Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 14, 2012

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Mountain Views News Saturday, January 14, 2012

ARCADIA POLICE CHIEF AT CHAMBER 

AMBASSADORS LUNCH JAN. 18

Arcadia Chief Robert Guthrie to discuss home security

GET SMART ON ART

Take an artistic journey filled with tales about famous artists and make an artistic collage to take 
home. Learn about Picasso, Kandinsky, Van Gogh and other famous artists on January 28 at 2:30 p.m. 
Younger children will need to be accompanied by an adult to assist with the craft. No reservations 
needed and programs at the Arcadia Public Library are always free.

For more information, please call (626) 821-5566 or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website at 
http://library.ci.arcadia.ca.us . You can now also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. The Arcadia 
Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia.

New Police Chief Robert Guthrie will be the 
guest speaker at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 
18, at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s 
quarterly Business Lunch Connection produced 
by the Chamber Ambassadors and sponsored this 
month by Sylvia Ramos of Coldwell Banker.

Chief Guthrie will discuss home security 
alarms and other home safety and general police 
information in the Chamber conference room, 
388 W. Huntington Drive.

The event, at which attendees may introduce 
themselves and network, is open to the public.

A $15 fee includes lunch. Centerpiece 
decorations are provided by Ralph’s Florist.

Call the Chamber to rsvp at 626-447-2159 or 
e-mail to info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org. 

Ambassador Lunch Connection is held on 
the third Wednesday every third month – the 
next will be April 19, featuring new Methodist 
Hospital CEO Dan Ausman as the guest speaker.

ARCADIA’S KIDS NIGHT OUT 

Arcadia Community Center

Winter Wonderland

Friday, January 13th – 6-11pm

 Recreation Staff and Volunteers will offer themed games, a movie, a delicious dinner and 
supervision so mom and dad can have a night on the town or a quiet evening at home. Children must 
be at least four years of age to attend. All activities will be geared toward elementary school children; 
anyone younger must be potty trained. The cost is $15.00 per child and also includes snacks and 
beverages. Registration for Kid’s Night Out can be done on-line, by fax, 626.821.4370 or by coming 
into the Recreation Office, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. For more information please call 
626.574.5113!

 

POOL TOURNAMENT

The City of Arcadia Senior Services Division is hosting a senior (for those 50+ years of age) pool 
tournament on Thursday, January 19th at the Arcadia Community Center. The tournament will start 
at 9am sharp and conclude around 1pm depending on the size of the draw. This will be an eight-ball, 
double elimination tournament and prizes will be awarded to the top three placements.

The tournament entrance fee is $5 per player and there is a maximum of 16 entries.

 For more information about the tournament, please contact Arcadia Senior Services at 626.574.5130.

 

WINTER CLASSES 

Winter 2012 Classes for Adults (50 years +)

 The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services Division 
is offering winter classes for adults (50 years of age and older). The course offerings include yoga, 
strength training, line dancing, kinetic tai chi, zumba gold, aerobics, yogalates and balance and 
mobility classes. We also offer oil and watercolor painting classes. Registration is open now! Courses 
are offered at the Community Center, 365 Campus Drive AND the Dana Gymnasium located at 
Dana Middle School,1401 S. First Avenue.

For specifics on class dates, times and locations, or to register, please contact Arcadia Senior 
Services at 626.574.5130 or log onto the City of Arcadia Website at ci.arcadia.ca.us.

BOOK DISCUSSION THE HUNGER GAMES

Start the New Year with a riveting read of the Hunger Games and join in on the sure to be lively 
discussion of the book on Tuesday, January 24 at 10:00 a.m. or Thursday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Join a fun group of fellow readers to discuss the book of the month every fourth Tuesday morning 
at 10:00 a.m. or the fourth Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. The Potpourri of Books Adult Book 
Discussion meets January through October. This free program is a great way to meet new and 
interesting people and to share (or just listen in) to a lively discussion. All discussions are held in the 
Library Conference Room at the Arcadia Public Library and no registration is needed. Copies of the 
books to be discussed will be available for check out at the Library.

For more information, please call (626) 821-5569 or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website at 
http://library.ci.arcadia.ca.us . You can now also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. The Arcadia 
Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia.

What Is It Like to Live on an Indian Reservation?

The next Brown Bag Lunch Talk is scheduled for January 19 from noon until 12:30 p.m. featuring 
the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum Curator Dana Dunn and special guest Tracy 
Nelson, former chairperson of the La Jolla Indian Reservation. 

Bring your lunch and listen to our guest speakers who will present snippets about local history, 
people, places and events. The Brown Bag Lunch talks take place the third Thursday of the month on 
the Museum’s outdoor patio. Please dress appropriately according to weather conditions. For more 
information, please call (626) 574-5440, visit our website at http://museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us or follow us 
on Facebook.

The Arcadia Historical Museum is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind 
the Community Center. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Admission is always free. 

DRAGON PARTY

It is the Year of the Dragon, so come celebrate this mythical creature at the Arcadia Public 
Library. There will be stories, a craft, snacks, and a short movie. We will even have our own 
Dragon Parade! This special family program will take place on Saturday, January 21 at 2:30 
p.m. All ages welcome. Seating is limited so please come early.

 For more information, please call (626) 821-5566 or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website at http://library.
ci.arcadia.ca.us . You can now also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 
W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia.

MONTHLY 
FAMILY FUN 
NIGHTS 

Join us in January for 
everything Dance; 
February everything 
Monsters and March 
everything Bugs! These 
special Family storytimes 
are for all ages and 
scheduled for Thursday, 
January 19, February 16 
and March 15 at 6:30 p.m. 
Join us for an evening of 
stories, crafts, games and 
surprises for the whole 
family. No registration is 
necessary for these special 
programs but space is 
limited so come a little 
early!

The Arcadia Public Library 
is located at 20 W. Duarte 
Rd. Arcadia. For more 
information, please call 
(626) 821-5566, visit the 
Library’s website at http://
library.ci.arcadia.ca.us or 
follow us on Facebook.


Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, January 1st, through 
Saturday, January 7th, the Police Department 
responded to 748 calls for service of which 96 
required formal investigations. The following is 
a summary report of the major incidents handled 
by the Department during this period.

Sunday, January 1:

At about 2:10 a.m., an officer conducted an 
enforcement stop on a vehicle for a broken 
headlight and lane swerving on Santa Anita 
Avenue at Colorado Boulevard. Upon contact 
with the driver, the officer detected an odor 
of alcohol emitting from his person. An 
investigation revealed the 20-year-old Hispanic 
male was under the influence of alcohol, and he 
was arrested for DUI. 

At approximately 2:52 p.m., an officer 
responded to the Arcadia Police Department 
front counter in regards to a fraud report. While 
reviewing her online statements, the victim 
discovered one of her checks had been altered. 
After the victim mailed her check, an unknown 
suspect(s) obtained the check and cashed it for a 
different amount. 

Further investigation revealed a Black female 
suspect was arrested for check fraud by the 
El Monte Police Department. A DMV check 
revealed this suspect lived a short distance away 
from the location where the victim mailed her 
check. 

Monday, January 2:

Shortly after 11:40 a.m., an officer responded 
to Arcadia Gardens Retirement Home, 720 
West Camino Real Avenue, in regards to a 
possible fraud report. The victim received a 
telephone call from an unknown male subject 
who informed him that he won 13 million 
dollars from a sweepstakes he had entered, and 
needed to pay a fee in order to receive his prize 
money. The victim mailed the check and never 
received any prizes. The suspect called a second 
time requesting an additional fee, at which time 
the victim realized it was a scam. He is desirous 
of prosecution. 

Around 3:29 p.m., officers were dispatched 
to JC Penney at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to two 
male adults in custody for theft. The suspects 
concealed merchandise inside their clothing 
and exited the store without making payment. 
The 18-year-old and 19-year-old Chinese males 
were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking without incident. 

Tuesday, January 3:

At approximately 1:42 p.m., an officer was 
driving north on Santa Anita Avenue at Wheeler

Avenue, and observed a suspicious vehicle 
driving west on Wheeler Avenue. The driver 
saw the officer and began to drive in reverse, 
east toward First Avenue, in attempt to get away. 
The subject abandoned his car in the Denny’s 
parking lot, 7 East Huntington Drive, and fled 
on foot through multiple businesses. Assisting 
officers detained the suspect in the Domenico’s 
parking lot, 251 North Santa Anita Avenue. 
An investigation revealed the subject ran from 
police for no apparent reason. He was released 
without further delay. 

Sometime in the morning hours, unknown 
suspect(s) attempted to force entry into the 
master bedroom of a residence in the 000 block 
of East Camino Real Avenue. When the victim 
returned home she observed the door frame was 
damaged. Officers determined the alarm was 
activated and the suspect(s) fled undetected. No 
property was reported missing. 

Wednesday, January 4:

Shortly after 10:00 a.m., an officer conducted 
a license plate look up on a black Chevrolet 
Tahoe as he was driving south on Second 
Avenue, north of Huntington Drive. The officer 
discovered the vehicle had a warrant attached 
and conducted a traffic stop. An investigation 
revealed the warrant was valid and the driver 
was never issued a license. The 25-year-old 
Hispanic male was arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

At about 8:42 p.m., an officer responded to the 
Macy’s parking lot at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to an auto 
burglary. After the victim returned from work, 
she discovered unknown suspect(s) stole her 
factory navigation system and third row seat. 
Officers did not locate any signs of forced entry 
and no one saw or heard anything suspicious. 

Thursday, January 5:

Around 11:35 a.m., an officer was dispatched 
to the 000 block of California Street, in regards 
to a mail theft. The victim observed a female 
adult approach her front porch and walk away 
carrying her package that was just delivered. 
The suspect entered a brown 1980’s four-door 
sedan, which was parked in front of the victim’s 
house. The victim attempted to chase after the 
suspect; however, the vehicle fled northbound 
on Second Avenue. An area check proved 
negative. The suspect is described as a White 
female with long blonde hair, about 5’7”, 135 
lbs., wearing a white or pink colored shirt with 
a dark sweater tied around her waist, and blue 
pants.

Shortly after 6:09 p.m., an officer was 
dispatched to Santa Anita Avenue and Las 
Flores Avenue, in regards to a three-party traffic 
accident. A driver was traveling southbound on 
Santa Anita Avenue while two other parties 
were stopped ahead of him. The driver did not 
stop in time and struck the rear end of party 
two, who then moved forward and rear-ended 
party three. No major injuries were reported. 

Friday, January 6:

At approximately 1:42 a.m., an officer 
responded to AMC Theaters at the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards 
to a movie piracy report. A male adult was 
observed video-taping a movie with his cellular 
phone. The 21-year-old male of unknown race 
was arrested for Movie Piracy and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

At about 5:27 p.m., an officer responded to the 
Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, 
in reference to a sexual battery investigation. A 
juvenile victim was standing in the food court 
area, and was approached by an unknown 
suspect who grabbed her buttocks. The victim 
attempted to move away, however the suspect 
continued to follow her. When the victim yelled 
for help, she was assisted by mall security and 
the suspect fled in an unknown direction. An 
area check for the suspect met with negative 
results. The suspect is described as a White male 
adult, 20 to 30-years-old, about 5’6” tall, 300 
lbs., with long straight shoulder-length brown 
hair, wearing a gray zip-up hooded sweater and 
blue jeans. 

Saturday, January 7:

Between 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., a theft 
occurred at West Coast Elite Gymnastics, 900 
South Santa Anita Avenue. When the victim 
went to retrieve her purse from a shelf, she 
discovered it was missing. No one observed 
anything suspicious. The victim has no idea 
who may have taken her property. 

14. Around 8:08 p.m., an officer was 
dispatched to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a 
female juvenile detained for theft. The suspect 
concealed multiple items inside a used shopping 
bag and exited the store without making 
payment. Further investigation revealed the 
suspect was in possession of burglary tools. The 
17-year-old Chinese female was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.