LBPD Blotter – Dec. 19, 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:

• Traffic Collision with Critical Injuries - PCH and Molino Avenue. On Dec. 18, 2022 at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers responded to a traffic collision on Pacific Coast Highway near Molino Avenue. The two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck resulted in the male adult motorcyclist being transported by Long Beach Fire to a local hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the motorcycle was driving westbound on PCH at a high rate of speed and riding a "wheelie" when he lost control and struck a truck traveling eastbound on PCH. Collision Investigation detectives responded and the investigation is ongoing.  
• Negligent Discharge of a Firearm - 700 block of Orange Avenue. On Dec. 18, 2022 at approximately 9:07 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Orange Avenue regarding a negligent discharge of a firearm. Through the preliminary investigation, officers determined two male suspects were in the alley when one of the suspects fired shots into the air. Both suspects then ran from the area. No injuries were reported. Officers located evidence, including casings. The investigation is ongoing.  
• Domestic Violence involving a Stabbing - 1700 block of Magnolia Avenue. On Dec. 18, 2022 at approximately 10:13 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of Magnolia Avenue regarding a domestic violence that involved a stabbing. Through the preliminary investigation, officers learned a male adult victim was stabbed by a female adult suspect. The victim and suspect are in a dating relationship. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries to the upper and lower body and was transported to a local hospital by Long Beach Fire. Officers arrested Crystal Jimenez, a 36-year-old resident of Los Angeles, who was booked for domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon-not firearm. The investigation is ongoing. 
• Stabbing - 2000 block of E. Ocean Blvd. On Dec. 19, 2022 at approximately 12:06 a.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of E. Ocean Boulevard regarding a stabbing. Through the preliminary investigation, officers learned a male adult victim was stabbed by a male adult suspect following an altercation. The suspect fled the area on a bicycle. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries to the upper body and was transported to a local hospital by Long Beach Fire. The investigation is ongoing.  

This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.