CAR SHOW TO BENEFIT INJURED OFFICERS

On Sunday, March 20, 2011, the Injured Police Officers’ Fund will host a car show at Sunset Park(Sunset and Eastern). Show hours are 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Car awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend this FREE event in support of local law enforcement. Displayed vehicles will include a wide variety of cars and trucks including vintage, originals, classics, hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, competition vehicles, and custom vehicles. There will also be classic police cars on display, as well as vehicles from local law enforcement agencies.

The event will include a raffle, a 50/50 drawing, prize raffles, food, and other vendors.

Admission to the event is free. Money is raised through car entries and raffles. Entries are still being accepted for all classic vehicles. The top 60 vehicles will receive awards including: dignitary, Sheriff’s picks, crowd pleasers, club participation, and best of show.

Please join police agencies including: LVMPD, NHP, NLVPD, CCSDPD, UNLVPD, CLVPD, Boulder City PD, Mesquite PD, Henderson PD, and Clark County Park Police in their support of this event.

The mission of the Injured Police Officers’ Fund is to help reduce the financial burden suffered by Police Officers and their families in the event of a line-of-duty injury or death by providing monetary assistance to these officers and their families.

For more information & entry forms visit: http://www.helplasvegascops.com/

LVMPD Hosts Graffiti Clean-Up

The LVMPD Northeast Area Command invites the public to participate in a graffiti clean-up. Paint and cleaning supplies will be provided to volunteers who come to the event to help improve the community.

The event will take place on Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in the area of Lake Mead and Marion. Parking will be available at Miller Elementary School at 4851 E. Lake Mead.

Please come properly dressed (hat, gloves, old T-shirt) to work with paint. Water and refreshments will be provided.

Please join officers from Northeast Area Command and volunteer to beautify the community. No reservation required.

This item was a news release from the LVMPD.

February First Tuesday: CSI

Crime fighting isn’t always about guns and handcuffs. In many cases, tweezers and microscopes are our most valuable weapons.

On Tuesday, February 1, 2011, employees of the LVMPD Criminalistics Bureau will address the public as part of the First Tuesday program. Starting at 7 p.m., at each LVMPD area command, members of the Criminalistics Bureau will give a presentation on the real “CSI” and answer questions.

First Tuesday is an open house program that takes place on the First Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at LVMPD area commands. Anyone is welcome to attend. After discussing the assigned topic, citizens will be able to learn more about their neighborhood and meet their local police officers.

Area command locations can be found by going to http://www.lvmpd.com/

The Grandmother Scam is still around

If you get a call from a relative saying they're in jail and you to wire them money, the first thing to do is check to make sure it's really your relative.

Here's an email we received today:

Several weeks ago, News 3 ran a story about people calling up and pretending to be a grandchild who needed money right away and some grandparents sent the money before they realized it was a scam. Well, my ex-mother-in-law, just received a call just like that today. The caller asked her, "Grandma, guess who this is?" When my mother in law responded with my son's name, the person on the phone started crying and saying he had been arrested in Haiti (of all places) and needed her to wire some money ASAP so he could get out of jail. She got really upset and handed the phone to her daughter who figured out that it was not my son. Anyway, I know you just ran the story a month or so ago but in light of the fact that someone here in Vegas got one of those calls, I think it might be a good idea to run the story again if possible. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that this scam is still alive and well and targeting grandparents. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Don't fall for the Grandmother Scam.

Manhunt Monday - Illyan Golden

Illyan Golden

On September 9, 2010, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say Illyan Golden became involved in a violent attack outside of a business located in the 900 block of West Owens. During this altercation Golden chassed the victim back inside of the business while brandishing an assault rifle. Golden he lost the gun during a fight, and fled the business and the area.

 

Based on this criminal activity Golden is wanted for:

• Burglary with the use of a deadly weapon, and
• Attempting to discharge a firearm from a vehicle.

Illyan Golden is a black male adult, 45 years of age, standing 5'11" tall and weighing approximately 218 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Golden uses numerous aliases including:

• Efram Lamall Golden,
• Stacy Lynn Golden,
• Illian Golden,
• Efrem Golden,
• Nathan Leon Walters,
• Brian Davis,
• Illyam Golden,
• Illyon Golden,
• Tracy Lamar Johnson, and
• Keith Michael Roberts.

Illyan Golden has a 3 inch long scar on the right side of his forehead. His last known address was in the 900 block of Willow Tree Drive in Northwest Las Vegas.

Golden has an extensive criminal history including arrests for:

• Possession of a weapon in a auto,
• Possession of a firearm with an altered serial number,
• Ex-felon in possession of a concealed firearm [multiple arrests],
• Obstructing a public officer [multiple arrests],
• Convicted person - failure to change address,
• Battery, domestic violence,
• Contempt of court,
• Ex-felon, failure to register [multiple arrests],
• Using the I.D. of another,
• Evading a Police vehicle [multiple arrests],
• Trespassing,
• Ex-felon, failure to change address [multiple arrests],
• Drawing a deadly weapon,
• Possession of an unregistered firearm [multiple arrests],
• Resisting a Police Officer [multiple arrests],
• Intimidating a police officer,
• Carrying a concealed weapon [multiple arrests],
• Loaded weapon in a vehicle,
• Battery with a deadly weapon,
• Battery with substantial bodily harm,
• Possession of a controlled substance [multiple arrests],
• Numerous arrests for drivers license, insurance, and traffic related offenses,
• Possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell,
• Probation violation [multiple arrests],
• Possession of stolen property,
• Escape,
• Larceny from person,
• Interstate transportation for sale - drugs,
• Possession of stolen property, and
• Assault with a deadly weapon.

Illyan Golden should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Illyan Golden is urged to contact the L.V.M.P.D. Gang Crimes Bureau at 828-3309 or Crime Stoppers by phone at 385-5555 or on the internet at http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/.

UFC Fight to Benefit Injured Police Officers’ Fund and Police Unity Tour

On December 11, 2010, Impact Syndicate will host a UFC 124 party and autograph signing (with UFC Fighter “Rampage”) to benefit the IPOF and Police Unity Tour. The event will be held at Cadillac Ranch in Town Square, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd.

 

At 2:00 p.m., prior to the fights, Rampage will be at there to sign autographs and take pictures. Rampage is one of the most charismatic characters in the sport. He is coming fresh off a win in his last fight, so don’t miss the opportunity to come meet him up close and personal.

 

GSP vs. Koscheck will be the main attraction. The last non-title fight drew over 1000 so come early. Ski will be hosting the event brought to you by Throwdown, the largest MMA Company in the world.

 

This Party benefits both the IPOF and Police Unity Tour.

• Injured Police Officer's Fund - The IPOF assists with expenses not covered by Industrial Insurance for serious line of duty injuries or a line of duty death. These expenses may include, but are not limited to, reimbursement for equipment damaged, childcare expenses not normally incurred and other expenses on a case by case basis.
• Police Unity Tour - The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial and Museum.

Manhunt Monday - Shamario Tatum

Shamario Tatum

In August of this year ShamarioTatum was arrested after he sold narcotics to undercover Metro Officers, according to officers. He was released on bail, and failed to appear in court as ordered. Based on this most recent criminal activity Shamario Antoino Tatum is currently wanted for:

• Possession of Cocaine,
• Possession of Marijuana,
• Trafficking in Methamphetamine, and
• Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to sell.

Shamario Antoino Tatum is a black male adult, 27 years of age, standing 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Tatum also goes by the street name of “Shadow.”

Shamario Antoino Tatum has numerous tattoo, including:

• The phrase “all my blood sweat and tears” on his chest,
• The names “Amari” and” Ana” on his neck,
• The phrase “rest in peace snoob” on his right forearm,
• The word “troublemaker” and the letter “S” on his upper right arm, and
• A Chinese symbol on his left arm.

Tatum’s last known address was in an apartment complex located in the 1700 block of Marion Drive in Northeast Las Vegas.

Shamario Antoino Tatum has an extensive criminal history, including arrests for:

• Battery domestic violence [multiple arrests],
• Possession of a controlled substance [multiple arrets],
• Non-medical possession of a controlled substance, less than 1.0 oz,
• Contempt of court [multiple arrests], and
• Numerous traffic and driving related offenses.

Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Shamario Antoino Tatum is urged to contact the L.V.M.P.D. Gang Crimes Bureau at 828-3309, or Crime Stoppers by phone at 385-5555 or on the internet at http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/.

Metro seeks convenience store robbery suspect

First Tuesday - Prescription Drug Abuse

On December 7, 2010, the First Tuesday topic will be prescription drug abuse. Detectives from the LVMPD Narcotics section will give a presentation on how this growing problem impacts the LVMPD and the community.
The program will begin at 7 p.m. at each LVMPD area command. For a list of area command locations please go to: http://www.lvmpd.com/
First Tuesday is an open-house style event in which the public is invited to come to their local area command, meet the officers who police their neighborhood, and learn more about the monthly topic.

Robbers hit convenience store near Charleston and Arden

Manhunt Monday - Seymour Bakola

Seymour Bakola

According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, on May 12 , 2010, Seymour Harry Bakola committed a residential home invasion in th n the South part of Las Vegas in which prescription drugs were taken from the residence.

Based on this most recent crime Seymour Harry Bakola is wanted for:

• Felony home invasion,
• Burglary, and
• Possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Seymour Harry Bakola is a white male adult, 32 years of age, standing 5'11" tall and weighing approximately 220 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Bakola, who has the street name of “Sleepy”, uses various spellings of his name, and also uses the alias of Walter Burek.

Bakola’s has numerous tattoo’s including:

• Three dots on his left hand,
• The word “Luce” on one or both of his hands,
• The word “Back” on his left knuckles,
• The word “Love” on his back,
• The word “Sleepy” on his left arm, and
• The picture of a woodpecker on his lower right arm.

His last known address was in the 200 block of Judson Avenue in North Las Vegas.

Bakola has an extensive criminal history which includes arrests for:

• Possession of a stolen vehicle,
• Evading a Police Officer [multiple arrests],
• Grand Larceny Auto,
• Possession of a stolen credit card,
• Parole violation,
• Drawing and passing bad checks,
• Trespassing,
• Burglary,
• Interstate transportation and sale of drugs,
• Possession of a controlled substance [multiple arrests],
• Contempt of court,
• Convicted person, failure to change address, and
• Possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription [multiple arrests].

Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Seymour Harry Bakola is urged to contact the L.V.M.P.D. Fugitive Detail at 828-3578 or Crime Stoppers by phone at 385-5555 or on the internet at http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/.

Manhunt Monday - Sergio Orozco

Sergio Aleman Orozco

On September 15 , 2003, Las Vegas Metro Police say Sergio Aleman Orozco kidnaped and sexually assaulted a young girl who was walking near a school in the Southeast part of Las Vegas. Based on his most recent crime Sergio Aleman Orozco is wanted for:

• Sexual assault – victim under 16, and
• First degree kidnaping.

Sergio Aleman Orozco is a hispanic male adult, 52 years of age, standing 5'8" tall and weighing approximately 210 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He sometimes changes the order of his names, and has previously used the name Orozco Aleman Sergio. Orozco’s last known address was in the 2900 block of Las Vegas Boulevard North in North Las Vegas. He sometimes works as a landscaper, and may have previously owned small landscaping businesses.

 

Orozco is a registered sex offender, with a prior arrest record for:

• Battery with intent to commit sexual assault, and
• Open and gross lewdness.

Orozco has violent tendencies, and should be considered a dangerous individual. Anyone with any information concerning the location of Sergio Aleman Orozco is urged to contact the L.V.M.P.D. Fugitive Detail at 828-3578 or Crime Stoppers by phone at 385-5555 or on the internet at http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/.

Manhunt Monday Arrest - Davon Jones

Update: Davon Jones was arrested in Los Angeles on November 3, 2010. A spokesman from LVMPD says the caller who provided the anonymous tip said they saw Jones featured on "Manhunt Monday on Crime Tracker 3."

Metro is seeking the community's help locatin Davon Jones. He is a black male adult, 18 years of age, standing 6'4" tall and weighing approximately 210 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. He sometimes uses the middle name De’shan-Jason, and goes by the street name “King.” His last known address was in the 8100 block of Ivy Hollow.

Jones has numerous tattoo’s, including:

• A web and a star on his right hand,
• A king with a crown and the letter “K” on his left forearm,
• A crest on his right forearm,
• An outline of the State of California on the left side of his neck, and
• The name “Annie” on his shoulder.

Jones is wanted for the crimes of:

• Sexual assault - victim under 14,
• Pandering a child, and
• Statutory sexual seduction.

Prior to this criminal activity Jones had no known local criminal record.

Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Davon Jones is urged to contact the L.V.M.P.D. Vice Section at 828-3455 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

Manhunt Monday - Matthew Crawford

On April 10, 2010, Metro Police say Matthew Crawford stole his roommates vehicle, was involved in a traffic accident, and then fled the scene on foot. Because of this crime Crawford is wanted for:

• Felony Auto Burglary and
• Felony Theft.

Prior to this crime Crawford’s only local criminal record was a citation for failing to register as an ex-felon.

 

Matthew Crawford is a white male adult, 30 years of age, standing 5'10" tall and weighing approximately 175 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes. His last known address was an apartment complex in the 600 block of East Flamingo.

 

Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Matthew Crawford is encouraged to contact the L.V.M.P.D. Fugitive detail at 828-3578 or Crime Stoppers by phone at 385-5555 or by e-mail at http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/

IPOF to hold celebrity poker tournament

The Injured Police Officers’ Fund (IPOF) is hosting a celebrity poker tournament on Saturday, November 13th, at the Palms Casino Resort.

Proceeds will benefit the IPOF, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping the families of police officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

For more information contact Minddie Lloyd at 380-2840 or go to http://www.helplasvegascops.com/

Manhunt Monday - Marc Anthony Eden

Marc Anthony Eden

On June 29, 2009 Metro Police say Marc Anthony Eden was in the slot machine area of a Strip casino when he reached into a woman’s purse and removed her wallet. Eden then attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended and arrested on the charge of grand larceny. Eden was released on bail, and has failed to appear in court as required to answer this charge.

Based on these criminal actions Marc Anthony Eden is currently wanted on outstanding warrants for:

• Grand Larceny, and
• Contempt of Court.

Marc Anthony Eden is a black male adult, 40 years of age, standing 5'8" tall and weighing approximately 173 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He uses multiple dates of birth and social security numbers, along with various spellings of both his first and last name including:

• Marc Anthony Edan,
• Mark Anthony Eden, and
• Marc Edens.

Eden’s last known address was in the 1000 block of East Cactus Lane in Southeast Las Vegas.

Prior to this, Eden’s criminal history included arrests for:

• Possession of a controlled substance,
• Possession of narcotics paraphernalia,
• Convicted person, failure to register,
• Grand Larceny,
• Burglary,
• Larceny from a person,
• Disturbing the peace,
• Ex-felon, failure to change address,
• Possession of stolen property, and
• Multiple arrests for traffic and vehicle registration and insurance related offenses.

Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Marc Anthony Eden should contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 385-5555 or on the internet at http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/

Metro seeks assistance in 2007 murder case

On April 28, 2007 at approximately 11:54 p.m., L.V.M.P.D. Patrol Officers responded to the intersection of Reno Ave. and Gypsum Reefs Street to investigate a report of a male lying in the roadway. Arriving officers and medical personnel located the victim and determined he was deceased from apparent trauma not related to a traffic accident. The Clark County Coroner’s Office later identified the victim as Byron Harris, a white male adult, 54 years of age, of Las Vegas.

At the time of the attack Harris was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, and was riding a yellow “beach cruiser” style bicycle.

Currently no suspects have been identified in this case, and detectives are seeking the public’s assistance.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at (702) 828-3521 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

Manhunt Monday - Derral Blackston

On June 10, 2010, Las Vegas Metro Police say Derral Blackston became involved in a violent confrontation with his girlfriend. During this incident, police say Blackston punched and strangled her numerous times, at times picking her up off of the ground by her throat.

Because of this incident Blackston is wanted for:

• Battery, domestic violence, and
• Felony domestic battery by strangulation.

Derral Wayne Blackston is a black male adult, 21 years of age, standing 5'10" tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Blackston has multiple tattoo’s including:

• A tattoo sleeve on his left arm,
• The word ‘crip’ on his right forearm,
• A picture of a dollar sign on the front of his neck,
• The words ‘heartless hustler’ on his right hand, and
• The initials ‘bk’ on his right forearm.

Blackston is known to frequent the area of the 4900 block of East Owens and the 5700 block of Missouri Avenue, both in East Las Vegas.

Prior to these crimes Blacksont’s criminal history included arrests for:

• Convicted person - failure to register,
• Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person,
• Robbery,
• Affray,
• Grand Larceny Auto,
• Burglary with a deadly weapon, and
• Robbery with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Derral Wayne Blackston is urged to contact the L.V.M.P.D. Gang Crimes Bureau at 828-3309 or Crime Stoppers by phone at 385-5555 or on the internet at http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/

Metro seeks sexual assault suspect

Las Vegas Metro's Sexual Assault Detail is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the attached Sexual Assault suspect. Wednesday morning at approximately 9:30 a.m. a female was walking alone in an apartment complex near Nellis Blvd and Vegas Valley when she was attacked by the suspect.

The suspect is described as a clean shaven, average build black male in his mid 20's, 5'06", black hair, brown eyes with short hair. He was last seen wearing all dark clothing. Anyone with information on the identity and/or whereabouts of this individual isurged to contact the LVMPD Sex Crimes Section at 702-828-3421 or if they wish to remain anonymous Crime Stoppers 702-385-5555 or via the web at Crimestoppersofnv.com

Metro arrests suspects in parking lot armed robbery