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Temple City de-funds LASD motorcycle officer
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 15, 2013 VOLUME 18, NO. 49
Memorial dedicated to Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff David W. March rebuilt Tuesday
BY TERRY MILLER Motorcycle officer Mike Baker of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s dept. has been patrolling the streets since 2007 on motorcycle. Baker’s primary position has been, up until Tuesday evening, keeping the traffic flowing freely in Temple City and keeping a watchful eye out for speeding motorists. On Tuesday evening, Temple City council voted “not to fund” the motorcycle officer position with a vote of 3-2, Chavez and Sternquest dissenting. The decision came down at a time when Rosemead construction has caused driver frustration and considerable delays. Public safety officer for Temple City, Robert Please see page 8
Salvador Gomez and Miguel Cortez work on rebuilding the memorial honoring LASD Deputy David March who was killed at the location in April of 2002. Redication will be held on Dec. 10. -Photo by Terry Miller
A memorial dedicated to the sacrifice of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff David W. March was destroyed in an accident early Thursday November 11, 2013. The accident occurred at approximately 7 AM when
the driver fell asleep and collided with the memorial and a tree at the location in Irwindale. A female driver and her passenger were returning from work driving eastbound on Live Oak Avenue neither was
State schools chief Tom Torlakson ‘Miracle on Myrtle’ turns comments on death of Monrovia’s Library Park into Winter Wonderland Nelson Dec. 13 Mandela Local families are in- held the same evening as
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson issued the following statement today after the death of anti-apartheid leader and former South African President Nelson Mandela: “With the passing of Nelson Mandela, the world has lost one of its greatest teachers—a model of compassion, strength, and peace. He truly accomplished what so many of us hope for: to leave the world an indisputably better place than he found it. He will be missed for many years to come, but his memory will never be diminished.”
vited to celebrate a white Christmas, featuring lots of real snow, at the second annual "Miracle on Myrtle" on Friday, Dec. 13, at Monrovia's Library Park. The event, which is being presented by Fellowship Monrovia, begins at 5 p.m. Part of Library Park will be turned into a virtual Winter Wonderland, with 20 tons of snow featuring three snow sleds for children to play in. There will be holiday music provided by the Fellowship Monrovia band featuring soloists and the new Fellowship Choir. Miracle on Myrtle will be
the street fair, which will feature food and items to purchase which will make wonderful holiday gifts. "This is an amazing community," said Monrovia resident Albert Tate of Fellowship Monrovia. "This night will be a reflection of our great city. This is the most wonderful time of the year, and this will be a perfect evening for families to experience the magic of the holiday season. "As a church located in the heart of Monrovia, we want everyone to enjoy a Please see page 4
injured in the accident. On Tuesday, Salvador Gomez and Miguel Cortez planned to complete the memorial and a new plaque will soon be placed marking March’s sacrifice. The memorial was
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constructed in Irwindale by members of the Irwindale Police Officers association to honor Deputy David W. March who was murdered by a career criminal at the location after 2002 traffic stop.
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LASD homicide assists El Monte PD with officer involved shooting Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives assisted El Monte Police Department personnel in the investigation of an Officerinvolved shooting Friday morning. A male adult suspect was hit by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital where his condition is unknown. No officers were injured. There is no further information at this time. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
New hat bandits hit 5 banks Rosemead, Monterey Park, Manhattan Beach The FBI and law enforcement partners with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Monterey Park Police Department and the Manhattan Beach Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in learning the identity of serial bank robbers known as the “New Hat Bandits,” believed to be responsible for five bank robberies over the past six weeks in the cities of Rosemead, Monterey Park and, most recently, Manhattan Beach. During the robberies, the New Hat Bandits enter the bank and make oral and written demands for
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cash.
The New Hat Bandits are described by witnesses
as black males who wear Please see page 7