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Double Fatal Hit and Run Collision on Foothill
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etectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect involved in a double fatal hit and run traffic collision. On April 27, 2018 at 8:30 p.m., a major traffic collision occurred that resulted in two fatalities. A motorcycle was being ridden westbound on Foothill Boulevard when a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, traveling eastbound on Foothill Boulevard, made a left turn onto Valmont Street. The motorcycle collided with the SUV, causing the motorcycle to lose control and hit a parked vehicle.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and transported James Bellissimo the driver of the motorcycle to a local hospital, where he later died of his injuries. His passenger Ariane Turek died at the scene of the collision. The driver of the Tahoe fled the scene without stopping to identify himself. The Chevrolet Tahoe was taken into police custody near the scene of the collision, but the hit and run driver is actively being sought. On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit and Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to
Another double traffic fatality on Foothill Blvd
community members who provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Another Reason Why Foothill Blvd. Looks Bad...
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Detective Larkin at (818) 644-8115 or Detective Daniel Menesez at (818) 6448028. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call CrimeStoppers at 800-222TIPS (800-222-8477.
Coffee with the Captain!
A city official, Capt. Aaron Ponce, Roger Swart & Jon Von Gunten having a great time at Starbucks. by David DeMulle’ ast Tuesday Jon Von Gunten and Starbucks hosted the “Coffee with the Captain” with free Starbucks coffee and doughnuts for everyone attending, and wow did they attend! With more than 50 people at any one time, the community came out in force to meet the new captain and get answers to their questions. Both Senior Lead Officers Caloca & Contreras made presentations on the local crime rate and how our community was in comparison to
L One of our major problems here in S-T is the “Knee Jerk Reaction” of some of our denizens. When Arnie Abramyan went bat shit crazy over Land Use Committee Member Patti McCardle-Potter, he unleashed a flash flood of negative reaction against the STNC Land Use Committee. Using McCarthy-era sensationalism, he threw out claims that he could not verify.... the STNC collapsed it’s Land Use Committee enforcement and M-Rod declared a moritorium on STFCSP enforcement. Here is the result of really not giving a damn what the community looks like. As Dana Senne, the proprietor of Kathy’s Thrift Shop was moving in, we spent over an hour talking with her about the Foothills Corridor Specific Plan and giving her tips on how to stay legal. She’s decided to break every rule in the book. Welcome to “Kathy’s 3rd World Thrift Store!” Please leave your rodents and dirty children at the curb. Corner of Quill & Foothill Blvd.
neighboring communities. Roger Swart, a senior disabled person that posts dozens of Facebook posts a week, made a small speech introducing Captain I. Aaron Ponce (No, not like “I Robot”) to those assembled. Swart is infamous for sending emails to the community saying that the “American Legion Members are a bunch of assholes!” was in great form getting selfies with all the younger women there. All in all, it was the start of a great day and putting a face on our new captain.
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