Crime Report

Thursday, March 22At 4:30 p.m., police detained two male teenagers who admitted to tagging the walls near Home Depot. Officers arrested both subjects for graffiti vandalism. Friday, March 23 At about 8:30 p.m., officers received a report of an intoxicated patron who had just driven away from a local fast food restaurant. An officer quickly arrived and spotted the vehicle driving in a reckless manner. The driver failed to yield and continued driving until he eventually parked in the City library lot. The driver exited his vehicle and became uncooperative with the officer. The suspect was subdued and arrested for drunk driving and driving with a revoked license. Wednesday, March 28 At 6:20 p.m., officers were called to the area of Bellflower and Steve Horn Way regarding an individual who had been walking home when he was confronted by three individuals who claimed to be from a gang. A fight ensued and during the altercation the victim sustained six non-life threatening wounds. He was transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Gang Detectives are investigating. Information provided by Downey Police Department.

********** Published: March 29, 2012 - Volume 10 - Issue 50