Gang-Related Crime in San Pedro Down, Graffiti Persists Around Town
The level of gang-related crime documented in the San Pedro and the Harbor area has fallen to a new low as police continue to mitigate gang activity, but graffiti is seemingly unchanged as areas around the city are defaced.
No Plans in Sight to Open Empty Harbor Division Jail
Plans to open the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Division jail remain elusive as officials grapple with no dedicated resources to open the jail, which has remained unused since its completion in April 2009.
Medical Marijuana Becomes Hot Topic During Town Hall Introducing Neighborhood Prosecutor
San Pedro’s new neighborhood prosecutor Lauren Halligan and Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer got more than an earful during her introduction Tuesday evening as residents wasted no time informing Halligan of their civic concerns.
Charges Filed Against Elks Lodge Arson Suspect, Bail Raised
A judge raised Pecarich’s bail from $500,000 to $675,000 and he will be arraigned on May 9, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office said.
UPDATED: 78-Year-Old San Pedro Man Arrested in Elks Lodge Arson
Nick Pecarich, a retired longshoreman, was also arrested on two separate felony vandalism charges on April 16 before being placed under psychiatric evaluation.
Family and Friends Remember Victor Moreno, Seek Information
The family and friends of 21-year-old Victor Moreno, of San Pedro, are asking for the public to come forward with any information about his whereabouts in the days leading up to his death.
Arson Confirmed as Cause of Elks Lodge Fire as San Pedro Processes the Loss
Two days after most of the San Pedro Elks Lodge was destroyed in a raging fire in what is now an arson investigation, San Pedrans are processing the loss the historic hilltop lodge, throwing their support behind its members, and scrambling to find new venues for booked parties and events.
UPDATE: San Pedro Elks Lodge Partially Destroyed in ‘Suspicious’ Fire (Photos)
Officials are calling the fire “suspicious.” Firefighters were able to save the ritual hall and a number of priceless heirlooms, including a 109-year-old Bible.
Crime Stats, Community Concerns Discussed at Police Commission Meeting
Chief of Police Charlie Beck, Councilman Joe Buscaino and newly appointed LAPD Harbor Division Capt. Gerald Woodyard were among speakers who addressed the crowded Peck Park auditorium on April 1.
Law Enforcement Cracking Down On Drivers Caught Texting
The Los Angeles Police Department is cracking down on drivers who text or use their cellphones while driving during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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