Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 1, 2014

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, November 1, 2014 

Arcadia Police Blotter


For the period of Sunday, October 19th, through Saturday, October 
25th, the Police Department responded to 1,025 calls for service 
of which 130 required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department 
during this period.

Sunday, October 19:

Just after 4:53 p.m., an officer responded to Claire’s at the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a burglary report. An 
investigation revealed a 15-year-old White female and a 14-year-
old Black female concealed numerous items of merchandise inside 
their pockets and failed to make payment. The juveniles were cited 
and released to their parents. 

At approximately 7:06 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a vehicle burglary 
report. The officer determined an unknown suspect broke the rear 
window and stole the victim’s purse from the rear floor board. No 
suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 

Monday, October 20:

At about 9:19 a.m., an officer approached a 54-year-old Hispanic 
male sitting in his vehicle after witnessing him drink an unknown 
beverage concealed in a paper bag. The subject admitted to drinking 
an alcoholic beverage in public. He was cited and released in the 
field without incident. 

At approximately 10:53 a.m., an officer responded to Hartfield 
Construction Corporation, 11908 Clark Street, regarding a theft 
report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) stole a 
planted plumeria tree from the business. The total loss was valued 
at $5,000.00. 

Tuesday, October 21:

Around 1:36 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a 
vehicle in the area of Wheeler Avenue and First Avenue for being 
illegally stopped. Upon contacting the subject, the officer detected 
the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath. The 
27-year-old Hispanic male had a blood alcohol content greater than 
.08%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 

Just after 3:06 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 
block of Rafael Drive regarding a burglary report. The officer 
determined an unknown subject posed as a plumber to lure 
the victims to the backyard while he ransacked the bedrooms. 
The suspect stole jewelry and cash. The suspect is described as a 
Hispanic male, 5’10”, 260 pounds, clean shaven, wearing a gray 
work shirt with “Moro” on the right side and a “Plumber” patch on 
the left side. The investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, October 22:

Shortly after 12:14 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a 
vehicle in the area of Sixth Avenue and Camino Real Avenue for 
failing to stop at a stop sign. The officer discovered the driver, a 
26-year-old Asian female, was driving with an expired license. She 
was issued a citation and released in the field. The vehicle was not 
stored or impounded.

At about 3:14 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 
block of Harvard Drive regarding a burglary report. Surveillance 
footage revealed two unidentified suspects shattered the rear 
sliding glass door, ransacked the home, and fled undetected. The 
loss consisted of several designer purses. The investigation is 
ongoing.

Thursday, October 23:

At approximately 11:53 a.m., an officer responded to the front desk 
of the Arcadia Police Department, 250 West Huntington Drive, 
regarding a fraud report. An investigation revealed an unknown 
suspect used the victim’s debit card to charge $4,771 over the past 
two months. The victim stated she never lost or misplaced her debit 
card.

Around 5:47 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Fifth 
Avenue and Colorado Boulevard in reference to a robbery that 
had just occurred. The officer discovered the victim, a 15-year-old 
Hispanic male, was asked to lend his phone to Suspect #1 because 
his phone had died. As the victim complied, Suspect #2 punched 
the victim in the face and both suspects fled in a newer model 
Nissan Altima. The victim refused medical attention therefore 
Arcadia Fire was not called.

Suspect #1 is described as a Hispanic male in his early 20’s, 5’8”, 160 
pounds, with short brown hair, dark beard, wearing a gray t-shirt. 
Suspect #2 is described as a Hispanic male in his late teens or early 
20’s, 5’6”, 150 pounds, wearing a light colored shirt.

Friday, October 24: 

Just after 7:33 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a 
vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Golden West Avenue 
for a broken tail light. An investigation revealed the driver placed 
false registration tags on the vehicle. The 38-year-old Hispanic male 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

At about 6:02 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Santa 
Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. 
The officer determined the two suspects, a 23-year-old female 
of unknown race and a 22-year-old White female, concealed 
merchandise in their purses and removed the security sensors 
with a specialized tool before exiting the store and failing to make 
payment. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, October 25:

Just after 11:34 a.m., an officer initiated an enforcement stop on a 
bicyclist for riding the wrong direction in the area of Peck Road 
and Clark Street. Upon contacting the subject, the officer noticed 
signs of drug use. The officer administered a series of tests and 
concluded the 31-year-old Hispanic male was under the influence 
of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At approximately 5:55 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia 
Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington Drive, regarding a 
battery report. An investigation revealed a boyfriend and girlfriend 
were arguing when the 17-year-old Hispanic male punched the 
18-year-old Hispanic female in the face. The victim’s mother 
transported her to the hospital for treatment. The suspect was cited 
and released to his parents. 

MATTHIES: ARCADIA’S FIRST 
POLICE MURDER

Revisit the tragic day in 1927 when Arcadia police officer Albert E. 
Matthies was shot and killed while on routine patrol. Daniel Hennessy 
has researched that event and he brings that long-ago July day into focus 
as he offers a glimpse through the window of time at the Arcadia of the 
1920s. This special free lecture, hosted by the Gilb Museum of Arcadia 
Heritage, will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. 
until 3:30 p.m. at the Museum Education Center.

 The Museum Education Center is located at 382 W. Huntington Drive, 
Arcadia. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located at 380 W. 
Huntington Drive, Arcadia, immediately behind the Community Center. 
The Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 
p.m. (Closed on Sundays and Mondays and 12-1 daily).

 For more information, please call 626.574.5440 or visit the 
Museum’s website at http://museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us. 


THE ROSE PARADE STARTS NOW—
WITH TOURNAMENT OF ROSES 
SPEAKER AT ARCADIA 

AAUW MEETING

 What goes on behind the scenes at the annual Pasadena Rose Parade? 
Have you ever wondered who chooses the theme, the bands, the float 
designs, the Royal Court? The perfect person to answer these questions 
and any others is Temple City resident Robert Giambalvo, member of 
the Community Relations Committee and an 8-year volunteer with 
the Tournament of Roses Association. Robert Giambalvo assures the 
Arcadia Branch of the American Association of University Women 
(AAUW) that he will present a program to them that gives “a parade 
and game overview from the beginning to the present along with fun 
facts and interactive questions.” His presentation will be light, but 
informative. Giambalvo’s audience is sure to appreciate this early look 
at the 126th Rose Parade with its theme of “Inspiring Stories.”

 Giambalvo will speak to members of the Arcadia Branch of AAUW 
and their guests at the Branch’s meeting on Monday, November 10, 
at the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Jordan Hall, 400 W. Duarte 
Rd. (SW corner of Duarte Rd. and Holly Ave.), Arcadia. Socializing 
and refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m. with the Tournament of Roses 
program to follow at 7:00 p.m. The program will include a power point 
presentation that offers the audience a behind-the-scenes look at the 
work, drama, and fun that all contribute to making America’s New Year 
Celebration a success. The public is invited to this free meeting.

 Membership in the American Association of University Women is 
open to women and men university graduates, as well as to those holding 
an Associate of Arts degree or its equivalent. For more information, 
please call Tamara Kato at (626) 375-6756 or Patricia Dietrich at (626) 
446-8437.

Monrovia Police Blotter

UPDATE ON ACCESS TO MONROVIA’S 
HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE 

By Brad Haugaard

I noticed the other day that the almost-new gate at the Ridgeside 
trailhead to the city’s Hillside Wilderness Preserve, which you can see 
above, has been removed. This struck me as odd because it was only 
installed around early January of this year. The old gate, which you 
can see below, is now back in use, but can be swung open far enough 
to admit bikers and hikers, but not enough to admit cars or trucks. 
In a meeting with City Manager Oliver Chi and Director of Community 
Services Tina Cherry, Cherry said the new gate was removed because 
it was crowding the space trucks need to turn around. She said a new-
new gate will be installed after working out the best location for it with 
adjacent landowners and after redesigning it to force cyclists to slow down 
before they enter the narrow residential road. Also, she said, the “Road 
Closed” sign you see posted on the old gate has either been removed 
already or will be removed shortly. The road isn’t closed, it’s open. 
Another factor, she said, is that while the city has an easement 
for the trail, the easement - apparently due to faulty surveying ages 
ago - is for a brief distance actually located alongside the road, 
just to the right of the road as you see it in the above pictures, over 
essentially impassable ground. That also needs to be resolved. 
Chi said the issues with the Ridgeside trailhead should be resolved within 
a few months.

 Cherry said homeowners at other end of the trail - which exits onto Coverleaf 
Drive but passes over private property which is currently blocked by a locked 
gate - have been working with city appraisers. She said the appraisers have 
completed their appraisals and the city is now ready to meet with the homeowners 
in an effort to come to an agreement that will open the Cloverleaf gate. 
Chi said that while there may have been disagreements with 
those property owners in the past, “at least we’re talking to one 
another.” He added, “We need to resolve this today so people can 
enjoy it.” Cherry added that, “We have the resources to have it done.” 
And if that is all a bit confusing, here’s a map: http://goo.gl/PNzQYT.

 During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 387 
service events, resulting in 61 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.

Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

On October 28 at 7:29 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of 
Myrtle and Foothill. A teenage driver hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian 
was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Suspicious Noises / Bear Incident

On October 28 at 8:47 p.m., police received a call from a resident in 
the 400 block of North Primrose reporting suspicious noises on their 
roof. An officer responded, along with the Foothill Air Support Team 
helicopter, and they discovered a bear on the roof of the residence. The 
bear was left alone and eventually left the area.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested

On October 28 at 10:38 p.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 hangup call 
involving a family disturbance in the 900 block of West Olive. An officer 
arrived and spoke to a male adult, who stated his 17-year-old stepson 
was arguing with him and took off, jumping over walls to get away from 
him. A computer check of the juvenile revealed he had a no-bail juvenile 
warrant for his arrest. Officers eventually located the subject hiding in 
the bed of a pickup truck in a hotel parking lot. The juvenile was arrested 
and taken into custody. He was taken to Eastlake Juvenile Hall.

Under the Influence of a Contolled Substance / Possession of a 
Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects 
Arrested

On October 29 at 11:40 a.m., acting on evidence gathered from a grand 
theft auto incident earlier in the week, officers went to a location in the 
600 block of West Palm to further the investigation. At the location, 
officers discovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a suspect under the 
influence of a controlled substance. Three suspects were arrested.

Mental Evaluation

On October 29 at 11:01 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in 
the 200 block of North Grand Avenue to keep the peace. An 18-year-
old, male subject was out of control in the residence. The subject was 
distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend. He was taken to a hospital, 
where he was held for mental Evaluation.


The new gate, shown here, has been temporarily removed.


HEAR ALL ABOUT THE FAMOUS 
ADAM’S PACK STATION

Hear the stories of the last remaining pack station in Southern California 
on November 20, 2014 at noon. Deb Burgess, Adams Pack Station will 
be the guest speaker at this month’s Lunchtime Talk at the Museum 
Education Center.

 The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Lunchtime Talks takes place the 
third Thursday of the month at the Museum Education Center. Come 
and listen to guest speakers who will present snippets of Arcadia history, 
people, places, and events. Bring your own lunch or just sit and enjoy the 
talks with friends.

 All programs are free to the public. The Museum Education Center is 
located at 382 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia 
Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, immediately 
behind the Community Center. The Museum hours are Tuesday through 
Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (Closed on Sundays and Mondays 
and 12-1 daily). For more information, please call 626.574.5440 or visit 
the Museum’s website at http://museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS 

ABOUT OBAMACARE?

A free one-on-one Covered California health information clinic 
will be held at the Arcadia Public Library every Wednesday 
evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. beginning November 
5, 2014 through February 2015. This free clinic will assist with 
your Obamacare questions, provide assistance with filling out 
the Covered California forms, and more. Advance registration is 
required and can be done by calling 626.821.5569. This program 
is provided free by the Asian Americans Advancing Justice Los 
Angeles.

 The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., 
Arcadia. The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 
a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00a.m. until 
6:00 p.m. You can also follow the Library on Twitter and Facebook.

SCE CONDUCTS MAINTENANCE POWER OUTAGE 

ON NOVEMBER 1ST AFFECTING 358 CUSTOMERS

DUARTE, CA, October 30, 2014 - Some 356 homes and two businesses in 
Duarte will be without electrical power between 8:00 am and 6:00 p.m. on 
Saturday, November 1st due to a planned maintenance outage by Southern 
California Edison. 

 SCE notified city officials and mailed notices to every affected household 
of the intended shutdown. Edison describes boundaries for the planned 
outage to include the streets of Conata, Vineyard, Chimes and Huntington 
Drive. This outage will allow Edison to replace a pole, reconductor wires 
and perform other ancillary work. 

To prepare for the planned outage, SCE advises customers to shut off or 
disconnect all sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers and 
fax machines, before the outage begins. Notify security and/or phone 
companies that provide businesses with service as the outage will affect 
alarm systems and may affect private phone systems. Customers should 
make sure that they could override or manually operate their security gates 
or garage doors. Plan to minimize the opening of refrigerator and freezer 
doors during the outage to maintain temperature. If customers plan to 
operate an emergency generator, notify SCE before the outage so SCE can 
protect its employees from possible electrical back feed. To notify SCE of a 
generator, call 1-(800) 990-7788.

 

For more information and current status on a planned outage, visit 
HYPERLINK “http://www.sce.com/outage” www.sce.com/outage or call 
1-(800) 611-1911 and reference Planned Outage #664220.