Melrose

MELROSE—On February 28, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) gave an update on their website to notify the public that two teenagers from the bicycle gang that attacked a man in Melrose have been arrested in connection to an assault that took place on Saturday, February 22. The following statement came directly from the update of the LAPD press release:

“On February 26, 2025, around 11:00 a.m., detectives and officers from the LAPD’s Wilshire Area arrested two juvenile subjects for their involvement in this incident. These two arrests were prompted following an anonymous tip which came soon after the story was made public.”

Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the remainder of the suspects and subjects as well as any additional information that may assist detectives.

Anyone with information on the crime committed by the above suspects is urged to call Wilshire Area’s Detective Carlos, Serial No. 41244, at (213) 922-8229. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

The initial attack that happened on February 22 was reported by witnesses to the crime.
Bystanders reported the following to LAPD, Wilshire Division deputies.

Approximately 20-30 teenagers on bicycles approached a motorist’s car around San Vicente Boulevard and Carrillo Drive. The teens reportedly shouted at the driver and beat and vandalized his car until he exited his vehicle.

At that point, the teens beat and punched the man, knocked him to the ground, and began kicking him. The teens rode away on their bicycles when help arrived.

Paramedics arriving at the scene treated the victim’s injuries and offered transport to an area hospital to which he declined.

By Sharon

MELROSE—On February 22, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Wilshire Division issued a press release requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a teen bicycle gang responsible for the beating of a man on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Carrillo Drive near Beverly Hills.

At approximately 5:00 p.m., 20-30 teenagers on bicycles approached a man in his car. They began arguing with him and striking his vehicle. The driver exiting his car was knocked down, beaten, and kicked by the teens. When witnesses came to the aid of the victim, the teens rode away on their bicycles.

Witnesses described the suspects as being approximately 16-18 years of age. They were last seen on their bicycles riding southbound on Carrillo Drive.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) paramedics responded to the scene and treated the victim’s wounds. The victim declined the offer of transport to an area hospital for further treatment.

Anyone who witnessed the altercation or has information on the identity of the teens or their whereabouts is encouraged to call Wilshire Area’s Detective Carlos, Serial No. 41244, at (213) 922-8229.

During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.

Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

By Sharon

MELROSE—On Tuesday, January 30, a robbery occurred at FÜMA Salon on Melrose Hair Lounge at 8252 Melrose Avenue. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division detectives are looking for the victim, who left the scene before officers arrived, and is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved, LAPD released in a statement. 

At around 4:50 p.m., the victim was followed into FÜMA Salon by two suspects, who demanded his watch. The salon’s security camera footage shows one suspect chasing the victim around the salon, then proceeds to pistol-whip the victim when he resists. The victim was shoved to the ground, then both suspects violently pulled the victim’s watch from his wrist. The suspects then fled in a white 2014 Toyota Corolla. The victim left the scene in a black SUV before the officer’s arrival. There were three witnesses inside the salon when this occurred.

The first suspect was described as a 20 to 25-year-old male, Black, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds, the LAPD statement said. He was seen wearing a gray jumpsuit and armed with a handgun. The second suspect was described as a 20 to 25-year-old male, Black, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 120 pounds. He was seen wearing dark jeans, a dark hoodie and black sneakers. 

By Wednesday, January 31, at around 9:45 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Department located suspect two, who was driving a white 2014 Toyota Corolla, near the 22800 block of Calle San Juan De Los Lagos in the city of Moreno Valley. Suspect two has been identified as Demetri Sherman. Sherman was arrested and booked for robbery. 

Suspect one remains at large. No injuries were reported. 

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Wilshire Robbery Detective A. Aguayo at (213) 922 – 8215. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800- 222-8477).

By Lacy

BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills indicated in a press release that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) will issue a new Health Officer Order that requires customers to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination prior to entering indoor bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs and lounges.

Under the modified Order, employees and customers are required to have at least one vaccine dose by October 7 and both doses by November 4.

The New Health Officer Order will require workers and attendees at outdoor mega events (consisting of crowds over 10,000 people) to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before working or attending the event.

Attendees at indoor mega events are already required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test prior to entry. These requirements will also apply to theme parks within the county.

While not required, LACDPH also recommends vaccine verification at indoor portions of restaurants to reduce transmission risk.

This announcement impacts businesses in the City of Beverly Hills. When available, theupdated Health Officer Order can be viewed at beverlyhills.org/coronavirus.

To find the nearest vaccination site, visit VaccinateLACounty.com or beverlyhills.org/covidvaccine. For questions about business impacts from the new Health Office Order, email businessrecovery@beverlyhills.org.

To stay updated on the latest COVID-19 news, visit beverlyhills.org/coronavirus or call the City’s COVID-19 Hotline Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 310-550-4680.

By Donald