Police Blotter: Gang Member Arrested With Bullets, Meth

This week an gang member was arrested with a box full of bullets after allegedly throwing away a bag full of meth, and a Toyota Camry was stolen on Encino. Read on for more.

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During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 430 service events, resulting in 76 investigations.

Grand Theft Auto

April 11 at 3:12 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the driveway of a residence in the 1700 block of Encino. The incident occurred sometime between 10:30 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The vehicle is a burgundy, four-door, 1993 Toyota Camry. Investigation continuing.

Possession of Narcotics / Burglary Tools - Suspect Arrested

April 12 at 3:53 a.m., an officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Eighth and Duarte. The vehicle made some evasive moves and then suddenly stopped on Tenth, south of Duarte. The driver jumped out of the vehicle and threw something, which was later found to be methamphetamine. The suspect was detained and a search of the vehicle revealed burglary tools and a sack of pistol ammunition. The suspect, a known gang member, was arrested without further incident.