LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB)

Robert G. Luna, Sheriff

Advisory: #LASD Special Victims Bureau Seeking Additional Victims #Carson

Dear Pepperdine Libboard,

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau is investigating the kidnapping and attempted rape of a female juvenile by 28-year-old, Eugene Martindale III. The incident occurred on June 11, 2023, in the 21000 block of Main Street in Carson.

Martindale was arrested on June 11, 2023 by sheriff’s patrol deputies, and remains in custody under booking #6621491. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed one felony count of kidnapping and one felony count of attempt kidnapping. Martindale has a bail amount of $300,000.00 with a pending court date of June 28, 2023, at Compton Court.

The Long Beach Police Department is investigating similar incidents that occurred in their area.

Based on the nature of the allegations, detectives believe there may be additional victims and urge anyone with additional information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau at (877) 710-5273.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - Special Victims Bureau is tasked with investigating the sexual and physical abuse of children and felonious sexual assaults involving adult victims. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Victims Bureau toll free tip line at (877) 710-5273 or by email at specialvictimsbureau@lasd.org. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Forwarded by:
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org  
213-229-1700
 

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Robert Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department