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Mountain Views News Saturday, January 5, 2013

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 5, 2013

From Arcadia’s Best:

SUSPICIOUS BLAZE NEW YEAR’S NIGHT

Firefighters on several Arcadia fire trucks and Monrovia firefighters responded at 7:19 p.m. tonight,
Jan. 1, to a fully engulfed detached two-car garage next to a recently vacated single family dwelling in
the 200 block of East Camino Real in Arcadia.

The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes before it spread to the house or surrounding structures,
and kept estimated property loss to an excess of $30,000. No one was injured.

The property had been recently vacated and was scheduled for demolition in the near future, and the
cause of the fire appears to be suspicious in nature and remains under investigation.

– By Scott Hettrick

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, December 23rd, through Saturday, December 29th, the Police Department
responded to 779 calls for service of which 117 required formal investigations. The following is a summary
report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, December 23:

1. At about 12:16 a.m., officers responded to the WB 210 Freeway Santa Anita Avenue off-ramp
regarding a vehicle blocking traffic. Upon arrival, officers discovered the female driver was asleep behind
the wheel, with the car in drive and her foot on the brake. After several attempts to wake her, the driver
ultimately responded to the officers’ attempts. Further investigation revealed the driver was under the
influence of alcohol. The 21-year-old, Filipino female was subsequently arrested for drunk driving and
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for processing.

2. Shortly after 3:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Bella Vista Drive in
reference to an argument that turned into a physical fight. During the fight, two victims were punched
and pushed to the ground by the suspect who subsequently fled the scene. The suspect was described as
a 20-30-year-old, Black female, 5’5 ft., about 200 lbs.

Monday, December 24:

3. At approximately 2:20 a.m., am officer responded to the 600 block of W. Huntington Drive
in regard to a residential burglary. Investigation revealed the victim came home and contacted a male
suspect sitting in the living room. The victim told the suspect to leave and he complied, but remained in
the area outside the home. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the suspect and subsequently arrested the
22-year-old, Hispanic male for suspicion of residential burglary.

4. At about 12:12 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a reported stolen vehicle in the area
of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. During a consensual search of the vehicle, officers
discovered methamphetamines and several credit card numbers. Further investigation revealed the
driver had an outstanding felony warrant. The 26-year-old, Hispanic female driver and the 26-year-old,
Hispanic female passenger were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Tuesday, December 25:

5. Around 6:12 p.m., officers responded to the 000 block of W. Palm Drive in reference to a
residential burglary. Officers discovered the suspect(s) entered the home through a broken, rear glass
sliding door and exited through the front door. The rooms did not appear to be ransacked, and it is
unknown if any property was stolen.

6. At approximately 7:19 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of W. Huntington Drive
regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. Investigation revealed that a male suspect knocked on the
front door of a residence, shot three air-soft pellets from a BB gun, and hit one of the residents on the
forehead causing minor injuries. The suspect was described as a White male, between the ages of 15-20,
long, dark hair, slender build, and was seen fleeing the location in a an older model white vehicle.

Wednesday, December 26:

7. Around 2:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 N. First Avenue, in reference
to a fire in the parking structure. Investigation revealed a vehicle was on fire on the ground level of
the parking structure. The gym was evacuated and the Arcadia Fire Department extinguished the fire.
There were no injuries reported.

8. At about 11:10 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a missing front license plate
in the area of E. Duarte Road near Santa Anita Avenue. During their investigation, officers discovered
the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The 41-year-old, White male was subsequently arrested
for drunk driving and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for processing.

Thursday, December 27:

9. At approximately 7:19 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of S. Sixth Avenue
regarding a physical altercation between two male suspects. Investigation revealed that one of the
suspects was armed with a screwdriver and the other suspect was armed with an axe handle. Then
24-year-old, White male and the 31-year-old, Hispanic male were arrested for assault with a deadly
weapon and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

10. Around 8:19 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle for failing to signal in
the area of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. A records check revealed the motorcyclist had an
outstanding warrant, and was driving with a suspended license. Further investigation revealed the
motorcyclist was in possession of a knife. The 38-year-old, White male was arrested for carrying a
concealed dagger and for having an outstanding warrant, and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail
for processing.

Friday, December 28:

11. At about 6:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to Arcadia Fitness Sports Club, 56 E. Duarte Road,
in reference to a theft. Investigation revealed that a male suspect broke into several lockers, stole wallets,
keys and clothing, and fled the location in a blue Nissan Altima. The suspect is described as a Black male,
late twenties, wearing a light-colored knit cap, dark shirt and jeans, and can be identified if seen again.

12. Around 7:40 p.m., an officer responded to the 600 block of W. Lemon regarding a residential
burglary. Investigation revealed that suspect(s) pried opened the garage door, entered through
an unlocked door leading into the home, and ransacked several rooms. There were no witnesses or
surveillance cameras, and it was unknown if any property was stolen.

Saturday, December 29:

13. At approximately 5:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Golden West
Avenue regarding domestic violence between a boyfriend and girlfriend, in which the boyfriend was the
aggressor. Investigation revealed that the boyfriend became upset, pushed the girlfriend against a wall
and dragged her by the hair before leaving the scene. The victim requested an Emergency Protective
Order and desires prosecution.

14. At about 9:10 p.m., officers responded to the area of Third Avenue and Bonita Street in reference
to a suspect vandalizing street poles. During the investigation, the suspect initially non-compliant with
the officers’ orders, refusing to place his left arm behind his back. The 30-year-old, White male was
consequently arrested for delaying officers in the course of their duties and for vandalism, and was
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

SAVE MONEY ON
YOUR ESTATE TAXES
AT THE CHAMBER NETWORKING
BREAKFAST
JAN. 17

Attorneys from the law offices
of Hart, Mieras & Morris to
Speak

Hear details of how your estate
taxes may dramatically increase
due to scheduled changes in
2013 Federal Tax laws at the Arcadia
Chamber of Commerce’s
monthly Networking Breakfast,
7:30am, Thursday, January 17,
at the Sunset Room of Santa
Anita Golf Course, 405 S. Santa
Anita Ave, Arcadia.

The Law Offices of Hart, Mieras,
& Morris, Inc. primary practice
includes Estate Planning/Living
Trusts, Trust Administrations,
Probate, Guardianships- to
name a few. They have many
Living Trust Seminars available
at their many locations.

Networking Breakfasts, held
on the third Thursday of each
month, feature distinguished
business leaders of the community..
Attendees are invited at the
beginning of each program to
introduce themselves and say a
few words about their business
or organization.

Recent guest speakers have included
John Morris, LA County
District Attorneys Office,
Healthcare Fraud Division discussing
Workers’ Compensation
Fraud and a presentation
on Property Assessed Clean
Energy (PACE) Program in response
to L.A. County’s search
to identify potential participants
for a program to present
to progressive communities.

Tickets are $15 for members
who RSVP in advance and $20
for non-members. To make a
reservation, contact the Chamber
office: 626.447.2159 or by
e-mail: info@ArcadiaCaChamber.
org.

ARCADIA AAUW TO EXPLORE U. S. DRUG
POLICIES AND THE NEED FOR CHANGE

At the Monday, January 14 meeting of the Arcadia Branch of the American Association

of University Women (AAUW), member Betty Harris will give a fact-finding presentation on current
U. S. drug policies and the need for change. Harris will explain the policies and then expand on the
damage done by these policies and the continued dangers resulting from them. Her main focus will
be on the influence of pharmaceutical companies on doctors, hospitals, and individuals. Harris will
also offer some solutions to drug problems in America from her point of view.

The meeting is open to the public at no charge. After Betty Harris’ presentation, she will
moderate a question-and-answer period in which audience members are invited to give their views
on U. S. drug policies with regard to both legal and illegal use of drugs. This promises to be a lively
discussion on a subject that affects all of us on both national and global levels.

The Arcadia Branch of AAUW meets at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Jordan Hall, 400 W.
Duarte Road, Arcadia (SW corner of Duarte Rd. and Holly Ave.). All are invited to come at 6:30 p.m.
for socializing and refreshments. The program will follow at 7:00 p.m. Ample parking is available in
the church parking lot.

For more information about the program or about becoming a member of the American Association
of University Women, please call Tamara Kato at (626) 375-6756 or Patricia Dietrich at (626) 446-
8437.

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