Overview
- Neighbors say an unidentified woman has defecated repeatedly on Brentwood sidewalks, with video showing an incident at Goshen and Barrington.
- Residents report the behavior has grown more aggressive, including threats and lunging at at least one person, which has raised safety fears for walkers and children.
- Community members say they contacted police, 3-1-1 and homeless outreach groups, and one agency located the woman after months but reported she refused offered help.
- City officials notified the LAPD and asked the County Emergency Centralized Response Center to deploy a mental‑health outreach team because Los Angeles relies on county services for such care.
- Agencies say legal limits prevent involuntary treatment absent clear imminent danger, leaving neighbors frustrated and highlighting gaps in how the county and city handle street mental‑health crises.