Laura Eversz · October 24, 2014
Being assigned to L.A.P.D.’s Wilshire Division is like coming full circle, said new commanding officer Capt. Howard Leslie. “I worked here as a young police officer in the late 80s and early 90s,” said the 27-year L.A. Police Dept. veteran. He returned to the division in September as commanding officer of the patrol unit following […]
Laura Eversz · August 13, 2014
Refreshments, games, safety exhibits and neighborhood walks were among activities at the L.A.P.D. Wilshire and Olympic Division’s National Night Out Against Crime on Tues., Aug. 5. Three locations for the annual event included Larchmont Village, Poinsettia Recreation Park and the Olympic Division station. A large number of residents attended the Larchmont Village event. Food was […]
Laura Eversz · March 28, 2013
Laura Eversz · February 15, 2013
Concerned citizens continue to assist in solving area crimes, says senior lead officer Perry Jones of the L.A.P.D. Wilshire Division. “Neighborhood watch groups and regular citizens calling the police are one of the best tools we have and are how a majority of crimes are solved,” he added. An example is the Park La Brea […]
Laura Eversz · January 31, 2013
Despite a rise in burglaries in the area, crime is down five percent overall for the Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Division for the 10th year in a row. Capt. Lillian Carranza, commanding officer for the patrol division, said that robberies and auto thefts are each down more than 25 percent in the Hancock Park […]
