Tag: Malibu/Lost Hills Station

MALIBU—On November 4, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Lost Hills Station indicated that an arrest was made on October 22 related to a reckless driver on a minibike.

On October 22, at approximately 4 p.m., a deputy was patrolling in the area of Cross Creek Road and Civic Center Way in Malibu.

The deputy spotted a person on a minibike doing wheelies down the center median passing several vehicles. The deputy followed as the minibike pulled into a parking lot.

The driver was arrested for Reckless Driving and Driving without a Motorcycle License and the minibike was impounded for 30 days. The name and age of the driver have not been disclosed to the public.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station will be hosting its Tip-A-Cop event on Tuesday, November 11. All tips will go to the Special Olympics.

Deputies will be servers during the Tip-A-Cop event that will be held at Paradise Cove Beach Cafe located at 28128 Pacific Coast Highway. The event will transpire from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MALIBU—On Wednesday, October 8, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station reported they are requesting the public’s assistance with locating similar victims of Suspect Adva Lavie. Lavie has been involved in a series of residential burglaries throughout Los Angeles County, targeting older men and posing as a girlfriend or companion on social media dating platforms and applications.

Lavie AKA Mia Ventura Shoshana/Shana is a described as an adult female, approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall, weighs 104 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. She is known to drive a black Porsche SUV and white Mercedes-Benz sedan.

Anyone with details regarding Adva Lavie is asked to contact Lost Hills Station Detective Lopez at 818-878-1808 or LAPD Detective Marsh at 818-374-9500.

To provide information anonymously call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—The LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Station is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing child and his father.

Jackson Marchesano was last contacted on July 11, at 10 a.m. He is described as an 11-year-old White male, standing 5 feet and 2 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a baggy t-shirt, basketball shorts, and blue Skechers shoes.

Jackson is possibly with his father, David Marchesano, who may be driving in his 2014 white Volkswagen Passat, with California license plate number 7GNA269.

Anyone with details is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Malibu/Lost Hills Station Detective Aquino or the on-duty Watch Commander at (818) 878-1808.

Those wanting to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU/TOPANGA CANYON—On May 15, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Los Hills Station announced on Facebook that the public should be aware of a scam alert about unpaid tolls.

Authorities are warning that if anyone receives a text out of the blue that indicates they have unpaid tolls and include a link that takes them to a page to enter bank or credit card info — but it’s a phishing scam.

Not only is the scammer trying to steal money, but if anyone clicks the link, they could get your personal info (like your driver’s license number) — and even steal one’s identity.

To avoid a text scam like this:

▪️Don’t click on any links in, or respond to, unexpected texts. Scammers want you to react quickly, but it’s best to stop and check it out.

▪️Check to see if the text is legit. Reach out to the state’s tolling agency using a phone number or website you know is real — not the info from the text.

▪️Report and delete unwanted text messages. Use your phone’s “report junk” option to report unwanted texts to your messaging app or forward them to 7726 (SPAM). Once you’ve checked it out and reported it, delete the text.

To learn more about spotting and avoiding text scams visit www.ftc.gov/textscams.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—On Wednesday, April 9, the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Station reported on Facebook they are asking for the public’s help identifying several public storage burglary suspects.

Authorities reported that between November 12, 2024, and December 7, 2024, several suspects broke into multiple storage units at Public Storage in Calabasas. The suspects created a fraudulent online application for a rental unit to gain access to the property.

Drum sets, amplifiers and instrument storage containers were stolen. The suspects were seen leaving the scene in a Nissan Altima and gray Nissan Murano.

Anyone with details should contact the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station-Detective Lopez 818-878-1808. To provide information anonymously call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use a smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Friday, December 27, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department posted on its Facebook page that deputies with the Malibu/Lost Hills Station deployed the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) on two separate occasions. The first deployment saved the life of a missing elderly man with dementia and the second deployment helped rescuers locate the driver of a vehicle that had driven off an embankment.

The Lost Hills Station conducted approximately 20 missions since the start of the UAS Pilot Program. The drones allow deputies to cover larger areas in minutes, as opposed to hours on the ground. The thermal imaging assists deputies in detecting heat sources and locating individuals that would otherwise not be found.

“When seconds count, this is the technology that gives us the ability to save lives,” said Sergeant Painter.

Earlier on December 27, Lost Hills Sergeant Painter, Deputy Peraza, and Deputy Wright demonstrated the use of the drone and its success in a video posted on the LASD Facebook page.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Wednesday, December 25, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department posted on its Facebook page that on December 23, at approximately 7:30 p.m., deputies from the Malibu/Lost Hills Station responded to a missing person call. The missing individual, a 78-year-old male who suffers from dementia, he left his residence at approximately 4:30 p.m. to retrieve the mail but failed to return.

The temperature was 48 degrees and dropping. Deputies initiated a search and rescue operation, broadcasting a description of the missing person over the radio and entering his information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) missing persons database. The Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Unit and the Lost Hills Search and Rescue Unit #Malibusar were also notified.

Utilizing advanced technology, deputies deployed several FAA certified Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) drones equipped with infrared capabilities to scour the area. At approximately 8:50 p.m., a UAS located the missing individual lying in a field of thick brush about a quarter mile away from his residence. He only sustained minor abrasions from a fall and was transported to a local hospital for treatment and further evaluation.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is committed to protecting and serving its communities, and the incident demonstrates the department’s dedication to ensuring public safety.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Tuesday, October 8, the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Station reported that an off-duty LASD Volunteer on Patrol (VOP) received information from a community member about a vehicle associated with a string of residential burglaries that had occurred in their community.

The Volunteer on Patrol tapped into the training they received through the VOP program and promptly took action. They verified the vehicle’s presence and notified deputies at the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, all while staying a safe distance away.

Deputies quickly responded and conducted a high-risk traffic stop where they were able to apprehend the suspect inside the vehicle without any issues. They recovered several items, including house keys, garage remotes, and electronics, from the suspect vehicle. Detectives from Malibu/Lost Hills Station are now pursuing the investigation further.

Anyone interested in giving back to the community and joining the LASD Volunteer Program can visit LASD.org/volunteer for additional details or contact their local sheriff station and inquire further.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Thursday, October 3, the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station indicated on its Facebook page that it has a Safe Exchange Zone in the east side of the parking lot.

Individuals having a private party transaction off Ebay, Offer Up, Facebook Marketplace, or other sites, should utilize the safety of the Sheriff’s Station parking lot to conduct exchanges.

Here are a few safety reminders 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 are reminded that when utilizing Malibu/Lost Hills Station’s Safe Exchange Zone, LASD deputies cannot act as official witnesses for the transactions. They will not provide legal advice or settle any civil disputes.

By Trevor

MALIBU—Authorities from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station reported on August 27, they are searching for suspects involved in a series of purse snatchings in Southern California.

The suspects specifically target victims who leave their purses unattended in high-end restaurants, hotels, and convention centers. Authorities are informing the public to stay alert and never leave belongings unattended. Anyone who sees any of the suspects pictured, they should contact the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Station.

To provide information anonymously call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On July 31, the city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page that the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Deputies will participate on Tuesday, August 6, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Forest Cove Park in Agoura Hills for National Night Out.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances, as described on the National Night Out website.

National Night Out transpires across thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and more. NNO was started in August 1984.

The city of Malibu noted there will be fun for the whole family and the opportunity for the public to get to know their local law enforcement from Malibu/Lost Hills Station, learn about crime and public safety issues.

By Trevor