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WARD STRATEGIC CLAIMS SOLUTIONS June 21, 1999 Annette Hernandez 775 West "K" Street, Apt. B Colton, CA 92324 RE: Claimant Lisa Winter Date of Loss November 29, 1998 Dear Ms. Hernandez: Ward North America is the liability claims administrator for the City of Colton. We recently received a copy of the claim you filed on behalf of your daughter, Lisa Winter, for an incident that occurred on November 29, 1998. According to the Colton Police Department, a call was received at the police department of shots being fired in the area of Fogg and Lincoln on November 29, 1998 at approximately 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival of units in the area, there were 15 shell casings from an AK -47 type assault rifle located on the roadway on Lincoln near the intersection of Fogg. Further investigation led to a gathering at 260 West Fogg Street. Further investigation found a 30 -round magazine belonging to an AK -47 rifle. While inside the residence looking for the rifle, Colton police officers came into contact with numerous people, some of which were intoxicated. Among these people was 16 -year old Lisa Winter. During the contact, the officers were attempting to maintain the sight of each other for their safety among the intoxicated crowd and also maintain some type of search and observations for the assault rifle they believed was still in the residence.While in the residence, Office Drey was attempting to handcuff Lisa Winter. Officers observed her kicking and swinging her arms wildly trying to get away from the officer. Lisa Winter was handcuffed and placed on the kitchen floor. While Winter was on the kitchen floor, another combative female was taken into custody. During this time, Lisa Winter began to kick Officer Ferguson, at which time Lisa Winter was struck by one of the officers in an attempt to get her to cease her assault on the officer. The AK47 rifle was subsequently located and arrested as a result of the incident was 18 -year old Marlona Rojas and Lisa Winter. Based on the investigation, it will be our recommendation to the City of ColIap3 i e claim be rejected in its entirety. p 15 Vim" K �r e n IIU!1 JUN 2 2 1999 WARD NORTH AMERICA, INC. OFFY OF COLTON OER-17862 E. 17TH STREET, SUITE 111, TUSTIN, CA 92780-2157 • TELEPHONE: (714) 544-0980 • FAX: (714 544 1979NEL