Download the Community Policing survey attached to this article, fill it out and send it back to the Cerritos Sheriff's Station to express your safety concerns before the April 11 Neighborhood Watch Town Hall Meeting.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station says that small, expensive, and concealable items such as jewelry are prime targets for burglars, so it is recommended that you store these belongings in a place other than the bedroom.
Authorities say a dye pack in the money the suspect stole exploded in the bank's parking lot, likely staining his hands and clothing with bright red dye; the search for the suspect continues.
The 29-year-old Cerritos resident was arrested on March 12 for an alleged incident that occurred at Los Coyotes Middle School on March 2.
Ted Chang was killed in the accident that took place about 12:20 a.m. Wednesday.
Cerritos resident, Ted Nishihara, was filling in as a substitute teacher at Willow Elementary in Lakewood on the day of his arrest. He is now facing allegations of lewd acts on a student at Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada.
Ted Nishihara was booked at the Cerritos Sheriff's Station on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. He has worked as a substitute teacher at the Norwalk - La Mirada Unified School District and the ABC Unified School District, according to his resume.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station reminds motorists that valuable items left within the passenger compartment make it just too easy for the thief; residents are encouraged to attend the April 11 Neighborhood Watch Town Hall meeting.
Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, so set those clocks an hour ahead before you go to bed Saturday night.
The accident occurred about 7:15 p.m. Friday on Alondra Boulevard near McNab Avenue, leaving a 49-year-old woman dead.
The accident, which investigators say may have been the result of excessive speed, occurred about 7 p.m. Friday.
Kevin Cady allegedly raped the 22-year-old victim inside his Norwalk home earlier this year.
Gunfire broke out in nearby Hawaiian Gardens just before 3:30 p.m., leaving two suspects wounded.
The Artesia local was struck by a vehicle whose driver was killed in the accident.
A woman told responding emergency personnel that she "blacked out" prior to hitting the fire hydrant.
Do not leave any valuables in your car where they can be seen -- if you leave a thief no opportunities, you can’t be victimized.
The 53-year-old former dance instructor for the Orange County High School of the Arts -- who has also taught ballroom dance classes through the city of Cerritos -- was arrested on a warrant for misdemeanor child annoyance.
Local youth and their parents learned about bicycle safety and emergency awareness through BMX bicycle stunt performances, informative booths, and tips from firefighters and deputies.
Patch has newly released video footage from the scene where Lakewood Sheriff's Station deputies shot and wounded a reckless DUI driver at the end of a pursuit on Sunday night.
The wounded suspect was taken to a hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
Window smashes are the the most common entry method when it come to vehicles burglaries in Cerritos. So why take a chance of tempting a potential theft by leaving valuables visible inside your vehicle?
Police are looking for a man who they say robbed a CVS store taking cash, beef jerky, and a 12-pack of Miller Lite.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station reminds motorists to not leave anything in the passenger compartment of a vehicle -- it takes less than five seconds for someone to smash the window, reach in and grab your property, and to be on their way.
A two-car accident left portions of the intersection blocked for more than 30 minutes Saturday night; a pregnant woman was transported from the scene.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station reminds residents to conduct the “exit check” by looking at all doors and windows before you leave the residence. Close them and lock them.
Lidia Ramirez, who was driving on the wrong side of Artesia Boulevard in Cerritos when she crashed head-on into a pickup truck, could face thousands in fines and jail time for her second DUI offense.
Detectives are questioning two male juveniles who were caught trying to break into a Cerritos home across from Artesia High School this morning.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station reports that Hondas or Toyotas produced in the 80's or 90’s, along with SUVs are the most commonly stolen vehicles in Cerritos.
A 31-year-old motorcyclist being chased by the CHP sped through a red light on the Cerritos-Santa Fe Springs border Saturday morning and crashed into a car; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Both drivers were taken to a hospital following the crash; the wrong-way driver whose vehicle was left severely damaged appears to have been under the influence of alcohol.
The victim suffered multiple stab wounds during the attack.
Cerritos Sheriff's Capt. Joe Gonzales recently met with community members to answer questions during his "Coffee with the Captain" event.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station reminds residents that vehicle burglary is one of the most common felony crimes in Cerritos, so if you leave certain items in the car, you stand a very good chance of losing them.
County officials hope the reward will help solve the death of Mark Mejia, 19, who was shot in front of a residence on Dashwood Street on July 19, 2008.
The pair who broke into the cemetery on Jan. 27 has been sentenced to 90 days in county jail, three years probation, ordered to stay away from the cemetery and to pay a total of $275 in restitution to the cemetery
Steven Dwayne Paulson, the suspected serial bank robber, has been in custody since his arrest on Jan. 10.
The Cerritos Sheriff's Station reminds residents that conducting an “exit check” prior to leaving the home is an essential crime prevention tool.
Taylor Vo, an 11-year-old Asian girl, was abducted from San Jose early this morning by 42-year-old Tri Le, who is considered armed and dangerous. The pair is believed to be traveling in a dark minivan.
Cerritos Sheriff's Station Capt. Joe Gonzales invites the community to sit down for a chat at the Cerritos Senior Center next Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The 44-year-old woman, who has an outstanding warrant from the city of Bellflower, was visiting her son at the juvenile probation camp.