December 3, 2023 - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that LASD Sheriff Robert Luna joined the Los Angeles Police Department in a joint press conference on Saturday announcing the arrest of the senseless murder suspect of three individuals experiencing homelessness in the city of Los Angeles and his connection to the murder of Mr. Nicholas Simbolon in San Dimas on November 28, 2023.

“The amazing coordination and communication between our partner agencies, along with technology, helped take this dangerous individual off our streets and protect our community.” Sheriff Luna is extremely thankful for the joint efforts across agencies that made the community safer.

A public bulletin was released on Saturday with a photograph of Suspect Jerrid Joseph Powell and his vehicle (Charcoal 2024 BMW M440i, 4 door, California License Plate “9JOE329”) seeking additional victims.

If you were a victim of a crime, please report it to the local law enforcement agency.  Anyone with information about the incident in San Dimas is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.

View press release video here.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source & photos: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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