Halloween Safety Tips

Happy Halloween from the Los Alamitos Police Department!

We wish you a Safe and Happy Halloween today.

Drivers - Please slow down and watch out for trick or treaters and other pedestrians.  Don't drive impaired.

Trick or Treaters - Consider attending alternative Halloween celebrations rather than going door to door.  For trick or treating tips though, follow the link below.

Have a great day and fun evening!



Safety Tips

Homicide Investigation - Suspect Named

PRESS RELEASE

October 30, 2015

The investigation of the homicide which occurred on October 25, has identified Eleazar Vargas, age
41 of Los Alamitos, as a suspect.  His whereabouts are unknown, and an arrest warrant for the crime of murder has been issued.  Detectives are attempting to locate him.

Please click on Press Release

Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for October 18 to October 24, 2015.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, http://www.losalamitospolice.org/

Person of Interest - Update

Press Release - October 28, 2015

The Los Alamitos Police Detectives are still seeking our person of interest in this homicide investigation.  Please see Press Release or click here. 

Public Health Advisory - Mosquito Alert

Invasive tropical mosquitoes have been found in the City of Los Alamitos.  Late last week, the Orange County Vector Control District received  two separate service requests, approximately 1.5 miles apart.  A thorough investigation was conducted and the presence of Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) was confirmed in both locations.  The Vector Control District has deployed personnel to the City of Los Alamitos to conduct neighborhood inspections of properties for mosquito breeding and standing water in the surrounding area.  We are also informing nearby residents about the discovery of this invasive species and to report additional sighting and mosquito bites.

 

Click here for the Public Health Advisory Vector Control is distributing to the residents. 

 

 

Homicide Investigation - Person of Interest

On Sunday, October 25, 2015 at approximately 5:05 PM, officers responded to the area of Pine Street and Catalina Street in Los Alamitos due to a report of shots heard.  Upon arrival, a victim of gunshot wounds was found at the scene, where he was declared deceased.  For further information, please click here. 

 

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information that may assist investigators in this matter, please contact the Los Alamitos Police Watch Commander at 562-431-2255 extension 426.  You may also anonymously telephone O. C. Crimestoppers at 855-847-6227 or submit a tip via www.occrimestoppers.org

 

 

Police Chief's Award at Wings Wheels and Rotors Expo

Alexis Winingham's Wings Wheels and Rotors Expo vehicle entry was chosen as the Police Chief's Award today.  Congratulations!

Reminder: Wings Wheels and Rotors Expo

The Wings Wheels and Rotors Expo at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos is going on now.  Expect additional traffic in the area, all day.  Please plan ahead and follow directions from either the electronic sign boards or the police and traffic personnel working in and around the event.  Have a safe visit and for more information visit www.wwrexpo.net.

Trunk or Treat Underway

Los Alamitos Recreation and Community 

Services Trunk or Treat is going on now! 

Join us... If you dare

Wings Wheels and Rotors Expo

Tomorrow, October 25th, is the Wings Wheels and Rotors Expo at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos.  Expect additional traffic in the area, all day.  Please plan ahead and follow directions from either the electronic sign boards or the police and traffic personnel working in and around the event.  Have a safe visit and for more information visit www.wwrexpo.net.

Trunk or Treat

Come by for the City of Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services' Trunk or Treat today between 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at Little Cottonwood Park.

For more information check out Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services

‪#‎LosAlRec‬

Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for October 11 to October 17, 2015.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, http://www.losalamitospolice.org/

"Evidence" of Making a Positive Impact

It's nice to have such great partners such as the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Our School Resource Officer, Officer Brandt will be leaving Los Alamitos High School as he has been promoted to Corporal. Officer Nelson will start soon and it seems as he is being welcomed with open arms.

Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for October 4 to October 10, 2015.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, http://www.losalamitospolice.org/

City Staff Participates in The Great California Shake Out

Today, Los Alamitos City Staff participated in The Great California Shake Out.  Along with millions of other people worldwide, your City Staff trained in methods of reacting to earthquakes and other disasters and maintaining our ability to serve our Community in your time of need.

For more resources:

http://www.earthquakecountry.org/

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/earthquake

https://www.scec.org/learn

Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for September 26 to October 3, 2015.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, http://www.losalamitospolice.org/

Weekly Crime Summary

The new Weekly Crime Summary is available for September 20 to September 26, 2015.

The most recent Weekly Crime Summaries will be listed on the homepage of our website, http://www.losalamitospolice.org/