Mountain Views News          Saturday, December 6, 2014

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, December 6, 2014 


CARRIAGE RIDES, RESTAURANTS AT 
CHRISTMAS MARKET DEC. 6, 13, 20

Free Downtown Arcadia rides courtesy of MW Development 

ARCADIA, Ca. – Free horse-drawn carriage rides will be offered for the 
first time in Downtown Arcadia on Saturday evenings, Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 
courtesy of sponsor MW Investment Group.

 The rides are a new element of the second annual Christmas Market 
presented by Arcadia’s Best Foundation in association with the Arcadia 
Improvement Association. Also new to the market from 5-9 p.m. Saturdays 
on First Avenue between Huntington Drive and Wheeler Street will be local 
restaurants Matt Denny’s Ale House, La Luna Negra, and Stacked Sandwich 
offering speciality food and beverages for purchase. Other vendors, food 
trucks and business vendors will also offer a plethora of delicious holiday 
fare.

 A horse-drawn white wagonette provided by G and F Carriages in 
Bloomington, Ca., will take riders through Downtown and past the 
new Arcadia Transit Plaza featuring a lighted clock tower. Sponsor MW 
Investment Group is owned by local developer Matt Waken, whose 
Walbern Developments has been involved in the building of several 
prominent commercial buildings in Arcadia, among many other residential, 
commercial,and retail projects in Southern California.

 The Christmas Market, which features blowing snow, free horse-drawn 
carriage rides, Dickens Christmas carolers, more than 50 holiday food and 
merchandise vendors, Santa Claus posing for photos at a classic fire truck, 
inflated jumpers for kids, and live bands, is sponsored primarily by the 
Foothill Gold Line, as well as Forest Lawn. Horse carriage rides are free 
courtesy of MW Investment Group. Waste Management provides trash 
services. Additional support comes from the City of Arcadia, Matt Denny’s 
Ale House Restaurant, Marie Taylor of NAI Capital, and attorney April A. 
Verlato.

 The event is produced by Family Festival Productions in association with 
Wayne Tay and Town & Country Event Rentals.

 Plenty of free parking is available in several public lots off Wheeler Street 
east and west of First Ave.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF 
ARCADIA PARTICIPATES 
IN MAKE A 

DIFFERENCE DAY 

 

 The Assistance League of Arcadia members were 
among the millions of volunteers across the nation 
who participated in the annual Make a Difference 
Day. The common mission is to improve the lives 
of others by caring projects, either as individuals, 
groups or organization, that impact the lives of 
others. For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND 
Magazine, in collaboration with Points of Light, has 
made Make A Difference Day, the largest national day 
of community service. It is celebrated each year on 
the fourth Saturday in October.

 During the 2014 Make a Difference Day the 
Assistance League of Arcadia joined in this effort 
by holding a children’s book drive. All the books 
collected to be distributed to needy children in the 
local school districts through its Operation School 
Bell Program. A heartfelt thanks to Chase Bank LA 
Central Market, whose employees donated the bulk 
of the 950 books collected during the October 2014 
Book Drive. We also give special thanks to Benny 
Sanchez, Chase Arcadia Branch Manager, for helping 
organize this Drive and arranging our collection of 
the donations 

ALA President, Kaye Kinsler, and Event Chair, Nicole Pham, with members Suzanne 
Warren and Robin Graney receive over 950 books donated by Benny Sanchez, Vice 
President , and staff of Chase Bank.

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, November 23th, through Saturday, November 
29th, the Police Department responded to 836 calls for service of which 114 
required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the 
major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, November 23:

Just before 1:06 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle 
in the area of Live Oak Avenue and Sixth Avenue for speeding. The officer 
immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver’s 
breath. An investigation revealed the 21-year-old Hispanic male was under 
the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 At approximately 6:34 a.m., an officer conducted a DMV check on a 
vehicle in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road. The officer 
discovered the vehicle had fake registration tags and the driver had never 
been issued a license. The 24-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Monday, November 24:

At about 1:20 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 
200 block of West Huntington Drive for driving on the wrong side of the 
road. A records check revealed the driver had a suspended license due to a 
recent DUI. The 23-year-old Hispanic male was cited and released in the 
field. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days. 

 At approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 
block of Balboa Drive regarding a suspicious circumstances report. The 
65-year-old White female heard her doorbell ring and saw an unknown 
Black female open her mail slot for approximately three minutes. She then 
saw two Black males exit a grey sedan parked in her driveway. After being 
confronted by the victim, the male subjects returned to their vehicle and 
fled westbound on Palo Alto Drive.

 Both male subjects are described as being in their 20’s, approximately 
5’10” tall, thin builds, and wearing dark clothing. The female subject is 
described as being in her 20’s, approximately 5’8” tall, thin build, long 
black dread locks, and wearing dark clothing. The vehicle is described as 
a newer model Toyota or Nissan four-door sedan, charcoal grey in color. 
The investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, November 25:

Around 12:57 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 
area of Santa Anita Avenue and Santa Clara Street for expired registration. 
An investigation revealed the driver, a 26-year-old White female, refused 
to provide a driver’s license and instead, falsely impersonated her sister 
because she had four outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The driver was 
also in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. She was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 Just after 7:35 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle 
in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue for speeding. 
Upon contacting the driver and inspecting the vehicle, the officer noticed 
the driver had installed aftermarket parts that placed the vehicle out of 
compliance. The 21-year-old Asian male was cited and released in the field. 
The vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Wednesday, November 26:

Shortly after 10:23 a.m., officers responded to JCPenny at the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance 
footage revealed an employee of the store concealed several items of 
merchandise in a shopping bag and exited the store without making 
payment. The 19-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 At about 10:26 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of 
Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue regarding a hit and run collision 
resulting in injury. As Party-2 slowed to make a right turn, Party-1 rear-
ended Party-2 because the driver was distracted and texting on his phone. 
After the collision, Party-1 turned off his headlights, fled the scene, and 
ran a red light. Party-1 was later identified by a records check of the license 
plate. The officer contacted Party-1 who admitted to being distracted while 
texting and fleeing the scene. Arcadia Fire responded and transported 
a passenger of Party-2 to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment. 
Investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, November 27:

At approximately 6:02 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of 
Second Avenue and Santa Clara Street regarding a subject yelling and 
throwing objects. A records check revealed the subject had an outstanding 
felony warrant. The 47-year-old White male was arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 At about 11:17 p.m., an officer responded to a parking lot at the 
intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive regarding a 
male subject walking in the street. The 59-year-old Hispanic male exhibited 
signs of public intoxication. Due to medical conditions, Arcadia Fire and 
Monrovia Fire responded and transported him to Arcadia Methodist 
Hospital for treatment prior to booking. 

Friday, November 28: 

Just after 2:15 a.m., an officer responded to Macy’s in the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance 
footage revealed a 53-year-old White female concealed numerous items 
of merchandise while in the fitting room and exited the store failing to 
make payment. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking.

 Around 11:15 a.m., an officer responded to the 600 block of Duarte Road 
regarding a vehicle burglary. The officer determined an unknown subject 
smashed the front driver-side window of a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta between 
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The loss was unknown at the time 
of the report. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. The 
investigation is ongoing.

Saturday, November 29:

Just before 5:23 a.m., an officer responded to Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, 
regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed an unknown Black 
male, approximately 25 to 35-years-old, roughly 5’10” tall slapped his 
female companion across the face while in the hotel lobby. The female 
victim consensually left with the suspect in a silver vehicle. The officer was 
unable to locate either party or the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.

 At approximately 11:24 p.m., an officer was flagged down by a 17-year-
old White male victim who had just been robbed in the area Foothill 
Boulevard and Second Avenue. The suspect casually asked if he had 
a debit card on him, when the victim indicated he did, the suspect 
produced a small black folding knife and threatened to stab or cut the 
victim if he did not follow the suspect to an ATM. The victim complied 
and the suspect fled southbound on Second Avenue on a Razor scooter 
with $20.00 cash. 

 The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 25-years-
old, 5’9” tall, 150 pounds, with short, dark buzz-cut hair and a goatee. He 
was seen wearing a grey and black hooded sweatshirt or windbreaker with 
vertical stripes. 

MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

ARCADIA POLICE UNCOVER GROW HOUSE

Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events. To see a complete listing of 
crimes reported, go to the City of Monrovia website and click on the crime mapping link. 
Sign up to follow us on Twitter for police notifications.

Traffic Collision

On November 25 at 1:31 p.m., police received a call reporting a possible rollover traffic 
collision which impacted a utility pole in the 800 block of East Huntington. Officers 
arrived and found the female driver of an SUV still in the vehicle and she appeared 
injured. She was treated by Monrovia Fire Department paramedics and Southern 
California Edison was called out to attend to the damaged utility pole. Wires from 
the pole struck a parked vehicle and caused minor damage. The driver was taken to a 
hospital for medical evaluation. The officer completed a DMV driver reevaluation form.

Vehicle Burglary

On November 26 at 10:06 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Royal 
Oaks on the report of a vehicle burglary. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the window of a 
vehicle parked inside an apartment complex sometime overnight. The suspect(s) stole a 
backpack containing a laptop computer. The investigation is continuing.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested

On November 26 at 12:30 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of 
Royal Oaks on a domestic violence incident. A married couple was involved in a heated 
argument that escalated. The wife struck her husband on the head with a cast iron skillet 
and threw a flashlight at his face, causing lacerations. The husband was treated at the 
scene by Monrovia paramedics, but he declined to be taken to a hospital. The wife was 
arrested for spousal abuse.

Felony Vandalism

On November 27 at 7:59 a.m., a vehicle was reported vandalized in the area of Canyon 
and Colorado. The victim said his vehicle was parked on the street and unknown 
suspect(s) broke out his rear window and driver’s side window. The investigation is 
continuing.

Vehicle Burglary

On November 27 at 8:14 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West Foothill 
regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim parked and locked his vehicle in the rear 
carport of his complex. Overnight, unknown suspect(s) smashed the driver’s side rear 
window to gain entry. The suspect(s) stole an iPod from the center console cup holder 
and ransacked the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary

On November 27 at 11:38 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of South Violet 
regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim parked and locked their vehicle in the rear 
carport. The suspect(s) smashed the driver’s side rear door window to gain entry and 
took a backpack that was left in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Stolen Vehicle

On November 28 at 11:32 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Bella Vista 
and Alta Vista regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim parked his vehicle at the location 
around midnight. When he returned to the vehicle the next day, he discovered the 
vehicle missing and reported it stolen to police. The vehicle is a 1989 Toyota Camry. The 
investigation is continuing.

Outstanding Warrants – Suspect Arrested

On November 28 at 1:00 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of West Lemon 
when he saw a known subject walking in the area. The officer had prior knowledge that 
the subject had outstanding warrants for his arrest. The officer contacted the subject and 
confirmed the warrants. He then arrested the subject and took him into custody, where 
he remained pending his court appearance date.

Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect 
Arrested

On November 28 at 3:37 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers were on patrol in the 
area of Fifth and Huntington, when they stopped a motorist for a vehicle code violation. 
Upon contacting the driver, they discovered she had two outstanding no-bail warrants 
for her arrest. The driver gave verbal consent for the officers to search her vehicle. 
The officers located heroin and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver was 
arrested and taken into custody. The driver was also found to have methamphetamine 
concealed in her clothing.


As a result of the Arcadia Police Department’s, “See Something, 
Say Something” program, an alert resident notified the Police 
Department of suspicious activity surrounding a residence in the 
400 block of East Wistaria Avenue. Arcadia Police Officers and 
Detectives conducted an investigation. On Thursday, December 4, 
2014, at about 3:00 PM, Detectives obtained and served a search 
warrant at the home for an illegal indoor marijuana cultivation. 

 Once inside the residence, Arcadia Detectives searched the 
home and found the majority of the residence being used as a 
sophisticated, indoor marijuana grow operation. Approximately 
250 mature marijuana plants were being grown in bedrooms and 
in a converted garage. The grow consisted of multiple rooms with 
lighting, ventilation, electrical wiring, irrigation and drying bins 
strewn throughout the residence. It appeared the electrical set-up 
was bypassing the meter and also tapping directly into electrical 
service. There was no evidence of this being a medical marijuana 
related grow and nobody was located inside the dwelling. 

 This case is currently being investigated by Detectives from 
the Arcadia Police Department. Anyone with information on this 
incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at 
(626) 574-5151, case #14-5789. 

 

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