LAPD: Ass-Kicking in Atwater Village

CRIME UPDATE for Atwater Village today from LAPD Northeast Captain Bill Murphy: "Very clear -- our gang enforcement efforts have reduced violent crime in this area." Also interesting, because it concerns a troubled sliver of Northeast LA across San Fernando Road from Atwater Village, is the Drew Street Block Party, Saturday June 27, 2009, 10:00am, marking the anniversary of LAPD's "multi-agency coordinated effort to change Drew Street forever." Now, can we get Home Depot over there in Fletcher Square? (Kidding. Dead horse.)