Mountain Views News          Saturday, February 25, 2012

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Mountain Views News Saturday, February 25, 2012

For the period of Sunday, January 
22nd, through Saturday, January 
28th, the Police Department 
responded to 821 calls for service, 
of which 115 required formal 
investigations. The following 
is a summary report of the 
major incidents handled by the 
Department during this period.

Sunday, January 22:

1. At about 2:22 a.m., an 
officer observed a vehicle with a 
broken taillight, and conducted 
a traffic stop on Huntington 
Drive, east of Fifth Avenue. 
Through investigation, the 
officer discovered the driver 
had a suspended license. The 
passenger was in possession 
of a valid license; however, he 
neglected to drive because he 
had been drinking. The 26-year-
old Hispanic female driver was 
cited for Driving on a Suspended 
License, and the 32-year-
old Hispanic male passenger 
was cited for Permitting an 
Unlicensed Driver to Drive. 
2. Between 5:50 p.m. and 
6:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) 
stole a Blue Honda Civic from 
the parking lot at the Santa 
Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue. The victim left the 
vehicle secured with all doors 
locked, and no one saw or 
heard anything suspicious. Mall 
security was advised to check 
surveillance video for possible 
suspect information. 


Monday, January 23:

3. Shortly after 12:13 p.m., 
an officer was patrolling the 
parking lot of Fresh & Easy, 
133 East Foothill Boulevard, 
and conducted a DMV inquiry 
on a Ford F-150 truck. The 
officer discovered the vehicle 
had expired registration, and 
made contact with the driver. 
As the officer approached the 
rear of the vehicle, he noticed 
a fraudulent year registration 
sticker. The 52-year-old White 
male was cited for False Display 
of Registration. 
4. Around 9:06 p.m., an 
officer was dispatched to the 
000 block of Fairview Avenue, 
in regards to a theft report. 
The victim discovered his two 
bicycles had been stolen from 
his bike rack, which he stored 
in a designated parking stall. 
Unknown suspect(s) cut the 
bike chain by an unknown 
means, and fled undetected. 


Tuesday, January 24:

5. At approximately 11:30 
a.m., officers responded to the 
Arcadia Police Department 
front counter in regards to a 
fraud investigation. The victim 
discovered unknown suspect(s) 
attempted to change the address 
of her Nordstrom credit account, 
and opened two Chase credit 
card accounts using her personal 
information. The victim has no 
idea how her information was 
compromised and is desirous of 
prosecution. 
6. At approximately 4:45 
p.m., an officer was dispatched 
to the 000 block of Kingsley 
Drive in regards to a residential 
burglary report. When the victim 
returned home, he discovered 
two of his bedrooms had been 
ransacked, and noticed his 
coins were missing. Unknown 
suspect(s) forced entry into the 
home through a sliding glass 
window. Officers made contact 
with a neighbor who reported 
seeing a bluish green metallic 
truck with two White male 
occupants, approximately in 
their 30’s. The vehicle was seen 
driving away westbound from 
the north curb line of Kingsley 
Drive, directly in front of the 
victim’s house. 


Wednesday, January 25:

7. Around 2:44 p.m., 
officers responded to the area 
of Baldwin Avenue and Gate 7 
at the Santa Anita Race Track, 
in reference to a possible drunk 
driver. An investigation revealed 
the suspect ran a red light at the 
intersection of Baldwin Avenue, 
and attempted to make a left 
turn into Gate 7 but drove into 
the racetrack fence. He left the 
scene of the accident, and was 
located and detained inside the 
racetrack parking lot. Officers 
determined the suspect was 
under the influence and was 
never issued a license. The 
32-year-old Hispanic male was 
arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
8. At approximately 7:11 
p.m., an officer responded to CVS 
Pharmacy, 188 Las Tunas Drive, 
in regards to a theft report. The 
cashier observed a male adult 
exit the store while concealing 
a bottle of liquor underneath 
his jacket. She watched him flee 
west through the parking lot 
on a silver bicycle. The suspect 
is described as a Hispanic male 
with light skin, bald, wearing a 
black hooded sweatshirt, light 
gray striped shorts, white socks, 
and tan shoes. 


Thursday, January 26:

9. Shortly after 9:20 a.m., 
an officer was patrolling the 
area of Peck Road and Clark 
Avenue, and conducted a 
traffic stop on a vehicle for 
suspended registration. The 
driver and passenger provided 
false identities. Through 
investigation, the officer 
discovered the driver had a 
suspended license for DUI, 
a no bail felony warrant, two 
misdemeanor warrants, and 
was on felony probation. A 
records check of the passenger 
revealed an outstanding 
misdemeanor warrant. The 
41-year-old Hispanic male 
driver and 28-year-old Hispanic 
male passenger were arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking.
10. Around 2:35 p.m., 
an officer was dispatched to 
Nordstrom at the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in reference to a 
burglary report. A female adult 
returned two Michael Kors 
watches for a cash refund. Loss 
prevention personnel later 
determined the watches were 
stolen from Nordstrom at the 
Montclair Mall. The suspect was 
recorded on video surveillance, 
and matched the description of 
a suspect in other related cases. 


Friday, January 27:

11. At approximately 3:23 
p.m., an officer responded to 
the Santa Anita Mall parking 
lot, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in regards to two adult 
subjects possibly having sexual 
intercourse inside of their 
vehicle. A search of the female 
subject’s purse revealed she 
was in possession of narcotics 
and controlled substance 
paraphernalia. The 37-year-old 
White female was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 
12. At about 8:04 p.m., 
officers responded to the Santa 
Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in regards to three 
juveniles involved in a theft. 
One suspect led officers on 
a foot pursuit along Baldwin 
Avenue, and was detained 
near Gate 9. A second suspect 
was detained by mall security, 
however the third suspect was 
not located. An investigation 
revealed the suspects stole from 
Cotton on, and stole shopping 
bags from Old Navy, which they 
used to conceal merchandise at 
Zumiez. The 16-year-old and 
14-year-old Hispanic males 
were arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for 
Booking. They were later 
released to their parents. 


Saturday, January 28:

13. At roughly 12:32 p.m., 
an officer responded to the 
000 block of Encanto Drive 
regarding a residential burglary 
investigation. Unknown 
suspect(s) entered the home 
by an unknown means and 
ransacked four bedrooms. 
Officers discovered two empty 
cases, and observed the doors 
pried off. The victim was out of 
town at the time of the report 
and was unable to determine 
what property had been stolen. 


14. Shortly after 11:10 p.m., 
officers were conducting a DUI 
checkpoint on northbound 
Santa Anita Avenue at Saint 
Joseph Street. Upon contact with 
the driver of a grey Toyota pick-
up truck, the officer smelled an 
odor of alcohol emitting from 
his person. An investigation 
revealed the 28-year-old Asian 
male was driving under the 
influence. He was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 

Arcadia Police Blotter

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF BLIND SUCCESS

By Joan Schmidt

 Never mind the pouring rain. That didn’t keep away thirty people from attending a special ribbon cutting ceremony at 
the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to mark the 20th Anniversary of John Sun’s Budget Blinds. Among those attending 
were Arcadia City Council candidates, Chamber Ambassadors, many new members and representatives from local public 
officials.

 There was of course the official “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony. Many presentations were made and a delicious free lunch 
was provided by Tasty to Go.

 Tasty to Go, which is located at the corner of Second Avenue and Duarte Road, brought quite a delicious meal which 
included Fried Rice, Chow Mein, Beef and Broccoli and Orange Chicken. Beverages were provided by Au 79.

 Arcadia Chamber of Commerce President Bob Hoffman of Merrill Lynch presented the member plaque to John Sun. 
Other presenters included Steve Johnson from State Assemblyman Tim Donnelly’s office, Hovanes Gasparian from State 
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino’s office, Brenda Daniels representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich, and David Monray 
on behalf of State Senator Bob Huff.

 The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has great networking meetings on the first Thursday at 8:00 each month. There are 
always local officials or their representatives who give community members updates on what is happening in our areas. For 
instance, Supervisor Mike Antonovich was at the first meeting I attended. He addressed the issue of the state’s transfer of 
prisoners to county jails and early release of prisoners. Another Chamber meeting had Secret Service members speak about 
counterfeit money!

 The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce if located at 388 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 
A.M.-5:00 P.M. Phone (626) 447-2159.


ARCADIA 
CITY COUNCIL 
CANDIDATES’ 
FORUM 

Meet the Candidates! Hear 
the Candidates!

The Arcadia Chinese 
Association (ACA) and 
the Arcadia Branch of the 
American Association 
of University Women 
(AAUW) are co-sponsoring 
an Arcadia City Council 
Candidates’ Forum. The 
Forum takes place on Friday, 
March 16, at 7:00 p.m. at 
the Arcadia Community 
Center, 365 Campus Drive, 
Arcadia. This is a free event. 
Arcadians are invited to 
come early at 6:30 p.m. to 
meet the candidates before 
the Forum begins.

All five candidates have 
confirmed that they will 
participate. The five 
candidates vying for 
two open seats are Mary 
Dougherty, Gary Kovacic, 
Henry Nunez, Sho Tay, and 
John Wuo. A forum such 
as this gives residents an 
opportunity to listen to the 
candidates, to ask them for 
answers to crucial questions, 
and to become better 
informed voters. This year’s 
election will be an all mail-
in election, and ballots will 
be mailed to residents on 
March 10, a month before 
the General Municipal 
Election on Tuesday, April 
10. There will be no polling 
places.

Tao Kuo of ACA is 
chairperson of the Forum, 
and Betty Harris of Arcadia 
AAUW will serve as 
moderator. Residents are 
invited to come and hear 
what the candidates’ visions 
are for Arcadia’s future.

A WORKSHOP 
FOR MIND, 
BODY, & SOUL

 Senior Services Division 
is offering an exciting, creative, 
workshop designed 
for seniors to interact with 
others through storytelling, 
role-playing, and improvisation. 
The group facilitator, 
Tom Franco, will offer a 
clear understanding at this 
free workshop as to the expectations 
of this new class 
that will start in April. Light 
snacks and refreshments will 
also be served to those in attendance. 
The lecture will be 
held Tuesday, February 28th 
from 1-2pm at the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 
Campus Drive, Arcadia. 

For more information call 
Arcadia Senior Services at 
626.574.5130 or visit our 
website at ci.arcadia.us. 

HEART ATTACK 
LECTURE TUESDAY 
IN ARCADIA

A heart attack can cause permanent 
damage to the heart 
muscle. More than one million 
Americans have heart 
attacks each year, making 
it the number one killer for 
both men and women. 

The 50+ Senior Connection 
program at Methodist Hospital, 
in conjunction with 
the Arcadia Community 
Center, will present Heart 
Attack!, a lecture with important 
information that 
everyone in the community 
should know.

The program will begin at 
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 
28, at the Arcadia Community 
Center, 365 Campus Dr. 

Reservations are necessary, 
so please call 626-574-5130.

Cardiologist Terrence, Baruch, 
MD, medical director 
of Methodist Hospital’s cardiac 
catheterization laboratory, 
will present valuable 
information about heart 
attacks. Dr. Baruch will describe 
the symptoms, diagnosis 
and treatment options 
for heart attack. He will also 
provide facts about the hospital’s 
STEMI program and 
the 911 transfer program 
that could save your life. 

About Methodist Hospital

Founded in 1903, Methodist 
Hospital is a 460-bed, not-
for-profit hospital serving 
Arcadia and surrounding 
communities. Services include 
comprehensive acute 
care such as medical, surgical, 
perinatal, pediatrics, 
oncology, intensive care 
(neonatal and adult) and 
complete cardiovascular 
services, including open-
heart surgery. Methodist 
Hospital is accredited by 
The Joint Commission. 


SONGWRITERS AND THEIR 
SONGS

The third Kaleidoscope concert of the season returns 
on February 29 at 7:00 p.m. with a fascinating 
look at what makes theatrical songs tick, musically 
and dramatically, with performances of songs by 
Broadway’s greatest writers. The versatile singers will 
be the husband and wife team of Karen Benjamin 
and KUSC host Alan Chapman.

No reservations are necessary and admission is free. 
Seating is limited to the first 150 people. Doors open 
at 6:30 p.m.

This series of unique and memorable free classical 
concerts is generously sponsored by the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. Light refreshments will be served and 
complimentary Starbucks coffee from Starbucks in Monrovia will also be served.

For more information, please call (626) 294-4808 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.


PARTICIPATE IN READ 
ACROSS AMERICA 

Children and their families are invited to listen to stories read by Arcadia’s own fire fighters on Wednesday, February 29 at 10:30 a.m. 

 Come join in on the celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday as readers and listeners across the country participate in this nationwide event. What better way to send a message that reading is fun and important! 
It’s always a fun time and one you won’t want to miss! 

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.