Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 5, 2013

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 5, 2013 

Arcadia Police Blotter

MISSING ADULT

Subject: Gale Ann WILLIAMS

 F/African-American, 22 years old

 5-09/130, med length brown curly 
hair

 Brown eyes

 Black/blue top, black leggings

Ms. Williams was reported missing on October 1, 2013. She 
last spoke to relatives on September 25, 2013, and was believed 
headed to class at Pasadena City College, Pasadena CA. Ms. 
Williams resides in La Puente, CA, and has no vehicle or cell 
phone. Relatives say the subject has gone missing in the past, 
as recently as June, but not for this duration.

Inquiries with area hospitals and other facilities have been fruitless. Ms. Williams information was 
entered into law enforcement missing person databases and with the Los Angeles County Medical 
Alert Center.

Anyone with information on Ms. Williams or her whereabouts is encouraged to notify your local law 
enforcement. If you prefer to provide information ANONYMOUSLY, you may call “Crime Stoppers” 
by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by 
using the tip page on the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers website.

There is no known nexus with the subject to the City of Arcadia and the Missing Person report has 
been referred to the Pasadena Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, 
Industry Station.

APD Case #1304656

Detective E. Lopez


For the period of Sunday, September 22nd, through Saturday, September 28th, the Police Department 
responded to 965 calls for service of which 119 required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, September 22:

1. Just after 1:40 a.m., officers responded to Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington 
Drive, in regards to a disturbance. After being triaged, a male subject became combative with staff 
members and other patients. The 50-year-old White male was arrested for Interfering With Business 
Operations and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records check revealed the subject 
was recently arrested for trespassing at the same location. 


2. At approximately 7:22 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Residence Inn by Marriott, 321 East 
Huntington Drive, in reference to found property. A housekeeper found a bag containing two handguns, 
ammunition, and pistol magazines inside a vacant hotel room. A records check revealed one handgun 
was reported stolen out of the City of Industry. The Detective Bureau is conducting further investigation 
on the room’s guest registry list. 


Monday, September 23:

3. At about 11:16 a.m., an officer responded to Hugo Reid Elementary, 1000 Hugo Reid Drive, 
in reference to a child abuse report. A 6-year-old girl came to school with bruises on her face and arm, 
and explained she was hit with a wooden spoon by her 22-year-old White mother. An investigation 
revealed the suspect had hit the victim multiple times and on numerous occasions. She was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The victim and her 3-year-old sister were taken into 
protective custody by the Department of Child and Family Services. 


4. Around 3:06 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of California Street 
regarding a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) made entry through a window and fled undetected 
with various electronics and jewelry. No evidence was located. 


Tuesday, September 24:

5. Around 7:05 a.m., an officer responded to the Metro Gold Line construction site in the area of 
Cornell Drive and Windsor Road regarding a theft report. Unknown suspect(s) stole approximately 
200 metal stakes and 500 pieces of rebar from the location. Over 100 pounds of rebar was also reported 
missing from the construction site adjacent to Santa Anita Avenue and La Porte Street. The property 
was left unsecured and no witnesses were located.


6. Shortly before 4:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Nordstrom at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft investigation. A Nordstrom employee processed several 
fraudulent returns and merchandise markdowns for his girlfriend. The 25-year-old Hispanic male was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The girlfriend, a 25-year-old White female, 
is also being considered for theft prosecution. 


Wednesday, September 25:

7. Around 12:44 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traveling 84 miles per 
hour (MPH) on Campus Drive near Park Avenue, an area posted as a 25 MPH school zone when 
children are present. The officer discovered the 17-year-old White male driver was in violation of his 
provisional license as he had an under-aged passenger inside the vehicle. He was cited for Reckless 
Driving and released without incident. His vehicle was impounded for 30 days. 


8. At approximately 4:34 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. An adult suspect concealed merchandise inside a 
used shopping bag and exited the store without making payment. The 59-year-old Chinese female was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Thursday, September 26:

 

9. Around 1:32 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding in the area of 
Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue. The officer discovered the 24-year-old Chinese male driver 
was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


10. At about 9:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to AA Wireless, 425 North Santa Anita Avenue, 
in regards to an armed robbery that just occurred. An unknown suspect brandished a handgun and 
demanded cell phones from an employee. The suspect filled a bag with ten iPhones and fled the location 
in an awaiting blue GMC SUV. The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a ski mask and a dark 
colored hooded sweatshirt. No suspects were located; however, the incident was recorded on video 
surveillance. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau. 


 

Friday, September 27: 

11. Just after midnight, an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a bicyclist for riding with 
no lights on in the area of Santa Clara Street and Second Avenue. A search of the subject’s purse 
revealed she was in possession of tar heroin and drug paraphernalia. The 25-year-old White female 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


12. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1600 block of South Fifth 
Avenue regarding a burglary report. A male suspect entered the victim’s open garage and stole 
property including an iPod and cello instrument. No suspect was located at the time of the report. 


A few hours later, the victim found his stolen cello posted on Craigslist. Officers organized an 
operation and agreed to purchase the property from the seller at Sears, 3801 East Foothill Boulevard. 
The 35-year-old White male was arrested in the parking lot where he admitted to the burglary. He was 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records check revealed he was on felony probation. 

Saturday, September 28:

13. At about 2:04 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to stop at a 
stop sign on Live Oak Avenue at Las Tunas Drive. An investigation revealed the driver was under 
the influence of an alcoholic beverage and was in possession of cocaine. The 24-year-old male of 
unknown race was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


14. Just after 10:50 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Arcadia Police Department front counter 
in reference to a fraud report. The victim explained her credit card, cell phone, and driver’s license 
were stolen at a night club in the City of Los Angeles. An online check of her bank account revealed 
unknown suspect(s) had made several unauthorized charges. 


FORMER ARCADIA POLICE OFFICER CHARGED WITH 
EMBEZZLEMENT

A former Arcadia Police Department officer pleaded not guilty today to one count of grand theft

by embezzlement for allegedly charging more than $50,000 for personal items, including making

a down payment on a motorcycle, on a police association’s credit card, the District Attorney’s Office 
announced.

Christian Eric Blesch, 36 (dob 8-16-77), surrendered on a felony complaint for arrest warrant filed on 
Sept. 24 by Deputy District Attorney Geoffrey Rendon with the Justice System Integrity Division. His 
bail was set at $45,000 in case BA416513.

Rendon said Blesch, who was elected in January 2011 to serve as treasurer for the Arcadia Police 

Officer Association, allegedly used the association’s credit card to purchase parts and accessories for 
his personal motorcycles, as well as personal items such as clothing, exercise equipment, shaving 
accessories and cigars. Blesch allegedly paid the monthly credit card bills via check from the association’s 
checking account.

If convicted, Blesch, who resigned from the department in September, faces up to three years in

custody.

Blesch returns to court on Nov. 8 in Department 30 at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center downtown 
Los Angeles to set a date for his preliminary hearing. 

E-WASTE DRIVE OCTOBER 5TH

The Holly Avenue PTA and the Holly Avenue School Garden Club are sponsoring an E-waste Drive 
on Saturday, October 5th, to take place from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM in the Holly Avenue School parking 
lot at 360 W. Duarte Road in Arcadia.

Many types of electronics will be accepted, including computers, telephones and telephone 
equipment, television and computer monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, keyboards, copiers, 
DVD players, stereo equipment, miscellaneous computer parts and cords, lamps, toasters, and nearly 
anything that plugs in.

GARDEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Laramee Haynes, Instructor

www.hayneslandscaping.com 

Saturday, October 12

10am-12noon: Palm Room

$25 Arboretum Members

$30 Non-Arboretum Members (includes Arboretum Admission)

Pre-register preferred at the Class Registration line at 626.821.4623 – or 

Pay at the door – but do come!

 

Garden design is not an exact science, but there are certain artistic principles that 
are generally considered applicable to garden design. Laramee Haynes, a Pasadena-
based landscape designer and contractor, will discuss these ideas so students will 
be better able to translate their thoughts to their gardens . Illustrating the principles 
with digital photos, both Laramee and the class will engage in discussions that review 
and critique the gardens. This enables the participants to better understand 
the strong and weak points of each design (including homes without grass too)! 
Laramee has designed attention-getting gardens at both 

 Pasadena Showcase House and the Los Angeles Garden Show, and has taught 
many classes at the Arboretum in the past.