The culprit is responsible for six bank holdups, including one in Cerritos that occurred on Black Friday.
The checkpoint will be set up on Friday night.
The city of Orange resident will be facing manslaughter charges for the fatal crash that killed local businessman Roy Okimoto, Sr.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station points out that burglars know that the shopping season is starting and that means homes will be filled with many valuable items -- so take extra measures to ensure your home is properly protected.
The accident occurred early Tuesday, according to police. No one was hurt.
The Cerritos resident died last week after jumping off a parking garage.
The armed robbery took place less than two hours after the Walmart at the Cerritos Towne Center was held up on Tuesday night.
The holdup took place at the store's customer service counter at about 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 20.
The fatal accident took the life of the man who owned Okimoto's Automotive Center in Norwalk for more than 30 years.
Prior to his collapse, the victim was shot at about 11:45 p.m. Monday on Dena Street in Artesia.
The three men were arrested by undercover Long Beach police officers after they allegedly broke into a Cerritos residence on Nov. 7.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station suggests that residents update their side garage doors to a solid core door with a good deadbolt to help prevent burglars from gaining easy access into homes.
The victim's body flew through the air after being struck by the hit-and-run driver on Norwalk Boulevard near the Artesia (91) Freeway on Wednesday afternoon.
The suspect used a woman's debit card to withdraw more than $1,200 from ATMs in Cerritos and Norwalk.
The Wednesday afternoon accident on Norwalk Boulevard near the 91 Freeway left the victim hospitalized.
Traffic was completely shut down in both directions of the Artesia (91) Freeway for about 10 minutes during the Wednesday morning incident.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station reminds residents of the importance of calling 911 if you see something suspicious in your neighborhood.
Lakewood Sheriff's Station Capt. Merrill Ladenheim discusses the importance of funding for public safety in the city of Artesia during this three-part sit-down interview with Patch.
The two suspects hit three locations in Cerritos within the first 90 minutes, according to authorities.
The 35-year-old local was also found in possession of stolen golf equipment.
Youssef was sentenced Wednesday for violating the terms of his parole.
Robberies, vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts increased this week, according to the Sheriff's Department.
The shooting occurred overnight outside a Bellflower residence where the party was being held.
The station played host to hundreds from the community reveling in the Halloween spirit.
The 10-year veteran pleaded no contest to sex with a 16-year-old girl enrolled in the station's Explorer Program.
The violence broke out about 12:15 p.m Tuesday at the motel along Artesia Boulevard.
Lakewood Sheriff's Station Capt. Merrill Ladenheim discusses his greatest concerns when it comes to crime in the city of Artesia during this three-part sit-down interview with Patch.
A SigAlert was issued for more than four hours because of the accident. The dropped load, CHP says, was a result of the big rig's driver crashing into the center divider.
With vehicle burglaries being a common crime in Cerritos, authorities recommend taking garage door openers with you when you leave your vehicle to prevent a would-be thief from obtaining an additional "key" to your home.
Police now say the victims in the shooting were not all related, according to reports.
An alert neighbor spotted the two suspects in the backyard of a resident's home near 183rd Street and Gridley Road and called for help.
The 35-year-old was killed in an early Thursday morning crash on the eastbound Artesia (91) Freeway at Norwalk Boulevard.
Police detained four people for questioning in the Downey shootings Thursday, three were released while one who matches the description of the shooter remains in custody.
The accident took place early Thursday resulting in a SigAlert of several eastbound lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The violence took place at two separate locations, the first at United States Fire Protection business in Downey, the second shooting occurred at a home nearby -- all of the victims are related.
The break-ins at The Boardwalk complex in Cerritos occurred while the condos were being tented between Oct. 18-20, according to the Cerritos Sheriff's Station.
The training operation will take place on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 at the vacant center at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and Artesia Boulevard.
The accident occurred as deputies were responding to a report of a man threatening people with a knife in nearby Lakewood early Monday.
The BBQ lunch will be held outside of the Cerritos Station on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Monies raised will go toward the El Monte gym named after a Lakewood sheriff's deputy who was killed in the line of duty in Hawaiian Gardens in 2005.
The chopper's unexpected landing caused a brief traffic jam at Del Amo and Paramount boulevards Sunday night.