Tag: The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Friday, May 9, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a dump truck crashed into Sunset Strip’s iconic nightclub, Whisky A Go-Go located at 8901 W. Sunset Boulevard. No one was hurt in the crash; however, power outages led to disappointment as LA’s ‘Boy Hits Car’ band were headlining the night’s entertainment. They had to cancel their show. It upset traffic in the area for several hours.

The following message posted on the door of Whisky Go-Go:

“We’re grateful no one was hurt, and we appreciate everyone who reached out in concern. It wasn’t the night we planned, but it sure was memorable.”

According to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) the mishap was caused by brake failure. Work crews were loading the truck with fill-dirt when the brakes failed. The dump truck knocked down a 50-foot power pole, hit a United States Postal Service (USPS) truck, and damaged five vehicles, along with the building in the process.

LASD sent out the following traffic advisory on Nixle:

“Avoid the area: sunset Blvd and Clark Street due to major traffic collision. Due to the traffic collision, some power has been affected, and power is out to some parts of the area. Crews are currently on the scene and working to restore power.”

The following message was posted on the social media page of Boy Hits Car:

“Everyone is ok, but the show at @thewhiskeyagogo tonight is cancelled.”

NBC Newschopper4 caught ariel footage of the entire incident.

Multiple media reporters on the scene captured the responses of onlookers. Apparently, the noise was deafening as some indicated, they thought it was “An earthquake.” Another suggested their time had come, “I thought I was dying.”

Well, it wasn’t the rapture nor was it an earthquake, but as the owners of the 60+ year old legendary nightclub reflected, it was “memorable”; one for the history books for sure.

By Sharon

BEVERLY HILLS—On December 29, Samuel, Sarmiento, 28, of Cadahy was arrested by Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD). According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Inmate Roster, Sarmiento was booked into Men’s Central Jail on felony charges on charges of Grand Theft Auto, Assault on a police officer, and evading arrest.

Sarmiento is described as being a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. He stands five feet seven inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. His bail amount has been set at $175,000. A sentencing date has been set for January 14, 2025.

First reports by BHPD Lt. Kevin Orth indicate that Sarmiento stole a vehicle in Beverly Hills. The city’s surveillance camera captured footage of the suspect as he exited city limits. He thn returned to Beverly Hills and abandoned the stolen vehicle in the 600 block of North Palm Drive.

BHPD officers located the vehicle, searched the area, and arrested Sarmiento the same day the vehicle was stolen.

Sarmiento has an extensive criminal history. On January 14, 2024, he was arrested on misdemeanor charges, given a citation, and released the same day.

On July 31, 2022, Sarmiento was arrested on felony charges by the Los Angeles County Police Department (LAPD) Southeast Division, and booked into the 77th Street Jail without bail. Reports indicate Sarmiento was released from jail on July 7, 2023.

By Sharon

MALIBU—On July 3, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call from some hikers at Canyon Creek who found an abandoned German shepherd with zip-ties around his muzzle, and neck. The dog was left to die in the heat with no way to drink water or feed himself.

The couple that found the dog freed him from the binding zip-ties. Reports indicate that the canine has since been brought to a dog rescue and checked out by a veterinarian. He is a 7 year old German Shepherd. Reports indicate that the dog may have had other health issues.

Canyon News reached out to the animal rescue group believed to be caring for the dog for more information, but did not hear back in time for print. This article will be updated as soon as possible

Animal welfare groups have offered a $7,600 reward for information that will lead to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this act of animal-cruelty.

According to, California Penal Code [CPC] §597(a) – Animal Cruelty – Penal Code §597(a) makes it a crime to intentionally maim, mutilate, torture, wound, or kill a living animal. Violation of CPC §597(a) can result in three years in a state prison, a fine of up to $20,000, or both a prison term and a fine.

By Sharon

SHERMAN OAKS—On Thursday, June 20, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department, West Valley Division responded to a radio call of domestic violence between a man and a woman in the 6700 block of Etiwanda Avenue. Reports indicate a couple at the Villa Tarzana condominiums, were fighting. Soon after officers arrived the fight became deadly.

According to an LAPD press release, a woman who answered the door, was the wife, and batter victim, of her husband, later identified as 45-year-old, Marlon Jimenez. The victim admitted to police that they had a history of domestic violence. She then escorted officers into the bedroom where the suspect was.

Responding officers were explaining to the Jimenez what they were doing there, and that they would be handcuffing him. That is when he pulled a knife out of the waistband of his pants and barricaded himself in his bedroom.

Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) and the LASD Crisis Negotiations Team (C.N.I.) responded to the call. According to reports, team members were attempting to get the agitated suspend to comply when they entered the room and found him dead. He had a ligature around his neck that was tied to the bed frame and a loaded 9mm pistol at his side.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner investigated the crime scene and confirmed the death of Marlon Jimenez. No officers were injured during the incident. The only reported injuries were those of the victim who had been assaulted by the suspect before committing suicide with the victim and the police on the premises.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Inmate Locator, Jimenez had an extensive criminal history. There were 22 entries on this individual. He was in jail over a reported misdemeanor in 2023. He was on probation.

In 2022, Jimenez was booked into jail on a felony and bonded out.


By Sharon

BEVERLY HILLS—On Friday, December 22, the Beverly Hills Police Department reported a hit-and-run accident on Olympic Boulevard and Rexford Drive that shut down traffic on Olympic in all directions. At approximately 6 p.m., a woman traveling eastbound on Olympic Blvd. struck and critically injured a male pedestrian. Reports indicate the suspect fled the scene of the crime.

According to police, the victim was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. The suspect who did not stop to render aid to the injured party, was located at an undisclosed location, arrested, and taken into custody.

California law places the driver who strikes a pedestrian with their car at fault. In addition, drivers are required to report the accident, stop and render aid if needed, and wait for police to arrive before leaving the scene.

Canyon News contacted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for additional information about the suspect, but did not hear back in time for print.

By Sharon