LAPD Wilshire Sets Date, Location for Melrose Area Town Hall Meeting
The LAPD Wilshire Division lead by Captain Eric Davis and Senior Lead Officer Art Gallegos have revealed plans for a "Town Hall Meeting" to take place on Wednesday, May 30th @ 7PM at the National Council For Jewish Women's Center - 543 North Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
The focus of the meeting will be to address recent troubling crime trends that include two area rapes. Concerns about the operation and expansion of sober living facilities and nursing care homes will also be a topic.
Click here to download the official flyer of the LAPD Town Hall Meeting
If you have a concern or issue related to crime in our area, you are encouraged to attend.
UPDATE: Two Armed Robberies Hit Area - 5/14 Vista Near Waring 11:30p, 5/16 Willoughby and Gardner 12:30am
Person Stabbed, Killed Near Orlando/Oakwood
One person was stabbed to death at around 1:30a (5/17) in what appears to be the result of a unknown dispute between two persons. The incident occurred in the area of Oakwood Avenue and Orlando, west of Fairfax and just east of La Cienega. LAPD sources say that this was not a random act and not gang related.
Crime Alert - Rape Occurs in Area
BREAKING :
A Rape was reported late Tuesday 5/15 or Early Wednesday 5/16 (around 12:30am) in the area around Melrose and Poinsettia Ave. LAPD Wilshire is investigating the crime and more details will follow. If you have any information about suspicious activity in that area on these particular dates or have security surveillance systems that may be of use to the LAPD, please contact LAPD Wilshire Detectives at (213) 922-8205.
Melrose/Fairfax Ranks 5th, West Hollywood 7th in LA Times Property Crime Ranking
The Los Angeles Times today (4/5/2012) posted property crime data that shows the Fairfax/Melrose Corridor along with the City of West Hollywood as ranking high on a list of 200 neighbors from all over Southern California -- in terms of property crimes -- during a 6 month survey period.
The Melrose/Fairfax Area that the L.A. Times boundaries are La Brea on the east, Fairfax on the west, Willoughby/Romaine on the North, 3rd st on the south.
From the Los Angeles Times..
The rate of property crimes per 10,000 people varies widely among the more than 200 neighborhoods and cities policed by the LAPD and L.A. County Sheriff's Department.
This map and list show the rates from Sept. 5, 2011 to March 4, 2012, the most recent six months for which complete data is available for all areas patrolled by the departments.
Property crime is defined as burglary, theft, grand theft auto and theft from vehicle. Bear in mind that in areas with relatively low populations, a small number of crimes can generate a large per capita rate. For that reason, the chart below contains both per capita statistics and gross crime counts.
News Briefs From Around The Area
Bits and Pieces...By Peter Nichols and Contributing Neighbors
- Melrose Action Welcomes William Hart to the position of Patrol Captain at our LAPD Wilshire Community Police Station - Captain Hart was appointed to Patrol Captain at Wilshire on May 10th after many years at the LAPD's Internal Affairs Division. Captain Eric Davis remains as commander of the division.
- The News on Crime again this week is that crime was down, well almost none to speak of. Check out the posted LAPD Crime Map and see for yourself.
Late Night Fire Destroys Landmark Melrose Neighborhood Pub
Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at the Snake Pit Pub located at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Sierra Bonita. The interior of the old brick building was completely burned out. It apparently broke out at around 2 AM in the morning. Photo's below.
Mayor's Story
City of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa came to the Melrose Area on Monday, May 11th and held a meeting with local business owners to personally share the potential impact of the city's growing revenue deficit as part of it's 2009-2010 budget. In front of a group of about 20 merchants and stake holders, the Mayor used prepared charts and graphics to outline the possible effects we face as a result of the hard budget decisions he may be forced to make.
Go Green Melrose
Eight Ways to Green Your Business District
The City of Los Angeles recently put up a new section on the LA Business Solutions website called "Eight Ways to Green Your Business District."(http://business.lacity.org/green_business.htm)
Graffiti and Crime - Study Finds Connection
By Paul Lerner
A new study has proven that graffiti leads to more serious crimes.
News About Development Plans Around Us
Development Plans in and around the area that surrounds us.
See Map of Current Projects Under Consideration in West Hollywood and Los Angeles. Can this area really sustain any more development in regards to traffic?