LBPD Blotter - May 17, 2022

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department will begin posting information about recent police activity, ongoing investigations, and other LBPD updates to the Department’s homepage and on the “News” tab of the Department’s website.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. each day, community members will be able to read preliminary information about incidents that may have occurred the previous evening, including shootings, stabbings, traffic fatality, and murder investigations, as well as any other notable incidents. This page will be a resource for the public to learn more about enforcement efforts, arrests, and commendable events and will be updated as new incidents occur.

Here’s a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• There were no reported shootings or stabbings. 
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  • On May 12, 2022, at approximately 3:36 p.m., officers responded to the 6100 block of Long Beach Boulevard regarding a report of a strong-arm robbery. Upon arrival, officers contacted a 16-year-old female victim who stated she was walking near the area when a black Toyota Camry, occupied by three male suspects, pulled up nearby. One suspect exited the vehicle, tackled and physically assaulted the victim, and attempted to remove multiple items of jewelry from the victim. The suspect reentered the Camry and fled the scene in the vehicle prior to officers arrival – At this time, it is unknown if the suspects fled with the victim’s property or not. The Long Beach Fire Department responded and treated the victim for minor injuries at the scene. The investigation is ongoing
    • • The suspects are described as follows:  
      • • Suspect 1: Male black, approximately 30 years old, with tall and thin build.
        • Suspect 2: Unknown male black.
        • Suspect 3: Unknown male black. 
        • Suspect Vehicle: 2005Black Toyota Camry, California License Plate  6UIN904
• Search Warrant Leads to Seizure of Drugs and Firearms -  
  • Yesterday, at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers, along with agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Los Angeles Field Office, served a search warrant regarding a narcotics investigation at a residence near the 2300 block of East 15^th Street.  During their search, officers seized two firearms and a large quantity of illegal narcotics. This investigation led to the arrest of Javier Rodriguez, a 47-year-old resident of Long Beach who was booked for one count of possession of a controlled substance for sale, one count of prohibited possession of ammunition, one count of possession of an assault weapon, and one count of possession of a felon in possession of a firearm. Bail was set at $500,000.The investigation is ongoing.