Violent sexual predator could be released into the La Crescenta community

Sexual predator could be placed in a La Crescenta neighborhood

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Outraged residents are speaking out after they learn a man described as a sexually violent predator could be placed in their SoCal neighborhood. Dozens of residents turned out to protest on Tuesday night.

A violent sexual predator could be released into the La Crescenta community, according to Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

Barger said in a statement to FOX 11:

"I am disgusted and gravely concerned that the Los Angeles Superior Court is considering the placement of sexually violent predator Calvin Grassmier into La Crescenta. The Crescenta Valley community cannot be an option. I urge our residents to join me in strongly and vocally opposing this outrageous proposal and dissuading the judge from permitting this dangerous person from residing in our safe, family-oriented neighborhood, " she said.

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An LA Superior Court judge is considering placing Calvin Grassimier at 5632 Freeman Ave. in La Crescenta, which is one mile from Two Strike Park and two miles from La Crescenta Library.

Grassimier was convicted of rape and sexual assault on minors.

Residents in the area are very concerned since there are children that live in close proximity to the home.

"Of course I would be worried…He is a bad guy. He shouldn't be here. He should be stuck in prison," a concerned child living in the neighborhood said.

The community is urged to submit written comments and to (virtually) attend the Los Angeles Superior Court hearing on June 11 at 8:30 a.m. as follows:

Written Comments:
Please direct written comments to the District Attorney's Office to:
Jay S. Grobeson, Deputy District Attorney
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
9425 Penfield Ave., #3210, Chatsworth, CA 91311
or Email: Jgrobeso@da.lacounty.gov

Video Call-in Information:
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
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Date\Time: June 11, 2021 at 8:30am
Log on to WebEx in Dept 203:
https://lacvirtualcourts.webex.com/meet/hwd-dept-203
Call in: 213-306-3065
Participant Passcode: 1464807376#, Then #

Log on to WebEx in Dept 203:
https://lacvirtualcourts.webex.com/meet/hwd-dept-203
Call in: 213-306-3065
Participant Passcode: 1464807376#, Then #

La Crescenta community members, calling themselves Briggs United, are protesting Saturday against the potential placement of Grassmier, in the Briggs Terrace community.

Protest in La Crescenta over placement of sex offender

Outraged and pushing back. Neighbors in La Crescenta are protesting. They say don't put a sexual offender in our backyard.

The protest was held at 1:00 p.m. at the corner of Foothill Blvd. and Briggs Ave. in La Crescenta.

The Los Angeles Superior Court will determine the placement at a hearing on June 11.

Briggs United will be showing their support in fighting this placement in the Briggs Terrace community, a quiet family neighborhood where children outnumber the homes in the area.