By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor
An arrest was made Friday morning in a series of window breakings that have damaged businesses throughout Little Tokyo in recent months.
The suspect was arrested as the result of an outstanding bench warrant based on probation violations from San Bernardino County. According to LAPD Senior Lead Officer Adrian Lopez, the man will be detained until he can appear before a judge. In the meantime, LAPD will assist with outreach to mental health providers so that he can be evaluated for treatment.
Approximately 15 to 20 windows were smashed, with major damage sustained to the Kajima Building, Cafe Demitasse, San Pedro Firm Building, Japanese American National Museum, California Bank & Trust, and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.
“It is disheartening to see so many of our small businesses and institutions damaged needlessly,” said Ellen Endo, co-chair of the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District (BID). “We are fortunate to have the support of Council District 14, LAPD, and other agencies in dealing with these incidents, but the complex underlying issues of homelessness, mental health, and substance addiction must be addressed as well.”
Cellphone video taken on Dec. 18 showed the alleged suspect throwing rocks or pieces of concrete across First Street. In response, the nail salon and video store on the south side of First Street boarded up their shops. Early on Jan. 5, the same person could be seen on security video from the Kajima Building at First and San Pedro streets.
Brian Kito, president of the Little Tokyo Public Safety Association, said he has confronted the suspect on multiple occasions.
“Caught him twice throwing rocks. I’ve spoken to him directly four times. Two times was to tell him to stop throwing rocks and get the hell out of here,” Kito said.
Kito pointed to a homeless encampment of approximately 20 tents that has grown at Toriumi Plaza at First and John Aiso streets. According to a Little Tokyo BID report, others in the encampment said that he is possibly schizophrenic and wants to be committed on a 5150 psychiatric hold.
As a deterrent, the city removed decorative rocks that had been installed in the plaza’s planter boxes. However, Kito said that the suspect has found other materials to throw, including hammers and a fire extinguisher taken from the parking complex below the plaza.
“It’s a horrible situation with this encampment,” Kito said. “It’s a shame because this plaza was dedicated to Rev. [Howard] Toriumi and the street is dedicated to [Judge] John Aiso. It was built by the community, done during [Councilmember] Jan Perry’s days.”
Warren Furutani, senior advisor to Councilmember Kevin DeLeon, said that Council District 14 is working with Little Tokyo stakeholders and city agencies to remedy the issue. Toriumi Plaza is located on property owned by the Department of Transportation. He said CD 14 is also looking for alternative housing for the individuals in the encampment.
“We’re a part of the team to get this taken care of,” Furutani said. “We’re trying to take a humanistic approach but this has got to stop.”
Guide to HEVC/H.265 Encoding and Playback
Why you should stop laughing at Trump over a stock market correction
Digby is the UK's first trainee guide horse and he's a very good boy
Meghan Markle had an awkward but sweet moment during a mix up at an awards ceremony
Откровенный косплей на Гермиону Грейнджер из ?Гарри Поттера? — 100 очков Гриффиндору
Amy Schumer on the #MeToo movement, sexual discomfort, and Aziz Ansari
Mmm, protein: Norwegian Olympic team accidentally orders 15,000 eggs
The Spice Girls just reunited for the first time in years
How to Remote Access Your Computer with Chrome
Donald Trump's proposed military parade might look like these
Необычно сексуальный косплей на Трисс Меригольд из ?Ведьмака?
Lucy the lobster helps Nova Scotia celebrate Groundhog Day.
The Netherlands trolls Trump after medals sweep at the Olympics
John Boyega just tweeted the sweetest story about Daniel Kaluuya
Необычно сексуальный косплей на Трисс Меригольд из ?Ведьмака?
Twitch has a bunch of solid new anti
We saw this deadly 'Hong Kong' flu coming, but no one could stop it
Wallaby stuck in harbour rescued by some very nice ferry workers
The Sphere during CES 2024: Android vs. iPhone
Everyone should copy this eight
Little Tokyo Parkinson's Support Group Meeting for OctoberSupport Mounts for Lone API Candidate in 52nd DistrictMuseums FreeHistoric Wintersburg Conservancy Launches Fundraising CampaignScreening of Camp Drama ‘The Blue Jay’ at JANMJudge Orders Trial in Saugus High School Shooting CaseNisei Vet Recognized on His 100th BirthdayTule Lake Visitor Center Closed for Winter; Tours AvailableSatoshi Nakamoto's Last Unfinished Project Inspires New Online MarketplaceRosie Narasaki’s ‘Unrivaled’ at Boston Court Pasadena Corgi wearing a mermaid tail is the real queen of the sea J.K. Rowling perfectly explains why the Trumps wouldn't be in Slytherin Teen's Disneyland promposal is sweeter than a pot of Pooh's honey Reddit user created a mind Two guys trespassing an NBA player's yard is now a judgmental meme Here's a kangaroo on a leash in Detroit. Nope, nothing odd about that. Uber might be stalling on adding more cars in its second North Carolina's bathroom bill will cost the state $3.7 billion Dog playing fetch on an ice rink is as enjoyable as you think it is Women are calling men out for their ridiculous birth control opinions
0.174s , 9955.9765625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【?? ??? ??】Enter to watch online.Arrest Made in Rash of Little Tokyo Window Breakings,
