Crime Report

Saturday, Nov. 23At 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the call of a man walking in traffic lanes, in the 11500 block of Brookshire Ave. Upon contact, officers spoke to the subject and after a series of questions; they determined the subject was a danger to himself and others. He was taken into protective custody and transported for a psychological evaluation.

Sunday, Nov. 24 At 5:00 p.m., an officer attempted a traffic stop of a vehicle at Imperial Hwy. and Woodruff Ave. The driver was slow to yield and a short pursuit ensued. The vehicle eventually yielded on Imperial Hwy. at the west City limits. Officers made contact with the female driver and as they were speaking with her, officers saw a small child lying on the passenger's side floor board. The female driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and Child Endangerment. The child was taken to the police station and the Department of Children's Services were notified. Information provided by Downey Police Department.

********** Published: Nov. 28, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 33