Full Notification

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported from September 7, 2025 – September 13, 2025.
 
September 7, 2025

• No significant activity.

September 8, 2025

• Burglary (Vehicle)

2600 block of Maynard Drive (Stanley Pest Control) – On September 8, 2025 at 11 PM, the suspect(s) smashed the vehicle’s front passenger window and took miscellaneous items from inside. Surveillance video is available. No arrest was made. Temple DB to follow-up.

September 9, 2025

• Assault with a Deadly Weapon

1900 block of Park Rose Avenue – On September 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM, the suspect (s) struck the victim on the head with a skateboard. No surveillance video is available. An arrest was made. Temple DB to follow-up.

September 10, 2025

• No significant activity.

September 11, 2025

• Assault with a Deadly Weapon

500 block of Las Posadas Drive – On September 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM, the suspect drove his vehicle alongside the victim and pointed a handgun at him. The suspect then moved from the location and out of view. No surveillance video is available. No arrest was made. Temple DB to follow-up.

September 12, 2025

• No significant activity.

September 13, 2025

•  No significant activity.

Embrace individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Your services may one day be needed to help!

As some of you might know, I have a strong passion for helping individuals in our community who have mental health needs. After spending approximately five years with the LASD's Mental Evaluation Team (MET), I wanted to share a brief perspective from the viewpoint of an LASD deputy when interacting with someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Remember, these methods are not exclusive to trained and seasoned LASD deputies. In reality, you might someday encounter someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis.

Before a Deputy makes contact, they:

• Gather all facts – Before responding to a call for service, Deputies do their best to compile all accessible details from dispatch and related contacts to grasp the situation before approaching.
• Prioritize Safety – Deputies are aware that a mental health crisis call may occasionally intensify. Suppose a deputy believes that approaching a person in crisis may pose a safety risk. In that case, they will wait for a backup unit to respond to the location or wait for mental health experts to arrive on the scene before making contact.

The Deputy’s mindset during the intervention:

• Communicate Effectively – Speak slowly, clearly, and calmly, explaining your actions and intentions.
• De-escalate – Remain calm and try to de-escalate the situation. Avoid arguing and refrain from agreeing or disagreeing with delusions or hallucinations; instead, validate the person's feelings.
• Show Respect – Treat the individual with dignity and respect, just as you would anyone else.
• Maintain Personal Space – Keep a safe distance and respect the person's personal space.
• Slowing It Down (Be Patient) – Take their time to avoid creating a noisy or distracting environment that can further agitate the individual.
• Ask Clear Questions – Use closed-choice questions (e.g., "Do you want option A or B?") to help guide the conversation.

 
The Deputy’s mindset after the intervention:

• Utilize Local Resources: Leverage available resources, such as Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs, which are collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and mental health services.
• Pursue Professional Assistance: Ensure the individual receives the necessary care, which may include connecting them to mental health services or referring them to a specialized facility.
• Deputy’s Well-Being: Recognize the mental health impact these interactions can have on officers and make use of available support systems to safeguard your own mental health.