Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 25, 2010

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Sierra Madre Police Blotter

During the week of Sunday, September 12th, to Saturday September 18th, the Sierra Madre Police 
Department responded to approximately 273 calls for service.

Monday, September 13th:

6:19 PM – Residential Burglary, 400 block North Lima Street. Suspect(s) entered an open unlocked 
rear sliding door and stole jewelry from the master bedroom. The crime occurred Monday, 9/13 
between 8:15 am and 5:50 pm. No estimated loss estimate was available. 

Thursday, September 16th:

7:06 PM – Auto Burglary, 110 West Sierra Madre Blvd., Only Place in Town. A male suspect smashed 
the rear driver’s side window of a parked SUV. He stole two nursing books and a brown Coach purse. 
The male suspect was wearing blue jeans and a white tee shirt. He got into a newer model, 4-door, 
dark green Scion being driven by a female driver who was wearing black leggings and a tan top. The 
car left southbound through the west parking lot. The crime occurred Thursday, 9/16 between 2:35 
pm and 4:52 pm. The total loss was estimated at $950.00. 

Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, September 12, through Saturday, September 18, the Police Department 
responded to 1,043 calls for service of which 146 required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, September 12:

1. A grand theft auto occurred in the 400 block of West Palm between 9:00 p.m. on September 
11 and 6:15 a.m. on September 12. Unknown suspect(s) entered a locked detached garage and stole 
a 2006 Chrysler 300. 

2. Shortly after 10:00 a.m., officers were called to the 200 block of West Colorado regarding a 
subject check. A transient was found sitting on a planter, and a consensual search led to the discovery 
of mail, California ID, checks/checkbooks, and personal documents belonging to 13 different 
individuals. Additionally, a pill bottle containing a green leafy substance resembling marijuana was 
found. A 33-year-old male African-American was taken into custody for receiving stolen property, 
possession of marijuana, and outstanding warrants totaling $72,000.

Monday, September 13:

3. A traffic stop for an equipment violation was made at Baldwin and Las Tunas around 10:05 
a.m. Two male Hispanic occupants were contacted and a consent search revealed bolt cutters and a 
carbide tipped cutting tool. A 29-year-old driver was arrested for possession of burglary tools and 
felony parole violation; a 24-year-old passenger was arrested for possession of burglary tools and a 
$26,000 outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

4. Loss prevention personnel from JC Penney advised that they had detained a woman for theft 
around 6:21 p.m. While in a fitting room, the suspect concealed costume jewelry and bra in a bag. A 
private person’s arrest was made, and a 29-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for petty theft 
with prior conviction.

Tuesday, September 14:

5. A victim came to the station around 1:19 p.m. to file a fraud report. He was notified by 
his credit union that there were five fraudulent transactions to his checking account. Unknown 
suspect(s) obtained the victim’s debit card information by unknown means and made over $1,273 in 
unauthorized charges.

6. Units responded to the 300 block of Arbolada around 7:51 p.m. regarding a possible burglary 
suspect in the area. Investigation revealed that a suspect entered a victim’s garage and stole a beer 
from a refrigerator and then fled on foot. A 23-year-old male Caucasian was later apprehended, 
and a private person’s arrest was made for residential burglary, trespassing, and for being under the 
influence of a controlled substance. 

Wednesday, September 15:

7. Around 9:43 a.m., officers were dispatched to Temple City and Las Tunas in reference 
to a hit-and-run accident that occurred at Baldwin and Norman. A female driver struck another 
vehicle while making a left turn, and she left the scene without exchanging information. A private 
person’s arrest was made, and a 36-year-old Asian was taken into custody.

8. A grand theft occurred in the 1100 block of Sunset between 8:00 a.m. and noon. Unknown 
suspect(s) stole a $1,500 bicycle that was stored in a locked detached garage.

Thursday, September 16:

9. A traffic stop for an equipment violation was conducted at Colorado Street and Baldwin 
around 12:19 p.m. Officers detected the odor of marijuana in the vehicle, and a consent search led 
to the discovery of marijuana. A record check also indicated that the 19-year-old male African-
American driver had a suspended license, expired registration, and no proof of insurance. The man 
was arrested and later cited and released in the field.

10. Between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., a male Hispanic suspect, 20-30 years of age, 5’7”, was caught 
on surveillance video stealing 8 pairs of yoga pants from a display at Victoria’s Secret. The total loss 
was over $422.

Friday, September 17:

11. Around 2:18 a.m., officers were dispatched to the emergency room at AMH regarding a 
robbery report. The victim advised that he was robbed at the Westfield Mall parking lot on September 
15 between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. He claimed that 3 to 4 male Hispanic suspects, 17-18 years of age, 
approached him when he was getting his wallet out of a car. The suspects struck him in the back of 
his head and stomach, cut his forearm with a knife, and then stole his wallet. 

12. A victim came to the station around 1:18 p.m. to report a grand theft that occurred at 
Westfield Mall between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on September 16. The victim claimed that she was 
bumped by two female Hispanics while shopping at the mall. After the incident, she discovered that 
her wallet was missing. The victim later learned that her ATM and credit cards were used by the 
suspect(s). 

Saturday, September 18:

13. Between 4:30 p.m. on September 17 and 8:30 a.m. on September 18, a grand theft and 
vandalism incident occurred at a construction site in the 100 block of West Longden. Unknown 
suspect(s) opened a locked gate by using a hidden key and then proceeded to vandalize one truck and 
stole about $1,900 in tools and construction equipment from another truck.

14. A 19-year-old male Hispanic was arrested around 8:31 p.m. at the racetrack for possession 
of counterfeit $20 bills. During the Greek Festival, the suspect passed the fictitious bills to several 
vendors. Eighteen $20 counterfeit bills were found on his person.

Alleged Monrovia Gang Members Jailed 
After Chase Through Sierra Madre - Crash in 
Arcadia By Brian Day, Staff Writer - City of Monrovia

 A man and woman allegedly led Monrovia police on a lengthy pursuit through the foothill cities 
of the San Gabriel Valley and tried to ram officials late Wednesday and early Thursday before being 
arrested in Arcadia, authorities said. 

Guadalupe Camacho, 18, of Monrovia and Jonathan Cabrera, 18, a transient frequenting the 
Monrovia area, were booked on suspicion of a host of charges early Wednesday, Monrovia police Lt. 
Zeke Cerecerez said. 

 Among the charges are violations of Monrovia's gang injunction, officials said. Both are believed to 
be members of the Monrovia Nuevo Varrio street gang. 

 The incident began about 11:20 p.m. Wednesday when someone reported people in a Jeep causing a 
disturbance in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Montana Street in Monrovia, Cerecerez said. 

About half an hour later, officers spotted a similar vehicle in the area, police said. "The Jeep didn't 
stop," Cerecerez said. "It took off at high rate of speed onto the 210 freeway." Officers gave chase 
and noticed the Jeep matched the description of one wanted in connection with felony vandalism 
incidents in Monrovia and Duarte, he said. 

Camacho allegedly drove recklessly during the chase, which went through Pasadena and Sierra 
Madre before coming to an end with a crash in Arcadia. The suspects allegedly threw objects from 
the vehicle during the pursuit, Cerecerez said. The chase ended in the 300 block of West Magna Vista 
Avenue in Arcadia, Arcadia police officials said. 

 Camacho allegedly tried to run over a Monrovia police officer who was on foot, but missed, before 
ramming an undercover police car, Cerecerez said. She and Cabrera were then taken into custody. 

Camacho was booked on suspicion of felony vandalism, participating in a criminal street gang, 
evading a peace officer, conspiracy, hit-and-run, driving under the influence and five counts of 
violating Monrovia's gang injunction, officials said. 

 Cabrera was booked on suspicion of assault on a peace officer, participating in a criminal street gang, 
resisting or obstructing a peace officer, conspiracy, being under influence of controlled substance 
and five counts of disobeying Monrovia's gang injunction. 

 According to sheriff's booking records, Camacho was being held in lieu of $205,000 bail and 
Cabrera was being held in lieu of $80,000 bail. Both were due for arraignment Monday in Pasadena 
Superior Court.


Monrovia Police Blotter

During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 596 service events, resulting in 105 
investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

Residential Burglary

On September 10 at 11:23 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residential burglary in the 800 block 
of Bonita. The suspects entered the apartment through an opening near a window air conditioner. 
Once inside, the suspects ransacked the apartment and then left through a window. Investigation 
continuing. 

Vandalism

On September 11 at 1:45 p.m., the window of a white commercial Isuzu truck was broken out near 
Peck and Altern. A similar incident occurred involving a neighbor's vehicle recently where the 
damage appeared to be caused by a BB gun. Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested

On September 11 at 11:04 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Duarte and Myrtle noticed a vehicle 
pull over to the side of the road. The rear passenger opened the door and began to vomit. The officer 
stopped to investigate and noticed the passenger had been drinking. During the investigation, the 
driver was determined to be under the influence, also, and was arrested.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On September 13 at 8:15 a.m., an officer responded to a middle school in the 200 block of East Palm 
regarding two juveniles involved in a fight. The investigation revealed that the two students had 
exchanged words on an internet site. The suspect saw a picture of the victim that appeared as though 
he was displaying a gang sign. The victim denied belonging to a gang, but the suspect sought him 
out. When the victim left school, the suspect approached the victim and assaulted him. The suspect 
was located and arrested. 

Drunk in Public / Receiving Stolen Property - Suspect Arrested

On September 13 at 10:29 p.m., an officer responded to a call of an intoxicated subject on lower Myrtle. 
Officers located the subject and arrested him for drunk in public. The suspect was in possession of a 
stolen backpack, which was stolen from an elementary school earlier in the day. The suspect also had 
a no-bail warrant for his arrest. 

Burglary / Warrant - Suspect Arrested

On September 15 at 11:17 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain 
regarding a shoplifter in custody. The subject entered the store carrying a book bag and proceeded 
to place two tools in the bag and exit the store without paying. The suspect admitted he entered the 
store with the book bag with the intention of taking the tools. He was charged with burglary and he 
also had an outstanding warrant, which was added to his charges.

Felony Vandalism / Felony Evading / Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Peace Officer - Suspects 
Arrested

On September 15 at 11:20 p.m., dispatch received a call of a suspicious vehicle with two male and two 
female occupants in the area of Myrtle and Montana. Officers arrived in the area, but did not locate 
the vehicle. At 11:51 p.m., an officer spotted the vehicle and followed it. The officer attempted a traffic 
stop but the driver failed to yield. A pursuit ensued through the cities of Monrovia, Arcadia, Pasadena 
and Sierra Madre. The Foothill Air Support helicopter responded and observed the suspect turning 
off all lights and parking on a small street in Arcadia. Officers located the vehicle and confronted 
the driver and passenger. The female driver attempted to back away from the officers and pinned the 
vehicle against a tree. She attempted to drive the vehicle toward one of the officers and then rammed 
into one of the police cars. The suspects were taken into custody. Further investigation revealed the 
suspects had been tagging graffiti at several locations in the city. Investigation continuing.


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