HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Wednesday, August 3, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department Hollywood Division arrested Dammion Jamar Adkins, 33, from Lancaster for 243(D) PC- Felony battery with Serious Bodily Injury. He is currently being held without bail. His booking number is #6432300.
The LAPD reported on its website, on July 29, at approximately 2:15 a.m., authorities responded to a call to a parking garage at 1700 North Las Palmas Avenue for a battery investigation.
Upon arriving on the scene, officers found Cynthia Sturgis, lying on the parking garage floor unconscious. Sturgis was severely beaten, knocked unconscious, and kicked in the face by the suspect.
Video of the assault was captured on cell phone video. It went viral after being posted on social media.
Footage depicts Sturgis, telling her story of her 26th birthday celebration. She and her friends were celebrating her birthday at Revel Lounge. The suspect would not allow the victim and her friends to leave the parking garage.
She told reporters that Adkins threatened to run over her head with their car. A friend of the victim moved her out of the way before his vehicles could do further damage.
Anyone with additional information on this case is asked to call Detective Rodriguez or Hollywood Division Detectives at (213) 972-2967. After business hours and on weekends, dial 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). To remain anonymous call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or online.
