Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 26, 2010

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Public Safety & Health

Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010

Arcadia Police Blotter

SIERRA MADRE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Sierra Madre City Council encourages citizen participation in its decision-making process 
through the use of citizen commissions. Currently, there are six citizen commissions established by the 
Council to advise and assist in dealing with specific problems (presently the Planning Commission has 
the responsibilities of the Cultural Heritage Commission). These advisory bodies are able to study a 
variety of issues and problems in detail. After gathering all pertinent information, hearing arguments, 
and weighing values, they recommend to the Council what they consider the best action to take. In 
certain situations, commissions are empowered to make specific decisions, subject to appeal to the 
Council. Public notice on all commissions are prepared in compliance of the Maddy Act.

Should you wish to apply to be a commissioner, applications may be obtained at City Hall or the City 
website at www.cityofsierramadre.com should you wish to apply. Applications will be accepted until 
all positions are filled; however the first review will take place July 6, 2010.

COMMUNITY ARTS COMMISSION

The mission of the Community Arts Commission is to promote the community’s interest in, 
awareness of, and appreciation for the arts; to provide support and encouragement to artists living 
in the community; and to increase the community’s participation in the arts. 

Meets the 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 

The Community Services Commission is responsible for overseeing the City’s recreation and 
community services programs. The Commission oversees the use of park facilities and matters 
relating to the community’s recreational and service needs. 

Meets the 3rd Monday at 6:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The responsibilities of the Library Board include the following: establishing Library policies and 
programs to ensure that quality programs are provided to the community, recommending an 
annual budget to the City Council for approval, and ensuring that efficient and effective services 
are provided at the Library.

Meets the 4th Wednesday at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Conference Room

PLANNING COMMISSION 

The responsibilities of the Planning Commission fall into two broad categories: consideration of 
current land-use (i.e. applications for General Plan amendments, zone changes, specific plans, 
conditional use permits, tract maps, variances, and appeals of staff land-use decisions); and advising 
the City Council on City initiated amendments to the City’s General Plan.

Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber 

 

SENIOR COMMUNITY COMMISSION 

The Senior Community Commission is responsible for defining the needs, locating and publicizing 
available resources, and coordinating and initiating services and opportunities for the senior 
population of Sierra Madre.

Meets the 1st Monday at 3:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber 

TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Tree Commission is an advisory body to the Director of Public Works, City Manager, Planning 
Commission, and City Council. The commission shall make recommendations to the Director of 
Public Works, City Manager, Planning Commission and the City Council as appropriate on matters 
involving care and maintenance of City-owned trees and trees on private undeveloped property.

Meets the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber

For the period of Sunday, June 13, through Saturday, June 19, the Police Department responded to 819 
calls for service of which required 151 formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the 
major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, June 13:

1. Sometime before 12 noon, victim noticed her two (2) car seats and miscellaneous CD’s had 

 been stolen from her vehicle in the 900 block of Arcadia Avenue. 

2. At approximately 7:30 p.m. victim reported unknown suspect(s) fraudulently obtained and

 used her social security number to open various accounts from 2003 to 2004. A report was

 completed regarding this identity theft.

Monday, June 14:

3. At approximately 2:20 p.m., victim reported that unknown suspect(s) somehow obtained 
victim’s credit card information and made several unauthorized charges to the credit card on June 10, 
2010. 

4. At 5:15 p.m., a male Hispanic, approximately 35-45 years of age, was sitting in a parked vehicle 
at Albertsons, located at 298 East Live Oak. A victim reported witnessing indecent exposure. The 
vehicle was last seen driving eastbound on East Live Oak.

Tuesday, June 15:

5. Between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., a vehicle was burglarized in the 300 block of East Huntington 
Drive. A computer briefcase and desktop were stolen by unknown suspect(s).

6. Between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s residence in the 00 
block of West Forest Avenue. Suspect(s) gained entry through a window which had been pried open. 
Property loss was a laptop computer and various articles of jewelry.

Wednesday, June 16:

7. Sometime between March 1, 2010 and today’s date, in the 400 block of East Huntington 
Drive, victim’s check never reached its recipient. The check was stolen, altered and cashed by an 
unknown suspect. The suspect’s driver’s license information was obtained and detectives will be 
following up for check fraud violation.

8. In the 400 block of East Live Oak Avenue, at attempted residential burglary occurred between 
8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain access to victim’s apartment by prying 
open the front window screen. It appears suspect(s) were unable to gain access and fled the location 
undetected.

Thursday, June 17:

9. Between 6:00 p.m. on June 16th and 8:30 a.m. this date, unknown suspect(s) depressed the 
door handles’ bolt on the rear door of a residence in the 300 block of West Duarte Road. Access was 
gained and suspects stole a rifle, TV, laptop and cash.

10. At approximately 10:15 p.m., a male Asian, 33 years of age, who was the ex-boyfriend of the 
victim, grabbed victim by the arm and took her outside of Bar Louie Restaurant, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue. Victim contacted mall security officers who responded, however, the suspect had left the 
area, out of sight.

Friday, June 18:

11. Between 5:00 p.m. and 9:35 p.m., a male Asian, age 51, was arrested for spousal abuse in the 
1600 block of Rodeo Road. An argument had escalated into a physical altercation where the victim 
sustained a bite mark, bruising to her wrist and soreness to her neck. 

12. Between 10:00 a.m. and 1:50 p.m., unknown suspect(s) pried off the screen to a bedroom 
window with an unknown tool in the 1000 block of West Duarte Road. Once inside, suspect(s) stole 
miscellaneous jewelry, clothes, shoes and items from the victim’s purse.

Saturday, June 19:

13. At approximately 11:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to Macy’s Department Store, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding an Asian female, 66 years of age, who had been shoplifting. She was 
apprehended by loss prevention personnel who subsequently placed her under arrest by private 
person. Officers then transported her to the Arcadia Jail.

14. At approximately 9:15 p.m., a traffic collision occurred involving a vehicle and two pedestrians 
at the intersection of Second Avenue and Bonita Street. Minor injuries occurred.


Monrovia Police Blotter

During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 655 service events, resulting in 131 investigations. 
Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

Criminal Threats / Gang Injunction Violation 

On June 11 at 8:54 p.m., Special Enforcement Team members observed a male suspect who was wanted for 
criminal threats and was in violation of the anti-gang Injunction. As they attempted to stop the subject, he 
fled and jumped the fence of a nearby business and hid between several large trucks. Containment of the area 
was established and a police canine was requested from Irwindale Police Department. The canine unit arrived 
and a responsible person for the then-closed business arrived and allowed officers to enter. The suspect refused 
commands to exit; the canine was deployed and the suspect was taken into custody. Three counts of violating 
the gang Injunction were added to the booking.

Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision 

On June 12 at 12:55 a.m., an officer was traveling west on Duarte Road and noticed a vehicle with loud music 
playing. When he attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated, turned into a parking lot, and turned 
off his headlights. The officer contacted the driver and determined the driver was under the influence. He was 
arrested. The driver claimed he had not been drinking prior to the stop, but his blood alcohol level was found 
to be above the legal limit. 

Possession of Methamphetamine

On June 13 at 8:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to an alley in the 600 block of West Foothill regarding two 
subjects arguing. When officers arrived, they saw a female come out from under a partially open garage door. 
The female was carrying some items in her hand. Officers thought the female was possibly stealing something 
from inside the garage. When they approached the female, they discovered a male subject was still inside 
the garage. The male subject was also detained. The officer saw the female had something clenched in her 
hand. He ordered her several times to show her hands. When she opened her clenched hand, two baggies of 
methamphetamine were revealed. Nothing was found on the male subject. Both subjects had permission to be 
on the property. The female was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Commercial Burglary

On June 13 at 3:53 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of South California regarding 
a suspect attempting to break into the business. The suspect fled the location prior to officers arriving. An 
employee of the business was watching a security monitor when he saw a male suspect break through the 
business gate. Employees from the business chased after the suspect, who fled the area in a black truck. Officers 
were unable to locate the suspect or vehicle. Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Theft

On June 13 at 4:47 p.m., a victim parked and locked her black Toyota truck with camper shell in a business 
parking lot in the 1600 block of South Mountain. The owner returned to the parking lot two hours later and 
discovered the vehicle missing. Investigation continuing.

Sexual Assault

On June 13 at 5:01 p.m., an officer responded to the report of a sexual assault. A 26-year-old female subject 
was walking in the area of Madison and Colorado when she was approached by a male suspect approximately 
16 to 18 years old. The suspect grabbed the female's buttocks. The suspect continued to follow the female 
and attempted to grab her a second time. A struggle began, but the female was able to fight off the suspect. 
The suspect was last seen riding a black bicycle, wearing black clothing and possibly gray pants. The Foothill 
Air Support helicopter responded to the area to help search for the suspect, but the suspect was not located. 
Investigation continuing.

Burglary

On June 14 at 3:13 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 200 block of West Chestnut regarding two 
subjects in black clothing to the rear of the building, attempting to break into a car. The caller reported the 
subjects were crouched down near a red Civic in the alley. When officers arrived, they found the hood of one 
vehicle was ajar, but the suspects had fled the area. Later that day at 11:21 a.m., the owner of the business 
reported that a vehicle owned by an employee had been burglarized. Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

On June 14 at 11:52 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Highland regarding a grand theft report. 
The vehicle was last seen on June 12 in the morning. The vehicle is a gray, 1994 Honda Civic. The vehicle has a 
dent on the hood and a small fire sticker on the left window. All keys are accounted for and no glass was found 
on the ground where the vehicle was parked. Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

On June 15 at 9:48 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of South Primrose regarding a stolen vehicle. 
The vehicle is a blue, 1998 Honda Civic. The vehicle was later found in the north alley of the 800 block of West 
Foothill. While officers were in the area recovering this vehicle, they located another stolen vehicle, a 1999 
Honda Accord that was reported stolen to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Investigation continuing.

Crime Prevention Workshop!

Arcadia Senior Services and the Arcadia Police Department will be offering a Crime 
Prevention Workshop on Thursday, July 8th from 10-11am at the Arcadia Community 
Center. This important workshop will focus on key elements of crime prevention tips for 
senior citizens including personal safety, home safety and crime prevention.

For additional information please call the Arcadia Senior Services Department 
626.574.5130.

RESIDENTS CAN BECOME WATER-WISER AT 
PWP’S H20 ACADEMY

Pasadena Water and Power experts will teach residents how to outsmart the current water 
shortage at a free workshop Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Salvation Army Pasadena 
Tabernacle, 960 E. Walnut St.

The three-hour seminar will cover:

* Top 10 ways to save the most water and money indoors and out

* How to conduct a home water audit and compare yours to average and efficient homes

* How much water is right for your landscape

* How to keep your landscape healthy through the hot summer and change of seasons

* How to check for water leaks and what to do if you find one

* How to read your water bill and meter

* How to test your soil

* What alternatives to traditional landscaping work best for Pasadena’s climate

* What efficient irrigation devices like smart controllers and drip irrigation can do for you.

Each PWP customer who attends the workshop will receive a water-saver kit valued at $40, 
and PWP water customers will also have a chance to win a “smart” irrigation controller, with 
installation, worth $650.

PWP customers may register at www.cityofpasadena.net/savewater or (626)744-3715.


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