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SOBRIETY & DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT

The Arcadia Police Department Traffic Bureau will staff a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint
during the evening hours of Saturday, April 6th 2013.

The goal of our collective enforcement efforts this weekend is to promote public safety and increase
awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. This will be accomplished by
providing a highly visible enforcement and publicity campaign, in order to deter intoxicated drivers
from getting behind the wheel and driving. Through these efforts, we also seek to reduce the number
of injuries and deaths associated with collisions involving intoxicated drivers.

We would like to remind the public of the dangers associated with drinking and driving. It simply is
not worth it to drive while impaired. Be responsible and use a sober designated driver. Remember,
“Friends don’t let friend’s drive while impaired.”

Additionally, during the entire month of April officers nationwide will be on the lookout for distracted
drivers. Studies show that texting while driving can delay a driver’s reaction time just as severely as
having a blood alcohol content of a legally drunk driver.

Studies also show that there is no difference in the risks between hands-free and hand-held cell phone
conversations, both of which can result in “inattention blindness” which occurs when the brain isn’t
seeing what is clearly visible because the drivers’ focus is on the phone conversation and not on the
road. When over one third of your brain’s functioning that should be on your driving moves over to
cell phone talking, you can become a cell phone “zombie.”

Jan’s Towing provides a no cost “Don’t Drive Drunk” detour program, 365 days a year, and will provide
a free lift home for drivers and their vehicles up to 7 miles in their service area. Call (626) 334-1383
for more information. Don’t forget to visit the Arcadia Police Department News & Information Blog
or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Nixle for other pertinent news and information. Remember, the
solution begins with you!

Robert T. Guthrie, Chief of Police

STREET CLOSURE IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA

The 19th Annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2013. As
a result of this event, vehicles driving on Baldwin Avenue between Huntington Drive and Foothill
Boulevard will be delayed or diverted from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. It is recommended that alternate
routes be used during this time period to avoid being detoured or delayed.

Questions or concerns may be directed to Sergeant Jason Davis or the on-duty Watch Commander
at the Arcadia Police Department, (626) 574-5156. We apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause, and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, March 24th, through Saturday, March 30th, the Police Department responded
to 922 calls for service of which 137 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report
of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, March 24:

1. At about 1:32 a.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of East Magna Vista Avenue regarding
a dispute involving the display of a deadly weapon. An investigation revealed a man threatened his
wife with a knife during an argument as he made repeated stabbing motions. An emergency protective
order was issued. The 51-year-old Asian male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for
booking.

2. Around 6:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington
Drive, in regards to a victim receiving treatment for a battery that occurred on March 22nd. The victim
explained she had been attacked by an unknown male suspect while waiting at the bus stop on the
northwest corner of Huntington Drive and Sunset Avenue. It was approximately 9:30 a.m. when the
suspect threw her down to the ground and bit her finger. She had no idea why she was attacked. The
suspect is described as a Hispanic or White male, late 30’s to early 40’s, approximately six-feet tall, 170
lbs., unshaven, wearing a blue shirt and black jeans. He can be recognized if seen again.

Monday, March 25:

3. Shortly after 1:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of West Colorado Boulevard in
reference to a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) used a rock to gain entry through a rear
sliding glass door, ransacked the location, and fled undetected. The amount of loss was unknown at the
time of the report. No one reported seeing or hearing anything suspicious.

4. At approximately 10:12 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Foothill Boulevard and
Michillinda Avenue regarding a female subject passed out on the sidewalk. The officer discovered the
subject was intoxicated and unable to care for herself. The 51-year-old Hispanic female was arrested and
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Tuesday, March 26:

5. At roughly 9:48 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for running a stop sign on
Baldwin Avenue, at Arboretum Way. A records check revealed the driver had a suspended license. The
61-year-old Hispanic male was cited, released in the field, and his vehicle was impounded.

6. Around 12:56 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Arcadia Police Department front counter
in regards to a fraud investigation. The victim explained unknown suspect(s) opened a Macy’s credit
card account in her name and charged over $5,000. She had no idea how her personal information was
compromised.

Wednesday, March 27:

7. At about 2:45 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle with broken tail lights and conducted a traffic
stop on the southeast corner of Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenue. The officer noticed an odor of
alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. An investigation revealed the driver’s blood alcohol content
was greater than 0.08%. The 32-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City
Jail for booking.

8. Shortly after 4:35 p.m., an officer was dispatched to JCPenney at the Santa Anita Mall, 400
South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a theft report. Two suspects concealed merchandise underneath
the clothes they were wearing and exited the store without making payment. Both 17-year-old Asian
females were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Thursday, March 28:

9. Just before 8:00 a.m., an officer made consensual contact with a subject loitering in front of
Starbucks, 300 East Huntington Drive. An investigation revealed the subject was under the influence of
a controlled substance. The 27-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City
Jail for booking.

10. At approximately 1:00 p.m., a driver failed to yield to pedestrians as he attempted to make a left
turn onto southbound Baldwin Avenue, from westbound Fairview Avenue. He struck a couple who was
pushing their 15-month-old daughter in a stroller, knocking all three to the ground. The victims were
transported to USC Medical Center where they were treated for their injuries. Doctors expected a full
recovery.

Friday, March 29:

11. At almost 8:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration in the
area of Camino Real Avenue and Tenth Avenue. The officer discovered the driver was also displaying
false registration tags. The 51-year-old Hispanic male was cited, released in the field, and his vehicle was
impounded.

12. Roughly after 8:25 p.m., an officer was dispatched to CVS, 1401 South Baldwin Avenue, in
regards to a theft report. Four Black females entered the store and concealed approximately $600 worth
of cosmetics inside their purses. The suspects fled the store; however, the incident was recorded on video
surveillance. The suspects reportedly stole from other CVS stores a day prior in Pasadena, Sierra Madre,
Temple City, and Alhambra. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.

Saturday, March 30:

13. Shortly after 10:45 a.m., an 8-year-old boy was reported missing by his mother. The boy
stepped outside his residence in the 200 block of Laurel Avenue and walked away without telling
anyone. Approximately one and a half hours later, the boy was located at a relative’s house located a
few blocks away. The boy was counseled by an officer after explaining he left because he was angry
with his mother.

14. Around 2:37 p.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of West Camino Real Avenue
regarding a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a window and
fled undetected with two containers filled with silver dollars, worth over $2,000. No one saw or heard
anything suspicious and no evidence was located.

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