Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 19, 2013

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 19, 2013 

POLICE SEEKING WITNESSES TO AUTO VS. 

PEDESTRIAN, HIT AND RUN COLLISION ON EL 
MONTE AVENUE 

Below is the original News Release for a hit and run collision occurring at the intersection of El Monte 
Avenue and Camino Real Avenue, on Monday, September 30, 2013.

 According to family members, the pedestrian is making good progress toward recovery after sustaining 
severe injuries in this collision. Our investigators have had few leads develop in the case and 
we are posting the information in hopes of finding a witness to the collision. Both roadways are well 
traveled in the morning hours and we hope additional persons may have seen this suspect vehicle 
(highlighted below).

 If you have information related to this collision, please contact the Arcadia Police Department at 
626.574.5150. You can also submit anonymous tips and information via text, phone, or web to LA 
Regional Crime Stoppers, at 800.222.TIPS (8477), or texting "TIPLA"to CRIMES (274637), or by 
clicking the tip button on the Blog sidebar. Reference APD case #1304635. 

Incident: Hit and Run Traffic Collision, Automobile vs. Pedestrian

Date and Time of Release: September 30, 2013, 2:00 p.m.

 The Arcadia Police Department had officers respond to the intersection of El Monte and Camino 
Real at approximately 7:30 a.m. on September 30, 2013 on the report of a hit and run traffic collision, 
involving a pedestrian.

 The hit and run vehicle was described as a mid-2000 model Toyota Corolla gray in color, which was 
last seen eastbound on Camino Real. The Toyota had a California license plate with the first digit of 
“5” and the last two digits of “40.” The driver of the hit and run vehicle was described as a female in 
her 40’s.

 The pedestrian is a 75-year-old female Arcadia resident who sustained a severe head injury, and was 
transported to a local hospital where she is in critical condition.

 The investigation is continuing by Arcadia Police Department Detective Bureau. Anyone with information 
related to this case is asked to call the Arcadia Police Department at (626)574-5150. You 
can also submit crime tips and information via text, phone, or web to LA Regional Crime Stoppers, 
800-222-TIPS (8477).

Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, October 6th, through Saturday, October 12th, the Police Department 
responded to 876 calls for service of which 123 required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, October 6:

1. Around 00:26 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Las Tunas 
Drive and Longley Way for driving on two flat tires. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected 
an odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and person. An investigation revealed the 34-year-old 
Hispanic male was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested, transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking, and his vehicle was towed. 
2. Shortly after 4:30 a.m., an officer responded to the Mobil gas station, 679 West Duarte Road, 
regarding a subject sleeping in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. An investigation revealed the 31-year-
old White male was under the influence of methamphetamine and had no idea he was asleep for over 
three hours. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Monday, October 7:

3. At about 8:57 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken tail light on 
Campus Drive, west of Park Avenue. The driver, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, was in possession of 
a stolen wallet including multiple identification cards. A records check revealed he had a suspended 
driver’s license and an immigration hold. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking. The passenger, a 40-year-old Hispanic female identified as the registered owner, was 
also arrested for allowing the suspect to drive the vehicle unlicensed. 
4. Around 3:50 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Palm Drive 
regarding a possible burglary that just occurred. An assisting officer observed two subjects matching 
the suspects’ descriptions running in the 300 block of Las Flores Avenue. After a short foot pursuit, 
the suspects were detained in the 300 block of West Longden Avenue. An investigation revealed 
the 25 and 36-year-old Hispanic males forced entry into the residence, stole numerous items of 
property, and were in possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and burglary tools. 
Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Tuesday, October 8:

5. Shortly after 2:40 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken tail light 
in the area of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue. The officer discovered the front passenger, a 
45-year-old Black male, was in possession of PCP, drug paraphernalia, and had an outstanding 
misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The 
rear passenger, a 58-year-old Black male, was also cited in the field for an outstanding misdemeanor 
warrant without incident. 
6. At approximately 9:02 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Victoria’s Secret at the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a theft report. Two suspects concealed merchandise 
inside their purses and exited the store without making payment. Further investigation revealed the 
suspects also stole from Pac Sun and Wet Seal. The 18 and 19-year-old Black females were arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Wednesday, October 9:

7. Around 3:33 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of Albertson’s, 298 East Live Oak 
Avenue, in regards to a hit and run traffic collision. The victim and her two children were sitting 
inside their parked vehicle when male subject reversed his vehicle into their front bumper. While 
the victim attempted to take a picture of the suspect’s license plate with her cell phone, the suspect 
became upset and took the victim’s cell phone from her hands. With the help of bystanders, the 
victim was able to retrieve her cell phone from the suspect before he fled the location. 


 A short time later, the 49-year-old Black male suspect returned to the location where he was arrested 
for Robbery and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

8. At approximately 5:32 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Nordstrom at the Santa Anita Mall, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft investigation. A loss prevention officer discovered 
an employee stole approximately $6,600 in cash while working the sales register over a five month 
period. The 27-year-old Asian female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 


Thursday, October 10:

 At about 10:56 a.m., an officer responded to Abercrombie and Fitch at the Santa Anita Mall, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. Video surveillance revealed two suspects, 
recognized as members of an organized retail theft crew, concealed merchandise inside their clothing 
and exited the store without making payment. The suspects are known to wear clothing modified to 
operate as booster bags. The suspects are described as Hispanic males in their early to mid-forties. 

9. Around 11:14 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of East Live 
Oak Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a kitchen 
window, ransacked the location, and fled with a laptop computer and Chinese currency. Fingerprints 
and a piece of skin that was detected on a sharp piece of glass are being examined for DNA. No 
witnesses were located. 


Friday, October 11: 

10. Just before 8:40 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of East Laurel 
Avenue regarding a residential burglary that just occurred. The victim heard a loud noise while lying 
in bed and then observed an unknown male standing in her doorway. The suspect immediately 
closed the door and the victim climbed through a window to call police using her cell phone. An area 
check was conducted for the suspect, but he was not located. It appeared the suspect forced entry 
through a bedroom window; however, no property was reported missing. The suspect is described as 
Hispanic, approximately 40 to 50-years-old, short stature, wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored 
pants. 


11. At about 4:24 p.m., two vehicles collided in the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Portola 
Drive. The officer determined one of the drivers caused the collision because she failed to yield to 
oncoming traffic. No injuries were reported. 


Saturday, October 12:

12. Just after 2:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Baldwin 
Avenue and Huntington Drive for lane swerving and failing to obey a stop sign. The officer 
discovered the 32-year-old Hispanic male driver was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage 
with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent. The 43-year-old Hispanic male passenger was 
also determined to be under the influence and unable to care for himself. Both suspects were arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


13. Around 6:51 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. A female suspect concealed merchandise inside her purse 
and exited the store without making payment. A search of her purse revealed she was in possession 
of a controlled substance. The 18-year-old Asian female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 


TEMPLE STATION’S AWESOME VOLUNTEER 
SQUAD AND HONORING THE BLESSED MOTHER

By Joan Schmidt 

 

Some years back, Annunciation Parish began a special Procession honoring the Blessed Mother, 
close to “October 7”, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Procession begins at Annunciation 
Church, proceeds north on Peck Road, east on Camino Real, South on Myrtle and west on Longden, 
back to the Church.

 Four men carry the statue of “Our Lady of Fatima” who appeared to the three children, Lucia, 
and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco in 1916 in Portugal and urged people to pray the rosary. Jacinta 
and Francisco died in 1918, but Lucia lived a long life as a cloistered nun and died on February13, 
2005 at the age of 97.

 Behind the statue, walked the Pastor Father Eugene Herbert and many parishioners. As 
they walked, they prayed the rosary and carried two banners. I observed two white Temple Sheriff’s 
Station“Volunteers on Patrol” vehicles-one leading the procession and one at the end. I arrived at the 
Church the same time as Deputy April Nelson in a patrol unit, just as the Procession was finishing 
and ending at the Church. I commented that the volunteers were on scene, where as last year, there 
had been two patrol units. Because of cutbacks, there is less man power. Also a priority situation arise 
which the deputies had to respond to. If these two “Volunteer on Patrol” units were not available, 
there would have been no accompaniment on the procession! Perhaps that’s possible on Peck 
Road. However, Myrtle Avenue’s speed is 40mph which mean 45+! Father Eugene, Annunciation 
parishioners and I are MOST GRATEFUL to these fine volunteers. I don’t believe people realize what 
a tremendous help they are. Deputy Nelson just reiterated what I said, and how invaluable they are 
to Temple Station! Thank you, Volunteers on Patrol!


LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM EVENTS


We celebrate autumn with a wonderful Fall Plant Sale and festive Harvest Fair on the Garden & Gift 
Shop Patio, 9am-4pm. For your garden you’ll find fruit trees (figs, pomegranates, papayas, olives) 
as well as chrysanthemums, succulents, herbs and vegetables. California Native plants from The 
Theodore Payne Foundation will be available too. The Harvest Fair will feature art by several artists 
who created beautiful bowls, mosaics, and jewelry for last year’s Forces of Nature Art Exhibit. 
Used garden and plant-related books will be for sale in the Arboretum Library. Free with admission; 
members free.


Who knows what lurks in the garden in the dark of night? Find out when we take a Halloween 
jaunt and discover who hangs out in the garden after dark. See what scary things nature has to offer 
on docent-led hikes through the garden. Come in costume if you'd like and remember to bring a 
flashlight. There will be Halloween crafts and other activities as well. Children must be accompanied 
by an adult. $5 per child for Arboretum members; $8 per child for non-members.

Arboretum.org | Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007