On 4/8/2024 at 2:20 am, officers were patrolling the area of Lakewood Blvd. and Imperial Hwy. when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During a search of the driver, a large amount of narcotics and cash were located. The driver was arrested.

On 4/8/2024 at 10 pm, officers were flagged down in the area of 9000 Firestone Blvd. regarding an attempted robbery. The victim stated the suspect had pointed a handgun at them and demanded their vehicle. Officers searched the area and located the suspect and located a object similar to a handgun on the suspect which matched the victim’s description. The suspect was arrested for attempted robbery.

On 4/11/2024 at 9:10 pm, officers responded to the area of 11800 Paramount Blvd. regarding an armed robbery. The victim stated the suspect had entered the business armed with a firearm and demanded money. The suspect fled with the money and the victim did not sustain any injuries. Detectives are investigating.

On 4/15/2024 at 7 pm, officers responded to the area of 7900 Florence Ave. regarding a robbery. The victim stated two suspects exited from a vehicle and began assaulting him and forcefully took his necklace and cell phone. The victim sustained minor injuries. Later, an officer recognized one of the suspects and he was arrested. Detectives are still investigating.

On 4/19/2024 at 4:20 am, officers responded to the area of 9100 Firestone Blvd. regarding a graffiti in progress. Officers located four suspects and determined all of them had vandalized property. All four were arrested.

On 4/20/2024 at 6:40 pm, officers responded to the area of 9400 Firestone Blvd. regarding an armed robbery. The victim stated the suspect was armed with a handgun and demanded the victim purchase property for the suspect. The victim complied and was released. The suspect fled the scene and detectives are investigating.

On 4/20/2024 at 9:10 pm, officers responded to a burglary in progress in the area of 7300 Irwingrove. Officers arrived and located the suspect inside of a residence. Upon further investigation, the suspect was linked to another burglary in the area. The suspect was arrested.

On 4/21/2024 at 9:40 PM, officers responded to the area of Firestone Blvd. and Newville Ave. regarding a vehicle/pedestrian collision involving major injuries. Upon arrival, officers located the pedestrian who had succumbed to their injuries. Traffic investigators and detectives responded and started their investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

On 4/22/2024 at 1:45 pm, officers responded to the area of 9100 Imperial Hwy. regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim and suspect, who know each other, were involved in an argument when the suspect drew a firearm. The suspect pointed the firearm at the victim and the two began struggling. Another person intervened and the suspect left the location. No injuries were reported. Detectives are investigating.

On 4/24/2024 at 12:10 am, officers on patrol observed a stolen vehicle being driven in the area of Imperial Hwy. and Old River School Rd. Officers stopped the vehicle and detained the driver. The driver was eventually arrested for driving a stolen vehicle.

On 4/26/2024 at 3:25 pm, officers responded to the area of the Downey Landing regarding an armed robbery. The victim stated he observed a suspect steal his bicycle from the location and confronted the suspect. The suspect approached the victim with a knife, but did not swing it at him. The suspect fled the scene, but was located by responding officers. The suspect was arrested and property returned to the victim.

On 4/28/24 at 11:30 pm, officers responded to the area of Downey Ave. and Noren St. regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim and suspect, who know each other, were driving in a vehicle together. The suspect suddenly started assaulting the victim and collided with objects on the roadway. The victim and suspect exited the vehicle and began fist fighting in the street. The victim lost consciousness and the suspect continued to punch and kick the victim. The suspect was located nearby by responding officers and the victim suffered moderate injuries. The suspect was arrested.

On 4/30/2024 at 9:10 pm, officers responded to the 9200 Lakewood Blvd. regarding a robbery in progress. The victim stated the suspect attempted to grab property forcefully out of their hand. Several bystanders observed what was occurring and held the suspect at the scene until police arrived. The suspect was taken into custody and arrested for attempted robbery.

On 5/2/2024 at 12:10 am, officers responded to the area of 7900 Florence Ave. regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim stated the suspect, who is known to the victim, pointed a firearm at her and fled the scene. Later, Downey detectives responded and were able to locate and arrest the suspect.

On 5/4/2024 at 3:05 pm, officers responded to the area of the Stonewood Mall regarding an armed robbery. The victim stated the suspect entered a department store at the mall, selected merchandise and left. The victim confronted the suspect who brandished a bladed object at the victim. The suspect fled but was located by responding officers and arrested. No injuries were sustained by the victim.

On 5/5/2024 at 12:30 am, officers responded to the area of 8300 Firestone Blvd. regarding a robbery. The victim stated he was assaulted by two suspects who he had gone to a restaurant with earlier in the night. The victim sustained moderate injuries. Detectives are investigating.