Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 19, 2013

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 19, 2013 

Monrovia Police Blotter

Happy 50th Anniversary, MAFA!

By Joan Schmidt

 “MAFA”, the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization 
whose key goals are to promote local artists and provide mentoring opportunities to encourage our 
young people to experience art and hopefully develop the future leadership of MAFA. This past 
weekend, MAFA had a great festival and marked their 50th Anniversary at Monrovia’s Library Park. 
There were so many great display booths, which featured all kinds of paintings, photography, screen 
painting, different types of handcrafted jewelry, rock displays, pottery and much more. Throughout 
the day there was great entertainment. When I arrived, Centre Stage young girls performed various 
hits, danced and used hula hoops for a number. When I left to continue distributing newspapers, a 
Folklorio ensemble was entering the Park and they were accompanied by some musicians. There also 
were arts and crafts for all ages, an authors’ section in cooperation with the Friends of the Monrovia 
Library, and a silent auction to raise funding. It was a great event to celebrate and to support a great 
organization. Please visit www.monroviafinearts.org for more information. 

Highlighted Activity for the Week of October 10-16, 2013

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 421 service events, resulting in 
64 investigations. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.
com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping. For Police Department news and information, visit our 
website and follow us on Twitter for police notifications.

Warrants – Suspect Arrested

October 12 at 11:58 a.m., an officer on patrol recognized a male subject who had outstanding warrants 
walking south on Buena Vista from Huntington. A computer check confirmed the male subject 
did have three outstanding warrants for his arrest. The subject was stopped and arrested for the 
warrants.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

October 13 at 2:01 a.m., and officer stopped a vehicle at Myrtle and the 210 Freeway. The driver was 
speeding and swerved over the dividing line, straddling the line for approximately 40 feet. Through 
investigation, the officer determined the driver was driving under the influence and he was arrested.

Vehicle Burglary

October 15 at 5:58 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of Monrovista. The victim 
believes his vehicle was locked when he parked it. There were no signs of forced entry. Unknown 
suspect(s) entered the vehicle and took new clothing in boxes that was left in the vehicle. The investigation 
is continuing.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested

October 15 at 12:12 p.m., loss prevention personnel at a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain 
detained a female suspect for shoplifting. The suspect was seen by loss prevention putting items 
into her purse and then exiting the store without paying for the merchandise. She was arrested and 
taken into custody.

TIP OF THE WEEK

Red Ribbon Week Reminds Parents to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs

October 23 through 31, the Monrovia Police Department will celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2013. 
Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign to raise awareness about substance abuse among our 
youth and our communities. In 1985, DEA Agent Enrique, “Kiki,” Camarena was murdered by a

drug cartel. To honor his memory and to show support that we will continue the fight against illegal 
drugs, Monrovia Police Officers will wear red ribbons and red bracelets as part of our uniform to 
support the fight against illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use.

Parents are the most powerful influence in a child’s life in preventing drug use, alcohol use, and 
other risking behavior. Talk to your children early about drugs before they become involved. Be 
involved in their lives, keep them occupied with activities, spend time with them, and know who 
their friends are. Drug abuse can start at a very young age, so you need to know who your children 
are with at all times. One of the hardest things as a parent is knowing how to keep your child away 
from drugs and alcohol.


MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE MONROVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY 
ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M. IN LIBRARY 
COMMUNITY ROOM. 

Dress in your pajamas, bring your blanket, pillow and your favorite stuffed friend to join us for 
Monday Movie Night! Enjoy freshly popped popcorn as we cuddle up to watch a terrific Halloween 
themed movie with your family! Know your child; some content may not be suitable for some kids. 
This event is sponsored by Friends of the Monrovia Public Library. The library is located at 321 S. 
Myrtle Avenue, in Old Town Monrovia’s Library Park. 

 

Can you guess the movie by reading the clue below?

 

Tonight's Movie Clue: Three sister witches are resurrected on Halloween night, and it us up to two 
teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to the witches reign of terror once and for 
all. (Rated PG)

No registration is required. Visit www.cityofmonrovia.org/library for more details


MONROVIA 

SUNDAY MORNING 

FARMERS' MARKET

That's right- it's back! From 10am - 2pm on Myrtle Avenue, shop for 
fresh produce at the Sunday morning Farmers' Market in Old Town 
Monrovia.