Mountain Views News          Saturday, July 14, 2012

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Mountain Views-News Saturday July 14, 2012 

For the period of Sunday, July 1st, through Saturday, July 7th, the Police 
Department responded to 889 calls for service of which 97 required formal 
investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents 
handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, July 1:

1. Around 8:21 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a 
vehicle for an illegally modified exhaust system, on Baldwin Avenue 
north of Gate Eight. An investigation revealed the driver was in 
possession of a controlled substance. The 28-year-old Chinese male 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Monday, July 2:

2. At almost 1:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 
block of West Huntington Drive regarding a burglary investigation. 
Three male juveniles forced entry through a window and fled with 
various electronic items. A neighbor observed three suspects and 
provided physical descriptions, from which the victim was able to 
determine were friends of his juvenile son. Through investigation, 
all three suspects were located, transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking, and later released to their parents. 
3. At about 5:02 p.m., an officer responded to the 1000 
block of West Duarte Road regarding a welfare check. The 
officer discovered a female adult subject hit her grandmother 
with a hammer, which grazed her arm and back; and later threw 
the hammer at her grandfather. The victims reported having no 
injuries and declined medical attention. The 28-year-old Asian 
female was arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Elder 
Abuse, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The 
victims declined prosecution and Adult Protective Service was 
contacted. 


Tuesday, July 3:

4. Shortly after 6:11 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a solo 
rollover traffic collision in the 1600 block of Rodeo Road. An 
investigation revealed a female driver was under the influence 
of alcohol and lost control of her vehicle. She collided with a 
curb and rolled several times before landing on the front lawn 
of a neighborhood property. The 20-year-old White female was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Wednesday, July 4:

5. Around 10:48 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 000 
block of Cabrillo Road in reference to a residential burglary report. 
The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) ransacked his vehicle 
and entered his house through an unlocked garage door. Various 
items were reported missing and no one saw or heard anything 
suspicious. 
6. Shortly after 8:20 p.m., officers responded to a residence 
in the 000 block of West Longden Avenue regarding a report of 
illegal aerial fireworks. As officers walked toward the residence they 
observed fireworks launching from the backyard. The owner of the 
residence denied setting off aerial fireworks and refused to allow 
officers in her house or backyard where witnesses saw the fireworks 
being lit. The report was forwarded to the District Attorney for 
filing considerations. 


ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

From Arcadia’s Best

The Arcadia City Council 
chose a design concept 
Tuesday for the 
planned transit plaza 
adjacent to the station 
and parking for the Gold 
Line train to be built on 
the northwest corner of 
First Avenue across Santa 
Clara Avenue from 24 
Hour Fitness.

 

The station itself is to 
feature some custom 
designs relating to Santa 
Anita Park horse race 
track, as proposed by 
the Arcadia Chamber of 
Commerce and others. 
A new parking garage 
will initially be two-level 
with about 300 spaces. 
The original plan for a 
transit plaza in the triangular 
area east of the 
parking garage was to 
incorporate some retail 
elements using state 
development funds, but 
that component had 
to be eliminated when 
Gov. Brown axed Redevelopment Agencies 
earlier this year.

The Council chose the Town Square Design 
(at right above and below) recommended 
by staff from among three options, 
and asked staff to look into adding 
a water feature and refine the benches and 
furniture concepts. The Town Square concept 
opens out to the street, and connects 
the Gold Line station with the downtown 
area, while allowing flexibility of use. 
Public art features could also be added.

 

The plan is still in the conceptual stage at 
this point, to be refined with a consultant 
over the next couple of months and added 
to the Gold Line’s bid package due to be 
released at the end of September, according 
to Assistant City Manager/Development 
Services Director Jason Kruckeberg.

 

Most of the costs of the transit plaza enhancements 
would be covered by the Los 
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation 
Authority (MTA) and federal 
funds, with the City chipping in $136,500 
that would be added to an MTA grant of 
$318,400 obtained by City staff. Those 
funds would be pooled and used to leverage 
matching federal funds obtained by 
the Gold Line Construction Authority for 
pedestrian, bicycle and bus access, walkways, 
and way-finding enhancements 
to Gold Line stations, according to last 
week’s staff report to the Council.

 The Authority has allocated $1.23 million 
for these improvements around the Arcadia 
Station, including the transit plaza. 
However, the grant requires a 20% local 
match ($245,860).

 The bottom line is that Arcadia will gain 
station area improvements that will be 
worth approximately $1.65 million at 
a cost to the City and taxpayers of only 
$136,500.

 The City has reserved $5 mil. (plus interest 
accrued to date) in Proposition A/C 
funds for the purpose of Gold Line related 
improvements, including the Santa Anita 
Grade Separation, along with $8 mil. approved 
by the voters in 2006. Currently, 
there is approximately $400,000 in the 
Proposition A/C Reserve account that is 
un-programmed. Thus, Proposition A/C 
Reserve funds can be used to cover the 
total City’s cost of $136,500.

 

By Scott Hettrick

ARCADIA GOLD LINE PLAZA DESIGN CHOSEN


DUARTE HIGH 
SCHOOL 

TEACHERS 
RECEIVE

SCHOOL GRANTS 
FROM RETIRED 
TEACHERS

 The California Retired 
Teachers’ Association #71 (CalRTA-
SGV) was pleased to present 
school grants to five Duarte High 
School teachers at their May faculty 
meeting. Dr. Eric Barba gave 
the School Grant Committee a 
cordial welcome.

 School Grant Committee 
Chairperson Patti Hahn presented 
the awards to the five teachers 
who had made requests for classroom materials, equipment, and a field trip. Choral music 
teacher Claire Hsu will use her grant to purchase an iPod Touch 8gb and an iPod Listening 
Center for her students. K. B. (Korie) Brown, English teacher, will be taking students for 
campus visits to Arizona colleges and on a side trip to the Grand Canyon. 

Other teachers receiving grants were bandman Rich Torres, who will purchase a trumpet for 
the school’s band, and Paul Shen-Brown who needs a telescope for his science class. Finally, 
math teacher Swadha Sharma will use her grant to purchase special paper for a poster-making 
machine for classroom visual aids. All of the teachers expressed sincere appreciation for 
the grants they received. CalRTA #71 President Joyce McGregor was on hand to add her 
congratulations to the awardees. 

CalRTA #71 awards school grants each year to help teachers fulfill their needs. By visiting 
the schools to make presentations, CalRTA #71 members hope to acquaint future retirees 
with their organization. Membership is open to all retired educators and also to any others 
interested in joining. For membership information, please contact Marietta Watkins at 
(323) 258-9615 or Patricia Dietrich at (626) 446-8437.

LIVING WITH MONROVIA'S WILDLIFE

 The City of Monrovia is a great place to live, work and recreate, nestled comfortably against the beautiful 
San Gabriel Mountains, which are abundant with local wildlife.

The City's homes, streets and parks interface with the wilderness that is home to many species of 
wildlife. For this reason, Monrovians need to be aware of how to interact responsibly and conscientiously 
with local wildlife. If your home is located near the hillside, be aware that you will be sharing 
the area with local wildlife. This consideration will help you safely coexist with the wildlife and avoid 
problematic situations that can possibly endanger humans, wildlife or property.

The summer months are hot and dry, making it attractive to bears and coyotes to come further down 
the hillside for food, water and a quick soak in a pool or hot tub. To keep residents and wildlife safe, 
the City offers a variety of services and information to assist residents in living with wildlife:

Bear Resistant Trash Barrels are available from 
Athens Services for 36 monthly payments of $4.99 
to help prevent easy access to food. 

If you do see wildlife, the Monrovia Police Department 
operates Animal Control. Just call (626) 
256-8000. 

If you are concerned about wild animals in your 
neighborhood, check out some handouts on living 
with: Mountain Lions, Black Bears, and Monrovia’s 
other abundant wildlife. 

Lastly, please don’t feed the wildlife or attempt to 
tame a coyote-the reason why is on the right......... 


Patti Hahn (far right) of CalRTA #71 awarded school 
grants to five Duarte H. S. teachers. Pictured (l-r) 
are grant recipients Rich Torres, Claire Hsu, Paul 
Shen-Brown, K. B. (Korie) Brown, and Swadha 
Sharma along with their principal, Dr. Eric Barba.

MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of July 5-11, 
2012

Vehicle Burglary

On July 5 at 9:08 a.m., officers were dispatched 
to a residence in the 200 block of West Walnut. 
The owner of a 2006 Honda Pilot went out in the 
morning to discover her car window shattered 
and a lug nut socket wrench stolen from the vehicle. 
Officers searched for witnesses and located 
a neighbor who had heard a car alarm during 
the night. She looked out her window and saw a 
male Hispanic, approximately 30 years old, with 
slicked back black hair, running from the victim's 
car. She did not call the police. Investigation 
continuing.

Robbery – Suspect Arrested

On July 5 at 6:05 p.m., police responded to a market 
in the 1200 block of South Myrtle regarding a 
robbery. A suspect entered the location and selected 
a beer. The store clerk recognized the suspect 
from a couple days prior when he had also 
stolen a beer. The clerk told the suspect to put 
the beer down and leave the location. The suspect 
pushed the clerk out of his way and left the store 
with the beer. A photo line-up was presented to 
the clerk and he immediately identified the suspect. 
Later in the shift, the suspect was seen by 
an officer and was taken into custody.

Grand Theft Auto

On July 5 at 7:35 p.m., a vehicle was reported 
stolen from the 900 block of South Canyon. The 
vehicle was parked in a condominium complex 
parking area when it was taken. The vehicle is 
a burgundy, 1995 Honda Accord. Investigation 
continuing.

Domestic Battery / Providing False Information 
to a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested

On July 6 at 1:20 a.m., officers responded to a 
residence in the 700 block of West Duarte. The 
female at the location alleged that her boyfriend 
had choked her after an argument and had left 
the location. The victim was uncooperative with 
officers, but provided her name and the suspect’s 
name. A report was taken and she was provided 
domestic violence information. She was told to 
call police if the suspect returned.

At 4:49 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 
residence again regarding domestic violence. 
Through investigation, the officers determined 
that a battery did occur and the male subject, 
who had returned to the location, was arrested. 
It was also discovered that the first officers on 
scene were given false information by the victim 
regarding the suspect’s name, as well as her own 
name. A complaint will be filed for providing 
false information to a peace officer.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon / Battery – Suspect 
Arrested

On July 6 at 10:16 p.m., a motorist was driving 
his vehicle and became angry at a group of bicyclists. 
The motorist intentionally swerved his 
vehicle toward the bicyclists, forcing one of them 
to crash into a parked vehicle. The motorist then 
pulled to the side of the roadway, exited his vehicle 
and began punching another bicyclist. Police 
arrived and the motorist was arrested at the scene 
and taken into custody. The two victims’ injuries 
were not life threatening and they were treated at 
the scene by Monrovia paramedics. 

FRIENDS OF THE MONROVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY MONTHLY 
HALF-PRICE BOOK SALE

 

 Friends of the Monrovia Public Library will hold their monthly Half-Price Book sale in the Friends 
Store throughout the month of July. This month, adult books and media with a blue dot on the spine 
are half-price. While some items are individually priced, regular prices range from $0.25 to $2.00. 
Visit the Friends Store early for the best selection. 

 The Friends Store is located inside the Monrovia Public Library. Store hours are Monday - Wednesday 
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Thursday – Saturday, noon – 5 p.m.

 The Friends have recently launched their newly designed web site which features additional items 
sold online at Amazon. Visit our online store at http://www.friendsofmonroviapubliclibrary.org/
online-store.html

The Friends of the Monrovia Public Library promote the Library by stimulating a greater use and appreciation of the 
literary, educational, and cultural advantages the library offers throughout the community.

Friends Store at the Monrovia Public Library

321 S. Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 www.friendsofmonroviapubliclibrary.org

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