Safety Update: 24 Year Old Arrested In July 4th Stabbing

A 24-year-old Long Beach man was behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing his former roommate during an argument. Norman Mathew Perdon was jailed Friday on suspicion of stabbing 38-year- old Allen Estes of Long Beach on July 4, according to Long Beach police. Estes was found around 5:30 a.m. by police near the intersection of East Anaheim Street and Dawson Avenue. He died at the scene.

Help bring the families of the victims closure/ and keep everyone safe.

There is a huge homeless encampment at Walnut and Anaheim nightly. I think the city should probably be on the look out for the safety of everyone there. Also Walnut from 14th down, much like 17th and Orange, has issues with juvenile loitering, competing tagging, trespassing, fireworks and higher than par assaults on the Crime Reports Website. When, passing close to Walnut and Anaheim, be extra cautious.

This arrest came on tips from the public. Please go here for the full story. Thank you to LBPD and to those tipsters that helped bring about the arrest.  Remember, we are still looking for information in the slayings of the following people, so if you know something, tell someone. I know in at least one case, someone does.

The following information reflects the fatal shootings in or near our neighborhood. Officer involved shootings are not included, neither are shootings were a suspect is in custody. This is simply so everyone in the neighborhood knows who was a victim and where it happened.

The arrest for the July 4th stabbing came on a tip. Let's jog some memories in the hopes of bringing on a few more.The tip links you can click on after reading any of these stories allow you to submit anonymously if needed. You can also use the http://www.crimestoppersusa.com/ website to the same effect.

17th an Alamitos Area:

Anthony Holston III, a 20-year-old black man, was shot and killed Friday, June 5, near the intersection of East 17th Street and Alamitos Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records. East side of the Alamitos and 17th intersection.

Tomas Palmas, a 42-year-old Latino, was shot and killed July 10 in the 1700 block of Cerritos Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records. West side of the Alamitos and 17th intersection.

There is usually a tremendous amount of loitering at the area of 17th and Orange, so someone very likely knows something. Also, considering, what elements of our city government live very close to this intersection, it should be the safest intersection in Long Beach.

North of MacArthur Park/ Just South of Signal Hill

Alicia Faith Todd, a 21-year-old black woman, was shot and killed Wednesday, June 24, in the 1100 block of East 21st Street in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Close To Downtown

Iran Francisco Maese, a 35-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, June 28, in the 700 block of Linden Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

Douglas Jerome Wilson, a 37-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, June 22, in the 800 block of Chestnut Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

July 4th Clean Up: Junipero and 14th: 8am

Unannounced Clean Up Gardenia PCH to Anahiem

There was an unannounced clean up of Gardenia from PCH to 14th street. Gardenia is never that bad. At least one young kid asked me on the clean up, "Why do you have to do this?" I answered, "I don't have to; I chose to."

The second picture is of one of two damaged storm drains at PCH and Anaheim. I wonder if I took an inventory of all the damaged storm drains in our neighborhood, how many I would find that need to be fixed, especially by major intersections like PCH or Anaheim.

Congratulations To The AOC7's 10th Street Beautification Project

Our neighbors south of Anaheim did an amazing thing bringing their neighbors together with the recent literacy fair. Today they built on that accomplishment with the 10th Street Beautification Project. This project involved cleaning the trash of 10th, placing new litter containers along 10th and planting trees.

This was the AOC7's second grant project. Funds were donated by the 1st, 2nd and 4th council districts. Neighborhood services provided the gardening tools. If you reside in that area, between Anaheim, Orange, Cherry and 7th, I would strongly recommend liking both the AOC7's Facebook Page and the Craftsman Historic Village Page. They are both keeping an eye out for your neighborhood.

Sunday Safety Update: 05/24/2015 to 05/30/3015

There was less crime in MacArthur Park this week. It was also less serious. That said, the car theft trend does continue and trends north west, along with a lot of unreported neighborhood tagging. The blue stars represent that tagging. Most of the thefts from cars took place along Anaheim in the business district. Most of these car thefts took place in places where car thefts have happened in the past.

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Car Theft Prevention Tip: Do not leave valuables in your car even for on short trips

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Also notice there was a string of breaking and entering just north of our neighborhood. Be vigilant just in case that trends south west. Here are some suggestions on how to prevent breaking and entering. You can get outlet plugs on timers to keep your lights turning on and off at certain times, to keep appliances on and off as if someone is home while you're away. Below are some other cheap things you can buy at almost any home improvement store to keep your home secure. If I personally had the window locks, the only breaking and enterting that affected me would probably have never occurred. Considering you can get them for about $5 each, they are an excellent investment.

Window Lock/ Cheap Effective

Outlet Timer: On & Off Timer

Sliding Door Lock

Gaviota Cleaning PCH to Anaheim Finished

The cleaning of Gaviota took two days, this was mostly because of two locations. The majority of the street was cleaner than the first time I cleaned it. By the U-Haul Station and the Church Parking lot south of 14th it was much worse. The second picture filled up 1/2 of a 32 gallon trash bag.

Next week, we will be cleaning 15th heading East to Junipero. We';ll stop when I get tired as that will be the first time we've cleaned that side of the MacArthur Park Neighborhood.

Anybody who wants to join in, meet at 15th and Cherry just south of the doughnut shop.

Second 15th Street Clean Up

15th street was again cleaned from Cherry to Orange. This time trash was picked up/ weeding and leaves were only picked up in the alley way closest to the Carneceria at 1732 15th Street. 

This is the second time we have cleaned 15th. The first was on 03/14/2015, about a month and a half ago. Since that time, every street in the neighborhood has been cleared of litter at least once.

Below is an indication of what the alley will look like in the coming days. The alley was weeded and cleared of trash up until the end of the blue market. Getting any more than that will require some additional space in my trash cans.

It was nice to meet new neighbors along 15th street as well as reconnect with those that I met the very first time there was a neighborhood clean up. I will say that the street was significantly cleaner than the first time I picked up trash along it. It still took longer than I wanted it to, however, I was out of practice.

Next week, there will be a clean up on Walnut from PCH to Anaheim. However, it will take place on Sunday so I can help the AOC7 with the literacy fair taking place at MacAthur Park.

Long Beach police involved in shooting after responding to report of trespassers

An officer-involved shooting took place today in the Cambodia Town neighborhood of Long Beach after police responded to a report of several trespassers tagging a vacant apartment.

The shooting resulted in a 19-year-old man being hit by gunfire. He was taken to a hospital and was in critical condition as of about 7 tonight, according to Long Beach Police Sgt. Megan Zabel.

Read the whole story at the Press Telegram.

* The MacArthur Park Neighborhood extends our thanks to both those who reported the tagging and the Long Beach PD. As much as this is bad news, the lat two incidents of violence in our neighborhood resulted in the perpetrators being led away in handcuffs. That's what happens when neighbors keep their eye open and watch out for each other..

Recent Update/ With Suspect Names

Both the below LB resources will eliminate any tagging free of charge. And they work quickly.

You can quickly rid yourself of any graffiti by using the Go Long Beach App.

Or just call the Graffiti Abatement Hotline.

(562) 570-2773