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The Burbank Police Department has prepared a critical incident debrief video to provide information related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 23, 2025.

On that date, at about 1:20 p.m., Burbank Police officers responded to a report of a firearm theft that had just occurred from a business located in the 1200 block of West Magnolia Boulevard.

Upon arrival, officers located a male suspect running eastbound on Magnolia Boulevard while armed with a firearm. During the encounter, the suspect’s actions precipitated an officer-involved shooting.

Officers immediately summoned medical aid. Burbank Fire Department personnel responded and transported the suspect to Providence Holy Cross Trauma Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

The decedent has been identified as 26-year-old Goma Garcia. Mr. Garcia’s criminal arrest history included one arrest in 2025 for suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

A critical incident debrief video has been prepared to provide an overview of the event, including body-worn and in-car camera footage, as well as information regarding evidence collected. The video is intended to provide a better understanding of the incident based on the information available to investigators at this time.

Four men have been arrested in connection with an early morning burglary at a Burbank sports card store that resulted in the theft of approximately $100,000 in collectible merchandise.

The incident occurred on December 2, 2025, at about 2:00 a.m., when Burbank Police officers responded to a commercial burglary in progress at LA Sports Cards, located at 1922 W. Olive Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of forced entry at the front of the business and observed that the interior had been ransacked. The suspects had fled the scene before the officers’ arrival.

A subsequent inventory revealed that numerous high-value items were stolen, including Pokémon trading card products, rare sports cards, and other collectible merchandise. The total estimated loss was approximately $100,000.

Detectives immediately launched an investigation, reviewing surveillance footage and utilizing investigative technology to identify those responsible for the burglary.

On December 18, 2025, and January 8, 2026, investigators served search warrants at four separate locations believed to be associated with the suspects. During the searches, evidence linking the individuals to the burglary at LA Sports Cards was recovered.

The suspects have been identified as Brian Chavez, 22, of Los Angeles; Jeremy Lopez, 22, of Los Angeles; Marco Barrongil, 26, of North Hollywood; and Elijah Garcia, 27, of Compton. All four were arrested and booked for burglary, a felony.

Formal charges are pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

On December 10, 2025, at about 4:15 p.m., Burbank Police officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 1000 block of East Orange Grove Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male reported to be trespassing and involved in a verbal dispute with family members. The man was observed holding a hatchet, refused repeated commands to drop it, and retreated into the home.

During the investigation, officers learned the man was a restrained party under an active criminal protective order and had multiple outstanding warrants. Additional resources, including the Department’s Mental Health Evaluation Team and a crisis negotiator, responded.

Family members identified the man as a relative who did not reside at the location. They said they contacted police due to concerns about his behavior and a possible mental health crisis. At that time, they were not desirous of prosecution and stated they were not fearful. After several hours of unsuccessful de-escalation efforts, a risk assessment, and consulting with the family, officers cleared the scene.

On December 12, 2025, at about 3:30 p.m., officers again responded to the same location. Family members reported the man was inside the residence and they were now in fear for their safety and desirous of prosecution.

Officers made additional de-escalation attempts, including crisis negotiation and the use of less-lethal systems. At approximately 8:35 p.m., the man was taken into custody after a deployment of chemical agents.

The man was identified as 41-year-old Hardeep Sidhu of Burbank. He was arrested for multiple offenses, including robbery, elder abuse, narcotics possession, and violation of a court order, along with multiple outstanding warrants. Formal charges are pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office

 On Monday, November 3, 2025, at about 11:10 p.m., Burbank Police officers responded to the 800 block of North Reese Place regarding a report of a man who stated he had been shot.

Upon arrival, officers located a 33-year-old male victim seated on the curb with a single gunshot wound to his leg. Paramedics transported the victim to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening injury and remains in stable condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed the shooting stemmed from an ongoing neighborhood dispute over loud music. According to statements from the involved parties, the suspect exited his home to confront two men about the noise coming from a parked vehicle. During the interaction, a single gunshot was fired, striking one of the men in the leg.

Detectives responded to continue the investigation and collect evidence. A firearm was recovered and is believed to be the weapon used during the incident.

The suspect has been identified as 37-year-old Eric Renato Sosa, a resident of Burbank. Mr. Sosa was arrested and booked for California Penal Code 245(a)(2) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a felony. He is being held in lieu of $30,000 bail and is due to appear in court on November 6, 2025. Formal charges are pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Burbank Police Department Investigations Division at (818) 238-3210.

On October 11, 2025, Burbank Police officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Nails & Spa, located at 1121 North San Fernando Boulevard. When officers arrived, they discovered the front glass door had been shattered, the cash register ransacked, and a mobile credit card point-of-sale terminal stolen.

Burbank Police detectives immediately began an investigation, reviewing surveillance video and utilizing investigative technology to identify a possible suspect vehicle.

According to Lt. Brent Fekety of the Burbank Police Department, “Detectives worked quickly to identify and track the suspects involved. Through coordinated investigative efforts and surveillance, we were able to locate the vehicle linked to the crime.”

On October 16, 2025, detectives found the suspect vehicle parked at a motel in the City of Inglewood. Around 1:00 p.m., detectives observed two men exiting a motel room and approaching the suspect vehicle and a nearby car, which was later confirmed to have been reported stolen to the Los Angeles Police Department. Both men were detained without incident.

A subsequent search of the vehicles uncovered distinctive clothing worn during the Burbank burglary, the stolen point-of-sale terminal, narcotics, and a large quantity of identity theft materials. Further investigation linked the suspects to another commercial burglary that occurred on October 14, 2025, at Mario’s Italian Deli & Market in the City of Glendale.

The suspects were identified as 30-year-old Soviya Songkran Phuiwandee and 37-year-old Charles Vincent Ferguson, both residents of Long Beach.

Phuiwandee was booked for:

• Penal Code 459 – Commercial Burglary (felony)
• Penal Code 530.5(a) – Identity Theft (felony)
• Health and Safety Code 11377(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance (misdemeanor)

Ferguson was booked for:

• Penal Code 496d(a) – Possession of a Stolen Vehicle (felony)
• Penal Code 530.5(a) – Identity Theft (felony)
• Health and Safety Code 11377(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance (misdemeanor)

Formal charges are pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Every year since 2017, the Burbank Police Department and Wrapix Imaging of Burbank have teamed up again to fight breast cancer. Burbank Police will showcase a bright, pink-wrapped Ford Explorer police cruiser and police motorcycle in October, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wrapping the vehicle and motorcycle in pink aims to attract attention and promote regular screenings for early breast cancer detection. 

Wrapix Imaging and 3M Commercial Graphics have generously donated all the vinyl wrap materials and labor. Wrapix Imaging is a family-owned company specializing in a wide variety of custom-printed graphics. 

“It is an honor to continue raising awareness for such an important cause,” said Adam Sumner, Owner of Wrapix Imaging. “Nearly everyone knows someone impacted by this disease, which is why supporting awareness and funding research matters so much to us. Partnering with the Burbank Police Department and City of Hope has become a meaningful tradition that we look forward to every year.” 

The police cruiser and motorcycle were unveiled at the Burbank Police Station on Tuesday, October 7. The pink police cruiser will be on display throughout October at various community events. 

Burbank Police have also joined the Pink Patch Project and will be selling Burbank Police pink patches throughout October to raise money for City of Hope and cancer research. 

The Burbank Police Department is pleased to announce the launch of Community Connect, a new system designed to improve communication with residents, businesses, and visitors following a request for police services. 

Community Connect uses automated text and email messaging to keep the community informed about the status of their calls for service.

When a caller provides contact information to the Burbank Police Communications Center, they will receive an acknowledgement message within minutes of their call being entered by an operator. If there is a delay in police response, Community Connect will automatically send updates until the call is dispatched. 

Once an officer completes the call for service, the system will issue a follow-up message providing a general disposition of how the incident was managed. When a report is taken, victims may also receive the name of the responding officer and the corresponding report number. If a case is assigned to a detective, Community Connect will automatically notify the victim with updated information.

Messages are available in English, Spanish, and Armenian, and recipients may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

Following a call disposition, some callers may receive a short survey invitation to provide feedback on their experience. This information will assist the Burbank Police Department in improving services and ensuring accountability to the community.

To protect the safety of community members and officers, updates will not be sent during in-progress crimes or in sensitive situations where a message could create risk.

Community Connect reflects the Burbank Police Department’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and delivering quality service through communication with those we serve.