#LASD Seeking the Public’s Help in Locating, Jasmin Castro, a Missing Critical Juvenile from the Cudahy

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jasmin Castro. Jasmin was last seen on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 5:45 A.M., when she ran away from her foster home located on the 5000 block of Elizabeth Street in the city of Cudahy.

Jasmin is an 11 year-old female Hispanic, 5’2” tall, weighing 90 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. No clothing description was available.

Jasmin Castro does not suffer from any medical or mental disorders and is not on any type of medication.

Jasmin Castro may be with her biological sister, Samantha Castro, 14 years old and her foster sister, Maria Ramirez, 15 years old, both also Missing Juveniles. Jasmin and Samantha Castro may be headed to Long Beach. Maria Christina Ramirez may be headed to El Monte where her biological mother resides. They were all reported missing from their foster home in Cudahy today, Monday, April 23, 2018.

Samantha Castro is a female Hispanic, 14 years old, 5’3” tall, weighing 94 pounds with blue and gray eyes and brown hair. She does not suffer from any medical or mental disorders and is not on any type of medication.

Maria Christina Ramirez is a female Hispanic, 15 years old, 5’4” tall, weighing 144 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She does not suffer from any medical or mental disorders and is not on any type of medication.

Anyone with information about any of the Missing Juveniles are encouraged to contact East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station Detective L. Sanchez or Detective M. Lugo at (323) 264-4151. . If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google Play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Sheriff Jim McDonnell and District Attorney Jackie Lacey Team Up with the Dodgers for the "No Hitters" Child Abuse Prevention Campaign

A public education campaign has been announced by Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey, Sheriff Jim McDonnell and the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, in order to highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. DA Lacey announced, “in a place as expansive as Los Angeles County, it is most critical that we unite to prevent child abuse. The well-being of children in our communities depend on each of us and, if ever we believe a child is at risk of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect, it is our responsibility to alert authorities.”

The “No Hitters,” campaign kicks off on the heels of professional baseball’s Opening Day and is an opportunity to inform the public through weekly social media posts about the various aspects of child abuse. It also places emphasis on how to report the maltreatment of a minor. It culminates at the end of the month with a psa featuring DA Lacey and Sheriff McDonell to be shown at Dodger Stadium on April 23 for Child Abuse Awareness Night.

Sheriff McDonnell stated, “Every day in Los Angeles County, many children are victims of abuse. “Identifying and protecting these children will have a tremendous impact on many young lives. The Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau collaborates with every agency entrusted with the protection of children. This team approach is key to starting the healing process for our young victims.”

In collaboration with ICAN, the Board of Supervisors will declare April 2018 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in LA County at its weekly meeting. ICAN Executive Director Deanne Tilton announced, “It is our belief that by informing and involving the community, we can better assure the safety and well-being for the children and families of Los Angeles County.”

Under California law, child abuse involves the maltreatment, injury or exploitation of a person under 18 years old, either physically, sexually, emotionally or through neglect, and according to ICAN’s most recent State of Child Abuse report, 1,785 Los Angeles County child abuse reports were submitted to the Department of Justice in 201

Where do cowboys cook their food? On the range, of course!
Gather at the chuck wagon for BBQ lunch after a mosey down trails at Melody Ranch during the Sheriff's 2nd annual trail ride.

The Buck O Rama mechanical bull riding competition will be there with chances to win a custom belt buckle! Joins us this Saturday, 04-28-18. LASD Parks Bureau

#Traffic Alert - Even driving a golf cart on Catalina Island has its traffic challenges

#LASD Avalon deputies and the fire department responded to an over turned golf cart on Catalina Island. Only minor injuries. Unsafe speed was the cause.