Mountain Views News          Saturday, December 20, 2014

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Mountain View News Saturday, December 20, 2014


CHURCH CAROLERS, CORVETTES AT CHRISTMAS 
MARKET SATURDAY FINAL NIGHT CROWDS ON DEC. 
20 WILL RAISE 3-NIGHT TOTAL TO MORE THAN 2,000

ARCADIA, Ca. � A family of singers from the Southern 
California Mormon Choir, Jeff, Cindy, Jocelyn, and 
Emily Combe, along with fellow choir member Beth 
Stogner of the Arcadia Fire Department, will stroll 
the Downtown Arcadia Christmas Market singing 
traditional Christmas Carols in Dickens-era costumes 
this Saturday, Dec. 20. 

 And Corvettes of all eras will be showcased by 
members of the Arcadia-based chapter of Corvettes 
Limited at the special Carcadia Christmas car show 
sponsored by Santa Anita Park horse racing, which 
opens its next horse race season on Dec. 26. Attendees 
can spin a wheel at the Santa Anita Park booth to win 
tickets, hooded sweatshirts and more. 

 It�s the final night of the three-night Christmas 
Market that has already attracted more than 1,500 
people the first two nights of the event that is staged 
from 5-9 p.m. on the closed block of First Avenue from 
Huntington Drive to Wheeler St.

 Anyone with a cool vehicle of any kind is invited to 
join the car show by arriving no later than 4:45 p.m. 
at the Arcadia Medical Center parking lot off Wheeler 
Street between Santa Anita Avenue and First Avenue. 

The best of the previous two nights will return to 
entertain crowds, including free visits and photos with 
Santa Claus in front of a vintage fire truck, blowing 
snow, and the very popular horse-drawn carriage rides 
past the holiday tree and decorations at the Arcadia 
Transit Plaza. The rides are provided free courtesy of 
sponsor MW Investment Group.

 The crowd-pleasing Lance and Gary Show band also 
returns with a giant video screen showing inserted 
speech bubbles of characters from movies such as 
�The Grinch� and �National Lampoon�s Christmas 
Vacation� making amusing comments about Arcadia. 

 Attendees enjoy food, beverages, and gifts at more 
than 50 vendor booths, including delicious food from 
Downtown Arcadia restaurants such as tri-tip and 
pulled pork sandwiches from Matt Denny�s Ale House, 
tapas from Spanish restaurant La Luna Negra, a full 
menu from Stacked Sandwich, hot spiced cider from 
multiple vendors, as well as giant baked potatoes with 
myriad customized toppings, and kettle corn, among 
other offerings. 

 The Christmas Market is presented by the non-
profit community events group Arcadia�s Best 
Foundation in association with Downtown Arcadia 
and sponsored primarily by Foothill Gold Line as 
well as Forest Lawn. Other sponsors include the City 
of Arcadia, Matt Denny�s Ale House Restaurant, 
April Verlato � Attorney at Law, and Marie Taylor � 
NAI Capital. Trash services are provided by Waste 
Management. The event is produced by Family 
Festival Productions and designed by GenWay 
International with equipment from Town & Country 
Event Rentals.

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, December 7th, through Saturday, December 
13th, the Police Department responded to 968 calls for service of which 128 
required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the 
major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, December 7:

At approximately 9:02 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle 
in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive for suspended 
registration. An investigation revealed the driver, a 33-year-old Hispanic 
male, and passenger, a 31-year-old Hispanic female, were in possession 
of a narcotic controlled substance. Both suspects were arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 Around 3:09 p.m., an officer was dispatched to REI, 214 North Santa 
Anita Avenue, in reference to a theft report. Video surveillance revealed 
a male and female subject concealed several items of merchandise inside 
a used backpack and exited the store without making payment. A short 
time later, officers learned the suspects were arrested for shoplifting at REI 
in Manhattan Beach. The officers responded to that store and arrested 
both suspects. They were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Monday, December 8:

At about 1:06 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle 
for a broken tail light in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Orange 
Grove Avenue. An investigation revealed the driver, a 20-year-old Asian 
female, was never issued a license, the front passenger, a 20-year-old Black 
male, was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, 
and the rear passenger, a 19-year-old Black male, was in possession of a 
controlled substance and had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. All 
three suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking.

 At about 2:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of South Baldwin 
Avenue and the 210 freeway regarding a three-party traffic collision. An 
investigation revealed that while Party-1 was handling his GPS device, he 
collided into the vehicle in front of him, who then collided into another 
vehicle. The officer determined the driver of Party-1, a 53-year-old White 
male, was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested 
for DUI and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Tuesday, December 9:

Around 9:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 
000 block of West Duarte Road for a partially covered license plate. The 
officer discovered the driver, a 60-year-old White male, was in possession 
of methamphetamine. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking.

 Just after 9:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to Ralphs, 211 East Foothill 
Boulevard, regarding a theft that just occurred. Two juvenile suspects 
stole alcohol and beef jerky, and pushed two employees as they attempted 
to exit the front entrance. Once outside, the suspects ran from officers and 
resisted arrest, but were eventually apprehended. The 17-year-old Asian 
males were arrested, transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking, and 
later released to their parents.

Wednesday, December 10:

Shortly after 1:44 a.m., an officer noticed a unattended vehicle parked 
in the Unocal 76 gas station parking lot, 102 East Huntington Drive, 
with recent and significant collision damage to the passenger side of the 
vehicle. An investigation revealed a 47-year-old White female parked the 
vehicle at the gas station after colliding with a city tree while handling her 
GPS device. The officer recommended a hit and run complaint be filed 
against the woman. 

 At about 2:52 p.m., officers responded to CVS Pharmacy, 9952 Las 
Tunas Drive, regarding a theft report. Officers discovered three Black 
females concealed numerous bottles of alcohol in one of the suspect�s 
purses. All of the suspects are described as 18 to 25-years-old. They fled 
southbound on Rowland Avenue in a newer model, black Volkswagen 
Beetle. 

Thursday, December 11:

At approximately 2:21 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection 
of Santa Anita Avenue and Wisteria Avenue regarding an unknown 
problem. The officer discovered the victim, a 63-year-old Asian female, 
had been sprayed in the eyes with an unknown liquid before unidentified 
suspect(s) pushed her to the ground and stole her purse. The victim 
described the suspect as a thin, 6� tall male. No witnesses were located. 
The investigation is ongoing.

 Around 7:14 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in 
the 100 block of South Baldwin Avenue for speeding. Upon contacting 
the driver, the officer discovered the driver, a 21-year-old Hispanic male, 
had a suspended license and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Friday, December 12: 

Just after 11:39 a.m., officers responded to the Arcadia Police Department 
front counter regarding a fraud report. An investigation revealed an 
unknown suspect withdrew more than $500.00 from the victim�s account 
using an ATM located in the 600 block of West Duarte Road on December 
11th. The investigation is ongoing.

 At about 3:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1700 
block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a male subject trying to open 
the reporting party�s front door. Officers located the suspect nearby in 
his vehicle. The 31-year-old White male admitted to stealing packages 
from the victims� porches. He also had an outstanding warrant. He was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, December 13:

Just after 12:32 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a 
vehicle in the area of Peck Road and Clark Street for a broken taillight. 
Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the 37-year-old 
Hispanic female had never been issued a driver�s license. She was cited 
and released in the field. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver. 

 At approximately 6:42 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection 
of Santa Anita Avenue and Wistaria Avenue regarding a vehicle driving 
uncontrollably and almost colliding with the reporting party. Upon 
making contacting with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of 
alcohol emitting from his breath. Through field sobriety tests, the officer 
determined the 59-year-old Black male was under the influence of an 
alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 


MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

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.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance � Suspect Arrested

December 11 at 4:40 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of West Lime regarding 
a family disturbance. A female subject went to the location in an effort to visit her 
children. Family members at the location observed the female acting bizarre and called 
the police. Upon investigation, it was determined the female was under the influence of 
methamphetamine and she was arrested. The female was taken into custody and later 
released on a citation after a sobering period.

Theft From a Vehicle

December 12 at 8:53 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Grand on 
the report of a theft from a vehicle. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim�s unlocked 
vehicle and stole identification items from the glove box. The theft occurred sometime 
overnight. The investigation is continuing.

Residential Burglary

December 12 at 8:54 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of Jasmine. 
The suspect(s) entered the victim�s unlocked garage and forced entry into their vehicle by 
smashing a window. The victim�s purse was in plain view and stolen from the passenger 
seat. The suspect(s) then left the area undetected. The investigation is continuing.

Possession of a Controlled Substance � Suspect Arrested

December 12 at 4:40 p.m., an employee from a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington 
called police to report a guest refusing to leave. The subject was contacted by an officer 
and found to be in possession of methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested and taken 
into custody. He had warrants for his arrest and was held for the warrants.

Riding a Bicycle Under the Influence of Alcohol � Suspect arrested.

December 13 at 1:15 a.m., an officer observed a subject riding his bicycle on the wrong 
side of the road in the 1500 block of South Myrtle. Through investigation, the subject was 
determined to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.

Battery

December 13 at 1:50 p.m., officers responded to a local bar in the 100 block of East Olive 
regarding a battery report. The fight inside the bar was over a female patron. All parties 
refused to prosecute.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol � Suspect Arrested

December 14 at 1:25 a.m., dispatch received a call from a female subject reporting her 
husband was intoxicated and left the residence in his vehicle from the 700 block of West 
Foothill. Officers found the vehicle and stopped the driver. Upon investigation, the driver 
was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol � Suspect Arrested

December 14 at 3:00 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the 
area of Myrtle and Foothill. Through investigation, the officer determined the driver to be 
under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication � Suspect Arrested

December 14 at 1:57 p.m., a male was seen walking south in the 100 block of South Myrtle 
and appeared to be heavily intoxicated, staggering back and forth slowly as he walked. 
Officers detained the subject and determined his was too intoxicated to care for his own 
safety; he was arrested.

Petty Theft � Suspect Arrested

December 14 at 5:29 p.m., a female was detained at a store in the 1600 block of South 
Mountain by store loss prevention. She had entered the store and stole bathroom items, 
knowing she did not have enough money to pay for them. Officers arrived and accepted

the store�s private person�s arrest. The female was issued a misdemeanor citation at the

store, then released on a citation pending court appearance.

Domestic Battery � Suspect Arrested

December 14 at 6:23 p.m., dispatch received several calls reporting a disturbance in the 
700 block of West Foothill. Police then received a 911 call from a female, believed to be 
the victim, who reported her husband had just beaten her up. Officers responded and 
determined this was an ongoing marital dispute. The female was taken to a hospital for 
complaint of pain to her back. The husband was arrested for domestic violence.

Mental Evaluation

December 15 at 5:58 a.m., a caller reported an erratic driver in the 200 block of South 
Myrtle to police. Officers responded and found the subject in the vehicle. After speaking 
with the subject, it was determined he was a danger to himself and others. He was placed 
on a mental evaluation hold and taken to a hospital, where he will be held for 72 hours.


CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY UPDATE

 Alert: Magnolia Ave will be CLOSED from Evergreen Ave to Genoa St 
from December 18th to January 5th. See details below.

 Alert: Sidewalks will be impacted along Myrtle Ave, Duarte Ave, and 
California Ave starting December 18th. See details below.

 Holiday Schedule: No work will be performed on Christmas Day and 
New Year�s Day.

 OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS (Streets, Medians, Sidewalks and Freeway 
Underpass) 

 WHEN: December 18 to December 26, 2014

 WHERE: Myrtle Avenue (between Duarte Road and Evergreen Avenue)

 WHAT: Sidewalk removal will begin on the west side of Myrtle Avenue 
on Friday, December 19th. Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the east side of 
Myrtle Avenue. Crews will be boring in the sidewalks and cutting openings 
in the curbs as well throughout the week. Traffic lanes will be impacted, 
but all lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be available. Please 
observe street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: California Avenue (between Duarte Road and Evergreen Avenue)

WHAT: Sidewalk removal will begin on the west side of California Avenue 
on Thursday, December 18th. Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the east 
side of California Avenue. Crews will be boring in the sidewalks and cutting 
openings in the curbs as well throughout the week. Traffic lanes will be 
impacted, but all lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be available. 
Please observe street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: Duarte Road (between Myrtle Ave and Magnolia Ave)

WHAT: Sidewalk removal will begin on the south side of Duarte Road 
on Monday, December 22nd. However, the sidewalk will remain open for 
pedestrian traffic at all times. Crews will be drilling street light foundations 
and cutting openings in the curbs as well throughout the week. One lane 
in each direction will remain open from California Ave to Myrtle Ave. 
All lanes will remain open west of Myrtle Ave. Street parking will not be 
available. Please observe street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: Magnolia Ave (between Evergreen Ave and railroad crossing)

WHAT: Crews will begin excavation for the electrical vaults at Magnolia 
Avenue next week. The road will be closed from Genoa St to Evergreen Ave 
during working hours from December 23rd until January 5th. The road 
will remain open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year�s Eve, and New 
Year�s Day. Local access for residents and businesses will be allowed. Please 
observe street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: Pomona Ave (between Myrtle Ave and Magnolia Ave)

WHAT: Crews will begin excavation for the planters in the sidewalk on 
the south side of Pomona Ave. Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the north 
side of Pomona Avenue. Crews will be drilling street light foundations and 
cutting openings in the curbs as well throughout the week. Traffic lanes 
will be impacted, but all lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be 
available. Please observe street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: Primrose Ave (south of Evergreen Ave)

WHAT: Crews will begin excavation for the planters in the sidewalk on the 
west side of Primrose Ave. Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the east side of 
Primrose Ave, south of Pomona Ave. Traffic lanes will be impacted, but all 
lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be available. Please observe 
street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

 ON-SITE WORK (Station Square Neighborhood Park, Depot Promenade 
and Transit Plaza) 

 WHEN: December 18 to December 26, 2014

 WHERE: Monrovia Park & Ride Lot

 WHAT: The contractor will continue construction of underground 
utilities this week. No work will be performed on Christmas Day. There are 
5 ADA Accessible Parking Spaces and 18 regular parking spaces available 
to the public in the Park and Ride lot until December 31, 2014. Beginning 
January 2, 2015, construction work will start in the parking area and 
alternative parking spaces will only be available at 123 W. Pomona Avenue, 
Monrovia - northwest of the Park and Ride lot (see aerial map below). Signs 
showing the direction of the alternate parking are posted on site. Overnight 
parking is not allowed on both parking areas.

SANTA�S HOTLINE RESCHEDULED 
TO DECEMBER 23RD 

FROM 3:00 TO 5:00 PM

DUARTE, CA, December 18, 2014 � Have no fear, Santa can still hear 
from all Duarte children for Santa�s Hotline, which will be up, and 
running again on Tuesday, December 23rd. After some minor technical 
difficulties, the Jolly Old Soul is inviting all Duarte kids ages 5 to 11 to 
pick up the phone and call him at (626) 358-5425 from 3:00-5:00 pm. 
It is not too late to partake in this annual Duarte tradition of talking 
to Santa Claus and telling him what is on your wish list. This event 
wraps up a month of fun-filled holiday festivities sponsored by the City 
of Duarte. For additional information on Santa�s Hotline, call 626 
357-7931.

 

About the City of Duarte

The City of Duarte was incorporated on August 22, 1957. With integrity 
and transparency, the City provides exemplary public services in a caring 
and fiscally responsible manner with a commitment to our community�s 
future. For more information visit http://www.accessduarte.com or call 
(626) 357-7931. Follow the City of Duarte on Twitter @CityofDuarte.