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Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 3, 2015 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, December 21st, through Saturday, December 
27th, the Police Department responded to 881 calls for service of which 
111 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of 
the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, December 21:

 Just before 12:25 a.m. during a DUI Checkpoint, an officer conducted 
a sobriety inspection of a driver at the intersection of Live Oak Avenue 
and El Capitan Avenue. While the officer confirmed the expiration of 
the driver’s license, he detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting 
from the vehicle. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 
driver was under the influence of marijuana. The 20-year-old Hispanic 
male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
The vehicle was impounded.

 At approximately 2:31 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of 
Renoak Way regarding a vandalism report. Sometime between 11:00 
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on December 21st, an unknown subject damaged 
the passenger side of the victim’s car while it was parked in front of 
Ralph’s, 1101 West Huntington Drive. The car was not in view of the 
surveillance cameras. 

Monday, December 22:

 At about 8:35 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block 
of West Woodruff Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation 
revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the locked garage and stole two 
road bicycles and a set of bicycle rims. The suspects entered the garage 
by breaking one of the glass panels in the garage door and disengaging 
the locking mechanism. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were 
located. 

 At approximately 7:10 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter 
of the Arcadia Police Department to take a suspicious circumstances 
report. The owner of the residence, located in the 900 block of South 
Second Avenue, noticed a 30 foot tall tree went missing from his yard 
while the house was under construction. One of the construction 
workers arrived at the location this morning and found the fence 
surrounding the location missing, and eight to nine men cutting down 
the tree. The worker did not report the incident because he thought 
the owner of the home arranged for the tree to be cut down. The 
investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, December 23:

Around 12:33 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 
area of Huntington Drive and Centennial Way for not having a front 
or rear license plate. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered 
the driver had a suspended license. The 42-year-old Black female was 
issued a citation and released in the field. Her vehicle was left legally 
parked. 

 Just after 8:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of West 
Huntington Drive regarding a hit and run collision. The officer 
determined Party-1 hit the front end of Party-2, who was legally 
parked, while trying to back up into a parking spot. Through witness 
statements, the officer was able to determine the hit and run vehicle was 
registered out of Los Angeles. 

Wednesday, December 24:

Shortly after 12:01 a.m., officers responded to the area of Baldwin 
Avenue and Gate 9 of the Santa Anita Race Track regarding a traffic 
accident. An investigation revealed a 26-year-old Hispanic male 
collided with three parked vehicles then fled the scene on foot. Officers 
located him nearby and a breath test confirmed he had a blood alcohol 
content of .18%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. The vehicle was stored for the registered owner.

 At about 10:30 p.m., an officer responded to Planet Recycling 
Center, 1101 West Huntington Drive, regarding a commercial burglary 
report. Surveillance footage revealed an unknown White male 
suspect manipulated the combination lock to get into the business 
and attempted to break open the receipt box. The suspect fled empty 
handed eastbound toward Sunset Boulevard. The suspect is described 
as 5’9” tall, with short hair, wearing a jacket, shorts, and long socks. The 
investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, December 25:

At approximately 1:30 a.m., an officer located a parked trailer that 
was partially blocking the roadway near the intersection of Duarte 
Road and First Avenue. A records check revealed the trailer had been 
stolen from Huntington Beach. The trailer was towed and held for the 
registered owner. 

 Around 11:43 a.m., an officer responded to the 1700 block of Highland 
Oaks Drive regarding a burglary report. The officer determined an 
unknown suspect entered the home sometime over the past three days 
by unknown means and stole two envelopes of cash. No suspects were 
seen and no witnesses were located. 

Friday, December 26: 

Just after 7:31 a.m., an officer responded to Salvation Army, 180 West 
Huntington Drive, regarding a vehicle burglary report. An employee of 
Salvation Army stated an unknown suspect entered the company’s van 
during the previous night through an unlocked door and stole a tool 
box with miscellaneous tools. No suspects were seen and no witnesses 
were located. 

 At about 2:00 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a 
vehicle in the 3300 block of Peck Road for failing to have license plates 
on their vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered they 
were driving with a suspended license. The 28-year-old Hispanic male 
was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was impounded for 30 
days.

Saturday, December 27:

Just after 9:51 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of West Duarte 
Road regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an 
unknown suspect smashed the rear passenger window and stole the 
victim’s radio and a kitchen pan. Surveillance cameras were present but 
did not cover the area where the victim’s vehicle was parked. 

 At approximately 8:18 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the 
Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
person in custody for shoplifting. The 28-year-old Hispanic female 
admitted to stealing approximately $325.00 worth of merchandise 
from four stores within the mall. She was cited and released in the field.


“HE’S GOT INK IN HIS BLOOD: 
30 YEARS OF CALIFORNIA 
PHOTOJOURNALISM.” 

THE WORKS OF TERRY MILLER

January 17 - March 14

Opening Wine Reception: January 17; 2pm - 4pm

Following in his father’s footsteps, local photojournalist Terry 
Miller has been in the business of covering newsworthy events 
for over 30 years. The last 16 years of his career he has been with 
Beacon Media News, covering newsworthy scenes and stories 
throughout the San Gabriel Valley, producing thousands of 
breathtaking and stirring photographs. Miller can be seen 
with his camera all over the Valley, earning him notoriety and 
honorable awards. Join us for this introspective exhibit of the 
heart of the San Gabriel Valley and experience photojournalism 
at its best.

The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage 380 West Huntington 
Drive Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 (626) 574-5468

museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us


MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

CONSTRUCTION 

ACTIVITY UPDATE

Alert: Road Closure Delayed. Magnolia Ave will be CLOSED from 
Evergreen Ave to Genoa St from December 29th to January 7th. See 
details below.

Holiday Schedule: No work will be performed on New Year’s Day.

OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS 

(Streets, Medians, Sidewalks and Freeway Underpass) 

WHEN: January 5 to January 9

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

WHAT: Crews will be installing conduit for the street lights. 
Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the east side of Myrtle Avenue. 
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: Crews will be drilling street light foundations and installing 
conduit. Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the east side of California 
Avenue. Traffic lanes will be impacted. Street parking will not be 
available. Please observe street delineations and traffic signs for your 
safety.

WHERE: Duarte Ave (between California Ave and Magnolia Ave)

WHAT: Crews will be drilling street light foundations and installing 
conduit. One lane will remain closed from California Ave to Myrtle 
Ave. The sidewalk west of Myrtle will remain open for pedestrian 
traffic. Street parking will not be available. Please observe street 
delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

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

WHAT: Crews will continue 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. 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: Magnolia Ave (between Evergreen Ave and railroad 
crossing)

WHAT: Crews will continue excavation for the electrical vaults early 
in the week. The road will be closed during working hours from 
December 29 until January 7. The road will remain open New Year’s 
Eve and New Year’s Day. Local access to residents and businesses 
will be allowed. Please observe street delineations and traffic signs 
for your safety. 

SHERLOCK HOLMES EXHIBIT AT

THE DUARTE COUNTY LIBRARY

Happy birthday Sherlock Holmes! The famed 
sleuth’s birthday is said to be January 6, 1854, 
as deduced by scholars after researching many 
literary clues. It is on that date each year that 
Sherlockians gather to celebrate and the Baker 
Street Irregulars converge on an iconic Holmes 
spot such as 221B Baker Street in London.

 A fictional character created by Scottish 
author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 
Holmes is known for his astute logical thinking 
and his ability to adopt a variety of disguises. He 
is thought of as a real person by his fans, after 
first appearing in 1887 in four novels and 56 short stories by Arthur 
Conan Doyle. Over the years, Holmes has become even more popular 
with dozens of new stories, television series and movies, offshoots of 
originals stories, and even new books characterizing those traits for 
which he is admired. 

 An avid Sherlock Holmes fan, Duartean Alan Heller, will pay his 
birthday respects at the Duarte Library, 1301 Buena Vista, with an 
in-depth exhibit featuring Sherlock Holmes books, videos, action 
figures and other ephemera. Alan has collected all things pertinent 
to the British detective and has studied Doyle’s writings. The display 
will run through the month of January.

 For more information and Library hours, call: 626 358-1865.

Highlighted Activity for December 18-28, 2014

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.

Residential Burglary

December 18 at 6:14 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of East 
Cypress called police to report his home had been burglarized. 
The victim reported that he left his residence in the morning with 
all doors and windows locked. He returned home in the evening 
and found his residence had been broken into and ransacked. It 
appears the suspect(s) forced entry through the kitchen door by 
prying it open with some type of tool. The suspect(s) ransacked 
the house and left back out through the kitchen door. The only

loss appears to be a laptop computer. The investigation is 
continuing.

Identity Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects 
Arrested

December 19 at 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel in the 
900 block of South Fifth Avenue on the report of a subject using a 
fraudulent credit card to rent a room. The investigation revealed 
the two suspects in the room were in possession of several credit

cards and mail belonging to possible victims, fraudulent DMV 
identification cards, and methamphetamine. Both suspects were 
arrested and held, pending their court appearance.

Identity Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect 
Arrested

December 19 at 2:14 p.m., an officer was sent to a hotel in the 900 
block of South Fifth Avenue in reference to a fraud investigation. 
The investigation revealed the suspect in the room was in 
possession of several credit cards and mail belonging to possible

victims. The suspect was also found to be in possession of 
methamphetamine and heroin. The suspect was arrested and 
held, pending his court appearance.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested

December 19 at 7:55 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in 
the area of Tenth and El Norte for a vehicle code violation. Upon 
investigation, he discovered the driver had two outstanding 
warrants. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the 
warrants.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

December 20 at 2:07 a.m., a vehicle was observed by officers 
being driven erratically in the area of Evergreen and Myrtle. The 
driver was stopped and was determined to be driving under the 
influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Mail Theft

December 24 at 2:35 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Acorn 
called police to report a suspicious vehicle that was driving slowly 
and circling through their neighborhood. Officers arrived and 
contacted the subjects in the car. The driver was found to have a

suspended license, and a consent search of the vehicle revealed 
stolen mail under the passenger seat of the vehicle. The subjects 
are husband and wife, and both were arrested for mail theft.

Critical Missing Located

On December 25 at 10:40 p.m., a 14-year-old autistic male 
juvenile was reported missing from a residence in the 500 block 
of East Walnut. The child had wandered away from the home. A 
description of the child was broadcast and officers conducted an

area search. At approximately 12:35 a.m., the child was located by 
a relative at a Walmart in the city of Duarte.