Mountain Views News          Saturday, May 24, 2014

Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 24, 2014 

INDOOR 
MARIJUANA 
CULTIVATION 
BUST 

The Arcadia Police 
Department received a tip of 
a possible indoor marijuana 
cultivation in the 1000 block 
of North First Avenue. Arcadia 
detectives were called in and 
they obtained a warrant. 

On May 20, 2014 at 3:00 
AM, Arcadia Detectives and 
officers served the search 
warrant and found two indoor 
marijuana cultivations. The 
first cultivation was in the 
process of being dismantled. 
The second cultivation was a 
sophisticated marijuana growoperation with approximately 
150 plants in various stages of 
growth. The grow consisted 
of multiple rooms with 

irrigation, lighting, ventilation, 
and electrical wiring run 
throughout. It appears there 
was possible utility theft since 
electricity used to power 
the grow had bypassed the 
electrical meter. 

Three suspects were arrested 
for suspicion of marijuana 
cultivation. The suspects were 
identified as: Viet Van Tran, a 
24 year old Arcadia resident. 
Jessie Soi Chu, a 32 year old 
Temple City resident. Rodrigo 
Salas Rodriguez, a 48 year old 
El Monte resident. All three 
suspects are being held at the 
Arcadia City jail. 

The investigation is continuing 
by Arcadia Police Department 
Detectives. Anyone with 
information 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 DEPARTMENT 


Upcoming DUI/Driver’s License 
Checkpoint & DUI Saturation Patrol 

The Arcadia Police Department 
will host a multi-agency DUI/
Driver’s License Checkpoint 
during the evening hours of 
Friday, May 23rd, as part of the 
AVOID 100 DUI Task Force. 
In addition to this checkpoint, 
a joint DUI Saturation Patrol 
will be conducted during the 
evening hours of Saturday, 
May 24th. These operations 
are in accordance with a grant 
issued and administered by the 
Glendora Police Department 
from the Office of Traffic 
Safety, as part of the AVOID 
the 100 DUI Campaign, 
East-Los Angeles County. 
Participants will include 
officers and personnel from the 
Arcadia, Baldwin Park School 
Police, El Monte, Monrovia, 
Sierra Madre, and West Covina 
Police Departments. 

One of the goals of our 
enforcement activity is to 
promote public safety and 
increase awareness of the 
dangers associated with 
drinking and driving. This will 
be accomplished by providing a 

Sixteenth Annual Law Day: 



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. 

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! 

Funding for this operation is 
provided from the California 
Office of Traffic Safety through 
the National Highway Traffic 
Safety Administration. Report 
Drunk Drivers. Call 9-1-1! 


general legal questions, a summary of legal 
rights, general advice and when appropriate 
referred individuals to the proper legal or 
government organizations. Also available 
was a financial advisor consulted with 
people who had financial questions related 
to their legal issues. Estate planning was the 
most popular topic, followed by family law 
and landlord/tenant. 

What a great service the City 
of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chinese 
Association provided! Today many people 
have busy schedules or are on a set budget. 

This great event truly was a Godsend! 


ARCADIA POLICE CHIEF BOB GUTHRIE ON 
JUNE 5 @ 8AM

 Come join us for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce's monthly Government Affairs Forum.

 The public is invited on the first Thursday of each month at 8AM to hear informative presentations 
at the monthly Government Affairs Forums led by Chairman Jack Orswell and co-chair Pete Ulrich, 
former Arcadia City Councilman. Hear legislative updates at the Chamber conference room at 388 

W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia. 
For the upcoming June 5 Government Affairs Forum, the guest speaker will be Arcadia Police Chief 
Bob Guthrie.

 Chief Guthrie started with the Arcadia Police Department in 1989 as a Police Cadet and was sworn 
in as a Police Officer in 1992. Over the decades he worked his way up through the ranks of the 
department and commanded units including the Field Training Officer Program, Force Training 
Unit, SWAT Team, and Detective Bureau. Guthrie was sworn in as Police Chief in 2011.

 A discussion of pending legislation and other updates will be provided by representatives from City, County, and State government 
offices, the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension and the Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte Town Council. 

RSVPs to the Chamber of Commerce office are appreciated - Please call (626) 447-2159 or email info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org. 

Arcadia Police Blotter 


For the period of Sunday, May 11th, through Saturday, May 17th, thePolice Department responded to 1,019 calls for service of which 104required formal investigations. The following is a summary report ofthe major incidents handled by the Department during this period. 

Sunday, May 11: 

1. Around 00:23 a.m., an officer was dispatched to BoilingPoint restaurant, 206 South First Avenue, regarding a robbery thatjust occurred. After the location closed for business, an unknownmale suspect carrying a firearm entered through the back doorand demanded money from the cash register. He ordered fiveemployees to the ground at gunpoint and told them not to move orcall the police. The suspect stole an iPhone and jewelry from one ofthe employees and fled with $3,000 in cash. 
The suspect is described as approximately 5’9” tall, medium build,
wearing a dark grey or black jacket and a dark colored “motorcyclestyle” mask. Further investigation is being conducted by theDetective Bureau. 

2. At approximately 2:46 a.m., an officer conducted anenforcement stop on a bicyclist for riding with no lightingequipment in the area of Peck Road and Hemlock Street. The officerdiscovered the 23-year-old Hispanic male was under the influenceof a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to theArcadia City Jail for booking. 
Monday, May 12: 

3. Just before 3:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on 
a vehicle in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue 
for speeding and lane straddling. An investigation revealed the 
driver had a suspended license, was under the influence of an 
alcoholic beverage, and was on DUI probation. The 28-year-old 
Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 
4. At about 5:49 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a traffic 
accident at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Arcadia 
Avenue. A driver was stopped at the signal heading eastbound 
on Arcadia Avenue and decided to make a right turn onto 
southbound Baldwin Avenue. As he pulled out of his lane, he 
failed to yield to oncoming traffic and collided into the front 
bumper of another vehicle. No injuries were reported. 
Tuesday, May 13: 

5. At approximately 1:52 a.m., an officer conducted a trafficstop on a vehicle for expired registration in the area of SouthSanta Anita Avenue at Alice Street. An investigation revealed thedriver, a 52-year-old female of unknown race, was displaying falseregistration tabs. She was also in possession of drug paraphernaliaand had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. She was arrestedand transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
6. Around 9:03 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on avehicle for driving with no head lights on in the area of ColoradoStreet and Baldwin Avenue. Upon contact with the driver, theofficer detected an odor of alcohol emitting from her breath. Aninvestigation revealed the 26-year-old Hispanic female was drivingunder the influence with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.17percent. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jailfor booking. 
Wednesday, May 14: 

Just after midnight, an officer made contact with two juvenilesloitering in the area of Goldring Road and Varus Street. Thejuveniles had silver spray paint on their hands and were inpossession of paint markers. An investigation revealed the subjectshad spray painted graffiti on several Edison high voltage boxeslocated on Goldring Road. The 15 and 17-year-old Hispanic maleswere arrested for Felony Vandalism, transported to the ArcadiaCity Jail for booking, and later released to their guardians. 

7. At about 2:10 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcementstop on a vehicle in the area of northbound Baldwin Avenue atHuntington Drive for a cracked windshield. An investigationrevealed the driver was in possession of methamphetamine anddrug paraphernalia. The 46-year-old White male was arrested andtransported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Thursday, May 15: 

8. At about 2:24 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence 
in the 800 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a battery report. 
After an argument, a 32-year-old Asian male punched his 
girlfriend in the stomach and pushed her to the ground, causing 
visible injuries. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 
9. At approximately 7:21 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic 
stop on a vehicle in the area of Tenth Avenue and Jeffries Avenue 
for a warrant attached to the license plate. A records check 
revealed the 23-year-old Hispanic male had three outstanding 
misdemeanor warrants and was in possession of a narcotic 
controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Friday, May 16: 

10. Shortly after 11:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 
Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington Drive, 
regarding a theft report. The victim accidentally left his wallet in 
the Emergency Room waiting area while filling out a form at the 
admission counter. When he returned to his seat, he discovered 
his wallet missing. Video surveillance revealed the wallet was 
picked up by an Asian female who hospital staff described as a 
regular patient. Further investigation is being conducted by the 
Detective Bureau. 
11. At approximately 11:14 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic 
stop on a vehicle for expired registration in the parking lot of Fresh 
and Easy, 133 East Foothill Boulevard. The officer discovered the 
driver, a 43-year-old White male, was under the influence of a 
controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Saturday, May 17: 

12. Around 5:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence 
in the 1000 block of Louise Avenue regarding a battery report. 
A 19-year-old White male suspect and his father, a 49-year-old 
White male, went to the victim’s house to confront him about 
some derogatory comments he made on Twitter. The suspect 
and his father attacked the victim and also punched the victim’s 
girlfriend when she attempted to break up the fight. Both suspects 
fled the scene and were not located. Further investigation is being 
conducted by the Detective Bureau. 
13. At about 6:08 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in 
the 1000 block of El Norte Avenue regarding a burglary report. 
Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a rear door, ransacked 
the location, and fled with several purses and bottles of wine. 
No evidence was located and no one reported seeing or hearing 
anything suspicious. 
Recently, about 140 people 
attended the 16th annual Law Day at the 
Arcadia Public Library. This free Ask-a-
Lawyer Program is a joint effort of the 
City Of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chinese 
Association as part of the nationwide Law 
Day celebration. 

Everyone in Arcadia knows the 
Arcadia Chinese Association (ACA) is 
devoted to volunteering and community 
service. J.P.L.’s Dr. Peter Poon, ACA Director 
and ACA Chair of Law Day told me that 
the ACA has established an excellent 
relationship with the City and its President 
Joanna Liang and thirty volunteers worked 

closely with Arcadia Law Day Chair 
Mayor Pro Tem Gary Kovacic and City 
Communications professional Kristen 
Olafson-Segal to offer this great program. 

When I first arrived, I was so 
impressed how well-planned the event 
was. There was a large sign explaining the 
procedure that began by registering. After 
registration, attendees sat under a shaded 
canopy waiting to be called. There also was 
a table with several information flyers and 
packets. 

There were 32 attorneys who 
specialize in over 21 different areas of law. 
They provided one-on-one consultation on