLOCK OF GARDENIA AVENUE 5/30/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 1 ARREST AND 15 CITATIONS 5/26/2024 One individual was arrested for DUI and 15 citations were issued at a DUI checkpoint on May 24, 2024.

“CLICK IT OR TICKET” CAMPAIGN REMINDS CALIFORNIANS TO ALWAYS BUCKLE UP 5/24/2024

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 5/24/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is excited to announce the launch of our Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), in effort to support the next generation of community leaders.

SHARE THE ROAD AND LOOK OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER DURING BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH 5/18/2024 May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Long Beach Police Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.

REV UP SAFETY: MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH 5/17/2024 During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, Long Beach Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help everyone arrive at their destination safely. 

LBPD DETECTIVES ARREST SUSPECT RELATED TO JAN. 4, 2024 ASSAULT INCIDENTS 5/17/2024 A suspect has been arrested in connection to two January 2024 assaults. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – THEODORE CANNON 5/17/2024 On May 17, 2024, at-risk missing person Theodore Cannon was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach by officers.

*UPDATE* TRAFFIC FATALITY – ATLANTIC AVENUE AND ANAHEIM STREET 5/16/2024

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 800 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 5/16/2024 Homicide detectives have arrested the suspect responsible for the May 8, 2024, murder of Tyrone Parks III.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ORANGE AVENUE AND SOUTH STREET 5/12/2024

MURDER INVESTIGATION – PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND 57TH STREET 5/12/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on May 11, 2024, in the area of Paramount Boulevard and 57th Street, which resulted in the death of a female adult. 

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED-SHOOTING –1300 BLOCK OF EAST ANAHEIM STREET 5/10/2024

Long Beach Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting which occurred on April 17, 2024.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DOUGLAS R. HARWOOD 5/9/2024 At-risk missing person Douglas R. Harwood was located safe and unharmed.

SHOOTING INVESTIGATION – SOUTH STREET AND PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD 5/5/2024 LBPD detectives are investigating a hit shooting that occurred on May 4, 2024 in the area of South Street and Paramount Boulevard, which resulted in seven victims sustaining injuries.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – XIMENO AVENUE AND SHAW STREET 5/4/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on May 4, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - HENRY L. FOLSE 5/4/2024

At-Risk Missing Person Henry L. Folse was located safe and unharmed.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 200 BLOCK OF EAGLE STREET 5/3/2024 Homicide detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with the December 21, 2023 murder near the 200 Block of Eagle Street.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ATLANTIC AVENUE AND 4TH STREET 5/1/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on April 22, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – HARBOR AVENUE AND ANAHEIM STREET 4/30/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on April 30, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 5300 BLOCK OF PINE AVENUE 4/26/2024 Homicide detectives have arrested two suspects responsible for the murder of Willie Smith, a 54-year-old resident of Long Beach. 

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN SIX CITATIONS 4/24/2024

LBPD RELEASES 2ND ANNUAL YEAR IN REVIEW AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT 4/23/2024

LBPD OFFICERS ARREST SUSPECT RESPONSIBLE FOR A SHOOTING 4/19/2024 Detectives have arrested a 16-year-old male suspect and recovered evidence related to a recent shooting in Downtown Long Beach.  

*UPDATE*: MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 600 BLOCK OF EAST 61ST STREET 4/17/2024

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 1600 BLOCK OF GAVIOTA AVENUE 4/16/2024 Homicide detectives have arrested the suspect responsible for the April 15, 2024 murder of Nelson Martinez Gonazlez, a 30-year-old resident of Long Beach.  

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE SEXUAL BATTERY INCIDENTS – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 4/10/2024

LBPD OFFICERS ARREST SUSPECT RESPONSIBLE FOR FOUR SHOOTINGS 4/6/2024

STAY FOCUSED, STAY SAFE: GET OFF YOUR APPS 4/4/2024 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. Long Beach Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law. 

LBPD UNVEILS NEW CENTENNIAL BADGE 4/3/2024 The Long Beach Police Department has unveiled a brand new centennial badge to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of their historic 1924 badge.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 4/1/2024 Detectives have made an arrest in connection with residential burglaries that occurred in the East Division area and believe there may be additional victims. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - MARIA RAQUEL MATA VALLECILLO 3/28/2024 At-Risk Missing Person Maria Raquel Mata Vallecillo was located safe and unharmed. 

SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE MAILBOX BURGLARIES 3/26/2024 Detectives have made two arrests in connection with burglaries from apartment mailboxes that have occurred in the downtown area. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 7TH STREET AND MAINE AVENUE 3/24/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on March 23, 2024, in the area of 7th Street and Maine Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 55TH WAY AND PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD 3/23/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on March 22, 2024, which resulted in the death of a child. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 8TH STREET AND LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 3/21/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on March 20, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - CATHERINE M. RIPLEY 3/20/2024 At-Risk missing person Catherine M. Ripley was located safe and unharmed. She has been reunited with her family.

News Release: Traffic Fatality – 7th Street and Orange Avenue 3/19/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on March 8, 2024, which resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 14TH STREET AND PALMER COURT 3/18/2024

Homicide detectives have identified a suspect responsible for the Oct. 22, 2023 murder of Thomas Ferguson, a 33-year-old resident of Fontana. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST- 2200 BLOCK OF CHESTNUT AVENUE 3/15/2024 Homicide detectives have identified and arrested a suspect responsible for the February 14th murder of Jamie Jones, a 36-year-old resident of Long Beach.

CELEBRATE THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY RESPONSIBLY: DESIGNATE A SOBER DRIVER, YOUR LUCKY CHARM 3/14/2024 With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching, the Long Beach Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver - your lucky charm for a safe and enjoyable celebration.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 1700 BLOCK OF PINE AVENUE 3/8/2024 Homicide detectives arrest five suspects in connection to the Nov. 26, 2023, murder near the 1700 block of Pine Avenue.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 2300 BLOCK OF EAST 70TH STREET 3/7/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on March 7, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST– 5200 BLOCK OF EAST 2ND STREET 3/4/2024 Homicide detectives have arrested the suspect responsible for the March 3, 2024 fatal stabbing on 2nd Street.

UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION - SAN GABRIEL RIVER AND WILLOW STREET 3/2/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating an undetermined death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - LUCREZIA MENDOZA 2/22/2024 At-Risk missing person Lucrezia Mendoza was located safe and unharmed. She has been reunited with her family. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 5300 BLOCK OF E. 2ND STREET 2/20/2024 Detectives from the Special Investigations Division have arrested the suspect responsible for the February 18th murder on East 2nd Street.  

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST- 1300 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 2/16/2024 Homicide detectives have identified and booked a suspect responsible for the February 15th murder of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – GEORGE RICHARD STEELE 2/16/2024 At-risk missing person George Richard Steele was located safe and unharmed in the city of Inglewood by Inglewood Police Department officers. He has been returned home with his family.

LBPD OFFICERS LOCATE KIDNAPPED CHILD AND ARREST SUSPECT 2/14/2024 Officers and detectives have arrested the suspect responsible for the kidnapping of a 4-year-old boy on Feb. 13, 2024. 

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN FIFTEEN CITATIONS 2/11/2024 Fifteen citations were issued for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license at a DUI/CDL checkpoint on February 9, 2024.

KICK OFF SUPER BOWL LVIII WITH A "GO SAFELY" GAME PLAN 2/11/2024 The Long Beach Police Department reminds football fans to intercept impaired driving if they’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and plan on drinking.

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT ARRESTED – 3RD STREET AND TEMPLE AVENUE 2/10/2024 Detectives and officers have arrested the suspect responsible for the Feb. 9, 2024 sexual assault of an elderly female victim.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY SERIES INVESTIGATION AND ARREST 2/8/2024 A suspect has been arrested in connection with recent commercial burglaries.

L​BPD VISITS BUSINESSES IN LONG BEACH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO “KNOW YOUR LIMIT” 2/8/2024 On ​Feb. 2​, 2024, our Neighborhood Safety Bike Team and Motor Detai​l​ visited local businesses and restaurants in Bixby Knolls to educate community members on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit”.

LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO SOLVE HIT-AND-RUN – ATLANTIC AVENUE AND 4TH STREET  2/6/2024

Collision Investigation detectives are seeking the public’s help in solving a hit-and-run traffic collision that occurred on Jan. 25, 2024, which resulted in serious injuries to a male adult bicyclist.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – SERGIO CASTANON 1/24/2024 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 12-year-old at-risk missing person, Sergio Castanon, who was last seen on Jan. 24, 2024, at approximately at 9:00 a.m.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – LOYNES DRIVE AND STUDEBAKER ROAD 1/22/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on Jan. 21, 2024, which resulted in the death of two male adults.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – HARBOR SCENIC DRIVE AND QUEENS HIGHWAY 1/15/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on Jan. 15, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION – 3400 BLOCK OF ADRIATIC AVENUE 1/12/2024 Homicide detectives are investigating a murder-suicide that occurred on Dec. 28, 2023 in the 3400 block of Adriatic Avenue.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 1/10/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision which occurred on Nov. 24, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE SEXUAL BATTERY INCIDENTS – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 1/9/2024 Sex Crimes detectives have arrested a suspect for multiple sexual battery incidents and believe there may be additional victims. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND CHERRY AVENUE 1/8/2024

Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Jan. 7, 2024, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND OHIO AVENUE 1/3/2024 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Jan. 3, 2024, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - CURA WASHINGTON 1/1/2024 At-risk missing person Cura Washington was found safe and unharmed in the city of Los Angeles by Los Angeles Police Department officers. She has been reunited with her family.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 700 BLOCK OF W PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 12/31/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Dec. 31, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – MICHAEL SAVEE 12/28/2023

TRAFFIC FATALITY – STUDEBAKER ROAD AND LOYNES DRIVE 12/27/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Dec. 20, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – CHANTY SARIN 12/27/2023 At-Risk Missing Person Chanty Sarin was found safe and unharmed at an area hospital. 

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN TWO ARRESTS AND FOURTEEN CITATIONS 12/23/2023 Two arrested for DUI and 14 citations were issued at a DUI checkpoint on December 22, 2023.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – WILLOW STREET AND EASY AVENUE 12/22/2023

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1000 BLOCK OF EAST PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 12/21/2023 Homicide detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on Dec. 20, 2023, in the 1000 block of East Pacific Coast Highway.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - CARMEN A. ESTRADA 12/18/2023 On Dec. 18, 2023, Estrada returned to her residence on her own, safe and unharmed.

MAKE THIS A HOLIDAY SEASON TO REMEMBER: CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY WITH A “GO SAFELY” GAME PLAN 12/13/2023 As part of the National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign, Long Beach Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 7TH STREET AND PEPPER TREE LANE 12/13/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Dec. 13, 2023, which resulted in the death of a female adult pedestrian.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED-SHOOTING – 300 BLOCK OF 69TH WAY 12/13/2023  LBPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting which occurred on Nov. 8, 2023.

LBPD VISITS BELMONT SHORE ALONG 2ND STREET TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO “KNOW YOUR LIMIT” 12/11/2023 On Dec. 7, 2023, the Long Beach Police Department- Collaborative Response Division- NSBT/Motor Detail and Volunteers from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)visited Belmont Shore along 2^nd Street to educate customers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit”.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ATLANTIC AVENUE AND 28TH STREET 12/10/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Dec. 9, 2023 near Atlantic Avenue and Patterson Street. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST– CALIFORNIA AVENUE AND HARDING STREET 12/6/2023 Homicide detectives are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision where the suspect intentionally struck a bicyclist, which occurred on July 9, 2023. 

LBPD CELEBRATES 52ND ANNUAL POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY 12/6/2023 Last Thursday, the Long Beach Police Department celebrated its 52nd Annual Police Awards Ceremony. This event was held Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Beverly O’Neill Theater. 

*UPDATE* HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – 1900 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 12/4/2023 Homicide detectives are investigation a death of a male adult, which occurred on Nov. 29, 2023, in the 1900 block of Long Beach Boulevard.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – LEILANI FAAULI 11/30/2023

At-risk missing person Leilani Faauli returned home safe and unharmed. She was with friends in the city.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – JOSE M. SERRANO RUIZ 11/23/2023 At-risk missing person Ruiz returned to his residence on his own, safe and unharmed. 

*UPDATED* OFFICER-INVOLVED-SHOOTING – 700 BLOCK OF VIA ALTAMIRA, CITY OF MONTEBELLO 11/22/2023 LBPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting which occurred on Oct. 31, 2023 in the city of Montebello while attempting to take an attempted murder suspect into custody. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS - 5100 BLOCK OF PACIFIC AVENUE 11/17/2023 Homicide detectives have arrested two suspects for the October 16, 2023 murder of Fabian Lemus, a 27-year-old resident of Long Beach.

LBPD AWARDED GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO INCREASE SAFETY ON ROADS 11/15/2023 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) was awarded a $450,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE 11/14/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Nov. 13, 2023, which resulted in the death of male adult pedestrian.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ALAMITOS AVENUE AND ANAHEIM STREET 11/13/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Nov. 12, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

LBPD EFFORTS TO ENHANCE SAFETY IN DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH 11/3/2023 The Long Beach Police Department wants everyone to be safe and feel safe in Long Beach. In response to recent incidents in the downtown area, the Department has launched a collaborative effort to address crime and enhance public safety in our community.

LBPD UPDATES CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481 WEBSITE 11/3/2023 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) updated its Military Equipment Use Policy and published its first Annual Military Equipment Report in compliance with AB-481

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1400 BLOCK OF CHESTNUT AVENUE 11/2/2023 Homicide detectives arrest a male adult in connection with the June 24, 2020, murder near the 1400 Block of Chestnut Avenue.

*UPDATED* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - QUENTIN FARRELL NELSON 10/31/2023 At-risk missing person Quentin Farrell Nelson was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach by officers.

A HAUNTING HALLOWEEN ALERT TO DRIVERS: BE ALERT FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS 10/31/2023 Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween! Fasten your sheet belts as the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is issuing a fang-tastic reminder encouraging drivers to be extra careful as more children are out walking the neighborhood haunting for treats.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – SHORELINE DRIVE AND THE 7TH STREET EXIT (710 FREEWAY) 10/29/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Oct. 29, 2023, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC PLACE AND WARDLOW ROAD 10/29/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Oct. 28, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DEBORAH A. SMITH 10/28/2023 At-risk missing person Deborah A. Smith was located safe and unharmed in Long Beach by officers, and has been reunited with her family.

LBPD ACADEMY GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD YESTERDAY 10/25/2023 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is pleased to announce the graduation of LBPD Academy Class #97. The graduation ceremony was held yesterday, Oct. 24, 2023, at the Long Beach Performing Arts Terrace Theater. 

LBPD PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 10/20/2023 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of 31 employees who were recognized during yesterday’s promotion ceremony. 

LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO SOLVE 2018 MURDER 10/19/2023 Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in solving the 2018 murder of Frederick Taft, who was 57 years old when he was killed.

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST- SHORELINE DRIVE AND AQUARIUM WAY 10/15/2023 Homicide detectives are investigating an apparent intentional fatal traffic collision. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY- WILLOW STREET AND PALO VERDE AVENUE 10/15/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on October 14, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

OVERDOSE INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 800 BLOCK OF GRAND AVENUE 10/13/2023 A drug investigation case involving the overdose of five individuals has led to the arrest of a male adult suspect and the seizure of drugs and firearms. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – WEST 9TH STREET AND ANAHEIM STREET 10/13/2023 On Oct. 11, 2023, at approximately 3:59 p.m. officers were dispatched to the intersection of Anaheim Street and West 9th Street regarding a report of a collision between a vehicle and a semi-truck, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ORANGE AVENUE AND BANNER DRIVE 10/7/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Oct. 6, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 5600 BLOCK OF CORSO DI NAPOLI 10/4/2023 Homicide detectives are investigating a Oct. 4, 2023 incident which resulted in the death of a female and male adult 

*UPDATED* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVONTAY CLARK 9/27/2023 At-risk missing person Davontay Clark was located safe and unharmed by Los Angeles County Sherrifs. 

LBPD RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT TO FIGHT ALCOHOL-RELATED HARM FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 9/26/2023 The Long Beach Police Department announces they have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in their community. 

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 6800 BLOCK OF PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD 9/21/2023 Homicide detectives are investigating an incident that occurred on Sept. 19, 2023, involving a man who attempted to enter an elementary school with a sledgehammer, was confronted by adults, and is now being investigated as a homicide. 

SAFETY IS SHARING, SAFETY IS CARING: SEPTEMBER IS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MONTH 9/19/2023 September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and Long Beach Police Department encourages everyone on our roads to care for one another and keep pedestrians safe from crashes and injuries. 

DETECTIVES ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH RECENT ROBBERIES IN NORTH DIVISION 9/19/2023 Detectives have made four arrests in connection with recent robberies that have occurred in the North Division area. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – HIGHWAY 47 AND OCEAN BOULEVARD 9/18/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on Sept. 18, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

*UPDATE* AT-RISK MISSING PERSON LOCATED - DAVONTAY CLARK 9/15/2023

At-risk missing person Davontay Clark was found safe and unharmed in the city of Long Beach, and will be reunited with his family.

CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK 9/14/2023 ​OnSept. 23, 2023​, ​the​ LBPD will have certified child passenger safety technicians available at​ the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach located at 700 East Del Amo Boulevard​ to check car seat installations.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC AVENUE AND 23RD STREET 9/8/2023 On Sept. 7, 2023, at approximately 10:39 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Avenue and 23rd Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 3400 BLOCK OF ANDY STREET 9/6/2023

Homicide Detectives have identified Justin Jackson, a 40-year-old resident of the city of Los Angeles, for the Aug.15, 2023 murder of Michael Toloai.

LBPD VISITS BELMONT SHORE ALONG 2ND STREET TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO “KNOW YOUR LIMIT” 9/3/2023 On Aug. 31, 2023 the Neighborhood Safety Bike Team, Motor Detail and volunteers from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)visited Belmont Shore along 2nd Street to educate customers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit”.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 7 CITATIONS 9/2/2023 Seven citations were issued for driving with a suspended/revoked license or without a license at a DUI checkpoint on September 1, 2023.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 5 CITATIONS 8/19/2023 Five citations were issued for driving with a suspended/revoked license or without a license at a DUI checkpoint on August 18, 2023.

AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ROBERT HUNT-TAYLOR 8/14/2023 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 15-year-old at-risk missing person, Robert Hunt-Taylor, who was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2023.

AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ROBERT HUNT-TAYLOR 8/14/2023 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 15-year-old at-risk missing person, Robert Hunt-Taylor, who was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2023.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – LOMA VISTA DRIVE AND CORVO COURT 8/11/2023 Homicide detectives arrest four suspects for the July 11, 2023, murder of an adult male. 

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES DRIVERS TO GO SAFELY DURING THE FINAL DAYS Of SUMMER 8/11/2023 As the summer travel season wraps up, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) reminds drivers to stay safe and be responsible by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. 

LBPD SEEKS THE PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFYING A 2022 ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT 8/10/2023 Violent Crimes detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for a Jan. 30, 2022 stabbing of a female adult.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY SERIES INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS 8/10/2023 Two suspects have been arrested in connection with recent commercial burglaries and robberies. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 5500 BLOCK OF ACKERFIELD AVENUE 8/9/2023

Homicide detectives arrest a suspect responsible for the June 16, 2023, murder of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 29TH STREET AND CHESTNUT AVENUE 8/8/2023

Homicide detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on August 6, 2023 near 29th Street and Chestnut Avenue.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ROBERT HUNT-TAYLOR 8/7/2023 On August 7, 2023, at-risk missing person Robert Hunt-Taylor was located safe and unharmed by Long Beach police officers.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - CAROLL RITEL 8/5/2023

On August 5, 2023, at approximately 5:32 p.m., missing person Caroll Ritel was located safe and unharmed at the intersection of 1st Street and Pacific Avenue, by LBPD patrol officers. She has been reunited with her family.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION LEADS TO THE RESCUE OF TWO VICTIMS 8/3/2023 A human trafficking investigation has led to the rescue of a minor and the arrest of a male adult suspect.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 1700 BLOCK OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE 8/1/2023 Homicide detectives are investigating a murder that occurred on July 24, 2023, in the 1700 block of Magnolia Avenue. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ANTOINE WRIGHT 7/30/2023 Missing at-risk person, Antoine Wright, has been located and reunited with his family. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 6TH STREET AND SANTIAGO AVENUE 7/28/2023 Collision Investigation detectives are investigating a traffic collision that occurred on July 28, 2023, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 6900 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 7/26/2023 Detectives make two arrests in connection to a July 26, 2023 murder of a male adult.

CALL FROM GOOD SAMARITAN LEADS TO RESCUE OF A KIDNAPPING VICTIM 7/20/2023

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 2ND STREET AND MARINA DRIVE 7/19/2023 On July 16, 2023, at approximately 12:24 p.m., officers were dispatched to an injury traffic collision which occurred in the area of 2nd Street and Marina Drive between a cyclist and vehicle.

MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 2600 BLOCK OF FANWOOD AVENUE 7/14/2023 Homicide and Child/Elder Abuse detectives are investigating a June 14, 2023 death, which was recently ruled to be a homicide by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - LEONA D. ALVAREZ 7/14/2023 At-risk missing person Leona D. Alvarez was found safe and unharmed in the city of Los Angeles. She has been returned to her living facility.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 1500 BLOCK OF WEST 31ST STREET 7/12/2023 On July 11, 2023, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested two 16-year-old male residents of Long Beach for the Jan. 21, 2023 murder of 17-year-old Khalil Saleem, and the attempted murder of two adult males.

LBPD VISITS BUSINESSES IN LONG BEACH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO “KNOW YOUR LIMIT” 7/12/2023 On July 7, 2023, our Neighborhood Safety Bike Team (NSBT) and Motor Detail visited local businesses in Long Beach to educate community members on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit” when consuming alcohol.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - ROBERT TAYLOR-HUNT 7/10/2023 On July 10, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., missing person Robert Taylor-Hunt was located safe and unharmed near the 1000 block of East 5th Street, by LBPD patrol officers in the City. He has been reunited with his family.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 1000 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 7/8/2023 Detectives have made another arrest in connection to the June 27, 2023 murder of Isaac Marshell IV. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS - 2200 BLOCK OF LEWIS AVENUE 7/7/2023

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - LA TRAN 7/3/2023

*UPDATE* OFFICER-INVOLVED-SHOOTING CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO – 4600 BLOCK OF LIVINGSTON DRIVE 6/29/2023 On May 30, 2023, at approximately 11:56 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Livingston Drive and Park Avenue regarding a report of a stabbing. Officers located the suspect and an officer-involved shooting occurred. 

"NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" SET FOR AUGUST 1ST 6/28/2023 The Long Beach Police Department would like to invite neighbors, community groups, and businesses to join us in celebrating in the 40th Annual National Night Out, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL BATTERY OF JUVENILE VICTIMS – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 6/27/2023 Special Investigations Division and Child Abuse detectives have arrested a suspect for sexual battery against minors and believe there may be additional victims. 

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – 600 BLOCK OF ROYCROFT AVENUE 6/24/2023

Homicide detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred on June 24, 2023, in the 600 block of Roycroft Avenue.

*UPDATE* TRAFFIC FATALITY ARREST – WILLOW STREET AND CASPIAN AVENUE 6/23/2023 On June 21, 2023, detectives from the Long Beach Police Department Collision Investigation Detail presented their case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Their office filed felony charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence against both drivers in the collision that resulted in the death of Jacqueline Zamarripa, a 21-year-old resident of Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD AND ANAHEIM ROAD 6/23/2023 On June 22, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Bellflower Boulevard and Anaheim Road for an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 900 BLOCK OF DAISY AVENUE 6/21/2023 On June 21, 2023, detectives from the Special Investigations Division arrested a 15-year-old male resident of Long Beach for the January 8, 2023, murder of Jaevion Tasby, a 30-year-old resident of the City of Long Beach.

LBPD COMMANDER MEGAN ZABEL PROMOTED TO DEPUTY CHIEF 6/21/2023 Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish announced his appointment of Commander Megan Zabel to the position of Deputy Chief. Deputy Chief Zabel will assume command of the Support Bureau effective July 1, 2023.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 100 BLOCK OF EAST 1ST STREET 6/20/2023 On April 14, 2023, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Akili Collins, an 18-year-old resident of Long Beach, and Melake Daniel, a 19-year-old resident of Long Beach, for the April 12, 2023 murder.

LBPD Visits Belmont Shore along 2nd Street to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit” 6/18/2023

On June 16, 2023 the LBPD Neighborhood Safety Bike Team and Motor Details visited Belmont Shore along 2^nd Street to educate community members on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit”. The “Know Your Limit” campaign was from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Belmont Shore along 2^nd Street.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - GABRIELA LOPEZ AND EDDIE BERNAL JR. 6/17/2023 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 13-year-old at-risk missing person, Gabriela Lopez and 11-year-old at-risk missing person Eddie Bernal Jr., who were last seen on June 16, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m.

IN-CUSTODY DEATH – LONG BEACH CITY JAIL – 400 W. BROADWAY 6/14/2023 The Long Beach Police Department is investigating the death of an inmate at Long Beach City Jail on June 13, 2023.

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ATTEMPT KIDNAPPING OF A MINOR – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 6/14/2023 On June 11, 2023, suspect Eugene Martindale III, a 28-year-old resident of Long Beach, was arrested and booked in connection to two kidnapping incidents. Detectives believe there may be additional victims.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND CERRITOS AVENUE 6/14/2023 On June 13, 2023 at approximately 8:44 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Cerritos Avenue, regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* 293 GUNS TURNED IN AT LBPD GUN BUY BACK EVENT 6/12/2023 On June 10, 2023, the Long Beach Police Department hosted a Gun Buy Back event at MacArthur Park where community members were able to turn in their firearm(s) to receive a gift card. The event was sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office.

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN SEXUAL BATTERY OF A MINOR – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 6/9/2023 On June 8, 2023 at approximately 7:30 p.m., detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Sex Crimes Detail arrested Nabil Shaheed, a 40-year-old resident of Long Beach, who was booked on one count of false imprisonment with intent to commit rape, one count of kidnapping, and one count of kidnap with intent to rape.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND JUNIPERO AVENUE 6/9/2023 On June 8, 2023 at approximately 7:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Junipero Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision involving an overturned vehicle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

LBPD CITES FOUR IN EFFORT TO REDUCE ALCOHOL AVAILABILITY TO UNDERAGE PERSONS 5/31/2023 The Long Beach Police Department and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Cited four suspects from October 2022 - May 2023 for furnishing alcoholic beverages to underage persons. The operation was conducted in the City of Long Beach.

*UPDATE* TEN CITED AT LBPD DUI CHECKPOINT IN WEST DIVISION 5/27/2023

LBPD CREATES NEW COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT POSITION UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU 5/25/2023 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is proud to announce the creation of the Community Services Assistant (CSA) position.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING – OCEAN BOULEVARD AND ELM AVENUE 5/23/2023 Today, the Department is releasing a Critical Incident Video regarding an officer involved shooting that occurred on April 16, 2023, in the area of Ocean Boulevard and Elm Avenue.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ANAHEIM STREET AND SANTA FE AVENUE 5/23/2023

On May 22, 2023, at approximately 9:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Anaheim Street and Santa Fe Avenue regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pole, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND THE 103 FREEWAY 5/13/2023 On May 13, 2023, at approximately 02:23 a.m., officers were dispatched to Pacific Coast Highway and the 103 Freeway regarding an injury traffic collision involving an overturned vehicle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 6200 BLOCK OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE 5/11/2023 On May 10, 2023, at approximately 6:32 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 6200 block of California Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a gunshot victim, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

ATTEMPTED MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – MARKET STREET AND LOCUST AVENUE 5/6/2023 On May 5, 2023, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Jason Santiago Gonzalez, a 24-year-old resident of Long Beach, for the April 16, 2023 attempted murder of five Long Beach Police officers.

LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ERNEST HARDAWAY 5/2/2023

Missing person Ernest Hardaway was found safe and unharmed in the City.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 300 BLOCK E 17TH STREET 5/1/2023 On May 1, 2023, at approximately 12:14 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of East 17th Street regarding a male subject yelling for help, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

LBPD INTRODUCES NEW NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY BIKE TEAM DETAIL 4/27/2023 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the creation and implementation of the Neighborhood Safety Bike Team Detail.

Get Off Your Apps: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month 4/26/2023 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Long Beach Police Department is actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.

*UPDATE* REWARD RENEWED, PUBLIC’S HELP REQUESTED IN TRAFFIC FATALITY INVESTIGATION – 6600 BLOCK OF ROSE AVENUE 4/21/2023 Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver of the 2014 Ram 1500 pickup that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision on March 1, 2022.

UPDATE: LBPD CITES THREE IN EFFORT TO REDUCE THE AVAILABILITY OF ALCOHOL TO MINORS 4/19/2023 Agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) along with the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) have cited three (3) clerks for selling alcohol to minors between the period of October 2022 to April 2023.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ATLANTIC AVENUE AND 53RD STREET 4/19/2023 On April 14, 2023, at approximately 9:16 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Atlantic Avenue and Market Street regarding an injury hit-and-run traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 45TH STREET AND ATLANTIC AVENUE 4/8/2023 On April 7, 2023, at approximately 3:13 p.m., patrol officers were flagged down near the area of 45th Street and Atlantic Avenue regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

** UPDATED ** LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - ABRAHAM THEOPHILUS 4/6/2023 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating an 80-year-old at-risk missing person, Abraham Theophilus, who was last seen on April 6, 2023, at approximately 5:30 a.m.

*UPDATE* LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP IN TRAFFIC FATALITY INVESTIGATION - - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND PASADENA AVENUE 3/30/2023 Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a dark colored sedan that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision on Feb. 19, 2023, which resulted in the death of a man.

NEWS RELEASE: TRAFFIC FATALITY – 2ND STREET AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 3/29/2023 On Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at approximately 8:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street to assist the Seal Beach Police Department (SBPD) with a multi-vehicle traffic collision that occurred at the end of a vehicle pursuit, which resulted in the death of a female adult. 

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING – 5200 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 3/24/2023 On March 5, 2023, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a stabbing in progress, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

LBPD Transitioning to New Crime Data Reporting System 3/24/2023 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is changing the way it collects and reports crime data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND GAVIOTA AVENUE 3/23/2023 On March 23, 2023 at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Gaviota Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male pedestrian.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 1200 BLOCK OF EAST SAN ANTONIO DRIVE 3/21/2023 On March 18, 2023 at approximately 10:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of East San Antonio Drive regarding a report of a motorcyclist who crashed into a wall, which resulted in the death of a woman.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN ONE ARREST AND 8 CITATIONS 3/20/2023 One driver was arrested for driving under the influence at a DUI checkpoint on March 17, 2023

IN CUSTODY DEATH – 00 BLOCK OF WEST 53rd STREET 3/17/2023 On March 16, 2023, at approximately 1:49 p.m., LBPD officers responded to a residence in the 00 block of W. 53rd St regarding an attempted suicide, which later resulted in the death of a male adult.

LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - MARY LOUISE GARCIA 3/11/2023 On Mar. 11, 2023, missing person Mary Louise Garcia was located, safe and unharmed, by LBPD patrol officers in the City.

MURDER ARREST – 1700 BLOCK OF CEDAR AVENUE 3/8/2023 On March 6, 2023, Homicide detectives arrested 35-year-old Jarid Nakamura for a 2020 murder, previously believed to be an accidental overdose. 

LBPD BURGLARY TASK FORCE MAKES SIGNIFICANT ARRESTS 3/7/2023

Over the past two months, Burglary detectives have been investigating 23 commercial burglaries, with similar circumstances, that occurred from early January through February. They believe three different groups are responsible for these commercial burglaries and are following all leads to identify and apprehend the suspects.  

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN ONE ARREST AND 11 CITATIONS 3/4/2023 One driver was arrested for driving under the influence at a DUI checkpoint on March 3, 2023

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND HARBOR AVENUE 2/15/2023 On Feb. 14, 2023, at approximately 9:16 a.m., officers responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Harbor Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a semi-tractor trailer and a bicyclist, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND THE LOS ANGELES RIVER 2/14/2023 On Feb. 14, 2023, at approximately 6:03 a.m., officers responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and the Los Angeles River to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a patient in need of medical treatment, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – SPRING STREET AND PALO VERDE AVENUE 2/5/2023 On Feb. 4, 2023 at approximately 2:35 p.m., officers responded to reports of an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of Spring Street and Palo Verde Avenue, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ATLANTIC AVENUE AND ROOSEVELT STREET 2/4/2023 On Feb. 4, 2023 at approximately 05:20 a.m., officers responded to reports of an injury traffic collision in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Roosevelt Street, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 700 BLOCK OF BROADWAY COURT 2/2/2023 On Feb. 1, 2023, at approximately 5:53 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Broadway Court, regarding a report of multiple gunshots heard in the area, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND HILL STREET 1/29/2023

On Jan 29, 2023 at approximately 4:06 a.m., officers responded to the area of Magnolia Avenue and Hill Street regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND ELLIS STREET 1/28/2023 On Jan. 27, 2023, at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers responded to a reported injury traffic collision near the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Ellis Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 5500 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 1/27/2023 On Jan. 27, 2023, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested a 16-year-old male resident of Long Beach and a 15-year-old male resident of Long Beach for the Jan. 6, 2023, murder of Isaiah Saucedo, a 20-year-old resident of the City of Long Beach.

LBPD ANNOUNCES PROMOTION, CREATION OF NEW EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER POSITION 1/27/2023 As part of the department’s commitment to communications, Chief Wally Hebeish is pleased to announce the creation of a new command-level position – Executive Communications Officer – and the promotion of Public Information Officer Allison Gallagher to fill the role.

LBPD ACADEMY GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD TODAY 1/26/2023 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is pleased to announce the graduation of Recruit Academy Class #96. The graduation ceremony was held today, Jan. 26, 2023, in the Pacific Ballroom of the Long Beach Convention Center.  

L.B.P.D. LIEUTENANT SHALEANA BENSON PROMOTED TO COMMANDER 1/26/2023

Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish has selected Shaleana Benson, an 18-year veteran of the Police Department, for promotion to the rank of Commander, effective Jan. 28, 2022.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 6700 BLOCK OF HARBOR AVENUE 1/20/2023 On Jan. 19, 2023, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Lee Edward Mooring Jr., a 37-year-old resident of Long Beach, for the August 21, 2022 murder of Kacy Lloyd, a 48-year-old resident of the City of Los Angeles.

LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - THANH VAN NGUYEN 1/19/2023 On Jan. 18, 2023, missing person Thanh Van Nguyen was located by Long Beach Fire Department personnel in the City.

LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - LEOPOLDO C. LOPEZ 1/15/2023 On Jan. 15, 2023, missing person Leopoldo C. Lopez was located, safe and unharmed, by LBPD patrol officers in the City. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND MOLINO AVENUE 1/13/2023 On Dec. 18, 2022 at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Molino Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST– 49th STREET AND DEL AMO BOULEVARD 1/10/2023

On Jan. 9, 2023, Special Investigations Division detectives and Coordinated Response Team officers located and arrested Seth Gomes, a 33-year-old resident of Long Beach for the Dec. 20, 2022, murder of Kevin Magana, a 30-year-old resident of the City of Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – HARBOR SCENIC DRIVE AND OCEAN BOULEVARD 1/2/2023

On Jan. 1, 2023, at approximately 11:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Harbor Scenic Drive and Ocean Boulevard regarding a call to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a pedestrian down in the roadway after being struck by a vehicle, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC AVENUE AND 27TH STREET 1/1/2023 On Dec. 31, 2022, at approximately 6:44 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Avenue and 27th Street regarding injury hit-and-run traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - MARKET STREET AND ELM AVENUE 1/1/2023 On 12/31/2022 at approximately 1722 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of 300 block of E. Market Street regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* KIDNAPPING SUSPECT ARRESTED, CHILD LOCATED UNHARMED 12/31/2022 The suspect and child were located by detectives in the City of Long Beach. The child was unharmed. The suspect has been arrested and the child was reunited with his mother. The investigation is ongoing. 

LBPD SELECTS NEW COMMANDER AND PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 12/30/2022 Chief Wally Hebeish has selected Brian McPhail, a 25-year veteran of the Police Department, for promotion to the rank of Commander.

HOMICIDE DETECTIVES IDENTIFY “JOHN DOE” VICTIM IN 1978 COLD CASE MURDER AND SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN DEVELOPING INVESTIGATIVE LEADS 12/14/2022 On June 3, 1978, the body of an unidentified male was found lying on the pavement of Division Street, east of Corona Avenue in Long Beach. The victim had succumbed to his injuries and was determined deceased at the scene. LBPD Homicide Detectives responded to investigate the incident.. The victim became known as “John Doe 1978” as a result of his identity being unattainable, however he was believed to have been between 15 and 19 years old.

*UPDATE* LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP IN TRAFFIC FATALITY INVESTIGATION - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND ORANGE AVENUE 12/13/2022 Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a white, four-door sedan, that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision on Nov. 21, 2022, which resulted in the death of a man.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ORANGE AVENUE AND SMITH PLACE 12/13/2022 On Dec. 9, 2022, at approximately 12:56 a.m. officers responded to the area of Orange Avenue and Smith Place, regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST– 1100 BLOCK OF PIER F 12/13/2022

On Dec. 11, 2022, Detectives from the Special Investigation Division arrested 42-year-old Adrian Chavez in the City of Norwalk, where he also resides.  

LBPD SEEKING ADDITIONAL VICTIMS IN COMMERCIAL ROBBERY SERIES 12/12/2022 Between Nov. 16, 2022, and Dec. 2, 2022, officers were dispatched to multiple armed robberies throughout the city. They occurred during various times throughout the day and night. During these robberies, a male suspect brandished, simulated, or struck the victim with a firearm. The reported loss in these incidents was cash and/or miscellaneous store merchandise.

*UPDATE* 2ND SUSPECT ARRESTED - MURDER INVESTIGATION – 3300 BLOCK OF ANDY STREET 12/6/2022 Homicide detectives have arrested two suspects in connection to a April 22, 2022 murder in the 3300 block of Andy Street.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 2ND STREET AND MARINA DRIVE 12/4/2022 On Dec. 4, 2022, at approximately 12:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 2nd Street and Marina Drive regarding an injury traffic collision that resulted in the death of an adult male.

*UPDATE* UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION - 2100 BLOCK OF WILLIAMS STREET 11/28/2022 On Nov. 19, 2022 at approximately 4:47 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of San Gabriel Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department regarding a battery, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND 27TH STREET 11/24/2022 On Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, at approximately 12:42 a.m., officers responded to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and 27th Street regarding an injury traffic collision involving a
vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* NOV. 18 DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN ONE ARREST, THREE CITATIONS 11/22/2022 On Nov. 18, 2022, the Long Beach Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the East Division area.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 7TH STREET AND ROSE AVENUE 11/16/2022 On Nov. 16, 2022 at approximately 3:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of 7th Street and Rose Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision that resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.

Long Beach Police Department Awarded $430,000 Grant to Deter Unsafe Behaviors, Increase Safety on Roads 11/16/2022 The Long Beach Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ANAHEIM STREET AND WALNUT AVENUE 11/14/2022 On Nov.4, 2022 at approximately 6:22 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Anaheim Street and Walnut Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – 7400 BLOCK OF EAST WILLOW STREET 11/3/2022 On Nov. 2, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 7400 block of East Willow Street regarding an assault that resulted in the death of a male adult, which is being investigated as a justifiable homicide.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 700 BLOCK OF EAST WARDLOW ROAD 10/31/2022 On Oct. 31, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., officers responded to the 700 block of East Wardlow Road regarding a woman bleeding next to a vehicle, which resulted in the death a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND CHANNEL DRIVE 10/28/2022 On Oct. 27, 2022 at approximately 6:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Channel Drive regarding an injury traffic accident, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 800 BLOCK OF E 7TH STREET 10/28/2022 On Oct. 27, 2022, at approximately 12:10 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue regarding multiple gunshots heard in the area and a person down in the alleyway, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST – 1100 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 10/20/2022 On Oct. 17, 2022, Yohance Sharp was arrested for his involvement in multiple stabbing incidents, including the murder of 62-year-old Tina Hook of Long Beach. Following Sharp’s arrest, detectives expanded the scope of their investigation by searching for additional incidents that occurred under similar circumstances. Through their investigation, detectives discovered evidence indicating Sharp was responsible for two incidents on October 15th.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND TEMPLE AVENUE 10/13/2022 On Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 at approximately 8:29 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Temple Avenue regarding a subject in the middle of the roadway who had been hit by a vehicle and later died at the hospital.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - STUDEBAKER ROAD AND SPRING STREET 10/12/2022 On Oct. 11, 2022, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Studebaker Road and Spring Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS - 3300 BLOCK OF ANDY STREET 10/4/2022 On Oct. 3, 2022, at approximately 10:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of Andy Street for a report of a person who was shot inside of his home, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING – 5200 BLOCK OF EAST 25TH STREET 10/2/2022 On Sunday, October 2nd at approximately 10:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of East 25th Street regarding a report of a person pointing a gun at another person, which resulted in an officer involved shooting.

ROBBERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS 9/30/2022 LBPD detectives arrest three suspects in connection to July 2022 home invasion robberies and human trafficking. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST– 7200 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC PLACE 9/28/2022 Detectives from the Homicide Detail and the Special Investigations Division located and arrested additional suspects in connection to the murder of 46-year-old Abelardo Ramirez Bonilla, a resident of the City of Irvine.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WEST 7TH STREET AND CHESTNUT AVENUE 9/27/2022 On Sept. 27, 2022, at approximately 7:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of West 7th Street and Chestnut Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and an electric scooter, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

LBPD Promotes New Leaders 9/21/2022 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of 29 employees who were recognized during yesterday’s promotion ceremony.

LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVID QUIROZ 9/19/2022 On Sept.18, 2022, at approximately 10:48 p.m., missing person David Quiroz was located in good health in the City of Lakewood by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ATLANTIC AVENUE AND 19TH STREET 9/17/2022 On Sept. 16, 2022, at approximately 9:17 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 19th Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1400 BLOCK OF GUNDRY AVENUE 9/16/2022 On July 29, 2022 at approximately 12:28 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Gundry Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department regarding an injured person, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - OCEAN BOULEVARD AND CORONA AVENUE 9/15/2022 On Sept. 14, 2022, at approximately 6:19 p.m., officers responded to the area of E. Ocean Boulevard and Corona Avenue regarding the report of a possible dead body and a strong odor emitting from inside a parked vehicle, which was later determined to be a murder.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT JOINS NATIONAL ABLE PROJECT 9/14/2022 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce that it has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project. The Georgetown Law Center Innovative Policing Program, partnering with global law firm Sheppard Mullin, has created the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project with the intention of educating and preparing officers to successfully intervene when called upon, and create a law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention.

*UPDATE* 251 GUNS TURNED IN AT LBPD GUN BUY BACK EVENT 9/14/2022 On Sept. 10, 2022, the Long Beach Police Department hosted a Gun Buy Back event at Ramona Park where community members were able to turn in their firearm(s) to receive a gift card. The event was sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 1700 BLOCK OF BROADWAY 9/13/2022 On Sept. 12, 2022, detectives arrested a suspect for the Sept. 9 murder in the 1700 block of Broadway. 

LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - LOEUP OUM 9/12/2022 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 67-year-old at-risk missing person, Loeup Oum who was last seen on Sep.11, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - THOMAS EDWARD MORGAN 9/1/2022 On August 31, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., missing person Thomas Edward Morgan was located unharmed in the City of Carson.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 3300 BLOCK OF SOUTH STREET 9/1/2022 On Sep. 1, 2022, at approximately 12:40 a.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of South Street regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD AND COOLIDGE STREET 8/31/2022 On Aug. 31, 2022, at approximately 4:49 a.m., officers responded to the area of Paramount Boulevard and Coolidge Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – EAST 7TH STREET AND WEST CAMPUS DRIVE 8/22/2022 On Aug. 22, 2022, at approximately 1:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian walking in lanes of traffic at East 7th Street and Campus Drive, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS - PINE AVENUE AND 10TH STREET 8/21/2022 On August 20, 2022 at approximately 12:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pine Avenue and 10th Street regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, which was later determined to be an attempted kidnapping.

SUSPECT CONVICTED OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF MINORS 8/17/2022 Four years after a Long Beach man was arrested on child trafficking charges, the suspect was sentenced to 61 years to life in prison.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 7TH STREET AND DAISY AVENUE 8/15/2022 On August 14, 2022 at approximately 7:04 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of 7th Street and Daisy Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a fence, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

L.B.P.D. SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP IN LOCATING SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT 8/12/2022 The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a male suspect involved in a sexual assault.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - 1000 BLOCK OF EAST 17TH STREET 8/11/2022 On July 9, 2022, at approximately 11:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of East 17^th Street regarding a dispute inside of a vehicle, which resulted in an officer involved shooting.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ESTHER ALICIA ARUJO 8/6/2022 Missing person Esther Alicia Arujo was located by officers on August 6, 2022, unharmed at a hospital in the City of Torrance, and has been reunited with her family.

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST – 3100 BLOCK OF WEST SPRING STREET 8/6/2022 On Aug. 5, 2022, at approximately 3:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of West Spring Street regarding a report of a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND RIVER AVENUE 8/4/2022 On July 30, 2022, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and River Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST– 700 BLOCK OF E. ESTHER STREET 7/29/2022 On June 1, 2022, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Jalen Jackson, a 20-year-old resident of Long Beach for the Feb. 2, 2022, murder of Nashon Wall.

L.B.P.D. SELECTS FOUR NEW COMMANDERS AND PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 7/29/2022 Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish has selected Lieutenant Mike Solomita, Lieutenant Scott Jenson, Lieutenant Stephanie Hall, and Lieutenant Greg Brown for promotion to the rank of Commander effective August 13, 2022.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND 23rd STREET 7/27/2022 On July 26, 2022 at approximately 5:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and 23rd Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male juvenile.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ROBERT ALONSO ROACH 7/26/2022 Missing Person Robert Alonso Roach was located on July 26, 2022, unharmed in the City of Paramount by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST – 2300 BLOCK OF CEDAR AVENUE 7/25/2022 On July 24, 2022, at approximately 7:33 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS - 14TH STREET AND WALNUT AVENUE 7/22/2022 Homicide detectives conducted a thorough investigation and identified the suspects responsible for the murder of Duwayane Thomas, and the attempted murder of a woman.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – THE LOS ANGELES RIVER AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 7/20/2022 On July 19, 2022, at approximately 8:26 p.m., officers responded to the area of the Los Angeles River and Pacific Coast Highway regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of a male adult. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 2900 BLOCK OF COOLIDGE STREET 7/16/2022 On July 16, 2022, at approximately 6:18 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Coolidge Street regarding a stabbing, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

LBPD Completes Introductory Neighborhood Walks Program 7/15/2022 In February 2021, the Long Beach Police Department launched the Neighborhood Walks program to increase engagement between our community and police officers at a neighborhood level. 

*UPDATE* TRAFFIC FATALITY ARREST - 4TH STREET AND XIMENO AVENUE 7/14/2022 Collision Investigation detectives conducted a thorough investigation and identified Deborah Lisa Betance, a 55-year-old resident of Long Beach, as the driver responsible for the fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that resulted in the death of Jere Whitney.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - ROBERT ALONSO ROACH 7/13/2022 On July 13, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., missing person Robert Alonso Roach was located unharmed by patrol officers near the 5600 block of Paramount Boulevard.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND 405 FREEWAY 7/9/2022 On July 9, 2022 at approximately 8:57 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to an injury traffic collision in the northbound lanes of Lakewood Boulevard at the 405 Freeway, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 1000 BLOCK OF REDONDO AVENUE 7/7/2022 On July 6, 2022, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Lawrence Jackson, a 19-year-old resident of the City of Bellflower for the August 21, 2021 murder of Barbara Scott.    

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVID QUIROZ 6/21/2022

Missing Person David Quiroz was located on June 19, 2022, in good health at a hospital in the City of Culver City. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 4200 BLOCK OF ANAHEIM STREET 6/20/2022

Long Beach Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) of a deadly weekend shooting. On Sunday, June 19th at approximately 8:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Anaheim Street and Roswell Avenue for reports of a shooting, which left a 30-year-old man dead.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - OCEAN BOULEVARD AND TERMINO AVENUE 6/19/2022 On June 18, 2022, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Termino Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between two vehicles which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - THOMAS EDWARD MORGAN 6/19/2022 On June 18, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., missing person Thomas Edward Morgan was located unharmed in the City of Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Police Department and has been returned to his care facility. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 4900 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 6/14/2022

Homicide detectives arrest suspect for the shooting death of a man

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN TEN CITATIONS 6/7/2022 A DUI Checkpoint conducted on June 4, 2022 resulted in ten total citations.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVID QUIROZ 6/2/2022 Missing person David Quiroz was located unharmed at a medical facility in the City of Yorba Linda.  

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - EDITH NELL BIRDEN 5/31/2022

Missing person Edith Birden was located unharmed in the City of Long Beach and has been reuinted with her family. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ANAHEIM STREET AND CORONADO AVENUE 5/21/2022 On May 21, 2022, at approximately 12:15 a.m., , officers responded to the area of Anaheim Street and Coronado Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVID QUIROZ 5/18/2022 Missing person David Quiroz was located unharmed in the City of Redlands and has been reunited with his caretaker.

LBPD SELECTS TWO NEW DEPUTY CHIEFS AND PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 5/18/2022

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 1600 BLOCK OF EAST PLYMOUTH STREET 5/16/2022 On May 14, 2022, at approximately 9:42 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the 1600 block of East Plymouth Street involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, which later resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ATLANTIC AVENUE AND VERNON STREET 5/14/2022 On May 13, 2022, at approximately 9:12 p.m., officers responded to the area of Atlantic Avenue and Vernon Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a parked big rig truck, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND SANTIAGO AVENUE 5/10/2022 On May 10, 2022, at approximately 1:51 a.m., officers were dispatched to a non-injury traffic collision near the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Santiago Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY- ATLANTIC AVENUE AND 19TH STREET 5/9/2022

On May 8, 2022, at approximately 9:14 p.m., officers responded to the area of Atlantic Avenue and 19th Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of an adult male. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON – NATASHA MARIE KORINEK 5/7/2022

Missing person Natasha Marie Korinek was located unharmed by LBPD officers and has been reunited with her family.

MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 5100 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 5/6/2022 On April 25, 2022, at approximately 2:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5100 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, which later resulted in the death of a 74-year-old male victim. 

L.B.P.D. ANNOUNCES ASSEMBLY BILL 481 WEBPAGE 5/6/2022

In compliance with AB 481, the Long Beach Police Department has launched a webpage containing the Department’s proposed Military Equipment use policy.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WILLOW STREET AND COYOTE CREEK 5/4/2022

On May 3, 2022, at approximately 6:21 p.m., officers responded to the area of East Willow Street and Coyote Creek regarding an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, which resulted in the death of a male.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - STUDEBAKER ROAD AND LOYNES DRIVE 4/25/2022 On April 24, 2022 at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Studebaker Road and Loynes Drive regarding an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 400 BLOCK OF SOUTH STREET 4/22/2022 From April 15-21, 2022, the Long Beach Police Department conducted a multi-day arrest operation, which included serving multiple search warrants across four separate locations in Long Beach, resulting in the arrests of three suspects in connection with the March 29, 2022, murder in the 400 block of South Street.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 7TH STREET AND PEPPER TREE LANE 4/21/2022 On Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2022 at approximately 6:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 7th Street and Pepper Tree Lane regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY –PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND HARBOR AVENUE 4/21/2022 On Thursday, Apr. 20, 2022, at approximately 11:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Harbor Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 4300 BLOCK OF EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD 4/20/2022 On Apr. 19, 2022, at approximately 10:35 p.m., officers responded to a beach parking lot near the 4300 block of East Ocean Boulevard regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 1000 BLOCK OF VIA WANDA 4/16/2022 On Apr. 15, 2022, at approximately 9:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Via Wanda regarding a shots call, which resulted in the death of a 15-year-old male victim.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - ANA GABRIELA ALVARADO 4/15/2022 On April 14, 2022, missing person Ana Gabriela Alvarado was located unharmed in the City of Memphis, TN. LBPD detectives are working to reunite Ana with her family in Long Beach. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVID QUIROZ 4/9/2022 Missing person David Quiroz was located in the City of Lynwood, unharmed, by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies and reunited with his caretaker.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 6100 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 4/5/2022 On Apr.4, 2022, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Kelly Bayloe, a 49-year-old resident of the City of Hawthorne for the Apr. 1, 2022 murder of Ryan Pearson. Homicide Detectives conducted an extensive investigation and identified Bayloe as the suspect responsible for the murder. Detectives subsequently located and arrested Bayloe near the 3800 block of West Imperial Highway in the City of Inglewood.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - EDWARD CHARLES WILLIS 4/4/2022 On Apr. 4, 2022, at-risk missing person Edward Charles Willis was located at a local medical facility in Long Beach. 

*UPDATE* TRAFFIC FATALITY ARREST – WILLARD STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE 4/1/2022

On March 28, 2022, detectives arrested the suspect for a Aug. 16, 2021 traffic fatality in the area of Willard Street and Pacific Avenue, which resulted in the death of two female adults. 

LBPD Promotes New Leaders 3/30/2022 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of 38 employees who were recognized during yesterday’s promotion ceremony. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND ROSE AVENUE 3/29/2022 On March 29, 2022 at approximately 8:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Rose Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST – 6600 BLOCK OF CHERRY AVENUE 3/21/2022 On March 20, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a strip mall in the 6600 block of Cherry Avenue regarding a person who had been stabbed, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN TWO ARRESTS AND SIXTEEN CITATIONS 3/21/2022 A DUI Checkpoint conducted on March 18, 2022, resulted in 16 total citations and 2 DUI arrests.

LBPD Launches New Tool for Community to Learn about Police Activity 3/17/2022 On March 17 2022, the Long Beach Police Department debuted a new tool for the Long Beach community to access information about police activity and investigations. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 7TH STREET AND MAGNOLIA AVENUE 3/14/2022 On Tuesday, Mar 8, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision near the area of 7th Street and Magnolia Avenue which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1900 BLOCK OF EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD 3/13/2022 On Mar 13, 2022, at approximately 8:03 a.m., officers responded to the sandy beach area north of the bike path, south of the 1900 block of East Ocean Boulevard, to assist the Long Beach Fire Department who was on scene with a deceased female.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - YAY CHEAS 3/12/2022 On March 12, 2022, at-risk missing person Yay Cheas was located unharmed in the City of Long Beach by a Good Samaritan who then notified LBPD. She has been reunited with family.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND WARDLOW ROAD 3/12/2022 On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Wardlow Road regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision with the vehicle on fire, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 200 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 3/12/2022 On March 10, 2022, LBPD Homicide Detectives, with the assistance of the Stanislaus County Special Investigations Unit, located and arrested Stanley Shaw, a 42-year-old resident of Turlock, for the January 30, 2022 murder in the 200 block of Atlantic Avenue.

IN CUSTODY DEATH – 21600 BLOCK OF ALAMEDA STREET, CARSON 3/11/2022 On March 10, 2022, at approximately 7:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to multiple reports of shootings, carjackings, and a kidnapping, which led to a hostage situation and the suspect sustaining self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 3900 BLOCK OF EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD 3/10/2022

On March 7, 2022, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Sergio Alvarez, a 26-year-old resident of Long Beach for the March 6, 2022 murder in the 3900 block of East Ocean Boulevard. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - NYA ANITA-JOLENE JINGLES 3/4/2022 On March 4, 2022 at approximately 8:50 a.m., missing person at-risk missing person Nya Anita-Jolene Jingles was located unharmed in the City of Long Beach and has been reunited with her family.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 2 ARRESTS AND 9 CITATIONS 3/1/2022 A DUI Checkpoint conducted on Feb. 25, 2022, resulted in 9 total citations and 2 DUI arrests.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF TWO VICTIMS– ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 2/23/2022 On Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2022, detectives from the Long Beach Police Department arrested James Earl Britt, a 54-year-old resident of Long Beach, for two counts of oral copulation with a person under the age of 18, two counts of sexual battery, and two counts of annoying or molesting a child under the age of 18

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ANAHEIM STREET AND THE LOS ANGELES RIVER 2/22/2022 On Feb. 2, 2022 at approximately 9:02 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run injury traffic collision in the area of Anaheim Street and the Los Angeles River, which resulted in the death of a male adult

TRAFFIC FATALITY – CHERRY AVENUE AND 15TH STREET 2/20/2022 On Jan. 27, 2022 at approximately 6:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Cherry Avenue and 15th Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which later resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - OREGON AVENUE AND 17TH STREET 2/18/2022

On Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 at approximately 7:42 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Oregon Avenue and 17th Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist, which resulted in the death of a male bicyclist.

TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF MINORS 2/16/2022 A human trafficking investigation has led to the rescue of two 17-year-old minors and the arrest of two male adult suspects.

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST – 5400 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 2/13/2022 On Feb. 12, 2022, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to assist the Long Beach Fire Department who, was responding to the 5400 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding a report of a man down, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

ENJOY THE SUPER BOWL RESPONSIBLY: CHOOSE A SOBER WAY TO GO 2/11/2022 The Long Beach Police Department is reminding football fans to stick to the “go safely” game plan and designate a sober driver if you plan on drinking at a Super Bowl LVI watch party.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 600 BLOCK OF EAST BURNETT STREET 2/11/2022 On Feb. 10, 2022, at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Burnett Street after at least one report of a person down in the street and multiple reports of gunshots heard in the area, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND ORIZABA AVENUE 2/11/2022 On Feb. 10, 2022 at approximately 8:32 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Artesia Boulevard and Orizaba Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.

UPDATE: LBPD CITES 7 IN EFFORT TO REDUCE THE AVAILABILITY OF ALCOHOL TO MINORS 2/10/2022 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) has been awarded a $97,500 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to address alcoholic-related harm in the community. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 1400 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 2/10/2022 On Feb. 9, 2022, at approximately 10:45 a.m., detectives from the Special Investigation Division located and arrested Armando Train, a 25-year-old resident of Long Beach for his involvement in the Jan. 29, 2022 shooting death of 30-year-old Eduardo Alonso

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 5400 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 2/10/2022 On Feb. 9, 2022, at approximately 7:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a domestic violence incident, and through further investigation, determined to also be a murder of a male infant.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND ROSE AVENUE 2/8/2022 On Feb. 7, 2022 at approximately 11:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Artesia Boulevard and Rose Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 2/3/2022 On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, detectives with the Long Beach Police Department’s Sex Crimes Detail arrested Demetrio Estrada, a 29-year-old resident of Compton, for one count of kidnapping to commit rape and one count of assault with intent to commit a felony sex crime.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 710 FREEWAY ON-RAMP AND OCEAN BOULEVARD 1/28/2022 On Jan. 28, 2022 at approximately 2:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to a single vehicle traffic collision at the 710 Freeway on-ramp, north of Ocean Boulevard, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED, LBPD SEEKING ADDITIONAL VICTIMS IN SEXUAL BATTERY SERIES 1/27/2022 The Long Beach Police Department is investigating at least eight sexual battery incidents and is seeking more information on additional victims.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD AND BEACH DRIVE 1/22/2022 On Jan. 21, 2022 at approximately 5:47 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Bellflower Boulevard and Beach Drive, resulting in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – 1900 BLOCK OF WEST WILLOW STREET 1/22/2022 On Jan. 21, 2022, at approximately 2:33 p.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Salvador Rivera, a 33-year-old resident of Wilmington.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 300 BLOCK OF E 17TH STREET 1/22/2022 On Jan. 12, 2022, at approximately 4:15 p.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Lajuan Deshaun King, a 30-year-old resident of Long Beach.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 1/21/2022 On Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, detectives with the Long Beach Police Department’s Computer Crimes Detail, and the East Division Directed Enforcement Team, arrested Randal Stevens, a 53-year-old resident of Long Beach for one count of possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

LBPD COMMANDER PATRICK O’DOWD PROMOTED TO DEPUTY CHIEF 1/20/2022 Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish announced today the selection of Commander Patrick O’Dowd to the position of Deputy Chief. On January 29, 2022, Deputy Chief O’Dowd will assume command of the Long Beach Police Department's Support Bureau, which includes the Jail, Training, Port Police, and Security Services Divisions.

MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST– 1000 BLOCK OF PACIFIC AVENUE 1/19/2022 On Jan. 18, 2022, at approximately 9:37 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person yelling for help in the 1000 block of Pacific Avenue, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - DEL REY COURT AND ANAHEIM STREET 1/19/2022 On Jan. 18, 2022 at approximately 1:05 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Del Rey Court and Anaheim Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS - 700 BLOCK OF LIME AVENUE 1/14/2022 On Jan. 13, 2022, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested two suspects involved in the Jan. 2, 2022 murder of a male adult in his 40s

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVID ALEJANDRO QUIROZ 1/6/2022 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 46-year-old at-risk missing person, David Alejandro Quiroz, who was last seen on Jan. 5, 2022 at approximately 12:45 p.m.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 7TH STREET AND LOS ALTOS AVENUE 1/1/2022 On Jan 1, 2022, at approximately 11:31 a.m., officers responded to the area of 7th Street and Los Altos Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers located a collision involving a single vehicle which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - EAST BROADWAY AND OLIVE AVENUE 1/1/2022 On Jan 1, 2022, at approximately 2:13 a.m., officers responded to the area of Broadway and Olive Avenue regarding an injury collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LOS COYOTES DIAGONAL AND CARSON STREET 12/31/2021

On Dec.27, 2021, at approximately 7:20 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Los Coyotes Diagonal and Carson Street regarding an injury traffic collision which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP IN TRAFFIC FATALITY INVESTIGATION - 4TH STREET AND THE PROMENADE 12/29/2021 Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of a late-90s to early 2000s, two-door, red pick-up truck that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision on Dec. 27, 2021.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ATHERTON STREET AND MONTAIR AVENUE 12/28/2021 On Dec. 24, 2021 at 10:17 p.m., officers responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of Atherton Street and Montair Avenue, which resulted in the death of an adult male.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1300 BLOCK OF W. 16TH STREET 12/26/2021 On Dec. 26, 2021 at approximately 7:22 a.m., officers responded to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a gunshot victim in the 1300 block of W. 16th Street, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PLEDGES TO ADVANCE WOMEN IN POLICING 12/17/2021

The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) has signed on to the 30x30 Pledge – a series of low- and no-cost actions police agencies can take to improve the representation and experiences of women in law enforcement.

DON’T LET DRUNK, OR “HIGH,” DRIVE: CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON RESPONSIBLY 12/13/2021 National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 15

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 4500 BLOCK OF TOLBERT AVENUE 12/10/2021 On Dec. 9, 2021 at approximately 3:41 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the 4500 block of Tolbert Avenue, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

L.B.P.D. SUSPENDS OFFICER FOR BIASED AND PREJUDICIAL COMMENTS 12/10/2021 Yesterday, the Long Beach Police Department suspended an officer for comments that were biased and prejudiced in nature.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING – LOS COYOTES DIAGONAL AND WOODRUFF AVENUE 12/9/2021 On Nov. 12, 2021, at approximately 8:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Los Coyotes Diagonal and Woodruff Avenue regarding an unknown trouble call, which resulted in an officer involved shooting.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1600 BLOCK OF PACIFIC AVENUE 12/9/2021 On Dec. 8, 2021 at approximately 11:48 p.m., officers responded to assist the Long Beach Fire Department in the 1600 block of Pacific Avenue with a gunshot victim, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 800 BLOCK OF E 7TH STREET 12/8/2021 On Nov. 29, 2021 at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a park located in the 800 block of E. 7th Street regarding a report of a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL BATTERY OF THREE VICTIMS – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 12/4/2021 On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, Long Beach Police Detectives arrested Jerod Curtis, a 29-year-old resident of Carson, for multiple counts of sexual battery and sexual crimes against a minor.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS CASE AGAINST TWO LBPD OFFICERS FOR FILING FALSE REPORT 12/3/2021 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) regrets to announce that two police officers have been arrested for warrants related to filing a false police report.

LBPD COMMANDER GERARDO PRIETO PROMOTED TO DEPUTY CHIEF 12/3/2021 Long Beach Police Chief Robert G. Luna announced today the selection of Commander Gerardo Prieto to the position of Deputy Chief. On Dec. 4, 2021, Deputy Chief Prieto will assume command of the Long Beach Police Department's Patrol Bureau, which includes the North, South, East, and West Patrol Divisions as well as the Field Support Division.  

*UPDATE* LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP IN TRAFFIC FATALITY INVESTIGATION – EAST ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND ATLANTIC AVENUE 11/30/2021 Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of an early to mid-2000s Toyota Camry that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision on Nov. 12, 2021.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - NORTHBOUND 405 FREEWAY AND LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD 11/27/2021 On Nov. 26, 2021 at approximately 9:02 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision involving a single vehicle at southbound Lakewood Boulevard and the northbound 405 Freeway on-ramp, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - GERMAN RUELAS AGUILAR 11/24/2021 On  Nov. 24, 2021 at apporximately 1:20 p.m., at-risk missing person German Ruelas Aguilar was located unharmed in Long Beach by police officers.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC AVENUE AND 12TH STREET 11/24/2021 On Nov. 23, 2021 at approximately 5:52 p.m., officers were dispatched to an injury traffic collision in the area of Pacific Avenue and 12th Street, which resulted in the death of a female adult and the arrest of a male adult suspect. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – SOUTHBOUND 710 FREEWAY AND 9TH STREET 11/22/2021 On Nov. 12, 2021, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the area of the southbound 710 Freeway near 9th Street regarding an injury traffic collision involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer, which later resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - 1900 BLOCK OF HARBOR AVENUE 11/18/2021 A suspect suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds as the result of an Officer Involved Shooting

UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION - 1000 BLOCK OF QUEENS WAY DRIVE 11/10/2021 On Nov. 10, 2021, at approximately 9:50 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) responded to a report of a body found floating in the water near the 1000 block of Queens Way Drive.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - LEONARD WEBB 11/10/2021 On Nov. 10, 2021, Caltrans employees spotted Mr. Webb while they were working in the area of the Los Angeles River and 405 Freeway. They noticed his medical alert bracelet, checked on him, and called Long Beach Fire. Mr. Webb was unharmed and reunited with his family. 

LBPD AWARDED $380,000 GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 11/3/2021 The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD). The $380,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will assist in the LBPD's efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on Long Beach roads.

*UPDATE* HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 6300 BLOCK OF SPRING STREET 10/27/2021 On Oct. 6, 2021, Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez, who was struck in the upper body in a shooting incident on Sep. 27, 2021, succumbed to her injuries. On Oct. 27, 2021, detectives from the Special Investigations Division arrested 51-year-old Eddie Gonzalez for a murder warrant. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 200 BLOCK OF W 15TH STREET 10/27/2021

On Oct. 26, 2021, at approximately 9:39 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots heard in the area of 14th Street and Cedar Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - CHERRY AVENUE AND BIXBY ROAD 10/25/2021 On Oct. 24, 2021, at approximately 4:42 p.m., officers were on patrol when they located a traffic collision at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Bixby Road involving a motorcycle and a vehicle which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 6200 BLOCK OF DOWNEY AVENUE 10/24/2021 On Oct. 23, 2021, at approximately 6:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6200 block of Downey Avenue regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - OCEAN BOULEVARD AND LINDERO AVENUE 10/21/2021 On Oct. 21, 2021 at approximately 6:24 a.m., a special services officer from the Long Beach Police Department witnessed an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Lindero Avenue, which resulted in the death of an adult male.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 700 BLOCK OF EAST 6TH STREET 10/20/2021 Through their relentless investigation, Homicide detectives from the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Special Investigations Division arrested 29-year-old Buchantha Suon of Long Beach and 33-year-old Roth Chan of Tomball, Texas, formerly of Long Beach.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - LEOPOLDO FLORES ALFARO 10/19/2021 On 10/19/2021, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Long Beach Police Department was notified that missing person Leopoldo Flores Alfaro was located at a medical facility in the City of Torrance.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WILLOW STREET AND MYRTLE AVENUE 10/18/2021 On Oct. 17, 2021, at approximately 7:51 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department assisted the Signal Hill Police Department with a traffic collision near the area of Willow Street and Myrtle Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 3300 BLOCK OF EAST 67TH STREET 10/17/2021 On Oct. 16, 2021 at approximately 10:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of E. 67th Street regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* 280 GUNS TURNED IN AT LBPD GUN BUY BACK EVENT 10/7/2021 On Oct. 2, 2021, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) hosted a Gun Buy Back event at Veterans Park where community members were able to turn in their firearm(s) to receive a gift card.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND LEWIS AVENUE 10/6/2021 On Oct. 6, 2021 at approximately 5:51 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Lewis Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult pedestrian.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - NORTHBOUND 710 FREEWAY AND 9TH STREET OFFRAMP 10/5/2021 On Oct. 5, 2021 at approximately 03:01 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision on the northbound 710 Freeway in the area of the 9th Street offramp.

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES NEW LEADERS AND ANNOUNCES CHANGES IN COMMAND STAFF ASSIGNMENTS 10/5/2021 Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has selected Lieutenant Lee DeBrabander, a 26-year veteran of the Police Department, Lieutenant Byron Blair, a 24-year veteran of the Police Department, and Michael Richens, a 18-year veteran of the Police Department for promotion to the rank of Commander.

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - ATLANTIC AVENUE AND HARDING STREET 10/2/2021 On October 2, 2021, at approximately 2:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a possible stabbing victim near the area of Linden Avenue and Harding Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 14TH STREET AND OLIVE AVENUE 10/2/2021 On October 1, 2021, at approximately 11:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to a reported shooting victim near the intersection of 14th Street and Olive Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVID QUIROZ 9/27/2021

On 9/25/2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Long Beach Police Department was notified that missing person David Quiroz was located unharmed at a medical facility in the City of Los Angeles.

FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR JUNE 24 AND JUNE 25 MURDERS 9/25/2021 A three-month long investigation by Homicide Detectives led to the arrest of four suspects in response to a murder on June 24, 2021 in the 1400 block of Cedar Avenue and a murder on June 25, 2021 in the 900 block of Daisy Avenue.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1400 BLOCK OF CEDAR AVENUE 9/25/2021 On Sep. 23, 2021, detectives arrested four suspects for murders occurring on June 24, 2021 in the 1400 block of Cedar Avenue and June 25, 2021 in the 900 block of Daisy Avenue. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 900 BLOCK OF DAISY AVENUE 9/25/2021 On Sep. 23, 2021, detectives arrested four suspects for murders occurring on June 24, 2021 in the 1400 block of Cedar Avenue and June 25, 2021 in the 900 block of Daisy Avenue. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVONTAY MARQUISE CLARK 9/23/2021 On Sep. 23, 2021, the Long Beach Police Department was notified that missing person Davontay Marquise Clark was located unharmed at a medical facility in the City of Covina. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - PEDRO VITAL 9/21/2021 On Sep. 20, 2021 at approximately 4:00 p.m., missing person Pedro Vital was located unharmed at a relative's house in the City of Carson.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 5400 BLOCK OF LINDEN AVENUE 9/20/2021 On Sept. 20, 2021, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to a reported traffic collision involving a male pedestrian bleeding and on the ground at the intersection of Louise Street and Linden Avenue, which later resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - SOUTHBOUND 710 FWY AND 9TH STREET BRIDGE 9/20/2021 On Sept. 20, 2021, at approximately 5:34 a.m., officers responded to the area of the 710 Freeway and the 9th Street bridge regarding a possible traffic collision.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST- 900 BLOCK OF PARK CIRCLE 9/18/2021 On Sept. 16, 2021, U.S. Marshals Southern District of Iowa Fugitive Task Force and Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives coordinated the arrest of Joshua Wells, a 29-year-old resident of Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 5TH STREET AND PINE AVENUE 9/15/2021 A fatal traffic collision on Sept. 12, 2021 resulted in the death of a male adult.

LONG BEACH POLICE CHIEF ROBERT G. LUNA TO RETIRE IN DECEMBER 2021 9/9/2021 Long Beach Police Chief Robert G. Luna announced today that he will be retiring in December 2021.

*UPDATE* LOCATED MISSING PERSON – PEDRO LUIS TLATENCHI 9/9/2021 On Sep. 9, 2021, missing person Pedro Luis Tlatenchi was located unharmed by detectives in the City of Torrance.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 100 BLOCK OF EAST ANAHEIM STREET 9/8/2021 On Sep. 8, 2021, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect in connection to the Aug. 5, 2021 murders of two male adults in the 100 block of East Anaheim Street.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LOS COYOTES DIAGONAL AND DEBORAH STREET 9/5/2021 A fatal traffic collision on Sept. 4, 2021 resulted in the death of a male juvenile.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS IN 9 CITATIONS 9/4/2021 The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday September 3, 2021 at Lakewood Boulevard and Wardlow Street.

*UPDATE* AT-RISK MISSING PERSON LOCATED - SAMATH PEOV 9/2/2021 On Sep. 2, 2021, missing person Samath Peov was located unharmed by police officers in the City of Long Beach.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - TASHA JUNE MEROLA 8/31/2021 On Aug. 31, 2021, missing person Tasha June Merola was located unharmed at a store in the City of Lakewood.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT NETS 11 CITATIONS AND 3 DUI ARRESTS 8/30/2021

A DUI Checkpoint conducted on Aug. 27, 2021, resulted in 11 citations and 3 DUI arrests.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC AVENUE AND 32ND STREET 8/30/2021 A fatal traffic collision on Aug. 29, 2021 resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - 1700 BLOCK OF HARBOR AVENUE 8/26/2021

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that resulted in the critical injury of an armed suspect who is believed to be involved in an armed robbery and pursuit in the City of Signal Hill.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - SAN GABRIEL RIVER AT WARDLOW RD 8/25/2021 A fatal traffic collision on August 14, 2021 resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - CHRISTOPHER JAMES TIMMONS 8/25/2021

On Aug. 21, 2021, missing person Christopher Timmons was located unharmed by a relative in Long Beach. 

UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION – STEARNS STREET AND CARFAX AVENUE 8/24/2021 The Long Beach Police Department is investigating an undetermined death related to an incident that occurred between 10:00 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2021 and 4:46 a.m. on Aug. 15, 2021 in the area of Stearns Street and Carfax Avenue.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - TASHA JUNE MEROLA 8/22/2021

On August 22, 2021, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers located missing person Tasha June Merola unharmed at a store in the City of Lakewood. 

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT NETS 19 CITATIONS AND 7 DUI ARRESTS 8/16/2021

A DUI Checkpoint conducted on August 13, 2021, results in 19 citations and 7 DUI arrests.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - CALVIN MARK LEE 8/14/2021 On August 14, 2021 at approximately 12:09 a.m., officers located missing person Calvin Mark Lee unharmed in the City of Long Beach—and he has been reunited with his family.  

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 7TH STREET AND DAWSON AVENUE 8/13/2021 A fatal traffic collision on August 12, 2021 resulted in the death of a woman.

L.B.P.D. SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP IN LOCATING SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT 8/12/2021 The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a male suspect involved in a sexual assault.

ATTEMPTED MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1200 BLOCK OF EAST 4TH STREET 8/12/2021 Suspect taken into custody by S.W.A.T. officers after he fired at police officers early this morning.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - ROBERT LEE MONROE 8/10/2021

On August 10, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers located missing person Robert Lee Monroe at a local hospital receiving treatment in the City of Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND 52ND STREET 8/7/2021

A fatal traffic collision earlier today resulted in the death of a pregnant woman and the arrest of a male adult suspect.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 2500 BLOCK OF EAST ANAHEIM STREET 8/7/2021

 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the shooting death of a man.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 700 BLOCK OF EAST SHORELINE DRIVE 8/6/2021 On Aug. 5, 2021, at approximately 11:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 700 block of East Shoreline Avenue, which later resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND HAYES AVENUE 8/6/2021 On Aug. 5, 2021 at approximately 5:54 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Hayes Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUSPECT ARRESTED AND CHARGED FOR MULTIPLE CRIMES 8/4/2021

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 200 BLOCK OF NORTH PINE AVENUE 7/25/2021 On July 24, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Daniel Williams, a 24-year-old resident of the City of Santa Ana.

ROBBERY SERIES INVESTIGATION AND ARREST 7/23/2021 On July 21, 2021, Robbery detectives arrested a suspect in connection with a recent series of robberies in Long Beach. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1300 BLOCK OF ALHAMBRA COURT 7/20/2021 On December 7, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department’s Homicide Detail was notified by the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner – Coroner of an assault which reportedly occurred on November 24, 2020 and resulted in the death of a male adult.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT HOLDING DUI CHECKPOINT JULY 23 7/20/2021 The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on July 23, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the South Patrol Division.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 1700 BLOCK OF PINE AVENUE 7/18/2021 On July 17, 2021 at approximately 11:23 a.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Nathaniel Ford, a 45-year-old person experiencing homelessness in Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 7TH STREET AND OHIO AVENUE 7/17/2021 On July 17, 2021 at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of 7th Street and Ohio Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT’S SOUTH DIVISION TO BEGIN REDEPLOYING FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING DOWNTOWN 7/15/2021 Effective July 17, 2021, South Patrol Division officers will be back deploying from the Public Safety Building.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND 710 FREEWAY 7/7/2021 On July 7, 2021 at approximately 3:41 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Artesia Boulevard east of the 710 Freeway, which resulted in the death a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - STEVEN GERALD FELIX 7/7/2021 On July 6, 2021, at approximately 10:49 p.m., missing person Steven Gerald Felix was located unharmed by the California Highway Patrol in the City of Westminster and has been reunited with his family. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 10TH STREET AND LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 7/3/2021 On July 3, 2021 at approximately 10:49 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of 10th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY - 300 BLOCK OF E. PEACE STREET 7/2/2021 On June 24, 2021, at approximately 12:49 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of E. Peace Street regarding a violent robbery.

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR LEWD ACTS WITH A MINOR – ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 6/29/2021 Through their ongoing investigation, detectives became aware of another victim in this case. The victim reported that the suspect performed lewd acts against her while she was a juvenile, between 2015 and 2019. Detectives are seeking additional victims and encourage anyone with information to contact Detectives Nikki Alexander and Hector Gomez at (562) 570-7321.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT NETS 11 CITATIONS AND 2 DUI ARRESTS 6/29/2021 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Pacific Coast Highway and Loynes Street, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity to deter driving under the influence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

GOOD SAMARITANS WANTED TO ASSIST LONG BEACH POLICE OFFICERS 6/28/2021 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is pleased to announce our partnership in collaboration with the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) to bring their much-needed services to our Long Beach community.

THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER 6/27/2021 On June 26, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were in the area of Shoreline Drive and Aquarium Way when they were flagged down regarding a hit-shooting that just occurred. The officers, who were working as additional patrol resources assigned to the area on overtime, broadcasted information to other officers in the area, and medical aid was immediately rendered to three shooting victims until Long Beach Fire Personnel arrived on scene. Within minutes, assisting officers were able to locate and detain a vehicle with three suspects believed to be involved in the shooting.

BURGLARY SERIES INVESTIGATION AND ARREST 6/24/2021 On June 23, 2021, Burglary detectives located and arrested a suspect in connection with a recent series of restaurant burglaries in Long Beach.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 5500 BLOCK OF ACKERFIELD AVENUE 6/24/2021 On June 23, 2021 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shots call after several 9-1-1 callers reported gunshots in the area of South Street and Ackerfield Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult and the hospitalization of another male adult.

*UPDATE* HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION ARREST - 3600 BLOCK OF SANTA FE AVENUE 6/22/2021 On June 22, 2021, at approximately 11:49 a.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Michael Purinton, a 29-year-old resident of Long Beach.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - COLETTE FLORES WHITEWAY 6/22/2021 On June 22, 2021, detectives were notified that missing person Colette Flores Whiteway was located in the City of Montebello by her family. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 1000 BLOCK OF EAST ANAHEIM STREET 6/20/2021 On June 20, 2021 at approximately 4:50 a.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Ernesto Contreras, a 43-year-old resident of Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND WARDLOW ROAD 6/19/2021

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 1900 BLOCK OF CANAL AVENUE 6/18/2021 On June 17, 2021 at approximately 3:40 p.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Vai Ho-Ching, a 20-year-old resident of Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - REDONDO AVENUE AND 15TH STREET 6/16/2021 On May 5, 2021 at approximately 3:25 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Redondo Avenue and 15th Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* AT-RISK MISSING PERSON - MARY MARGARET ROBERTSON 6/15/2021 On June 12, 2021, the Long Beach Police Department was notified by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office that at-risk missing person Mary Margaret Robertson was deceased.

*UPDATE* HIT-AND-RUN SUSPECT ARRESTED - TRAFFIC FATALITY - 2000 BLOCK OF SAN GABRIEL AVENUE 6/14/2021 On June 14, 2021, detectives arrested a suspect for a hit-and-run traffic collision that occurred on June 12, 2021, near the 2000 block of San Gabriel Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND 67TH WAY 6/14/2021 On June 7, 2021, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Long Beach Boulevard and 67th Way, which resulted in the death of a male adult motorcyclist.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1300 BLOCK OF WESLEY DRIVE 6/14/2021 On June 13, 2021, at approximately 11:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of shots heard at the intersection of 20th Street and Wesley Drive, which resulted in the death of one male adult and the injury of another male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - STEARNS STREET AND RADNOR AVENUE 6/13/2021 On June 12, 2021 at approximately 11:19 p.m., officers responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Stearns Street and Radnor Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR HIT-AND-RUN INCIDENT 6/11/2021 On June 11, 2021, detectives arrested a suspect for a hit-and-run traffic collision that occurred on June 10, 2021 on Long Beach Boulevard and 67th Street, which resulted in the injury of a male infant.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 6400 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 6/8/2021 On June 7, 2021, at approximately 10:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Forhan Street regarding a report of gunshots heard in the area, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST- 10TH STREET AND CHERRY AVENUE 6/7/2021 On June 2, 2021, at approximately 11:33 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence near 10th Street and Cherry Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a shooting victim, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - WEST BARCLAY STREET AND LONG BEACH BOULEVARD WEST 6/5/2021 On June 4, 2021, at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting near West Barclay Street and Long Beach Boulevard West, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 2500 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 5/31/2021 On May 31, 2021, at approximately 10:42 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business parking lot in the 2500 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - DAVID QUIROZ 5/30/2021 On May 31, 2021 officers located missing person David Quiroz unharmed at a medical facitily in the City of Torrance.

*UPDATE* LOCATED AT RISK MISSING PERSON - JOHN MORRIS POPOFF 5/29/2021 Today at approximately 5:00 p.m., John Morris Popoff was located by a family member in the City of Paramount. He was unharmed and reunited with his family.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 6700 BLOCK OF CHERRY AVENUE 5/27/2021 On May 27, 2021, at approximately 12:00 p.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Ricky Delarosa Fernandez, a 41-year-old person experiencing homelessness. Fernandez was located outside a motel in the City of Norwalk.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - 100 BLOCK OF WEST 52ND STREET 5/27/2021 On May 26, 2021 at approximately 11:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West 52nd Street regarding a call of a person with a gun. An officer-involved shooting occurred without injury.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND ORANGE AVENUE 5/27/2021 On May 26, 2021 at approximately 9:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Artesia Boulevard and Orange Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT NETS 19 CITATIONS AND ONE DUI ARREST 5/25/2021

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 2100 BLOCK OF WILLIAMS STREET 5/24/2021 On May 23, 2021 at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2100 Block of Williams Street regarding a stabbing between roommates, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING JUVENILE – LEILANI SUCESS COLLINS 5/21/2021 Missing juvenile Leilani Sucess Collins was found unharmed in the City at approximately 11:30 a.m. today and has been reunited with her family.

L.B.P.D. ADMINISTRATOR RUBY MARIN-JORDAN PROMOTED TO BUREAU MANAGER 5/12/2021 Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has selected Administrator Ruby Marin-Jordan for promotion to Bureau Manager. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - CHERRY AVENUE AND 61ST STREET 5/10/2021 On May 9, 2021, at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to a traffic collision at the 6000 block of Cherry Avenue, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - TERRY LEE SCHLADOR 5/7/2021 On May 6, 2021 at approximately 10:27 p.m., officers located missing person Terry Lee Schlador unharmed in the City of Long Beach and he has been reunited with his family.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST – OCEAN BOULEVARD AND THE PROMENADE NORTH 5/6/2021 On May 6, 2021 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Special Investigation Detectives located and arrested Charles Ray Jones, a 44-year-old individual experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, on the 100 block of the Promenade. Jones was booked on one count of murder and is currently being held on $2,000,000 bail in the Long Beach City Jail.

LOS ANGELES POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL 5/5/2021 The Long Beach Police Department has made an arrest of a police officer currently employed with the Los Angeles Police Department and booked for charges related to child sexual abuse material.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – CHRISTIAN GARCIA 5/4/2021 Today, the Long Beach Police Department was notified that Christian Garcia was found unharmed on May 3, 2021 at approximately 10:07 p.m. by the Santa Monica Police Department.

UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION – 2000 BLOCK OF WEST WARDLOW ROAD 4/26/2021 On April 26, 2021, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of West Wardlow Road to assist the Long Beach Fire Department regarding a report of an assault, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY- THE LOS ANGELES RIVERBED NORTH OF WILLOW STREET 4/26/2021 On April 25, 2021, at approximately 5:25 p.m., officers responded to the service road that accesses the Los Angeles County River Bed north of Willow Street to assist the Long Beach Fire Department regarding a hit and run traffic collision between a vehicle and pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – ANGEL MIGUEL OTERO 4/23/2021 Today, the Long Beach Police Department was notified that Angel Miguel Otero was found on April 14, 2021 in the City of Los Angeles and has been transported to his care facility.

MURDER INVESTIGATION- SOUTHBOUND 405 FREEWAY AT THE LOS ANGELES RIVERBED 4/20/2021 On April 19, 2021, at approximately 2:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of the Southbound 405 freeway at the Northbound 710 freeway on the Los Angeles Riverbed regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - BRIGETTE ANNE HOLBROOK 4/20/2021 Missing person Brigette Anne Holbrook was located by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Friday, April 16, 2021, at approximately 1:15 p.m.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ATLANTIC AVENUE AND 59TH STREET 4/17/2021 On April 17, 2021 at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to a traffic collision near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and 59th Street, which resulted in the death of a motorcycle driver.

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING AND UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION - 2800 BLOCK OF GOLDEN AVENUE 4/15/2021 On April 2, 2021 at approximately 5:15 a.m., officers and the Long Beach Fire Department simultaneously responded to the 2800 block of Golden Avenue after a 9-1-1 call about a man who appeared to have had a heart attack and also a woman threatening suicide.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT HOLDING DUI CHECKPOINT APRIL 16 AND 17 4/14/2021 The Long Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on April 16 and 17, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at the North and West Patrol Divisions, respectively.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND CHERRY AVENUE 4/10/2021 On April 10, 2021, at approximately 1:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Cherry Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING JUVENILE - DIANA ELIZABETH ROJAS GONZAGA 4/7/2021 Missing juvenile Diana Elizabeth Rojas Gonzaga was located in the City at approximately 4 p.m. today and has been reunited with her family.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND 32ND STREET 4/4/2021 On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at approximately 1:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Magnolia Avenue and 32^nd Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 300 BLOCK OF EAST 25TH STREET 3/31/2021 On Feb. 22, 2021, at approximately 10:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E. 25th Street regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult. On March 21, 2021, a second male adult succumbed to injuries sustained during the Feb. 22, 2021 incident and this is now being investigated as a murder. 

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 3700 BLOCK OF E. ESTHER STREET 3/28/2021 On March 27, 2021, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of E. Esther Street regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of two males.

L.B.P.D. ACADEMY GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD TODAY 3/25/2021 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is pleased to announce the graduation of Recruit Academy Class #95. The virtual graduation ceremony was held today, March 25, 2021, on Zoom.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 1300 BLOCK OF ARTESIA BOULEVARD 3/22/2021 On March 22, 2021, at approximately 11:05 a.m., detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested Devon Yarbrough, a 27-year-old resident of the City of Los Angeles, outside of a motel in the 14400 block of Western Avenue in the City of Gardena.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 1300 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 3/19/2021 On March 19, 2021, at approximately 3:16 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to a business parking lot in the 1300 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of the pedestrian. 

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR PAST SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR 3/18/2021 On Thursday, Mar. 18, 2021, Long Beach Police Detectives arrested a male adult suspect for the alleged sexual assault of a female minor that occurred in the City of Long Beach when the victim was five years old.  

*UPDATE* CRITICAL INCIDENT VIDEO - OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - 14TH STREET AND MAGNOLIA AVENUE 3/17/2021 On Feb. 6, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Magnolia Avenue and 14th Street regarding a call of a person with a gun, which resulted in an officer involved shooting.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1700 BLOCK OF ALAMITOS AVENUE 3/16/2021 On March 16, 2021, at approximately 6:20 a.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of Alamitos Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a deceased male adult, which was later determined to be a murder. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1600 BLOCK OF STANTON PLACE 3/12/2021 On March 11, 2021 at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Stanton Place regarding a shooting victim, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 5400 BLOCK OF ELM AVENUE 3/11/2021 On March 10, 2021, Mexican Authorities, U.S. Marshals, and Long Beach Police Department detectives coordinated the arrest of a suspect in connection to a June 5, 2015 murder in the 5400 block of Elm Avenue.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 1300 BLOCK OF TAPER STREET 3/5/2021 On March 4, 2021, detectives from the Special Investigations Division located and arrested the following three suspects detectives believe were involved in the murder of the victim.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMANDERS 3/4/2021 Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has selected Lieutenant Megan Zabel, a 19-year veteran of the Police Department, and Lieutenant Darren Lance, a 21-year veteran, for promotion to the rank of Commander.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF A MINOR 2/26/2021 A human trafficking investigation has led to the rescue of a 14-year-old female victim and the arrest of a male adult suspect.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND DEL AMO BOULEVARD 2/23/2021 On Feb. 22, 2021 at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard regarding a report of an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a truck, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS - MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND ANAHEIM STREET 2/19/2021 On Feb. 18, 2021, Homicide detectives arrested two suspects in connection to the Dec. 4, 2020 murder in the area of Magnolia Avenue and Anaheim Street.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS – 600 BLOCK OF OLIVE AVENUE 2/18/2021 On Feb. 17-18, 2021, Homicide detectives arrested two suspects in connection to the Feb. 16, 2021 murder in the 600 block of Olive Avenue. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – STEARNS STREET AND MCNAB AVENUE 2/17/2021 On Feb. 16, 2021 at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian in the intersection of McNab Avenue and Stearns Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND 32ND STREET 2/15/2021 On Feb. 15, 2021 at approximately 5:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and 32nd Street regarding a report of a vehicle versus a pedestrian traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

*UPDATE* THIRD SUSPECT ARRESTED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASE 2/12/2021 A human trafficking investigation has led to the rescue of a female juvenile and the arrest of three adult suspects.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - STUDEBAKER ROAD AND SPRING STREET 2/11/2021 On Feb. 11, 2021, at approximately 6:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Studebaker Road and Spring Street regarding a single-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS - 17TH STREET AND GAVIOTA AVENUE 2/11/2021 On Feb. 10, 2021, a third suspect was arrested in relation to the May 16, 2020 murder from 17th Street and Gaviota Avenue.

LONG BEACH POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 2/10/2021 The LBPD is deeply disappointed to announce the arrest of a police officer for possession of child pornography.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARRESTS - 800 BLOCK OF E. 7TH STREET 2/10/2021

On Feb. 10, 2021, Special Investigation Detectives coordinated the arrest of Michael Scott Doss Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Long Beach and Christian Lucille Watson, a 30-year-old resident of the City of Carson for the murder on Sep. 25, 2020.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - DAVONTAY MARQUISE CLARK 2/8/2021 Missing Person Clark was located unharmed yesterday in the City of Torrance at approximately 9:00 p.m. and has been reunited with his family. 

SERIES OF ROBBERY INVESTIGATIONS AND ARREST - 3200 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET 2/3/2021 On Jan. 28, 2021 at approximately 5:25 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 3200 block of East 7th Street, which lead to a male adult victim being critically injured.

*UPDATE* BURGLARY AND ASSAULT SUSPECT ARRESTED – 2800 BLOCK OF CHERRY AVENUE, SIGNAL HILL, CA 2/3/2021 On Feb. 2, 2021, Homicide detectives identified the subject in police custody as 25-year-old Ricky Allison of Long Beach. Detectives gathered significant evidence linking Allison to the violent assault on the Signal Hill Police officer.

SAY NO TO DRINKING AND DRIVING: ENJOY THE SUPER BOWL AT HOME THIS YEAR 2/3/2021 Whether it’s the commercials, halftime show or the game itself, the Long Beach Police Department is reminding everyone that we are all on the same team when it comes to being safe on Super Bowl Sunday.

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 1/29/2021 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several employees who were recognized during the Department’s first virtual promotion ceremony, which was held yesterday.  

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – 2600 BLOCK OF 56th Street 1/28/2021

On Jan. 28, 2021, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2600 Block of 56^th Street regarding a stabbing between roommates, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. ANNOUNCES 2020 YEAR-END CRIME STATISTICS 1/27/2021 Annoucing year-end crime statistics for the Long Beach Police Department. 

MURDER - 1500 BLOCK OF ELM AVENUE 1/22/2021 On January 22, 2021, at approximately 2:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Elm Avenue regarding a reported shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – LESTER JACKSON 1/21/2021 Critical Missing Lester Jackson was located on Jan. 18, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m. at a hospital in the City of Inglewood. 

POLICE ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IN IDENTIFYING PERSON OF INTEREST IN SEXUAL BATTERY INCIDENTS 1/12/2021 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who detectives believe may be responsible for at least eight sexual battery incidents in the West Division area. 
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*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED – 1400 BLOCK OF ST. LOUIS AVENUE 1/8/2021 On Jan. 7-8, 2021, the Long Beach Police Department arrested four suspects in connection with the Dec. 16, 2020 shooting death of 14-year-old Long Beach resident Arthur Touch.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – DEL AMO BOULEVARD AND CHERRY AVENUE 1/8/2021 On Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at approximately 5:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Del Amo Boulevard and Cherry Avenue on a report of a traffic collision with unknown injuries, which resulted in the death of a female adult. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – LESTER JACKSON 1/8/2021 On Jan. 8, 2021 at approximately 1:15 p.m., critical missing person, Lester Jackson, was located unharmed by a Good Samaritan in the City of Long Beach. The Good Samaritan transported Jackson to a nearby police station and officers were able to reunite him with family.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ATLANTIC AVENUE AND MARKET STREET 1/6/2021 On Jan. 5, 2021 at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Atlantic Avenue and Market Street regarding an injury hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND HARBOR AVENUE 1/1/2021

On Dec. 22, 2020 at approximately 8:19 AM Long Beach Police Officers were dispatched to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision at Pacific Coast Highway and Harbor Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND JUDSON AVENUE 12/30/2020 On Dec. 30, 2020 at approximately 8:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the area of Judson Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOOTING TASK FORCE NETS ADDITIONAL ARRESTS 12/29/2020 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) created a Looting Task Force in response to civil unrest that took place in the City of Long Beach on May 31, 2020. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 300 BLOCK OF EAST WARDLOW ROAD 12/24/2020 On Dec. 23, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of East Wardlow Road regarding a traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a female adult pedestrian. 

SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER: DRIVE SOBER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 12/23/2020 The holidays will feel a bit different this year, but one thing that has not changed is choosing a sober way to go.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 1200 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BOULEVARD 12/23/2020 On Dec. 15, 2020, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Officers responded to an injury hit and run traffic collision near the 1200 block of Long Beach Boulevard, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* THIRD SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF THREE MINORS 12/23/2020 A human trafficking investigation has led to the recovery of three female juveniles reported as missing persons, and the arrest of three adult suspects.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 900 BLOCK OF LOMA VISTA DRIVE 12/13/2020 On Dec. 11, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shots call in the area of Drake Park, which resulted in the death of a male adult.  

CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - BRUCE EUGENE DOUGLAS 12/7/2020 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 61-year-old critical missing person, Bruce Eugene Douglas, who was last seen on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, at approximately 7:30 a.m.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND LEWIS AVENUE 12/3/2020 On Dec. 2, 2020,  at approximately, 7:15 p.m, officers responded to an injury hit and run collision in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Lewis Avenue.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - DAVONTAY MARQUISE CLARK 12/2/2020

On December 2nd, 2020, at approximately 11:40 am, officers confirmed critical missing person, Davontay Marquise Clark was located unharmed in the City of San Pedro at a local medical center. We thank the Long Beach community for their assistance in locating Davontay by sharing this release and calling our department with information that aided the investigation. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 3500 BLOCK OF EUCALYPTUS AVENUE 12/1/2020 On Dec. 1, 2020, at approximately 7:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of Eucalyptus Avenue regarding a reported shooting, which resulted in the murder of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON-GEORGE CLEVLAND CROUT JR. 11/27/2020

On November 27, 2020, officers confirmed critical missing person, George Clevland Crout Jr., returned home safely and has been reunited with his family.   

TRAFFIC FATALITY – PACIFIC AVENUE AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 11/27/2020 On November 26, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers were flagged down on Pacific Avenue north of Pacific Coast Highway regarding an injury hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a female adult.  

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST-1400 BLOCK OF CHESTNUT AVENUE 11/23/2020 On November 22, 2020, at approximately 1:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Chestnut to assist the Long Beach Fire Department on an unwelcome person call that was later upgraded to a stabbing, which resulted in the death of a female adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND PARK AVENUE 11/22/2020

On November 21, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Park Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of an adult male. 

L.B.P.D. AWARDED $580,500.00 GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 11/19/2020 The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Long Beach Police Department. The $580,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will assist in the Long Beach Police Department's efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on Long Beach City roads.

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 300 BLOCK OF WEST PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 11/6/2020 On November 6, 2020, at approximately 10:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to Pacific Coast Highway and Cedar Avenue regarding a stabbing that resulted in the death of an adult male.

*UPDATE* LBPD SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP IN TRAFFIC FATALITY INVESTIGATION - ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND DOWNEY AVENUE 11/6/2020 Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail are asking for the public’s help in locating a semi-truck with an attached trailer that was involved in a fatal traffic collision on 10/21/20. The collision occurred at the intersection of Artesia Boulevard and Downey Avenue and resulted in the death of a bicyclist.  

UNDETERMINED DEATH RULED MURDER – 2000 BLOCK OF CEDAR AVENUE 11/5/2020 On September 26, 2020, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots in the area on the 2000 block of Cedar Avenue. It was later determined to be an assault with a deadly weapon incident involving a vehicle, which later resulted in the death of a female adult.

MURDER ARREST AND INVESTIGATION – 2800 BLOCK OF PACIFIC AVENUE 11/5/2020 On April 18, 2020, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to a local hospital regarding an unresponsive patient with suspicious injuries, which later resulted in the death of a female adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY –1990 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE 11/5/2020 On August 23, 2020, at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the parking lot of 1990 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND DEL AMO BOULEVARD 11/4/2020 On August 4, 2020 at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard regarding a single vehicle collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON-DANIEL CHAVEZ 11/4/2020

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 7TH STREET AND CHERRY AVENUE 10/30/2020 On 10/30/20 at approximately 2:40 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of 7th Street and Cherry Avenue, that resulted in the death of a female adult.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF A MINOR 10/30/2020 A human trafficking investigation has led to the rescue of a female juvenile and the arrest of an adult suspect. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON-VIRGILIO NUGAL 10/28/2020 Critical missing person, Virgilio Nugal, returned home on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at approximately 12:45 p.m.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF A MINOR 10/22/2020

A human trafficking investigation has led to the recovery of a female juvenile and the arrest of an adult suspect.

TRAFFIC FATALITY- 6TH STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE 10/21/2020

On October 10th, 2020 at approximately 1:30 am, officers responded to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of 6th Street and Pacific Avenue, which later resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED – 100 BLOCK OF EAST 69TH WAY 10/21/2020  On October 8, 2020,  Special Investigation Detectives coordinated the arrest of Kumari Powell, an 18-year old resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. Powell was arrested near his residence in the city of Las Vegas. He was booked for fugitive arrest from another state, at that time. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY-PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND LEWIS AVENUE 10/19/2020

On October 18, 2020, at approximately 7:20 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Lewis Avenue regarding an injury hit and run traffic collision between a vehicle and pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 710 FREEWAY AND PICO AVENUE 10/13/2020 On October 13, 2020 at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers responded to the area of the 710 Freeway and Pico Avenue regarding a possible body, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED - 700 BLOCK OF CERRITOS AVENUE 10/6/2020 On October 5, 2020, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the suspect responsible for the August 4, 2020 murder of 40-year-old Juan Moreno of Long Beach, was taken into custody. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ORANGE AVENUE AND 20TH STREET 10/3/2020 On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Orange Avenue and 20th Street regarding an injury traffic collision.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 900 BLOCK OF OBISPO AVENUE 10/1/2020 On October 1, 2020 at approximately 12:30 am, officers responded to a reported shooting victim at a residence on the 900 block of Obispo Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND XIMENO AVENUE 9/30/2020 On Saturday, September 26, 2020 at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Ximeno Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle, which resulted in the death of a male adult. Upon arrival, officers located a 2020 Honda motorcycle that had collided with a 2012 Porsche Panamera on Pacific Coast Highway west of Ximeno Avenue.

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 6800 BLOCK OF HARBOR AVENUE 9/30/2020 On June 10, 2020, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Harbor Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a medical emergency involving a six-month-old infant in full arrest, which resulted in his death. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND LOYNES DRIVE 9/30/2020 On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at approximately 05:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway, south of Loynes Drive, regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - CERRITOS AVENUE AND SOUTH STREET 9/27/2020 On Saturday, September 26, 2020, at approximately 07:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of South Street and Cerritos Avenue, regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND TECHNOLOGY PLACE 9/26/2020

On Saturday, September 26, 2020, at approximately 12:15 a.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Technology Place and Pacific Coast Highway, regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 45TH STREET AND CHERRY AVENUE 9/26/2020

On Friday, September 25, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Cherry Avenue and 45th Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a tree, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

ONE SUSPECT ARRESTED AND ADDITIONAL ARREST WARRANT SOUGHT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF TWO MINORS 9/23/2020 A human trafficking investigation has led to the recovery of two female juveniles reported as missing persons, the arrest of one adult suspect, and the issue of an arrest warrant for a second adult suspect.

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS – 400 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 9/10/2020 On September 10, 2020, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Long Beach Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of one adult male.  

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARRESTS – 400 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 9/10/2020 On September 10, 2020, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Long Beach Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of one adult male.  

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES COMMANDERS AND NEW LEADERS 9/9/2020 Leaders including four commanders, lieutenants, and sergeants are promoted. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST-10TH STREET AND CHERRY AVENUE 9/9/2020 On September 8, 2020, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Long Beach Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in front of a residence in the area of 10^th Street and Cherry Avenue, resulting in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - OCEAN BOULEVARD AND TEMPLE AVENUE 9/9/2020 On Tuesday September 8, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Ocean Boulevard and Temple Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles and a motorcycle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* L.B.P.D. ARRESTS 12 SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION TO MURDER INVESTIGATION - 2700 BLOCK OF EAST 7TH STREET 9/8/2020 On September 2 – 5, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department arrested 10 individuals in connection to the October 29, 2019 shooting at a residence in the 2700 block of E. 7th Street.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION AND ARREST - 1000 BLOCK OF HARDING STREET 9/3/2020

UNDETERMINED DEATH - 3700 BLOCK OF E. 208TH STREET 9/1/2020 On August 31, 2020 at approximately 7:00 pm, officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a deceased person in the Los Angeles River near the 3700 block of E 208^th Street.

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF MISSING PERSON 8/31/2020 Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives through their investigation determined the death of missing person Zachary Kennedy to be a murder. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - JAMES CARSON 8/31/2020

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE AND LEWD ACTS - ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 8/20/2020 On Thursday, August 19, 2020, detectives arrested a male adult suspect who is believed to have been involved in several incidents of indecent exposure and lewd acts with minors. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ANAHEIM STREET AND OREGON AVENUE 8/19/2020 On Saturday, August 7, 2020, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Anaheim Street and Oregon Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian that resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LEI DRIVE AND POLYNESIAN DRIVE 8/16/2020 On Saturday, August 15, 2020, at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Lei Drive and Polynesian Drive regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING JUVENILE - SYAIR YAZMICK SIMON 8/14/2020 Critical missing juvenile Simon has been located unharmed and reunited with his family. 

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED - 1300 BLOCK OF WESLEY DRIVE 8/13/2020 Two murder suspects arrested in connection to 2018  gang-related murder.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED 8/12/2020 On August 12, 2020, at approximately 10:30 a.m., detectives located and arrested 33-year-old Jamal Darby near his residence in the 1200 block of West 57th Street in Los Angeles

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 300 BLOCK OF WINDSOR WAY 8/11/2020 On August 4, 2020, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Windsor Way to assist the Long Beach Fire Department who was on scene with a deceased person.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ORANGE AVENUE AND WARDLOW ROAD 8/11/2020 On August 11, 2020, at approximately 8:00 a.m., officers responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pole, resulting in the death of a male adult. 

L.B.P.D. ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE FOCUSED ON CONSTITUTIONAL POLICING 8/6/2020 As part of the police department's commitment to the City of Long Beach’s framework for reconciliation, the LBPD will be launching a new office to address changes in policing.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - DAVONTAY MARQUISE CLARK 8/5/2020 On August 5, 2020, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Long Beach Police Department officers located Clark in the area of Wardlow Road and Atlantic Avenue.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ORANGE AVENUE AND DEL AMO BOULEVARD 7/26/2020 On Sunday, July 26, 2020, at approximately 3:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to Orange Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard regarding a hit and run traffic collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist that resulted in the death of the male adult bicyclist.

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO JUNE 29 MURDER INVESTIGATION 7/23/2020

On July 22, 2020, 23-year-old Maria Urieta from Long Beach was arrested in connection to the June 30, 2020 murder investigation.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - CHERRY AVENUE AND 37TH STREET 7/16/2020 On July 15, 2020 at approximately 12:25 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of 37th Street and Cherry Avenue regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision that resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - LEILANI SUCESS COLLINS 7/11/2020 On July 11, 2020, at approximately 12:40 p.m., detectives were able to learn the whereabouts of the missing person and with the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department the child was located.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - CHRISTOPHER JAMES TIMMONS 7/9/2020 On July 9, 2020, detectives were notified that missing person Timmons was located by the Los Angeles Police Department.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – WILLOW STREET AND DELTA AVENUE 7/2/2020

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 9:00 p.m, officers responded to the area of Willow Street and Delta Avenue regarding a hit and run traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, that resulted in the death of the pedestrian.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 400 BLOCK OF ADAIR STREET 7/1/2020 On June 30, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Adair Street regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. SEEKS PUBLIC'S HELP IN ROBBERY INVESTIGATION 6/30/2020 The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two male suspects involved in an armed robbery of a local street vendor. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 5800 BLOCK OF ORANGE AVENUE 6/30/2020 On June 29, 2020, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5800 block of Orange Avenue regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of a female adult. 

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED IN JUNE 28 MURDER INVESTIGATION 6/30/2020 June 29, 2020, at approximately 4:35 p.m., detectives from the Long Beach Police Department located and arrested 48-year-old Gilbert Crawley from Spokane(WA), during a traffic stop in the 6700 block of Atlantic Avenue.

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF A CONCEALED FIREARM IN PUBLIC PLACE – 3000 BLOCK OF BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD 6/27/2020 On Friday, June 26, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) were dispatched to a gas station in the 3000 block of Bellflower Boulevard regarding a report of an accidental discharge of a firearm. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - STEVEN GERARD FELIX 6/26/2020 On June 26, 2020, detectives were notified that missing person Steven was located at a hospital in a neighboring city where he remains receiving medical treatment.

*CORRECTION* HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 1000 BLOCK OF ALMOND COURT 6/24/2020 On June 23, 2020, at approximately 12:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Almond Court to a shooting, that resulted in the death of two adults. 

*UPDATE* SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN APRIL 6 MURDER INVESTIGATION 6/19/2020 On June 18, 2020, at approximately 9:50 a.m. detectives located and arrested 35-year-old Enrique Cienfuegos of Long Beach in the City of Compton. Enrique Cienfuegos was attending a court hearing on an unrelated matter at the time of his arrest.

L.B.P.D. IMPLEMENTS FURTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR NO KNOCK WARRANTS 6/19/2020 On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the LBPD issued a special order implementing further requirements and approval levels when officers are seeking to execute a “no-knock” warrant.

SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY 6/10/2020 On June 10, 2020, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a beauty supply business located in the 5500 block of Stearns Street regarding a burglary, which ultimately resulted in the arrest of two suspects, the recovery of a stolen vehicle and approximately $5,000 of merchandise taken from the burglary.

*UPDATE* SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN JUNE 9 MURDER INVESTIGATION 6/10/2020 On June 9, 2020, Homicide detectives followed investigative leads to a hotel located in the 4500 block of Slauson Avenue in the City of Los Angeles, where detectives located and arrested 29-year-old Jeramy Lee Odell and 34-year-old Shalisha Laquita White in connection to the June 9 murder that occurred in the 2500 block of Pacific Coast Highway.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT SUSPENDS THE USE OF THE CAROTID RESTRAINT 6/10/2020 Today, the Long Beach Police Department issued a special order suspending the use of the carotid restraint outlined in our use of force policy.

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRAIGNED IN UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION 6/9/2020 Update on undetermined death investigation, suspect has been arraigned.

LONG BEACH POLICE OFFICER RELIEVED FROM EMPLOYMENT FOR POSTING GRAPHIC PHOTOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA 6/5/2020 Today, Friday, June 5, 2020, the officer responsible for posting graphic photos on his personal social media accounts has been relieved from employment with the LBPD.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – 7TH PLACE AND OCEAN BOULEVARD 6/4/2020 On Thursday, June 4, 2020, at approximately 2:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 7th Place and Ocean Boulevard regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. LAUNCHES ONLINE PORTAL SEEKING EVIDENCE FROM RECENT CIVIL UNREST 6/4/2020 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) launched an online portal seeking the public’s help to receive photo and video evidence of criminal activity that occurred during the May 31 demonstrations and subsequent recent incidents of civil unrest.

PURSUIT WITH TRAFFIC FATALITY – 6TH STREET AND MAGNOLIA AVENUE 5/27/2020 On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at approximately 11:10 p.m., officers were involved in a pursuit of a vehicle fleeing the scene of a commercial burglary in progress to a licensed marijuana-related business. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle collided with a pedestrian, resulting in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WOODRUFF AVENUE AND DEBORAH STREET 5/20/2020 On May 20, 2020 at approximately 1:40 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Woodruff Avenue and Willow Street regarding a person down. Upon arrival officers found a female adult lying in the number two lane of southbound Woodruff Avenue north of Deborah Street. The female pedestrian was determined to be deceased at the scene.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 5TH STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE 5/17/2020 On May 17, 2020 at approximately 3:54 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Department were dispatched to the area of Pacific Avenue and 5th Street regarding an assist fire call with a person down. Upon arrival officers found that Long Beach Fire Department Paramedics were rendering aid to a male adult subject who was lying in the number 2 lane of northbound traffic, on Pacific Avenue north of 5th Street.

LBPD COMMANDER ROBERT SMITH PROMOTED TO DEPUTY CHIEF 5/15/2020 Long Beach Police Chief Robert G. Luna announced today the selection of Commander Robert Smith to the position of Deputy Chief. On June 6, 2020, Deputy Chief Smith will assume command of the Long Beach Police Department's Support Bureau, which includes the Jail, Training, Port Police, and Security Services Divisions.

FOUR JUVENILES ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO ROBBERY INCIDENT – ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS SOUGHT 5/15/2020 On May 6, 2020, Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officers arrested four juvenile subjects in connection to a strong-arm robbery that occurred on February 10, 2020, on the San Gabriel River Trail near College Park.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - SANTA FE AVENUE AND HILL STREET 5/12/2020 On 5/11/20 at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Santa Fe Avenue and Hill Street regarding an injury traffic collision between two vehicles.

*UPDATE* LOCATED - CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - RICHARD JOHNSTON BLYTHE 5/8/2020 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 92-year-old
critical missing person Richard Johnston Blythe, who was last seen on Wednesday,
May 6, 2020 at approximately 10 p.m.

LBPD REMINDS EVERYONE TO "GO SAFELY" WHILE COMPLETING ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES 5/7/2020 May is both Bicycle Safety Month and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) reminds those out walking, driving, or riding their bikes or motorcycles to "go safely" and to look out for one another while completing essential activities.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ATLANTIC AVENUE AND RHEA STREET 5/6/2020 On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at approximately 9:55 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Atlantic Avenue and 20th Street regarding an injury traffic collision between two vehicles that resulted in the death of a male adult driver.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON/AT - RISK - JOSE LOPEZ VILLAREAL 5/5/2020 On May 5, 2020, Long Beach Police Department Missing Person’s Detectives learned through their investigation that Villareal was on his way to the City of Oceanside (CA) and was located unharmed by the Oceanside Police Department.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND BUTLER AVENUE 4/29/2020 On April 28th, 2020 at approximately 2:55 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Artesia Boulevard and Butler Avenue regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - 6800 BLOCK OF OBISPO AVENUE 4/20/2020 On March 28, 2020, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residential housing complex in the 6800 block of Obispo Avenue to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with an assault victim, which resulted in the death of one male adult and the arrest of another.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - CANAL AVENUE AND ESTHER STREET 4/12/2020 On April 11th, 2020, at approximately 4:40 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision on Canal Avenue south of Ester Street involving one vehicle that collided into two parked vehicles.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - DEL AMO BOULEVARD AND LOCUST AVENUE 4/8/2020 On March 24, 2020 at approximately 12:40 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision at Del Amo Boulevard west of Locust Avenue involving multiple vehicles and two pedestrians.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 2000 BLOCK OF LINDEN AVENUE 4/3/2020 On April 2, 2020 at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of E 21st regarding a report of a possible restraining order violation, which resulted in the death of an adult male and the arrest of an adult male.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - 1200 BLOCK OF LEIGH COURT 3/30/2020 On Monday, March 30, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to Martin Luther King Park at 1950 Lemon Avenue, in response to a shooting call, which subsequently resulted in an officer-involved shooting.

*UPDATE* SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT ARRESTED 3/27/2020 The Long Beach Police Department has made an arrest of a male adult suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault and kidnapping that occurred involving a female victim.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD AND EAST 7TH STREET 3/26/2020 On Thursday, March 26, 2020 at approximately 2:06 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Bellflower Boulevard regarding a single vehicle, injury traffic collision.  Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious male in the vehicle.

TRAFFIC FATALITY- ANAHEIM STREET AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 3/23/2020 On Monday, March 23, 2020 at approximately 6:20 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Anaheim Street and Pacific Coast Highway regarding an injury traffic collision between two vehicles, which ultimately resulted in the death of an adult male.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - EAST 7TH STREET AND ULTIMO AVENUE 3/17/2020 On Monday, March 16, 2020 at approximately 9:54 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of E. 7th Street and Ultimo Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between two vehicles and a pedestrian.  Upon arrival, officers located a single vehicle stopped on E. 7th Street east of Ultimo Avenue and a pedestrian lying in the roadway.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 4600 BLOCK OF WHITEWOOD AVENUE 3/17/2020 On March 16, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 4600 block of Whitewood Avenue regarding a report of a potential suicide, which resulted in the death of a female adult and the arrest of a male adult. 

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION - 200 BLOCK OF MOLINO AVENUE 3/16/2020 On March 15, 2020 at approximately 9:41 P.M. Long Beach Police Officers were called to a family disturbance in the 200 block of Molino Avenue. Officers responded and found it to be a dispute between a mother and her adult daughter. It was determined no crime had occurred and officers cleared the scene. At 10:20 P.M. officers were called back to the location. The mother was now reporting that her daughter was armed with a knife and was threatening her.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – MICHAEL CHARLES POLIZZI 3/12/2020 On March 12, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department was notified by hospital staff that Missing Person Polizzi had been transported to a local hospital on February 25, 2020 where he has remained in medical care.  Polizzi has since been reunited with his family. 

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION ARREST - 6700 BLOCK OF CHERRY AVENUE 3/9/2020 On Monday, March 9, 2020, detectives presented their case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office where charges were filed against Steven Manzo for the July 26, 2018 shooting death of Salvador Corrales.

TRAFFIC FATALITY- MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND 32ND STREET 3/7/2020 On Friday, March 6, 2020 at approximately 6:15 p.m. officers responded to the area of Magnolia Avenue and 32nd Street regarding an injury traffic collison between a vehicle and pedestrian, which ultimately resulted in the death of an adult female.

GOOD SAMARITANS WANTED TO ASSIST LONG BEACH POLICE OFFICERS 2/27/2020 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is pleased to announce our partnership in collaboration with the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) to bring their much-needed services to our Long Beach community. 

*UPDATE* PERSON OF INTEREST IN PEEKING WHILE LOITERING INCIDENTS ARRESTED 2/21/2020 On February 20, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) was notified by the Riverside Police Department that Frederick Terrence Harvey, a person of interest in a series of peeking while loitering incidents from 2019, was taken into custody in the City of Riverside.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - MARKET STREET AND ATLANTIC AVENUE 2/21/2020 On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Market Street and Atlantic Avenue in response to a shooting call, which subsequently resulted in an officer involved shooting.

L.B.P.D. ACADEMY GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD TODAY 2/19/2020 The LBPD is pleased to announce the graduation of Recruit Academy Class #94. The graduation ceremony was held today, February 19, at the Long Beach Performing Arts Terrace Theater.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – SOUTH STREET AND DOWNEY AVENUE 2/19/2020 On February 5, 2020 at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers responded to the area of South Street west of Downey Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which ultimately resulted in the death of an adult male.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – WHITE AVENUE AND BUTLER STREET 2/18/2020 On Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at approximately 2:10 a.m., officers responded to a screaming person call and multiple reports of shots being heard in the area of White Avenue and Butler Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING – EAST RHEA STREET AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE 2/17/2020 On February 16, 2020 at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers were involved in an officer involved shooting in the area of East Rhea Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER ARRESTS MADE IN MULTI-LOCATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATION 2/14/2020 On Friday, February 14, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) coordinated a complex, multi-location operation related to the investigation of two murders and at least five shooting incidents, which resulted in the arrest of three male juvenile subjects and additional suspects.

POLICE SEEK ADDITIONAL INDECENT EXPOSURE VICTIMS 2/13/2020 On June 27, 2019, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a suspect parked a silver Toyota Corolla near a female adult who was out walking her dog in the area of Orizaba Avenue and 1st Street. The suspect, still in the vehicle, made eye contact with the victim and exposed himself while masturbating.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – LOCAL HOSPITAL 2/10/2020 On January 31, 2020 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital regarding a report of a battery, which ultimately resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION – 68TH STREET AND PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD 2/10/2020 On February 8, 2020, detectives were notified by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office that the death of 55-year-old Marc Ramirez was determined to be a homicide.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND WEST 3RD STREET 2/8/2020 On February 8, 2020 at approximately 11:16 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to Magnolia Avenue and West 3rd Street regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATION - 200 BLOCK OF WEST ANAHEIM STREET 2/8/2020 On February 8, 2020 at approximately 11:20 A.M. Long Beach Police Department Detectives uncovered an illegal gaming operation, while conducting a tobacco decoy operation, in the 200 block of West Anaheim Street.

ILLEGAL GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENT SEARCH WARRANT AND PREVENTION TIPS 2/7/2020 On February 6, 2020, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the Vice Investigations Detail, with the assistance of the Warrant Team, West Division Directed Enforcement Team, South Division Directed Enforcement team and West Division officers, conducted a search warrant at a building located in the 2300 block of Pacific Avenue which resulted in the arrest of six suspects.

INCREASED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS 2/5/2020 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is committed to reducing the number of traffic fatalities, injuries, and collisions occurring on our roadways.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND ATLANTIC AVENUE 2/5/2020 On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Artesia Blvd. and Atlantic Ave. involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - HARBOR SCENIC DRIVE AND OCEAN BOULEVARD 2/4/2020 On Monday, February 3, 2020 at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to the area of Harbor Scenic Drive and Ocean Boulevard regarding a single vehicle injury traffic collision involving a male adult trapped inside his vehicle, which resulted in the death of the male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 6900 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 2/3/2020 On Sunday, February 2, 2020, at approximately 5:25 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area to the 6900 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision where a person was possibly ejected from a vehicle.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND CASPIAN AVENUE 2/3/2020 On Sunday February 2, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision at Pacific Coast Highway and Caspian Avenue involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, that ultimately resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - REDONDO AVENUE AND HILL STREET 2/1/2020 On Friday, January 31, 2020, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers responded to an injury hit-and-run traffic collision at the intersection of Redondo Avenue and Hill Street involving a vehicle and pedestrian, that ultimately resulted in the death of a male adult.

DUI/DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECKPOINT PLANNED THIS WEEKEND 1/30/2020 The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 1st, 2020, in East Division between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION - 300 BLOCK OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE 1/28/2020 On January 21, 2020, detectives presented evidence to the District Attorney’s Office revealing both Pamela Osborne and David Miller had knowledge of John Osborne’s involvement in the murder, prior to his arrest. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED - CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - ABIEL TSEGGI 1/27/2020 On January 27, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department was notified critical missing person Abiel Tseggi had been located on January 17^th in Orange County by the California Highway Patrol and taken to a medical facility for mental evaluation prior to being reported missing. 

*UPDATE* CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – EDWARD RENARD RINGER 1/27/2020 On January 24, 2020 at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Long Beach Police Department was notified by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office that critical missing person Edward Ringer was deceased.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 7TH STREET AND PARK AVENUE 1/26/2020 On Saturday January 25, 2020 at approximately 8:00 P.M. officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of 7th Street and Park Avenue regarding a single vehicle injury traffic collision. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PALO VERDE AVENUE AND ATHERTON STREET 1/23/2020 On January 22, 2020 at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded to the area of Palo Verde Avenue and Atherton Street regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1600 BLOCK OF WEST 19TH STREET 1/23/2020 On January 22, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers in the area of Santa Fe Avenue and West 19^th Street heard gunshots nearby.  While canvassing the area, officers located a male and a female adult victim, both with gunshot wounds to their upper torso, in the 1600 block of West 19^th Street.

COMMUNITY INVITED TO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SAFETY SYMPOSIUM (Y.E.S.S) 1/22/2020 The LBPD, in partnership with the Long Beach Human Trafficking Task Force, will host the annual “Youth Empowerment Safety Symposium (Y.E.S.S.)” event at the Salvation Army.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION - 900 BLOCK OF DAISY AVENUE 1/17/2020 On 1/19/2020, detectives identified and arrested 32-year-old Charles Edward Davis Jr. in the City of Inglewood.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING JUVENILE - MIA GIANNA GOFORTH 1/17/2020 Critical missing juvenile Mia Gianna Goforth was located on January 16^th at approximately 9:25 p.m. when she returned safely to her residence in the 2100 block of Fidler Ave.

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 1/13/2020 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is proud to announce the promotion of several employees that took place at a ceremony held today at the Long Beach Marriott. 

L.B.P.D. ANNOUNCES YEAR-END CRIME STATISTICS 1/13/2020 Year-end citywide crime statistics show a continuing trend in the overall reduction of citywide crime, compared to last year and our five-year average.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – DEL AMO BOULEVARD AND GARDENIA AVENUE 1/2/2020 On Thursday December 12, 2019 at approximately 8:15 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision near the area of Del Amo Boulevard and Gardenia Avenue involving a vehicle and pedestrian, that ultimately resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 2300 BLOCK OF EAST 14TH STREET 12/30/2019 On December 29, 2019, at approximately 5:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of E. 14th street regarding a shots call which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – HERBERT JONES 12/24/2019 Critical missing person Herbert Jones was located by officers on December 24, 2019 at approximately 12:40 p.m. in the 3800 block of Studebaker Road. He was located unharmed and has since been reunited with his family.

L.B.P.D. RELEASES COMMUNITY BRIEFING VIDEOS 12/23/2019 In accordance with California Assembly Bill 748 (AB 748), the Long Beach Police Department has released two Community Briefing Videos related to officer invovled shootings that have occurred this year. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 400 BLOCK OF WEST ANAHEIM STREET 12/23/2019 On Sunday, December 15, 2019 at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of West Anaheim Street regarding an assault, which ultimately resulted in the death of a female adult. 

L.B.P.D. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMANDERS AND CHANGES IN COMMAND STAFF ASSIGNMENTS 12/23/2019 Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has selected Lieutenant Michael Pennino, a 24-year veteran of the Police Department, Lieutenant Anthony Lopez, a 28-year veteran of the Police Department, and Lieutenant Gerardo Prieto, a 25-year veteran of the Police Department for promotion to the rank of Commander.

FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN INVOLVEMENT IN ELEVEN RECENT ROBBERIES 12/19/2019 On December 18 and December 11, 2019, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) arrested four suspects believed to be involved in eleven recent robberies.

*UPDATED* SALES CLERK ARRESTED FOR SELLING ALCOHOL TO MINOR 12/18/2019 Sales clerk is arrested for selling alcohol to a minor which resulted in a DUI crash and the death of 3 victims.  

*UPDATE* LOCATED MISSING PERSON - NERISSA MICHELLE MOORE 12/14/2019 On December 13, 2019 at approximately 7:05 p.m., detectives located missing person Nerissa Michelle Moore unharmed in the City of Long Beach.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 200 BLOCK OF WEST 5TH STREET 12/14/2019 On December 4, 2019 at approximately 5:10 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of West 5th Street to assist the Long Beach Fire Department on scene with an assault victim, which ultimately resulted in the death of a female adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1100 BLOCK OF EAST ANAHEIM STREET 12/6/2019 On October 19, 2019 at approximately 1:10 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of East Anaheim Street regarding an assault, which ultimately resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* ANNUAL BELMONT SHORE CHRISTMAS PARADE SAFETY TIPS AND STREET CLOSURE INFORMATION 12/6/2019 The Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 7, 2019, and the Long Beach Police Department encourages attendees to comply with all laws for everyone’s safety.  

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED 12/5/2019 On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, deputies from the U.S. Marshals Service assisted the Long Beach Police Department by locating and arresting two murder suspects in Placerville, CA, in connection to the July 6, 2018 murder of Hernan Cortez.

SEARCH WARRANT AT ILLEGAL GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENT NETS 11 ARRESTS AND MULTIPLE SEIZURES 12/3/2019

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - JAMESSE ABRIELLE BROWN 12/1/2019 Critical missing person Jamesse Abrielle Brown was located unharmed in the City of Signal Hill at approximately 1:50 p.m. on December 1, 2019.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - CHAREON SOPONSUNGKAKIT 11/29/2019 Critical missing person Chareon Soponsungkakit was located in the early hours of November 29, 2019 in the area of Long Beach Blvd. and Anaheim St. He was located unharmed and has since returned to his place of residency.

LBPD HAS SEIZED OVER 940 FIREARMS YEAR TO DATE 11/25/2019 The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Gang Investigations Detail has been working to proactively investigate the illegal possession of firearms in effort to decrease firearm related crime in the city. Year to date, over 940 firearms have been seized citywide.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT NETS FIVE ARRESTS FOR DUI 11/25/2019 The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Atlantic Avenue and South Street, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1500 BLOCK OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE 11/23/2019 On November 22, 2019, at approximately 10:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shots call in the 1500 block of Magnolia Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

COMMANDER HERZOG APPOINTED DEPUTY CHIEF 11/15/2019 Long Beach Police Chief Robert G. Luna announced today the appointment of Commander Erik Herzog to the position of Deputy Chief. In his new assignment, Deputy Chief Herzog will assume command of the Long Beach Police Department’s (L.B.P.D.) Investigations Bureau.

L.B.P.D AWARDED TRAFFIC EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT GRANT FROM THE OTS 11/13/2019 The Long Beach Police Department received a $538,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a one-year enforcement and education program.  The money will fund various activities intended to reduce deaths and injuries on California roads. 

LBPD CONSOLIDATES MENTAL EVALUATION TEAM AND QUALITY OF LIFE TEAM TO INCREASE EFFECTIVENESS IN ADDRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO HOMELESSNESS 11/1/2019 As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to address issues related to homelessness, the Long Beach Police Department will be consolidating the efforts of the Mental Evaluation Team (MET) and the Quality of Life (QoL) team into a combined collaborative unit. 

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION – 1700 BLOCK OF EAST ARTESIA BOULEVARD 10/23/2019 On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at approximately 12:20 a.m., a patrol officer was waived down and told there was a shooting inside of a business in the 1700 block of East Artesia Boulevard. As the officer approached the business, he heard additional shots being fired. The officer could see into the business, saw the suspect with a gun and an officer involved shooting occurred. 

COMMANDER MICHAEL A. LEWIS APPOINTED DEPUTY CHIEF 10/22/2019 Long Beach Police Chief Robert G. Luna announced today the appointment of Commander Michael A. Lewis to the position of Deputy Chief. In his new assignment, Deputy Chief Lewis will assume command of the Long Beach Police Department’s  (LBPD) Patrol Bureau. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – OCEAN BOULEVARD AND 710 FREEWAY 10/21/2019 On October 20, 2019 at approximately 3:35 a.m., officers responded to a report of an injury traffic collision on Ocean Boulevard at the 710 freeway involving a single vehicle, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - MARKEL BROWN 10/18/2019 Critical missing person Markel Brown was located on October 18th at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the City of Los Angeles, CA and is in the process of being reunited with his family. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND COWLES STREET 10/18/2019 On October 17, 2019, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run injury traffic collision near the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Cowles Street between a vehicle and pedestrian, that resulted in the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO TALK TO THEIR TEEN ABOUT DRIVING SAFETY 10/17/2019 National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26, 2019, and the Long Beach Police Department (L.B.P.D.) is asking parents and guardians to take the time to discuss with their teen the rules of the road intended to keep them safe.

SEARCH WARRANT AT ILLEGAL GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENT NETS 11 ARRESTS AND MULTIPLE SEIZURES 10/16/2019 On October 16, 2019 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Vice Investigations Detectives, with the assistance of S.W.A.T., served a search warrant in the 2300 block of Pacific Avenue regarding illegal gambling activity, which resulted in the arrest of 11 suspects.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 200 BLOCK OF E. 10TH STREET 10/16/2019 On October 15, 2019 at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of East 10th Street regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - MARIA TORRES 10/14/2019 Critical missing person Maria Torres was located on October 14th in the area of Colorado St and Obispo Ave at approximately 11:00 a.m. and is in the process of being reunited with her family. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 6000 BLOCK OF LINDEN AVE 10/14/2019 On October 13, 2019 at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers responded to the 6000 block of Linden Avenue regarding a shooting that resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED 10/11/2019 On October 11, 2019, detectives arrested James Mays, a 53-year-old person experiencing homelessness in Long Beach, in connection to the September 7, 2019, death of Anthony Durr.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED 10/11/2019 On October 11, 2019, detectives arrested Edward Jacobs, a 30-year-old resident of Lynwood, in connection to the September 26, 2018 death of Guy Eugene Alford.  

ILLEGAL GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENT SEARCH WARRANT NETS 8 ARRESTS 10/8/2019 On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, Vice Investigation Detectives with the assistance of S.W.A.T and K-9 officers, served a search warrant netting 8 arrests at an illegal gambling establishment. 

L.B.P.D RECEIVES GRANT TO FIGHT ALCOHOL-RELATED CRIME 10/7/2019 The Long Beach Police Department has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the California Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related crime. 

LONG BEACH POLICE CHIEF ELECTED AS WESTERN REGION REPRESENTATIVE OF MAJOR CITIES CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 10/4/2019 Long Beach Police Chief Robert G. Luna has been elected to serve as the Western Region Representative for the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

*UPDATE* ADDITIONAL SUSPECT ARRESTED IN MURDER INVESTIGATION 10/2/2019 On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, detectives arrested 35-year-old Nancy Interiano of Long Beach. Detectives believe Interiano had knowledge of Quintana's involvement in the shooting and traveled with Quintana to Arizona to assist him in his efforts to avoid or escape arrest, trial or conviction.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - MARIA TORRES 9/28/2019 Critical missing person Maria Torres was located on September 28th at approximately 10:40 a.m. in the 400 block of E Anaheim Street and is in the process of being reunited with her family.

*UPDATE* OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION – 5100 BLOCK OF EAST PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 9/27/2019 On Thursday, September 19, 2019 at approximately 11:30 p.m., detectives observed a robbery in progress in the 5100 block of East Pacific Coast Highway, which led to an officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of a male adult.

ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT - SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR LEWD CONDUCT 9/27/2019 On September 26, 2019, officers arrested an adult male suspect who is believed to have committed three incidents of lewd acts on September 25 and 26, 2019. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY – REDONDO AVENUE AND 11TH STREET 9/26/2019 On September 26, 2019 at approximately 6:20 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Redondo Ave. and 11^th Street involving two vehicles and a bicyclist, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – DAVIAN JAY CARTER 9/25/2019 Critical missing person Davian Jay Carter was located unharmed in the City of Los Angeles, CA at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sept. 25^th. He has since been reunited with his family.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ANAHEIM STREET AND SANTA FE AVENUE 9/25/2019 On September 25, 2019 at approximately 10:35 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision between a tractor trailer and pedestrian near the intersection of Anaheim Street and Santa Fe Avenue, that resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED MISSING PERSON - SHAWN TISCHLER 9/25/2019 Long Beach Police Department detectives located missing person Shawn Tischler the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in the City of Sylmar, CA.  Tischler is in the process of being reunited with his family.

L.B.P.D. ANNOUNCES SENATE BILL 1421/ASSEMBLY BILL 748 WEBSITE 9/16/2019 In compliance with Senate Bill 1421 (SB 1421) and Assembly Bill 748 (AB 748) the Long Beach Police Department will be releasing documents through the Public Records Act request portal and publishing them on a dedicated webpage as they become available.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – WILLOW STREET AND LA VERE DRIVE 9/16/2019 On Sunday, September 15, 2019 at approximately 9:25 p.m., officers responded to Willow Street and La Vere Drive regarding an injury hit and run traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

COLD CASE MURDER ARREST - 710 FREEWAY AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 9/13/2019 On July 15, 2006, at approximately 07:55 a.m., officers responded to the 710 freeway near Pacific Coast Highway regarding a possible dead body, which resulted in the discovery of a deceased female adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 700 BLOCK OF WEST MELROSE WAY 9/12/2019 On September 4, 2019, at approximately 11:05 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Golden Avenue regarding a report of gunshots heard in the area, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

LBPD PARTNERS WITH RING TO UTILIZE NEW TECHNOLOGY TO FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS 9/12/2019 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is excited to announce the utilization of the Neighbors app by Ring as a new investigative tool within the city. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – JANET LEINAALA MAIAVA 9/9/2019 Critical missing person Janet Leinaala Maiava was located unharmed in the City of Carson, CA and has been reunited with her family.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – LOS COYOTES DIAGONAL AND STEARNS STREET 9/7/2019 On Thursday, September 5, 2019 at approximately 11:55 a.m., officers responded to a report of a traffic collision in the area of Los Coyotes Diagonal and Stearns Street involving a vehicle versus a bicyclist, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 200 BLOCK OF E. ARTESIA BLVD. 9/7/2019 On Saturday, September 7, 2019 at approximately 5:35 a.m., officers responded to an assist fire call at a residence in the 200 block of E. Artesia Blvd., which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* ADDITIONAL MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED 9/6/2019 On Friday, February 15, 2019, an arrest warrant was issued for 35-year-old Rodney Willis of Long Beach in connection to the January 23^rd shooting death of Ross.

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT NETS FOUR ARRESTS FOR DUI 9/3/2019 The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday August 31, 2019 at Pacific Coast Highway and Daisy Avenue, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. 

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION – 1200 BLOCK OF W. HILL STREET 8/30/2019 On August 29, 2019 at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of W. Hill Street regarding a report of a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1200 BLOCK OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE 8/28/2019 On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, detectives located and arrested Bryant U., an adult male, in connection to the July 1st shooting death of Ruben Lopez.

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 8/27/2019 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several employees that took place at a ceremony held today at the Grand, Long Beach.

ONE ARRESTED IN THREAT OF VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION 8/21/2019 On Monday, August 19, 2019 a concerned hotel employee notified the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) of a verbal threat of violence by an employee at local hotel in the 4700 block of Airport Plaza Drive.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND GRAND AVE 8/18/2019 On Sunday August 18, 2019 at 2:40 A.M. officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to Pacific Coast Highway and Grand Avenue regarding a traffic collision between two vehicles that resulted in the death of an adult female.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED 8/16/2019 On Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., detectives responded to a residence in the 19100 block of East Mono Drive in the City of Hesperia, CA where they located and arrested two suspects in connection to the August 10, 2019 murder investigation. 

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR GRAND THEFT 8/14/2019 In February of 2018, detectives from the LBPDs Financial Crimes Detail began conducting a lengthy theft investigation. Through their investigation, detectives learned that a suspect embezzled money from an auto dealership in the 2900 block of Bellflower Boulevard.

*UPDATE* LOCATED MISSING PERSON - TERRY SNYDER 8/13/2019 Missing person Terry Snyder was located by Orange County Sherrif's Department in the City of Placentia, CA and will be reunited with his family later today. 

L.B.P.D. SEEKING PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFYING SHOOTING SUSPECT 8/8/2019 On July 31, 2019, at approximately 8:00 a.m., officers responded to a local hospital regarding reports of a shooting victim with a non-life threating gunshot wound to the upper torso. 

THREAT OF VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ONE ARREST 8/6/2019 On Sunday, August 4, 2019, a concerned community member notified the LBPD of an online threat of violence potentially occurring at a scheduled special event in the City of L

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION - 900 BLOCK OF VIA WANDA 8/3/2019 On August 4, 2019, at approximately 3:15 p.m., detectives located and arrested a second suspect in connection to the murder of Jerrimiyah Davis.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - LEONARD WEBB JR. 7/26/2019 On Sunday, July 28, 2019 at approximately 2:40 a.m., critical missing person Leonard Webb Jr. was located in the area of 6th Street and the 710 Freeway and has been reunited with his family.

WARRANT SERVICING EVENT 7/23/2019 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Warrant Detail is having a Warrant Servicing Event in an effort to continue to help our community with warrants of non-violent offenses.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1200 BLOCK OF MOLINO AVENUE 7/21/2019 On Sunday, July 21, 2019, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers responded to an assist fire call in the 1200 block of Molino Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 1100 BLOCK OF EAST 10TH STREET 7/21/2019 On Saturday, July 20, 2019, at approximately 10:55 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the 1100 block of East 10th Street, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – TIEVON LEE HARMON 7/16/2019 On Monday, July 15, 2019 at approximately 11:00 p.m., critical missing person Tievon Lee Harmon was located in the City of Wilmington and has been reunited with his family.

L.B.P.D. SEEKING PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFYING SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT 7/8/2019 The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an adult male suspect believed to be responsible for a sexual assault.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - MARTHA MORENO CHAVEZ 7/7/2019 On Sunday, July 7, 2019, critical missing person Martha Moreno Chavez was located unharmed in the City of Cerritos and will be reunited with her family later today.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - ROGELIO MANZO 7/5/2019 Critical missing person Rogelio Manzo was located on July 5, 2019 at approximately 1:00 p.m. at a local hospital and will be reunited with his family later today.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON – DANIEL PETER CHAVEZ 7/3/2019 On Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at approximately 1:50 p.m., Daniel Peter Chavez was found unharmed in the City of Los Angeles at a senior citizens center and has been reuinted with his family.

*UPDATE* LOCATED MISSING PERSON- KYLEXIA NEWMAN 7/2/2019 On Monday, July 1, 2019, at approximately 2:00 p.m., critical missing person Kylexia Newman was located by her family in the City of Los Angeles. 

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT NETS FOUR DUI ARRESTS 7/1/2019 The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday July 29th 2019, at 7th Street and Locust Avenue, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

PUBLIC’S HELP NEEDED TO IDENTIFY COMMERCIAL ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT 6/28/2019 The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for multiple commercial armed robberies in Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BLVD. AND 44TH STREET 6/27/2019 On Thursday, June 27, 2019, at approximately 10:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Blvd. south of 44th Street regarding a vehicle versus vehicle injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

VOLUNTEER SENIOR POLICE PARTNERS RECRUITMENT OPEN HOUSES IN JULY 6/27/2019 The Long Beach Police Department will be hosting informational open houses for anyone interested in becoming a Volunteer Senior Police Partner (SPP) on Saturday, July 6, 2019 and Saturday, July 13, 2019.

*UPDATE* THREE ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND CHARGED 6/26/2019 On June 19, 2019, felony charges were filed against three suspects for their involvement in multiple street robberies in Long Beach.

*UPDATE* FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN ASSAULT OF A JUVENILE 6/26/2019 On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, a fourth suspect was taken into custody in relation to the May 21st assault with a deadly weapon on a juvenile.

L.B.P.D. SEEKING PUBLIC'S HELP IN IDENTIFYING TWO GRAND THEFT SUSPECTS 6/26/2019 The Long Beach Police Department’s Burglary Detail is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects believed to be involved in multiple grand thefts in the City of Long Beach and other cities regionally and other locations across the country.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC AVENUE AND BURNETT STREET 6/26/2019 On June 25, 2019, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Burnett Street regarding an injury hit-and-run traffic collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES NEW ASSISTANT CHIEF 6/20/2019 The LBPD is announcing the promotion of Deputy Chief Wally Hebeish to Assistant Chief of the Long Beach Police Department. Assistant Chief Hebeish brings 25 years of law enforcement experience to the position, including three years as part of the Police Department’s executive management team leading the Support Bureau, Patrol Bureau, and serving as the Chief of Staff to Chief Robert G. Luna.

ROBBERY/MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1900 BLOCK OF PACIFIC AVENUE 6/14/2019 On Monday, May 6, 2019, at approximately 2:45 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision caused by a strong-arm robbery, which resulted in the death of a male adult and the suspects of the robbery charged with murder.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION – 5500 BLOCK OF ATLANTIC AVENUE 6/13/2019 While investigating the June 5th shooting in the 5500 block of Atlantic Avenue that resulted in the death of two male adults, homicide detectives identified a third subject who was present at the time of the shooting.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - DEL AMO BLVD AND ORANGE AVE 6/8/2019 On June 7, 2019 at approximately 10:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to Del Amo Boulevard and Orange Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision, resulting in the death of a female adult. 

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - HUE KY TRUONG 6/5/2019 Through their investigation, detectives were able to locate Truong in the City of Long Beach. Truong was found unharmed and his family has been notified.

PUBLIC’S HELP SOUGHT IN IDENTIFYING HIT AND RUN SUSPECTS 6/4/2019 The Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail is seeking the public’s help in identifying the drivers of a gray Dodge Challenger and a red Ford Mustang who are believed to be involved in an exhibition of speed and hit and run injury traffic collision on Cowles Street between Seabright Avenue and Hayes Avenue, which resulted in the critical injury of an adult male pedestrian.

TRAFFIC FATALITY – SANTA FE AVENUE AND 16TH STREET 6/3/2019 On June 2, 2019, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and 16th Street regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION – 2300 BLOCK OF ELM AVENUE 5/31/2019 On Thursday, May 30, 2019, at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Elm Avenue for an assault with a deadly weapon call, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. RECRUIT ACADEMY GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD TODAY 5/22/2019

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC AVENUE AND 25TH STREET 5/21/2019 On Monday, May 20, 2019 at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 25th Street regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian hit and run injury traffic collision, that resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC AVENUE AND 16TH STREET 5/20/2019 On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 16th Street regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian injury traffic collision, later determined to be a hit and run, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1600 BLOCK OF WEST PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 5/18/2019 On Saturday, May 18, 2019 at approximately 12:40 a.m., a Marine Patrol officer was in the 1600 block of West Pacific Coast Highway when he heard a shooting, which resulted in the death of a female adult and injured five others.

*UPDATE* SUSPECT IDENTIFIED - MURDER INVESTIGATION - 3100 BLOCK OF EAST 64TH STREET 5/13/2019 Suspect in the murder of Rosa Elena Hernandez has been identified and remains in custody. 

PURSUIT WITH TRAFFIC FATALITY - 3RD STREET AND TEMPLE AVENUE 5/8/2019 On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers were involved in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. At the termination point, the suspect vehicle collided into another vehicle, resulting in the death of a female adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 600 BLOCK OF EAST 10TH STREET 5/7/2019 On May 7, 2019, at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East 10th Street regarding an unknown trouble call, which was determined to be the murder of a female adult. 

*UPDATE* RECOVERED PROPERTY MURDER INVESTIGATION - VIA WANDA 5/1/2019 During the investigation of the shooting death of  Imani Keith on June 28, 2018, Homicide Detectives recovered a yellow gold Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Day Date, 40mm, men's watch and are asking the public's help in locating the owner.

JUVENILE SUSPECT ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT– ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 4/26/2019 On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the Long Beach Police Department arrested a male juvenile suspect in connection with the sexual assault of two female juveniles, and detectives believe additional victims may exist.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED 4/19/2019 On April 18, 2019, a male adult suspect was taken into custody in relation to the February 5, 2019 battery incident that resulted in the death of 66-year-old Lewis Haller of Long Beach.

WARRANT & EXPUNGEMENT SERVICING EVENT 4/18/2019 The LBPD and the Long Beach City Prosecutor’s Office have teamed up for another Warrant and Expungement Servicing Event, in an effort to continue to help our community with non-violent offenses.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WILLOW ST AND THE LOS ANGELES RIVER OVERPASS 4/15/2019 On April 11, 2019, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Willow Street and the Los Angeles River overpass regarding an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT OF MINOR - ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT 4/11/2019

*LOCATED* CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - JESS LEE BEAVER 4/8/2019 Jess Lee Beaver was found unharmed in the City of Blythe, Calif., by Riverside County Sheriff's Department and will be reunited with his family later today.  

MURDER-SUICIDE - 600 BLOCK OF W 14TH STREET 4/1/2019 On March 31, 2019, at approximately 3:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of West 14th Street to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a deceased male and female adult in what was determined to be a murder-suicide. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - HARVEY WAY AND BELLFLOWER BLVD 3/29/2019 On March 28, 2019, at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Harvey Way and Bellflower Boulevard regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in a wheelchair, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - EDWARD MERRILL DEPHOURE 3/28/2019

*UPDATE* DUI CHECKPOINT NETS SEVEN CITATIONS 3/19/2019 The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday March 16, 2019, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in East Division area.

*UPDATE* TRAFFIC FATALITY - ANAHEIM ST AND CHESTNUT AVE NEW PHOTOS AVAILABLE 3/14/2019 On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at approximately 6:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Anaheim Street and Chestnut Avenue regarding an injury hit-and-run traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 3/12/2019 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several employees that took place at a ceremony held today at the Long Beach City College.

L.B.P.D. CONDUCTS MULTIPLE DUI SATURATIONS 3/7/2019 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will be out Thursday and Friday, March 7-8 ,2019, looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

POLICE ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IN IDENTIFYING PERSON OF INTEREST IN SEXUAL BATTERY 3/4/2019 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who detectives believe may be responsible for a sexual battery where an adult female victim was groped by an adult male suspect.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 2nd STREET & MARINA DRIVE 3/3/2019 On Sunday, March 3, 2019 at approximately 1:20 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of 2nd Street and Marina Drive regarding an injury traffic collision which resulted in the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMANDERS & CHANGES IN COMMAND STAFF ASSIGNMENTS 3/1/2019 Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has selected Lieutenant Donald Mauk, a 25-year veteran of the Police Department, and Lieutenant Melvin McGuire, a 22-year veteran of the Police Department, for promotion to the rank of Commander. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1000 BLOCK OF EAST 11TH STREET 3/1/2019 On February 28, 2019, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of East 11th street regarding a hit shooting, which resulted in the death of a male juvenile and a non-life threatening injury to a female adult.

FELONY ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND CHARGED 2/26/2019 On February 25, 2019, felony charges were filed against two suspects for their involvement in an armed commercial robbery in Long Beach.

*UPDATE* LOCATED MISSING PERSON - AMOS WALKER MARSHALL 2/25/2019 The Long Beach Poice Department is seeking the public's help with locating missing person Amos Walker Marshall. Marshall was last seen by a family member on February 5, 2019 at the 7800 block of Tula Street at approximately 7:00 a.m. when he left for school, but did not attend. LOCATED

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1500 BLOCK OF EAST ARTESIA BLVD 2/24/2019 On February 24, 2019, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Officers were dispatched to a shots call at an apartment complex in the 1500 block of East Artesia Boulevard. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - BURNETT STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE 2/19/2019 On Monday, February 18, 2019, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of West Burnett Street and Pacific Avenue regarding an injury traffic accident, which resulted in the death of the pedestrian.

MURDER-900 BLOCK OF EAST ANAHEIM ST 2/16/2019 On February 15, 2019, at approximately 8:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to 900 block of
East Anaheim Street regarding a battery call which resulted in the death of a male adult.

UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE - 900 BLOCK OF HARBOR PLAZA 2/10/2019 On Saturday, February 9, 2019 at approximately 11:34 p.m., officers working the One Love Cali Reggae Festival were involved in a traffic stop on the 900 block of Harbor Plaza. During the traffic stop, a loaded firearm and open alcoholic containers were located and recovered from the vehicle.  The officers then requested assistance on the traffic stop.

SUPER BOWL IMPAIRED DRIVER ENFORCEMENT 2/1/2019 The Long Beach Police Department is encouraging all football fans to celebrate Super Bowl LIII responsibly by not driving impaired, or letting other fans get behind the wheel when they shouldn’t.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PALO VERDE AVE AND LOS COYOTES DIAGONAL 1/30/2019 On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers responded to the area of Palo Verde Avenue and Los Coyotes Diagonal regarding a traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist, which resulted in the death of the bicyclist.

PUBLIC'S HELP WANTED IN IDENTIFYING SUSPECT WANTED FOR GROPING WOMEN 1/25/2019 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who detectives believe may be responsible for four separate incidents where adult female victims were groped by adult male suspect.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY & 710 FREEWAY OVERPASS 1/21/2019 On Friday, January 18, 2019 at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to Pacific Coast Highway and the 710 Freeway overpass regarding an injury hit-and-run incident between a vehicle and pedestrian that resulted in the death of an adult female.

UNDETERMINED DEATH - 2500 BLOCK OF E. 67TH STREET 1/20/2019 On Saturday, January 19, 2019, at approximately 7:35 pm, Officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of E. 67th Street to assist the Fire Department regarding a male adult who was found deceased in an RV parked on the street.

MURDER INVESTIGATION 1/13/2019 On January 12, 2019, at approximately 11:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to a local hospital to assist the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department with a victim of a gunshot wound to the upper torso. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - OBISPO AVE AND BROADWAY 1/13/2019 On January 11, 2019, at approximately 8:36 p.m., officers responded to the area of Obispo Avenue and Broadway regarding a head on traffic collision between two vehicles, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* TRAFFIC FATALITY – PARAMOUNT BLVD AND SOUTH STREET - NEW IMAGES AND VIDEO AVAILABLE 1/11/2019 The Long Beach Police Department is still trying to locate suspect(s) in relation to the hit-and-run on Monday, January 7, 2019.  Collision Investigations Detectives have actual images and video of the car involved in the collision.

CRIME CONTINUES TO DECREASE IN LONG BEACH 1/10/2019 The Long Beach Police Department announced today that year-end citywide crime statistics for 2018, reflect an 8.4% decrease in Part 1 crime, which includes reductions in both violent and property crimes when compared to 2017. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LAKEWOOD BLVD AND SB 405 FWY 1/7/2019 On Monday, January 7, 2019, at approximately 12:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to southbound Lakewood Boulevard north of Willow Street regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION - 4th STREET & PACIFIC AVENUE 1/4/2019 On Friday, December 7, 2018, Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives executed search warrants in the cities of Sylmar and Los Angeles related to the murder of 24-year-old Anna Perez on December 1, 2018.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WILLOW ST. AND GOLDEN AVE. 1/4/2019 On January 3, 2019, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers were patrolling the area of Willow Street and Golden Avenue and discovered an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a bicycle had just occurred.  The bicyclist later died from her injuries. 

NEW YEAR'S EVE SAFETY TIPS AND INFORMATION 12/28/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is providing important safety information the dangers of "celebratory" gunfire, driving under the influence, and other illegal behavior over the New Year's holiday.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - ROSA ELLA BRADY 12/26/2018 The Long Beach Poice Department is seeking the public's help with locating critical missing person Rosa Ella Brady. LOCATED.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ATLANTIC AVE AND 29TH ST 12/21/2018 On December 20, 2018 at approximately 8:09 PM, officers were dispatched to Atlantic Avenue and Spring Street regarding a traffic collision between an automobile and a pedestrian in a wheelchair, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

DUI/DRIVERS LICENSE CHECKPOINT PLANNED TOMORROW 12/20/2018 The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, December 21, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. in the East Division area.

*UPDATE* ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED AND CHARGED 12/18/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for multiple armed robberies.

*UPDATE* LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING - DARYL RUSSELL GRAFIOUS 12/16/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 85-year-old Daryl Russell Grafious who suffers from medical conditions and was last seen on Friday, December 7, 2018.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - OCEAN BLVD AND CA-47 12/14/2018 On December 13, 2018, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to Ocean Boulevard east of CA-47 regarding a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

L.B.P.D. TO REVIEW AGGRAVATED ASSAULT MISCLASSIFICATIONS 12/13/2018 LBPD to review Aggravated Assault misclassifications for 2018.

*UPDATE* LOCATED - CRITICAL MISSING JUVENILE - MICHAEL VEAL 12/6/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 12-year-old juvenile who suffers from developmental disabilities and was last seen at on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LONG BEACH BLVD AND ARTESIA BLVD 12/5/2018 On Tuesday December 4, 2018 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Artesia Boulevard regarding a hit and run injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED IN MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1400 BLOCK OF LONG BEACH BLVD. 11/30/2018 On Thursday, November 29, 2018, Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives arrested 21-year-old Junior Alexander Munguia in the area of 17^th street and Henderson for the murder of 46-year-old Fernando Rodriguez of Long Beach. Munguia was booked at the Long Beach City Jail on $2,000,000 bail.

*UPDATE* COMPOSITE SKETCH RELEASED - $30,000 REWARD EXTENDED IN MURDER INVESTIGATION 11/28/2018

SUSPECT WANTED FOR GROPING WOMEN 11/21/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who detectives believe may be responsible for three separate incidents where a female was groped by a male adult, and a bicycle was involved.

*UPDATE* - LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON 11/21/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who suffers medical conditions, may become disoriented, and requires medication.

DUI CHECKPOINT RESULTS 11/20/2018 The LBPD's Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Driver's License checkpoint on Saturday November 17th at Atlantic Avenue and South Street, between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

L.B.P.D. OFFERS HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS 11/20/2018 With holiday shopping kicking off this week, the Long Beach Police Department would like to remind everyone to report suspicious activity immediately by calling 9-1-1, and to encourage residents to exercise caution to help lessen the chance of becoming a victim of a crime.  

*UPDATE* - CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - EDWARD RINGER 11/19/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly man who suffers from medical condition(s), may become disoriented, and is known to wander.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1300 BLOCK E. 17TH STREET 11/18/2018 On November 17, 2018, at approx. 5:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1300 Block of East 17th Street regarding a shots call, which resulted in the death of two adults.

DUI/DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECKPOINT PLANNED THIS WEEKEND 11/15/2018 Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, November 17, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in North Long Beach.

*UPDATE* COMPOSITE SKETCH AVAILABLE - PUBLIC'S HELP SOUGHT IN IDENTIFYING INDECENT EXPOSURE SUSPECT 11/14/2018 Long Beach Police are asking for the public's help in identifying an indecent exposure suspect for an incident that occurred on October 30, 2018, at approximately 5:15 p.m., in the area of Charlemagne Avenue and Village Road.

UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION 11/12/2018 On November 11, 2018, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Long Beach Jail detention officers’ attention was drawn to a male inmate yelling in one of the communal cells due to an altercation between inmates.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - SPRING STREET WEST OF EL DORADO PARK 11/12/2018 On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at approx. 4:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to Spring Street near El Dorado Park regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist, which resulted in the death of the bicyclist several days later.

SECOND WARRANT CLEARING EVENT 11/8/2018 In an effort to address the numerous misdemeanor warrants currently in the system, the Long Beach Police Department will be holding a second warrant clearing event next week for non-violent offenses.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED 11/2/2018 On Friday, November 2, 2018, Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives in conjunction with the S.W.A.T. team executed a search warrant in the City of Lynwood related to the October 9, 2018, murder of 69-year-old Jose Corrales of Long Beach.

PUBLIC'S HELP SOUGHT IN IDENTIFYING INDECENT EXPOSURE SUSPECT 11/1/2018 On Thursday, November 1, 2018, at approx. 9:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to investigate an indecent exposure incident that occurred in the area of 68th Street and Orange Avenue.

*UPDATE* REWARD ISSUED IN MURDER INVESTIGATION 10/31/2018 On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at approx. 9:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Wardlow Road and Orange Avenue regarding a possible stabbing, which resulted in the death of a male adult

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS 10/29/2018 With Halloween right around the corner, the Long Beach Police Department would like to encourage the community to practice the following safety tips for a safer and fun filled night:

TRAFFIC FATALITY- 2nd STREET & TIVOLI DRIVE 10/28/2018 On October 28, 2018, at approximately 01:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to 2^nd Street and Tivoli Drive regarding a hit and run injury collision, which resulted in the death of a female adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WARDLOW ROAD & GONDAR AVENUE 10/24/2018 On October 23, 2018, at approx. 12:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to Wardlow Road and Gondar Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision involving a truck and motorcycle, which resulted in the death of the motorcyclist.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1300 BLOCK OF WESLEY DRIVE 10/24/2018 On October 23, 2018, at approx. 10:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the alley in 1300 Block of Wesley Drive, regarding a man down call, which resulted the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. TEAMS UP WITH LB MEDICAL CENTER TO COLLECT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR SAFE DISPOSAL 10/23/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is once again joining forces with Long Beach Medical Center (formerly LB Memorial) to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Pharmaceutical Take-Back initiative, along with several other law enforcement agencies around the nation.

TEACHER ARRESTED IN SEXUAL ASSAULT OF MINOR 10/23/2018 On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, the Long Beach Police Department arrested a male adult teacher in connection with the sexual assault of a minor, and detectives believe additional victims may exist.

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT ARRESTED 10/18/2018 The Long Beach Police Department has made an arrest of a male adult suspect wanted in connection with four sexual assaults that occurred involving female victims.

MULTI-AGENCY LAUNCH OF ROLL CALL MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING VIDEO SERIES 10/10/2018 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), in partnership with the Guidance Center, a nonprofit child and family mental health service provider, together with Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) announce the launch of the Roll Call Mental Health Training Video Series.

*UPDATE* MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND CHARGED 10/5/2018 On Thursday, October 4, 2018, Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives presented their case to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, which filed charges against Raymond Moreno and Travis Cockrell for a murder that occurred in the 1200 block of Chestnut Avenue on Friday, September 14, 2018. 

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 10/2/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several employees that took place at a ceremony held today in City Hall Council Chambers.

MAN TO BE SENTENCED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING CRIMES 10/1/2018 On September 7, 2018, a jury trial concluded at the Long Beach Superior Court convicting Devin Marcus Wright, a City of Compton gang member, who was found guilty of 8 felony counts.

*LOCATED* - CRITICAL MISSING PERSON 9/27/2018 The Long Beach Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a female adult who suffers from medical condition(s) and may become disoriented.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - ORANGE AVENUE AND 52ND STREET 9/25/2018 On Monday, September 10, 2018 at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Orange Avenue and 52nd Street regarding a vehicle versus bicyclist injury traffic collision.

SIGNIFICANT CRIME REDUCTION DURING FIRST YEAR METRO BLUE LINE CONTRACT 9/20/2018 The LBPD was awarded the METRO Blue Line security contract in 2017 and began services on July 1, 2017. Since the start of the partnership, the dedication and hard work of the men and women of the LBPD has shown outstanding success in reducing crime and increasing safety on the Blue Line.

LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTS INAUGURAL FORENSIC SAFETY AND RECRUITMENT FAIR 9/19/2018 Join us for our inaugural "Forensic Safety and Recruitment Fair" this Saturday! This free community event will take place on Sept. 22nd from 9am- 1pm, at the LBCC Pacific Coast Campus. 

RESULTS OF WARRANT CLEARING EVENT 9/18/2018 In an effort to address the numerous misdemeanor warrants currently in the system, the Long Beach Police Department will be holding a warrant clearing event this weekend for non-violent offenses.

DUI CHECKPOINT PROVES EFFECTIVE 9/18/2018 The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, September 15th, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the Department’s West Division.

UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION 9/17/2018 On September 17, 2018, at approx. 1:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Santa Ana Avenue regarding a male subject heard yelling and acting violently inside a residence, which resulted in his death.

OPERATION RESULTS IN MULTIPLE ARRESTS & CONFISCATION OF NUMEROUS FIREARMS 9/13/2018 LBPD conducted operation to investigate illegal firearm possession cases, which resulted in multiple arrests and confiscation of numerous handguns, shotguns, and assault rifles.

MURDER INVESTIGATION (MARKET ST. & ORANGE AVE.) 9/9/2018 On September 8, 2018, at approx. 11:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to Market Street and Orange Avenue regarding a hit and run injury collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION (500 BLOCK OF RHEA STREET) 9/8/2018 On Saturday, September 8, 2018, at approx. 2:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Rhea Street to assist the Long Beach Fire Department with a person down call, which resulted in the death of male adult.

*UPDATE* SUSPECT ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN MURDER INVESTIGATION 9/6/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is pleased to announce an arrest in connection with the August 16, 2018 murder of 52-year-old Julian Zamora-Uriostegui of Long Beach. 

SEPTEMBER IS CALIFORNIA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MONTH 9/5/2018 September is Pedestrian Safety Month and Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) will be joining the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), along with other law enforcement agencies, transportation agencies and pedestrian advocates to promote public awareness aimed at pedestrian safety.

DUI CHECKPOINT PROVES EFFECTIVE 8/28/2018 The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, August 25^th, 2018, at 7^th Street and Locust Avenue between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drug and drunk driving deterrence and improve safety for officers and the public.  

STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL; MOTORISTS URGED TO DRIVE CAREFULLY 8/24/2018 The LBPD would like to remind everyone that most schools in the Long Beach Unified School District will be resuming sessions next week and all commuters are urged to follow the laws of the road in an effort to prevent avoidable accidents.

DUI/DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECKPOINT PLANNED THIS WEEKEND 8/24/2018 The Long Beach Police Department’s (LBPD) Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday August 25, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. in the South Division area.

LBPD RECRUIT ACADEMY GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD TODAY 8/23/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Recruit Academy Class #92. The graduation ceremony was held today, August 23, 2018, at the Long Beach Performing Arts Terrace Theater.

SEARCH WARRANT OPERATION 8/23/2018 On August 22, 2018, the West Division Directed Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the Gangs and Violent Crime Division and the SWAT Team, conducted a search warrant operation, which resulted in the arrest of six individuals, and the confiscation of weapons, drugs and currency. 

*UPDATE* CRITICAL MISSING PERSON- DOUGLAS GRANT 8/21/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a male adult who may be at risk.

TRAFFIC FATALITY CHERRY AVENUE / DEL AMO BOULEVARD 8/18/2018 On Saturday August 18, 2018 at approximately 7:51 A.M. Officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard regarding a vehicle versus vehicle injury traffic collision.  

THIS LABOR DAY, AND EVERY DAY: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER 8/14/2018 As we enter the final stretch of summer spending time at the pool or barbequing with friends and family, the Long Beach Police Department is driving home the importance of celebrating responsibly by not driving, or riding a motorcycle impaired.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 600 BLOCK OF CEDAR AVE 8/13/2018 On August 12, 2018, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block Cedar Avenue regarding a possible shooting, that resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 3200 BLOCK OF ANDY STREET 8/7/2018 On Monday, August 6, 2018, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 3200 block of Andy Street, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

*UPDATE* MURDER INVESTIGATION - 5100 BLOCK OF E. CENTRALIA STREET 8/2/2018 On Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 4:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting that had just occurred at a park in the 5100 block of E. Centralia Street.  

TRAFFIC FATALITY – MARTIN LUTHER KING AND 7TH 8/2/2018 On Thursday, August 2, 2018, at approximately 6:35 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and E. 7th Street regarding an injury traffic collision, resulting in the death of a bicyclist.

*LOCATED* - CRITICAL MISSING PERSON- IEVISE SULUAI 7/31/2018 The Long Beach Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a female adult who suffers from a mental condition and may become disoriented.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - STUDEBAKER RD AND DRISCOLL ST 7/30/2018 On July 21, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Studebaker Road and Driscoll Street regarding a single vehicle injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult

MURDER INVESTIGATION - 1400 BLK PACIFIC AVE 7/29/2018 On Friday, July 27, 2018 at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 Block of Pacific Avenue, regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian injury traffic collision, that resulted in the death of a male adult. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY - PCH AND LEMON AVE 7/25/2018 On Tuesday July 24, 2018 at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of PCH and Lemon Ave, regarding a vehicle versus motorcycle injury traffic collision, that resulted in the death of a male adult. 

L.B.P.D ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMANDER & CHANGES IN COMMAND STAFF ASSIGNMENTS 7/24/2018 Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has selected Lieutenant Patrick O’Dowd, a 25-year veteran of the Police Department, for promotion to the rank of Commander and announced changes in command staff assignments.

L.B.P.D. RECEIVES GRANT TO FIGHT ALCOHOL-RELATED CRIME 7/20/2018 Long BeachPolice Chief Robert Luna announced today that the Long Beach Police Department has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related crime.

UPDATE: DOG STOLEN IN RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 7/16/2018 The LBPD is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect wanted in connection with a recent dog theft, which was stolen during a residential burglary. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION (900 BLOCK OF HOFFMAN AVENUE) 7/9/2018 On July 8, 2018, at approx. 11:00 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Hoffman Avenue regarding reports of a shooting, which resulted in the death of a female adult, and the injuring of a male adult. 

CIVILIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE ARRESTED 7/5/2018 On Friday, June 29, 2018, an employee of the Long Beach Police Department observed suspicious activity in the men’s restroom on the 2nd floor of the Public Safety Building, located at 400 W. Broadway. The employee reported the information to his supervisor and the department immediately initiated an investigation. 

MURDER INVESTIGATION 6/29/2018 On June 28, 2018, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Martin Luther King Avenue regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

UPDATE: MURDER OF LONG BEACH FIRE CAPTAIN 6/27/2018 Today, June 27, 2018, the LBPD has formally presented the case involving the shooting death of Long Beach Fire Captain David Rosa, and the injuring of Firefighter Ernesto Torres and a third individual, to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - CHERRY AND ARTESIA 6/26/2018 Traffic collision involving numerous vehicles which results in the death of a female adult.

L.B.P.D. SEIZES LARGE QUANTITY OF FIREWORKS 6/21/2018 On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at approx. 4:00 p.m., through a firework enforcement investigation, Long Beach Police detectives located several thousand pounds of illegal high-powered fireworks worth a quarter of a million dollars, and detained two individuals.

Murder 17th/Daisy 6/20/2018 Shooting in the area of 17th Street and Daisy Avenue leaves a male adult dead.

TRAFFIC FATALITY WARDLOW AND MAGNOLIA 6/19/2018 Vehicle vs. pedestrain traffic colision results in the death of a 70 year-old female pedestrian. 

KIDNAP INVESTIGATION FOUND TO BE PROSTITUTION INCIDENT 6/15/2018 On June 15, 2018 at approximately 6:20 A.M., officers were dispatched to the area of Long Beach Boulevard and Artesia Boulevard regarding a possible kidnapping. The calling party stated they saw a male adult grab a female by her waist and put her in the front seat of the van.

GRADUATION AND SUMMER BREAK SAFETY TIPS 6/14/2018 The Long Beach Police Department would like to congratulate graduates and parents, remind them about the dangers associated with celebrating irresponsibly, and encourage them to follow some simple safety tips!

ARREST MADE IN MURDER 1300 BLOCK OF PINE 6/12/2018 UPDATE : Arrest made in murder investigation that occurred in the 1300 block of Pine Avenue.

INCREASED THEFTS OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN EAST DIVISION 6/12/2018 While the theft of catalytic converters continues to be a problem for many cities across the region, the East Division has seen a recent increase, and the Long Beach Police Department is asking for residents to be extra watchful for suspects involved in suspicious activity.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - VEHICLE VS PEDESTRIAN 6/11/2018 Vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision results in the death of 57-year-old male resident of Long Beach.

TRAFFIC FATALITY 6/11/2018 Traffic collision in the 2700 block of Long Beach Bl. results in the death of a 70 year-old male resident of Los Angeles.

TRAFFIC COLLISION WITH CRITICAL INJURIES 6/5/2018 Vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision results in critical injuries to male juvenile pedestrian, and arrest of the male adult driver. 

PUBLIC'S HELP NEEDED TO IDENTIFY INDECENT EXPOSURE SUSPECT 5/24/2018

CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN STARTS MAY 21ST 5/21/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. The national seat belt campaign will take place May 21st through June 3rd, concurrent with the busy travel season.

UNDETERMINED DEATH INVESTIGATION 5/16/2018 On Monday, May 14, 2018, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Granada Avenue and Ocean Boulevard for a call regarding a person screaming. 

ARREST MADE IN MURDER INVESTIGATION 5/11/2018 Arrest Made in murder investigation. On April 14, 2018, at approx. 3:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Walnut Avenue to assist the LB Fire Department with an unresponsive female adult, who was subsequently determined deceased at the scene.

CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO RESPONSIBLY 5/4/2018 In the United States, the Cinco de Mayo holiday is often associated with parties and alcohol. LBPD will deploy additional officers on special DUI Saturation Patrols specifically to stop and arrest drivers showing signs of alcohol or drug impairment during the hours of 6:00PM-2:00AM, in areas with history of DUI crashes and DUI arrests.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - WEST SHORELINE DRIVE 5/3/2018 Single vehicle accident results in the death of the male adult driver. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY: BELLFLOWER BLVD AND ATHERTON ST 4/30/2018 On Sunday, April 29, 2018, at approx. 8:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Bellflower Boulevard and Atherton Street regarding an injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

L.B.P.D. PROMOTES NEW LEADERS 4/26/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of several employees that took place at a ceremony held today at the Terrace Theater.

PUBLIC'S HELP NEEDED TO ID BURGLARY SUSPECTS 4/25/2018 The LBPD is asking for the public's help in identifying burglary suspects. 

L.B.P.D. TEAMS UP WITH L.B. MEDICAL CENTER TO COLLECT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR SAFE DISPOSAL 4/25/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is once again joining forces with Long Beach Medical Center to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Pharmaceutical Take-Back initiative, along with several other law enforcement agencies around the nation.

UPDATE: LOCATED CRITICAL MISSING PERSON - MARVIN HADNOTT 4/12/2018 The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the publics help in locating a missing adult. 

HEAVY DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT APRIL 4/11/2018 Drivers are using their cell phones less often while driving, 10 years after “hands-free” became the law, but distracted driving remains a serious safety challenge in California. Observing April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, safety advocates will focus on education and enforcement efforts statewide.

MURDER INVESTIGATION 4/5/2018 On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at approx. 12:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5300 hundred block of Orange Avenue regarding a shooting, which resulted in the death of two male adults, and the injury of a third.

UPDATE - BODY WORN CAMERA PROGRAM 4/3/2018 The LBPD has issued an update in regards to their body worn camera pilot program.

TRAFFIC FATALITY: JUDSON AVE AND PCH 3/30/2018 On Thursday, March 29, 2018, at approximately 6:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Judson Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway regarding a two vehicle injury traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult. 

UPDATE: PUBLIC'S HELP NEEDED IN IDENTIFYING BURGLARY SUSPECTS 3/29/2018 LBPD is asking for the public's help in identifying burglary suspects who stole two small dogs.

TRAFFIC FATALITY 3/27/2018 Traffic collision at Los Coyotes Diagonal and the Outer Traffic Circle resulting in the death of male adult in his 60's maybe related to him experiencing a medical emergency.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - LOS COYOTES DIAGONAL AND OUTER TRAFFIC CIRCLE 3/17/2018 On March 16, 2018, at approximately 6:55 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Los Coyotes Diagonal and Outer Traffic Circle regarding an injury traffic collision.

CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY? PLAN BEFORE YOU PARTY! 3/15/2018 St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the United States, the holiday is heavily celebrated by most people. The Long Beach Police Department will be conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol specifically to stop and arrest drivers showing signs of alcohol or drug impairment during the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - CHESTNUT AND PCH 3/14/2018 On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers were involved in an officer involved shooting in the area of Chestnut Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.

TRAFFIC FATALITY WARDLOW AND ATLANTIC 3/9/2018 Traffic collision between two vehicles causes one of the vehicles to lose control and hit a pedestrian, killing him. 

SWAT OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING 3/8/2018 Long Beach Police Department SWAT Officers involved in standoff with armed suspect results in an officer involved shooting. 

LBPD ASKING FOR PUBLIC'S HELP: FATAL HIT AND RUN 3/6/2018

DUI CHECKPOINT NETS FOUR ARRESTS 3/5/2018 A DUI Checkpoint was held on Saturday, March 3rd, which resulted in four arrests and numerous citations being issued.

DUI/DRIVERS LICENSE CHECKPOINT PLANNED THIS WEEKEND 3/2/2018 The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday March 3, 2018, in the City’s South Division between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

UPDATE: LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT THREATS OF VIOLENCE AT SCHOOLS 3/1/2018 UPDATE 3/01/18: NEW INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ONE ARREST

In the past week, the Long Beach Police Department responded to potential threats of violence at multiple schools. These threats are similar in nature to threats that have occurred regionally and nationally throughout the past week.

MURDER INVESTIGATION 2/23/2018 Male adult 31-years old found deceased in a vehicle from apparent gunshot wound to the upper torso.

TRAFFIC FATALITY 2/18/2018 Traffic collision in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Atlantic Place results in the death of one of the male adult drivers. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY: SHORELINE DR AND 710 FWY 2/16/2018 On February 16, 2018, at approximately 2:35 a.m., officers responded to the area of westbound Shoreline Drive east of the North I-710 Freeway regarding a single vehicle traffic collision, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - OCEAN BLVD AND 710 FWY 2/12/2018 On February 11, 2018, at approximately 4:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the overpass of eastbound Ocean Boulevard to the North I-710 Freeway regarding an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle, later resulting in the death of a male adult.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - SANTA FE AVE & 19TH ST 2/6/2018 On February 5, 2018, at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and 19th Street regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian injury traffic collision, which resulted on the death of the pedestrian.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - 8th and Euclid 1/28/2018 Traffic collision between two vehicles results in the death of one of the drivers a female adult. 

Guilty Verdict in Double Murder Case 1/26/2018 Police Chief Robert Luna announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murders of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter.

DUI CHECKPOINT PROVES EFFECTIVE 1/23/2018 The Long Beach Police Department’s Traffic Section conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Artesia Boulevard and Cherry Avenue between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING 2400 BLOCK OF BALTIC AVENUE 1/21/2018 Officer involved shooting occurs when suspect violently assualts officer and tries to disarm him of his firearm during arrest. 

TRAFFIC FATALITY 1/21/2018 Traffic collision at Long Beach Bl and Spring Street results in the death of a female adult. 

DUI/DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECKPOINT PLANNED THIS WEEKEND 1/18/2018 The Long Beach Police Department Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint on Saturday January 20th, in the city’s North Division between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND CHARGED 1/15/2018 On January 12, 2018, felony charges were filed against two men in connection with multiple robberies at local businesses.

ATTEMPT MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED 1/12/2018 Long Beach Police Department SWAT Team served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of N. Marine in the City of Wilmington, and takes attempt murder suspect into custody with out incident.

TRAFFIC FATALITY - CARSON STREET & CALIFORNIA AVENUE 1/11/2018 On January 11, 2018, at approx 1:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Carson Street and California Avenue regarding a single-vehicle traffic collision, which resulted in the death of female adult.

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING - LAKEWOOD AND WILLOW 1/5/2018 On Friday, January 5, 2018, at approx. 12:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel at Lakewood Boulevard and Willow Street regarding a person with a gun call, which resulted in an officer involved shooting. 

*UPDATE* MURDER - 900 BLOCK OF ELM STREET 1/3/2018 On Sunday, December 31, 2017, at approx. 6:15 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Elm Street in regards to a person down call, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

MURDER - 6TH STREET & TEMPLE AVENUE 1/1/2018 On Monday, January 1, 2018, at approx. 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 6th Street & Temple Avenue in regards to a possible assault with a deadly weapon call, which resulted in the death of a male adult.