Burbank Police Officers' Association

09/06/2021

Wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day!⁣
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08/19/2021

Please see the below press release.



Burbank Police Department
Downtown Burbank
City of Burbank - Government

Official News Release-Arrests Made in Connection with Multiple Fatality Traffic Collision

Burbank, California – Two subjects have been arrested in connection with the August 3, 2021, fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Glenoaks Boulevard and Andover Drive.

On August 3, 2021, three unwitting victims lost their lives in a fatal traffic collision which occurred at the intersection of Glenoaks Boulevard and Andover Drive. The victims have been identified
as Cerain Anthony Raekwon Baker, Jaiden Kishon Johnson, and Natalee Asal Moghaddam. A fourth victim was hospitalized with critical injuries. This tragic and avoidable event was caused by subjects racing vehicles and driving recklessly at very high rates of speed.

After gathering significant evidence, Burbank Police Detectives presented this case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office (LADA). After review of the case, the LADA charged the driver of the gray Kia, Hamlet Arseni Aghajanyan, with three counts of murder and one count of reckless driving.

On August 19, 2021, Burbank Police Detectives arrested Mr. Aghajanyan, a 19-year-old resident of Burbank, for the above charges. Mr. Aghajanyan is being held in lieu of $6,000,000
bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 23, 2021.

The driver of the black Mercedes Benz, a 17-year-old minor, was also taken into custody today. The minor is being detained at a juvenile detention facility on three counts of murder and one
count of reckless driving, pending review of the case by the LADA (Eastlake Juvenile Courthouse).

The Burbank Police Department reminds all community members that such reckless acts will not be tolerated. The Burbank Police Department will continue to aggressively enforce traffic laws, including reckless driving, racing, and unsafe speed. The Department will also continue to conduct and participate in educational campaigns to deter such reckless driving behaviors.

This collision remains under investigation by Burbank Police Department Detectives. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact the Burbank
Police Department Investigation Division at (818) 238-3210.

For full story, see link: https://bit.ly/2XLjYGx

08/16/2021

Please see below!

NOTICE: A SoCal Gas contracted helicopter will be flying over Burbank neighborhoods, in a grid pattern today. The helicopter crew will be checking the area for gas leaks. The Bell chopper is black (pictured) and will be operating about 500' above ground level. This is proactive and there's no indication of gas leaks in the area. Don't be alarmed. City of Burbank - Government BurbankWater AndPower Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)

08/09/2021

We will never forget!

Fraternal Order of Police: Chicago Lodge No. 7

05/15/2021

A generous Burbank resident donated Nothing Bundt Cakes to our department today. They also donated a goodie bag for our K9 Roscoe!

As you can see, he’s very excited and thankful for the appreciation!

Burbank Police Department
Burbank Police Foundation
PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California)

05/11/2021

The reinstallation of Officer Matthew Pavelka’s memorial sign on I-5 in is complete! ⁣
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On November 15, 2003, after only months on the job, Officer Matthew Pavelka was killed by gunfire while backing up Officer Greg Campbell on a traffic stop. Officer Campbell was wounded severely during the gun battle.

One suspect was killed and one suspect was later apprehended due to a multi-agency effort. As progress continues on the I-5 construction, the men and women of the Burbank Police Officers’ Association are pleased at the reinstallation of the freeway signs honoring our fallen brother.

The memory of Matthew’s sacrifice is a solemn reminder of the risks officers throughout the country take each day to ensure the safety of the public they serve.⁣
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Burbank Police Department
Burbank Police Foundation
Downtown Burbank

04/29/2021

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/04/27/burbank-shooting-1-injured/

Police in Burbank were investigating a shooting Tuesday that left one person injured.

04/01/2021

Special thanks to Emmanuel Church of Burbank for honoring the Burbank Police Department and providing Burbank Police Personnel with care packages!⁣⁣
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03/27/2021

Penny Harrington is today's women in law enforcement history highlight. She was the first female police chief of a major city, serving in Portland, Oregon. Circa 1985

03/04/2021

Rest In Peace Officer Anzora

LAPD Officer Jose Luis Anzora
Serial Number 40848
End Of Watch 03/03/2021
Rest In Peace

02/26/2021

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On Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, 41, was killed in an unfortunate traffic collision at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard in the City of Lakewood.

Deputy Albanese was traveling northbound on Paramount Blvd., approaching Del Amo, when he attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle ahead of him. As Deputy Albanese entered the intersection, he was struck by a sedan traveling westbound on Del Amo Boulevard. The force of the collision was extreme, and Deputy Albanese died instantly.

Deputy Albanese was a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff's Department. He started his career with the Sheriff's Department as a Security Assistant in 2013 in the Aero Bureau. In 2015, he took an oath of office to serve his duties as a peace officer faithfully and was assigned to Men's Central Jail. He went to patrol at Transit Services Bureau and then transferred to Lakewood Station as a Field Training Officer.

Deputy Albanese's last assignment was as a Pico Rivera Station Motor Deputy but was working overtime at the Lakewood Station when the tragic accident occurred.

In addition to his short but impressive career with the Sheriff's Department, Deputy Albanese was part of the Marine Corps, serving from March 2001 through March 2010. He served four tours in Iraq and was highly decorated.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva said, “Thomas touched the lives of many people while working in the Department. He received several commendations for his work in patrol and helping the citizens of Los Angeles County.”

Deputy Albanese is survived by his wife of 12 years, Erica, and his two young boys. He will be greatly missed by all of us in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Family.

01/26/2021

https://www.dailynews.com/2021/01/26/shooting-kills-man-in-possible-home-invasion-in-burbank

Officers responded about 1:55 a.m. to an apartment building on the 200 block of West Tujunga Avenue.