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Homicide Det & Family Members Ask for the Public’s Help to solve Murder of Luis Paul Rivera 819 1024 SIB Staff

Homicide Det & Family Members Ask for the Public’s Help to solve Murder of Luis Paul Rivera

Detectives and family members are asking for the public’s help for any information that will lead them to those responsible for the murder of 40-year-old victim Luis Paul Rivera, known as Paul by family and friends.

Paul was a single father of two teenagers and on Monday, July 1, 2019, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Paul was making lunch for his daughter and went to his garage to get hot dog buns from a refrigerator and that’s where he was shot and killed, in his own home. Detectives showed pictures of two vehicles involved in the murder: a black Chevrolet SUV and a red Lincoln SUV. The case is considered a gang murder even though Paul was not a gang member. Paul was a truck driver who was on the final process to be hired as a long shore man. A gang murder occurred the night before on the 15400 block of Temple Ave. in the City of La Puente, and it is believed that Rivera’s murder was in retaliation, but the murderers simply got the wrong house. Paul was a true innocent victim.

The victim’s mother made an emotional plea to find those who murdered her son. “Every day I talk to him in the garage because that’s the last place he had life. I want justice for my son’s death,” said Paul’s mother, Connie Rivera.

Anyone with information about the murder of Luis Paul Rivera is encouraged to call Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may call “L.A. Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 MOBILE APP” on Google Play or the App Store, or use the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

UnderSheriff Murakami attended Lunar New Year Celebration 1024 768 SIB Staff

UnderSheriff Murakami attended Lunar New Year Celebration

UNDERSHERIFF MURAKAMI ATTENDED LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT HIS LAI TEMPLE

With the beating of the gongs and drums, the Lunar New Year’s celebration was carried out by the joyful lions dance at Hsi Lai Temple. Decorated with red and gold, which symbolized happiness and fortune, the temple was filled with hope, joy and energy.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Undersheriff Timothy Murakami, along with the Los Angeles County Supervisors Kathryn Barger, Janice Hahn, State Senator Ling Ling Chang and other leaders from the county participated the celebration.

On behalf of the Sheriff, Undersheriff Murakami presented the certificate of appreciation to Venerable Hui Dong in honor of his devotion to the community.

Undersheriff Murakami expressed that LASD will always work with the people and the community because that is the key to success.

We at LASD would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year 2020!

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Suspect arrested after short pursuit in La Puente

SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER SHORT PURSUIT IN LA PUENTE

A suspect is in custody after biting a deputy sheriff, and leading several other deputies on a pursuit through residential streets before crashing into another vehicle.   

It began on Friday, January 10, 2020, at approximately 5:00 PM, when Deputy Sheriff’s from Industry Station conducted a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle at the intersection of Evanwood Avenue and Lassalette Avenue, in the unincorporated area of Valinda. The suspect was asked to exit his vehicle but refused to comply with the Deputy’s commands.  The driver instead reached for a bag on the floorboard of the vehicle.  Thinking the suspect might be reaching for a weapon, the Deputy grabbed hold of the suspect’s arm/shoulder preventing him from reaching inside the bag.  As the Deputy held on, the suspect reached down and bit the Deputy’s hand.  The suspect drove away from the scene after the Deputy let go of him and went in pursuit of the suspect  through various residential streets in La Puente, and surrounding areas.

Upon reaching the intersection of Willow Avenue and Fairgrove Avenue, the suspect crashed into another vehicle.  The suspect’s vehicle  then came to rest after colliding into a wall.  Deputies were then able to detain the suspect with no further incident.  The Los Angeles County Fire Department transported the Suspect to a nearby hospital for a medical evaluation and clearance for booking.  A firearm was recovered inside the bag the suspect was reaching for.  

A woman in the other vehicle involved in the collision, was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. 

The Deputy who was bit by the suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information at this time. 

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Industry Station Bring Operation Christmas to La Puente Family

INDUSTRY STATION BRING OPERATION CHRISTMAS TO LA PUENTE FAMILY

On Tuesday. December 17, 2019, a Special Assignment Team from Industry Sheriff’s Station held an “Operation Christmas” contest,with the goal to adopt a family in need and to brighten their lives during this Holiday Season.

Industry Sheriff’s Station‘s, La Puente Special Assignment team was contacted by a woman named Cynthia who nominated her sister Valerie, and Valerie’s 10 year old, twin boys Jeremy & Jordan.

Jordan was diagnosed with a terminal illness. One of Jordan’s wishes was to have a winter wonderland Christmas this year but because of his illness, he has been restricted to his home.

With the help of generous vendors and the community, these deputies decided to bring a winter wonderland to Jordan. They were able to bring snow, a face painter, a holiday arch way, many decorations, gifts and most importantly Santa Claus. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder, Alex Verdugo joined Sheriff Alex Villanueva to be a part of Jordan’s special Winter Wonderland.

To watch the whole event unfold, please visit our YouTube page, or click the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OXAfJ6k_mQ