Tag: LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Station

MALIBU—On Monday, March 2, reports circulated of a drunk driver wreaking havoc in the Malibu area. Canyon News spoke to Sheriff’s Deputy Sterling W. Buck of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who indicated on Sunday, February 28, at approximately 3 p.m., two Malibu Volunteers on patrol observed an adult male driving a gray BMW 4-door sedan attempting to make a legal U-turn at Trancas Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The driver accelerated at a high rate of speed and conducted a “burn-out.” One of the volunteers indicated the suspect nearly struck two pedestrians while making the turn. The driver pulled over on Guernsey Avenue while attempting to park. One of the volunteers indicated the suspect may have collided with a parked vehicle and used his department radio to request LASD deputies at the scene. “When the deputies arrived, they detained the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. During the investigation, the deputies found evidence to believe the driver may be under the influence. The deputies conducted a DUI investigation at the scene and ultimately determined the driver was under the influence of drugs. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI and transported to the Malibu / Lost Hills Station, where he was booked. The deputies on scene could not find evidence that the vehicle had collided with the parked vehicle. If anyone witnessed this incident, you are asked to contact the Malibu / Lost Hills Station Traffic Office at 818-878-1808,” stated Deputy Buck.   By Sharon

MALIBU—On Tuesday, November 19, an important safety message about kids using electric bikes/motorcycles in the community from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Deputies.

Surron and Talaria (and others) are commonly operated by children and teens in our communities. These vehicles are electric motorcycles, not E-Bicycles as defined in CVC 312.5. These vehicles are intended for off-highway use and must be registered with the California DMV as an off-highway vehicle (OHV).

To operate an electric motorcycle on a public roadway and to make it “street legal,” riders must have a valid driver license with a class M1 endorsement. The vehicle must be registered with the DMV, properly display a license plate, and have proper safety equipment such as a brake light, headlight and turn signals. This can be accomplished following a DMV inspection of your vehicle. Riders must also have liability insurance and a DOT approved helmet.

Violators are subject to citation and removal of such vehicle. Parents with children under 18 are also subject to citation per CVC 14607. For more details, contact the Malibu/Lost Hills Station Traffic office or the Community Relations Team at (818) 878-1808.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On February 20, at approximately 8:15 a.m. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies responded to a call in the 28300 block of Rey De Copas Ln. Officers arrived at the scene to a woman barricaded in her home. The Special Enforcement Bureau, and the Special Negotiations Team have been called in for what has turned out to be an hour-long stand-off between the suspect and police.

Special Enforcement Bureau Lieutenant, David Archer posted the following information on Nixle:

“Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) personnel are responding to assist Malibu/Lost Hills Station with a barricaded suspect…

SEB Personnel will assume tactical command and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) will attempt to make contact with the suspect to bring this to a peaceful resolution.”

LASD updated the information on their Nixle account informing the public that the woman surrendered by 3:30 p.m.

“The suspect surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident. The area is deemed safe, and all neighborhood evacuees are allowed to return to their homes,” LASD stated.

No further information, name or description of the suspect has been released at this time. Police did not release the suspects name or what may have prompted the standoff.

Anyone with more information is encouraged to call the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station at (818)878-1808 or call Crimestoppers at (800)222-TIPS (8477)

By Sharon

MALIBU—On Tuesday, August 22, at approximately 11:55 p.m., the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Malibu/Lost Hills Station responded to a domestic violence call between a male and female. Authorities were called to the 19400 block of the Pacific Coast Highway south of the Los Tunas Beach near the lifeguard tower.

According to LASD Homicide Detective, Lt. Michael Gomez, officers arriving at the scene found the male between 20-25 years of age suffering from multiple stab wounds to the torso. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

The LASD Homicide Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect who fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station at (818) 878-1808.

By Sharon

TOPANGA—On Wednesday, March 8, at approximately 11:05 a.m., the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) responded to a call of a male suspect who barricaded himself inside a residence in the 21200 block of Colina Drive.

Lieutenant Santiago Cabrera posted on Twitter informing the public of the incident and responded to the request to assist the Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station with the suspect.

SEB personnel were to assume tactical command while the Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) attempted to make contact with the suspect and, “bring this to a peaceful resolution,” the LASD stated.

Reports indicate that the standoff lasted over two hours, as the suspect indicated he had explosives inside the home. There was no evidence of the presence of explosives in or around the property.

The suspect was initially dressed in his bathrobe and shouted out the window to negotiators. He later dressed down to his boxer shorts and stepped out onto a window on a rooftop bringing his blanket and various items with him. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene.

A police officer climbed a ladder to the rooftop to speak to the suspect who went back into the home where he was apprehended without further incident. It was approximately 1:30 p.m. when officers took the suspect into custody.

Canyon News reached out to LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Division for details on the case, but did not hear back before print. 

By Sharon