Assaults in the neighborhood
There were two different assaults in our neighborhood.
The first one was on December 1st on Vermont Ave. It involved a 15 year old male getting into an altercation with his father resulting in LPD being called. The 15 year old male has been on anger medication for reasons undisclosed. The LPD has forwarded the case to the juvenile prosecutor’s office.
The second incident was on December 3rd on Texas Ave. It involved a teenage girl (age undisclosed) and her father. LPD was contacted. The police report states that the father had pushed his daughter up against the wall and spanked her on her upper thigh. The reporting officer had stated that the father’s actions were within the scope of parental disciplinary measures. However the officer has forwarded the report to CPS.
If you ever come across any type of domestic violence or any kind of violence please report the incident immediately to Law enforcement.
If you have any other questions about the incidents please email Shawn Childers or Kate Kehler