Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 30, 2011

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Mountain Views News Saturday, April 30, 2011

DUARTE COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP AND E WASTE ROUND-UP 

LISA MAGNO - BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

In the spirit of keeping Duarte beautiful, the 
City of Duarte is inviting all residents to roll up 
their sleeves and participate on Saturday, May 7th 
in the bi-annual “Duarte Community Clean-up 
Day “ and E-Waste Round-Up.

Residents are encouraged to use the day to 
spruce up their own personal property by taking 
advantage of the various free services provided 
that day. From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Duarte’s licensed 
trash hauler, Burrtec Waste Industries will 
provide two convenient drop-off locations in the 
City where residents can dispose of large refuse 
items and e-waste. The locations are Duarte City 
Hall at 1600 Huntington Drive and Beardslee Elementary 
School at 1212 Kelwill Way in Duarte. 
Southern California Edison is also sponsoring a 
refrigerator/freezer collection on the same day. 
Residents can schedule their pick-up by calling 
(800) 234-9722. Appointments are made on a 
first come, first serve basis.

For more information about how to participate 
in the Duarte Community Clean-Up day and E-
Waste Round-Up, call Duarte City Hall at (626) 
357-7931, ext. 221 or visit the City’s website at 
www.accessduarte.com.

On April 16th, Kiwanis Member, Lisa Magno 
was recognized as the Business Woman of 
Achievement for the 24th California State Senate 
District. Lisa is the proud owner of Joe’s 
Place in Duarte, and also owns the Leven Oaks 
Assisted Living Residential Care Facility, which 
gives older adults the ability to age with dignity. 
Lisa is a passionate and dedicated volunteer 
in her community where she has coordinated 
programs like the Relay for Life in Duarte to 
benefit the American Cancer Society and has 
been an outspoken advocate on the prevention 
of Elder Abuse. Lisa is also a Duarte Kiwanian. 
She was joined at Senator Hernandez’ event by 
fellow Kiwanians Stafford Barker, Sandi Mejia 
and Tina Carey. 

 Another Duarte Kiwanian Sandi Mejia, is a 
finalist for Pasadena’s 2011 Women of Distinction 
Award. Sandi’s investments in Pasadena, 
through business and community, is something 
has been passed on through generations. She is 
the third of six generations in her family in the 
city. She holds high position in four companies, 
including her own M&R Professional Services. 
She serves on various boards and committees 
including the Pasadena Mexican-American 
History Association, Pasadena City College 
Community Foundation and Latino Business 
Exchange – and, of course, she is a member of 
the Duarte Kiwanis Club. 


Lisa Magno (l) and State Senator Ed Hernandez (r)

Monrovia Police Blotter


Outside Assist / Felony Burglary Warrant 
Arrest - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
- Suspect Arrested

On April 14 at 2:47 p.m., a California state 
corrections officer called requesting assistance 
in conducting a traffic stop of a vehicle 
which they believed was being driven by a 
prison escapee. Officers arrived at Magnolia 
and Huntington and made a high-risk traffic 
stop on the vehicle. The escapee was not 
in the vehicle, but the driver was wanted for 
burglary and had a no-bail felony warrant for 
his arrest. The driver was arrested and later 
transferred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 
Department.

Residential Burglary / Vehicle Burglary

On April 14 at 2:09 p.m., an officer was 
dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of 
East Palm regarding the report of a burglary. 
The victim reported that someone had come 
into her house through a downstairs window 
and took her laptop from her second story 
bedroom. This happened two days prior, but 
the victim did not report it until convinced by 
co-workers. While the officer was taking this 
report, the victim reported that her vehicle 
was also broken into three weeks prior. The 
front passenger window was broken out and 
items were taken.

Petty Theft with Priors / Receiving Stolen 
Property - Two Suspects Arrested

On April 14 at 7:07 p.m., an officer responded 
to a business in the 3300 block of 
South Peck Road on the report of two male 
suspects receiving property over the fence 
from someone inside the business. The officer 
arrived at the location and observed the 
two suspects on the outside of the business 
and detained them without incident. Assisting 
officers set up a perimeter and a thorough 
search of the business was conducted. 
A canine unit and the Foothill Air Support 
Team helicopter were utilized in an attempt 
to locate the suspect, but he was not found. 
Officers did locate a vehicle filled with used 
radiators and other copper and aluminum 
parts. The two suspects were arrested and 
booked for receiving stolen property, and one 
of the suspects had approximately 10 prior 
theft convictions.

False Information to a Peace Officer / Misappropriation 
of Found Property / Drunk in 
Public - Suspect Arrested

On April 15 at 2:58 a.m., officers on patrol 
in the area of Magnolia and Huntington 
observed a disturbance between a male and 
female subject. They approached the subjects 
and determined both had been drinking. The 
officers obtained identification from the subjects. 
The female presented a driver’s license 
that did not belong to her and claimed to be 
that person. Her true identity was discovered 
when her male companion called her by her 
true name, she then admitted to giving officers 
a false name. She was arrested for providing 
false information to a peace officer. 
Further investigation will be conducted to 
confirm if the identification was lost or stolen. 
The suspect claimed to have found the 
driver’s license. 

Commercial Burglary

On April 15 at 4:03 a.m., police received a 
burglary alarm indicating windows had been 
broken at a business in the 900 block of West 
Huntington. A broken window was visible to 
the first officer on scene. An extensive search 
was conducted; however, the suspect(s) were 
gone on police arrival. The suspect(s) used a 
claw hammer to break the store window and 
took merchandise, dropping one item as they 
fled. 

Robbery - Suspect Arrested

On April 15 at 3:10 p.m., a business in the 
500 block of West Huntington called to report 
their loss prevention officers were detaining 
a subject for shoplifting. The subject 
was uncooperative and had struggled with 
the loss prevention officers. The subject was 
arrested and taken into custody for robbery. 

Attempted Suicide / Mental Evaluation. 
On April 15 at 8:39 p.m. a male subject who 
was distraught after his fiancé called off their 
engagement, attempted to commit suicide by 
slitting his wrists. An officer responded and 
detained him for his own safety. The wounds 
were not severe. He was treated by Monrovia 
Fire Department Paramedics and taken to 
a hospital, where he will be held for mental 
evaluation.

Grand Theft Auto / Vehicle Recovered

On April 16 at 5:00 p.m., an officer responded 
to the report of a suspicious vehicle in an 
alley in the 400 block of East Olive. It was determined 
to have been taken from behind a 
nearby restaurant. The steering column was 
damaged and the pink slip and registration 
were taken, as well as the stereo. The victim 
did not yet know his car had been stolen.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Suspect 
Arrested

On April 19 at 6:48 p.m., two male subjects 
were arguing, when a third subject walked up 
and struck one of the subjects on the head 
with a shovel. The victim managed to run 
away and called police. Officers responded 
and located the suspect and he was arrested. 
Monrovia Fire Department paramedics responded 
and treated the victim, who was 
taken to a hospital by ambulance. Two other 
subjects were present, but stated they did not 
see anything. The investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting / Possession of a Controlled Substance 
- Suspect Arrested

On April 20 at 7:47 p.m., officers responded 
to a business in the 700 block of East 
Huntington regarding two subjects being 
detained for shoplifting. While investigating, 
officers learned that one of the subjects being 
detained had methamphetamine in her vehicle. 
Officers retrieved the substance and arrested 
her for shoplifting and for possession 
of a controlled substance.

Battery

On April 20 at 8:54 p.m., officers were dispatched 
to a residence in the 100 block of 
North Primrose regarding a fight in progress. 
The suspect had fled the location in a red 
truck. The Foothill Air Support Team helicopter 
was in the area and located the vehicle 
on Huntington, heading toward the city of 
Duarte. The driver was detained by officers 
in front of his home and a field show up was 
conducted. The suspect was identified and 
arrested. Apparently the suspect was leaving 
his parents’ home when the victim called the 
suspect a thief. The suspect approached the 
victim and threw him on the ground.


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