SEAL BEACH, Calif. -- Mayor Ellery Deaton and city council honor police agencies for the arrests of ten members of the Long Beach-based Insane Crips gang, as part of Operation Crossover. Seal Beach police and 14 other law enforcement agencies seized more than $50,000 in stolen alcohol.

"The mission of the Seal Beach Police Department is to drive down crime and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. This mission is a team sport. We work with our businesses, neighborhood and civic leaders, and our fellow city partners to find collaborative, sustainable solutions to issues facing our community. It is the strong partnerships found in our city that allow us all to enjoy such a high quality of life in Seal Beach." ~ Seal Beach Chief of Police Joseph Stilinovich

The suspects are alleged to be part of a group that committed almost 100 burglaries across the Southland, spanning Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, and San Bernardino Counties. The suspects allegedly stole safes from about 50 restaurants, including Mahé in Seal Beach. The same gang is suspected in a failed attempt to break into Spaghettini, as well.

"It's great to see the increase of collaborative efforts across the Southland by public law enforcement agencies. More is possible when agencies work together," stated Former Vice Presidential Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas

Law enforcement agencies involved in Operation Crossover include: Seal Beach, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Westminster, Los Angeles, Torrance, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Downey, La Palma and Signal Hill Police Departments, Orange County, San Bernardino County and Riverside County Sheriff’s Departments.


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