Tag: Lost Hills Station

MALIBU—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station is reminding the public about its Safe Exchange Zone. It is located on the east side of the Lost Hills Station parking lot.

Anyone making a private party transaction off EBay, Offer Up, Facebook Marketplace, or other sites, is reminded to utilize the safety of the parking lot to conduct exchanges.

Here are a few safety reminders for individuals to keep in mind when buying/selling online.

1. Always meet in a public place (such as Police/Sheriff Station).
2. Never go to an exchange alone, always bring backup.
3. Only bring enough money for the purchase.
4. Try the product first, before buying.
5. Get proof of the purchase (written document/receipt).
6. Do not give out your personal information.
7. Always trust your gut, if something seems off it probably is.

Individuals should remember when utilizing Malibu/Lost Hills Station’s Safe Exchange Zone, deputies cannot act as official witnesses for the transactions. They will not provide legal advice or settle any civil disputes.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—On Tuesday, May 13, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lost Hills Station indicated that a man was arrested for threatening another person with a machete.

The incident transpired on May 3. At approximately 10:30 a.m. deputies from the Lost Hills Station received a 9-1-1 call from a victim reporting an adult male pulled out a machete and threatened him.

The incident occurred near Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road in Malibu.

Deputies quickly arrived on scene and located the described suspect with the machete near the pier. The suspect was arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Threats.

There were no reports of any injuries during the incident. The name and age of the suspect has not been disclosed. No additional details about the incident has been given to the public.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page that the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Station is offering a free steering wheel lock.

They are available only to Hyundai or Kia owners who live within the Malibu/Lost Hills Station’s jurisdiction. To claim a free steering wheel lock, contact Sgt. Arens: (818) 878-5555 or jcarens@lasd.org.

To receive your free steering wheel lock, you must:

* Own a Hyundai or Kia

* Live within the Malibu/Lost Hills Station’s jurisdiction

To claim your free steering wheel lock, contact Sgt. Arens:

(818) 878-5555 or jcarens@lasd.org

There is a short supply of the steering wheel locks and distribution will be on a first come, first-served basis until we run out.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Lost Hills/Malibu Station posted on its Facebook page that they are building an interactive map of security cameras in Los Angeles County that will:

-Be accessible only to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
-Increase the efficiency of direct video evidence collection
-Provide immediate contact information to investigators for camera owners
-Enable communities to work together to create a safer Los Angeles County
-Camera registration takes less than one minute via our secure online portal

Registering cameras does not allow the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department access to individuals live video stream – it only enables investigators to know a camera is present at your location and easily request video evidence should an incident transpire.

To register one’s camera go to: https://connectlosangelescounty.org/.

Connect Los Angeles County is a new public safety program enabling the people of Los Angeles County to help keep their community safe.

Participation from the public will enhance emergency preparedness by enabling police, fire, and public safety professionals to better assess and rapidly respond to criminal activity and emergency situations. It will enable investigators to easily gather evidence in case of an incident.

Camera registration takes less than one minute via the secure online portal. Level 2 involves integrating one’s cameras. Businesses and residents can take community security one step further by giving the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department direct access to your camera feed in case of a nearby emergency. All participants need is a small CORE device that you plug into your camera system.

By Trevor