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Mountain Views-News Saturday, July 11, 2015 

ATTEMPTED MURDER OF 
ARCADIA POLICE OFFICER 


An Arcadia police officer was choked by a 24 year-old Monrovia 
man Monday afternoon while two officers tried to subdue him. 
The man, David King Brewster, has been charged with attempted 
murder of a police officer.

During the incident Brewster allegedly also punched another 
officer in the face. 

Officers initially responded to a call shortly after 3 p.m. July 
6 in the 400 block of East Huntington Drive near the border of 
Monrovia. The caller reported a man loitering in front of a business 
and disturbing and scaring customers.

Officers reported that the “extremely agitated man” appeared to 
be under the influence of a controlled substance. 

According to the police report, shortly after the officers made 
contact with Brewster, he became combative and began fighting 
with them for no apparent reason. While defending themselves, 
the two officers attempted to take the Brewster into custody for 
his assault on them. During the fight, police report that Brewster 
punched one of the officers in the face and choked the other officer 
in an attempt to cause serious or fatal injury to him. Both officers 
fought with Brewster until additional officers arrived on scene to 
lend assistance. 

Soon thereafter, officers were able to gain control of Brewster 
and place him under arrest.

Both officers suffered visible injuries and were examined at a 
nearby hospital before being released a few hours later. Brewster 
suffered minor injuries and was also taken to a nearby hospital 
before being cleared for booking and housing and transferred to 
the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. His 
booking number is 4378580 and his bail is $1 million under the 
charge of PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder of a Police Officer – 
amongst other charges.

This incident is being investigated by Arcadia Police 
Department Detectives. Anyone with information on this incident 
is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 
574-5151, case #15-3332. 

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY 


CAMP AND SPORTS CAMP! 


LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! 


The Recreation and Community Services Department offers the 
Outdoor Adventure Day Camp at Wilderness Park with 6 weeks 
left from July 13th to August 21st. There are still some spots 
available but hurry because they are filling up fast. Each camp 
features a variety of fun summer activities for youth ages 5-12. 

The Sports Camp is held at Dana Gym, 1401 S. First Avenue, 
Arcadia and two weeks are still available starting August 10th to 
August 21st. The week of August 10th is for youth ages 11-15 and 
the week of August 17th is for youth ages 6-10. There is limited 
space in the sports camps as well! This camp utilizes the school’s 
athletic facilities and features a variety of fun sports activities 
for youth including swimming, flag football, basketball, softball, 
soccer, volleyball and other fun group games. Each week there are 
two excursions and two swim days. 

Both day and sports camps are $110 per week. To get a copy of thesummer “Buzz” go to the city’s website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us underthe Recreation and Community Services Department to download 
a copy. To register in person, please come by the Recreation Office,
375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. The “Buzz” also displays programsand classes for the 2015 summer season in our new, more user-
friendly format for you and your family. Do you want to know whatthe “Buzz” is about in Arcadia? Look on line to check out the latest 
copy of “The Peacock Buzz” to find out! For more questions, pleasecontact the Recreation Department at 626.574.5113. 

About the City of ArcadiaNestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia is 
an 11.38 square mile community with a population of just over56,000. Located approximately 20 miles east of downtown LosAngeles, Arcadia is known for combining small-town charm withthe conveniences and amenities of a mid-size city. Arcadia is a full-
service charter city governed by a five-member City Council, electedat large. Recognized for exceptional education and recreation 
opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods, Arcadia is also definedas the “Community of Homes” and has twice been designated the“Best City in California in which to Raise Kids” by Business WeekMagazine. 


CITY OF ARCADIA 


SUMMER CONCERT & MOVIES 


IN THE PARK SERIES! 


The Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department 
proudly announces the Summer Concert and Movie Series for 
2015! 

Mark your calendar! The City of Arcadia’s FREE summer 
concert series is approaching fast, so make sure you don’t miss out 
on the fun in the sun! The summer concerts are held on Thursday 
evenings starting at 6:30-8pm on the lawn between City Hall and 
the Police Department (240 West Huntington Drive). Bring the 
kids out to participate in the FREE fun zone, featuring games, 
crafts, and activities each week. In addition, the City is pleased 
to announce The Grilled Cheese Truck at all of the 2015 Summer 
Concert Series! We look forward to making your hearts melt with 
all of our cheesy goodness. A portion of the proceeds will be given 
to the Recreation and Community Services Department! For 
more information, please call 626.574.5113. 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER 


For the period of Sunday, June 28th, through Saturday, July 4th, thePolice Department responded to 1,134 calls for service of which 123required formal investigations. The following is a summary report ofthe major incidents handled by the Department during this period. 

Sunday, June 28:

Just before 10:38 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900block of Fairview Avenue regarding a mail theft report. The officerdiscovered an unknown suspect pried open numerous mail boxes atthe location. The total loss was unknown at the time of the report. Nosuspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

At approximately 1:48 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at theWestfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theftreport. An investigation revealed the 18-year-old male from Pasadenaconcealed merchandise in a shopping bag and exited the store, failingto make payment. The suspect was arrested and transported to theArcadia City Jail for booking. 

Monday, June 29:

At about 6:35 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia High School, 180Campus Drive, regarding a commercial burglary report. Sometimeduring the weekend, unknown suspect(s) tampered with the locks offour vending machines on campus and stole an unknown amount ofcash and coins. The investigation is ongoing.

At approximately 3:32 p.m., an officer responded to a residence inthe 1100 block of Oakwood Drive regarding a burglary report. Aninvestigation revealed unknown suspect(s) pried open a bathroomwindow, ransacked the residence, and fled undetected with an 
unspecified amount of property. The crime occurred sometimebetween 11:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on this date. No suspects were seen 
and no witnesses were located. 

Tuesday, June 30:

Around 1:06 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on avehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street fordriving with a broken headlight. During a consensual search of thevehicle, the officer located a glass pipe commonly used to smokemethamphetamine. The 23-year-old female from Los Angeles wasarrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Just after 9:13 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a domestic violence report. Duringan argument between a husband and wife, the husband pushed hiswife, causing her to fall and injure herself. The 33-year-old male fromArcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail forbooking. The victim did not request medical attention. 

Wednesday, July 1:

Shortly after 5:34 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900block of Sunset Boulevard regarding a stolen vehicle report. Sometimeduring the previous night, an unknown suspect stole the victim’svehicle. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

At about 12:01 p.m., officers responded to the area of SunsetBoulevard and Duarte Road regarding a female subject who was seenpushing a stroller across the street and appeared intoxicated. Uponcontacting the female, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol 

FAMILY NATURE HIKE – STURTEVANT FALLS! 
SATURDAY JULY 25TH, 7:30AM SHARP! 


YOUR AD 
COULD BE HERE!
Call Patricia at 
626-818-2698 
Today!
We will meet at the Community Center at 7:30am sharp and board abus to the trailhead in Sierra Madre and enjoy a relatively easy hikethat totals 3.7 miles round trip. Join us as we hike through Big SantaAnita Canyon via Chantry Flat to a 50-foot waterfall. The thick 
chaparral and lush scenery offers a delightful saunter. Along thecreek side trail you are soothed by the sights and sounds of sparklingwater playfully dancing and splashing under a canopy of alder, oakand willow. Along the route you will also see dozens of rustic cabinsthat were built in the early 1900’s. Be sure to bring sunscreen and a 
hat. At the end of our hike we will enjoy a picnic lunch. Children 
must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. The 
cost is $15 and includes lunch and transportation.
You can register now, on-line or in person! To download the 
registration form, go on-line to the City of Arcadia’s website: www.
ci.arcadia.ca.us or stop by the office, 375 Campus Drive.
For more information please call 626.574.5113! 

About the City of ArcadiaNestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia is 
an 11.38 square mile community with a population of just over56,000. Located approximately 20 miles east of downtown LosAngeles, Arcadia is known for combining small-town charm withthe conveniences and amenities of a mid-size city. Arcadia is a full-
service charter city governed by a five-member City Council, electedat large. Recognized for exceptional education and recreation 
opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods, Arcadia is also definedas the “Community of Homes” and has twice been designated the“Best City in California in which to Raise Kids” by Business WeekMagazine. 

ADVISORY: SCAMMERS PREY 
ON SO CAL EDISON (SCE)
CUSTOMERS 


In recent months, APD has fielded reports from both residential andcommercial customers of Southern California Edison falling preyto persistent phone scammers.
So how does the scam work? Phone impostors claiming to be withSCE call customers and fraudulently threaten to disconnect theirelectrical service unless immediate payment is made on a supposedlypast-due bill. The caller demands payment immediately and tells theunsuspecting customer to buy a prepaid debit card — and there aremany different kinds — and load a specific amount of money onit and call the impostor back, providing the serial number off theback of the card. Once you give out the serial number, the cash isuntraceable and gone for good.
Although more customers are learning to recognize phone scams,
impostors continue to cheat people out of their money using moreelaborate, deceptive, and persistent ploys. Scammers also havecreated fake telephone lines and recordings that state: “Hello. 
Thank you for calling Southern California Edison DisconnectionDepartment.” Another trick is telling customers local police will becalled if they don’t pay immediately.
Don’t fall for these types of scams! Utility companies will not calland make such demands. HERE is additional information on scams 
from SCE. If you receive such a call, please report the incident toboth your local police and SCE at 1-800-655-4555.
Get detailed, up-to-date emails and text messages specific to yourcommunity from the Arcadia Police Department by registeringfor “Nixle” alerts at: https://local.nixle.com/register/ You can alsoregister for alerts and advisory text messages only by texting yourzip code to 888777. (Standard text messaging rates may apply,
depending on your cell phone plan). Nixle provides communitywires nationwide. Once registered, you can subscribe to messagesfrom other areas that service your relatives or other loved ones, orother locations of interest to you. 

emitting from her breath and located a 3-year-old juvenile in thestroller. The 45-year-old female from San Gabriel was arrested andtransported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The child was releasedto DCFS. 

Thursday, July 2:

At approximately 1:25 a.m., an officer responded to a residence inthe 400 block of West Duarte Road regarding a trespassing report.
The victim stated an acquaintance she met 5 days prior climbed ontoher balcony, entered her apartment through an unlocked door, and,
believing he left his property in her car, attempted to retrieve his items.
The victim showed the suspect she did not have his property and thesuspect fled with two accomplices.

The suspect is described as a white male, about 28-years-old, 5’7”
tall, thin build, with a tear drop tattoo underneath each eye. Theinvestigation is ongoing.

Around 8:54 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehiclein the area of Huntington Drive and La Cadena Avenue for expiredregistration. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strongodor of marijuana emitting from inside of the vehicle. The driveradmitted to having marijuana, Xanax pills, and scales in the vehicle.
The 19-year-old male from Duarte was arrested and transported to theArcadia City Jail for booking. 

Friday, July 3:

At about 1:38 a.m., an officer conducted an area check of a business 
complex in the 400 block of East Huntington Drive and located asuspicious vehicle occupied by an unknown male. A records checkrevealed the owner of the vehicle had an outstanding misdemeanorwarrant. The officer verified the suspicious male was the owner ofthe vehicle. The 52-year-old male from Monrovia was arrested andtransported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Just after 8:54 p.m., an officer initiated an enforcement stop on avehicle in the area of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue for crossinga double yellow line. Upon making contact with the driver, the officerdetected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver’s breath. Aseries of tests concluded the driver, a 36-year-old male from Monrovia,
had a blood alcohol content of .18%. He was arrested and transportedto the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Saturday, July 4:

Just after 4:03 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 blockof West Las Flores Avenue regarding a robbery report. An investigationrevealed two unknown suspects ransacked the victim’s home anddemanded cash from the victim and his father. The suspects fled in agray, four-door vehicle in an unknown direction.

Suspect 1 is described as a black male, 20 to 30-years-old, black hair,
with a small black handgun. Suspect 2 is described as a black malewearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. The investigation is ongoing.

At approximately 6:19 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop ona vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street forhaving a broken brake light. Upon contacting the driver, the officerdiscovered the 30-year-old female from Pasadena was driving with asuspended license. She was cited and released in the field. The vehiclewas released to a licensed passenger. 


COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN 
CHURCH TO HOST 
SAN DIEGO PRAISE TEAM 


A Praise Team from San Diego will join with the Family Choir atCommunity Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 19. Togetherthey will celebrate the Lord’s Day at the 11 a.m. worship service.
The Family Choir is composed of children, parents, andgrandparents who regularly meet at 10 a.m. to prepare theirjoyful music. All are welcome to attend and share the worshipfulmusic and energetic singing. For more information, call TabithaHenken, 626-447-9506. The Community Presbyterian Churchis at 4602 N. Peck Rd., El Monte; phone 626-448-5403.