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Mountain View News Saturday, July 25, 2015 
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ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER 
For the period of Sunday, July 12th, through Saturday, July 18th, the 
Police Department responded to 1,018 calls for service of which 127 
required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of 
the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. 
Sunday, July 12: 
Just before 1:51 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 
block of Walnut Avenue regarding a mail theft report. Surveillance 
footage revealed a subject forced open the locked mail box at 3:55 
a.m., stole the victim’s mail, and fled westbound in a vehicle. The 
investigation is ongoing. 
At approximately 6:51 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in 
the 200 block of East Colorado Boulevard regarding a battery report 
between a mother and daughter-in-law. During an altercation, the 
suspect, a 50-year-old female from Arcadia pushed her 73-year-old 
mother in law, causing her to fall and injure herself. The suspect was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The 
victim declined medical attention. 
Monday, July 13: 
At about 2:12 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle 
in the area of Peck Road and Lower Azusa Road for weaving and 
straddling lanes. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected 
a strong odor of alcohol emitting from inside of the vehicle. A 
records check revealed the 30-year-old male from Norwalk had 
two outstanding misdemeanor warrants and a suspended license. 
He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 
At approximately 1:06 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot 
of the U.S. Post Office, 41 East Wheeler Avenue, regarding a vehicle 
burglary report. Witnesses reported seeing a male break the front 
passenger window and steal the victim’s purse from her front seat. 
The suspect fled southbound toward the alley in a dark-colored GMC 
Sierra truck. The investigation is ongoing. 
Tuesday, July 14: 
Around 9:15 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2700 
block of Winthrop Avenue regarding a burglary report. Sometime 
between July 12th and July 14th, an unknown suspect broke a rear 
window, ransacked the residence, and stole an undetermined amount 
of property. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 
Just after 4:40 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on 
a vehicle in the area of Fairview Avenue and La Cadena Avenue for 
having an obstructed license plate. Upon contacting the driver, the 
officer discovered the 38-year-old male from El Monte had never 
been issued a driver’s license. He was cited and released in the field. 
The vehicle was left legally parked. 
Wednesday, July 15: 
Shortly after 6:24 a.m., an officer responded to Motel 6, 225 Colorado 
Place, regarding a stolen vehicle report. Sometime during the 
previous night, an unknown suspect stole the victim’s 2012 Volvo. 
No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 
At about 6:19 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the 
Arcadia Police Department in reference to a fraud report. The victim 
attempted to purchase a vehicle listed on Craigslist. The seller, who 
claimed to be a sergeant for the military, instructed the victim to 
pay for the vehicle by purchasing Green Dot Cards or Pay Pal Cash 
Cards. The victim complied and provided the seller with the Green 
Dot card numbers. When the expected arrival date had passed, all 
communication from the seller had stopped. The suspect has yet to 
be identified. 
Thursday, July 16: 
At approximately 10:17 a.m., an officer responded to Elite Massage 
Spa, 32 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. 
Surveillance footage revealed a male and female suspect arrived on 
bicycles at 3:45 a.m. They removed the business’ security camera and 
fled in an unknown direction. 
The suspects are described as a Hispanic male, 40 to 45-yearsold, 
medium build, shaved head, with a mustache and a white or 
Hispanic female, 35 to 40-years-old, medium build, with short hair. 
Both suspects are outstanding at the time of this report. 
Around 7:10 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 
block of Southview Road regarding a theft report. An investigation 
revealed an unknown suspect stole the victim’s laptop from her 
unlocked vehicle. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were 
located. 
Friday, July 17: 
At about 8:05 a.m., an officer responded to Villa Catrina, 251 North 
Santa Anita Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary report. The 
officer discovered an unknown suspect pried open one of the exterior 
doors, ransacked the office, and stole cash and laptops. No suspects 
were seen and no witnesses were located. 
Just after 1:47 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle 
in the area of Duarte Road and Golden West Avenue for expired 
registration. Upon contacting the driver, the 39-year-old male from 
San Gabriel admitted to placing the fraudulent registration sticker 
on his vehicle. He was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was 
left legally parked. 
Saturday, July 18: 
Just after 5:59 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the 
Arcadia Police Department regarding a report of indecent exposure. 
An investigation revealed an unknown male in a vehicle exposed 
himself to a victim in a nearby vehicle. The suspect fled southbound 
on Santa Anita Avenue. 
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 30-years-old, 
with short dark hair, goatee, light to medium complexion, and was 
wearing black rimmed glasses. The vehicle is described as an older 
model, tan, four-door sedan. The suspect is outstanding at the time 
of this report. 
At approximately 9:06 p.m., officers responded to a residence in 
the 200 block of West Colorado Boulevard regarding a domestic 
dispute report. During an argument, the victim’s boyfriend pushed 
her, causing her to fall onto the couch. He then knocked over a table, 
causing it to strike the victim’s foot and ankle. The 28-year-old male 
from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking. The victim declined medical attention. 
300 ARCADIANS HOST SPECIAL 
OLYMPIANS JULY 21-24 
Volunteers, businesses, organizations host 87 
athletes World Games teams from Trinidad-Tobago, 
Kyrgyz Republic Flame of Hope torch to make 
stop in Arcadia 3 p.m. July 22 
Courtesy of Arcadia’s Best, Scott Hettrick 
More than 300 Arcadia volunteers, organizations, business members 
of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Arcadia 
and Arcadia Unified School District are coming together this week 
to ensure a memorable first impression of the USA, California, 
and Arcadia for 87 Special Olympics World Games athletes, 
coaches and mentors from the Caribbean dual-island country of 
Trinidad and Tobago as well as the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan). 
As the competitors in the World Games from July 25-Aug. 2 
transition from their home countries upon arrival this week on 
Tuesday, Arcadians are pulling together to help them acclimate 
by providing all hotels, meals, transportation, and training 
facilities July 21-24 at no charge under the Host Town Arcadia 
program. Fun outings have also been arranged to the Los Angeles 
County Arboretum, Westfield Santa Anita mall, the Arcadia 
Police station, and an outdoor concert and dinner on the lawn 
of City Hall featuring Caribbean music, among other activities. 
And the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run that 
will include a ceremony in front of Arcadia City Hall at 3 p.m. 
Wednesday, July 22, before its next stop in Beverly Hills. 
Bruce McCallum is the volunteer chairman of the organizing 
Host Town Arcadia Committee of about 20 volunteers, which will 
provide gift packages with photos for each of the attendees to take 
home. Denise Weaver has organized 185 community volunteers for 
myriad duties. And many other organizations are supporting in 
various ways, including the Arcadia Chinese Association, Arcadia 
Woman’s Club, Arcadia Civic Youth Council, Arcadia Rotary Club, 
Girl Scouts Troop 5801, among others. Matt Denny’s Ale House 
Restaurant is donating a gala dinner and In-N-Out is providing 
lunch valued at $1,300 from one of its trucks. The Derby and BJ’s 
restaurants donated proceeds from recent Host Town Arcadia 
fundraisers. Coca-Cola and Sowing Seeds for Life have donated 
dozens of cases of water and beverages. 
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Community Builder 
Presenting Sponsor, Westfield Santa Anita, is one of more than 
a handful of Westfield malls supporting some of the dozens 
of Host Towns in Southern California. Westfield Santa Anita 
will host a ceremony and shopping excursion in Arcadia that 
will include gift bags and commemorative pins for the visitors. 
Three Arcadia Chamber member hotels – Embassy Suites Arcadia, 
Hilton Garden Inn, and Santa Anita Inn -- are offering guests greatly 
discounted room rates for three nights, plus three free breakfasts 
and free WiFi, a collective donation of tens of thousands of dollars. 
See below for a complete schedule of Host Town Arcadia activities, 
and keep up with photos at the Facebook page called Host Town 
Arcadia, and give it a “Like.” 
Host Town Arcadia Schedule of Activities July 21-24 
Tuesday, July 21: 
· Afternoon/evening: Arrivals at Hilton Garden Inn, Santa Anita 
Inn, Embassy Suites Arcadia., greeted by volunteers and Girl Scouts 
Troop 5801 with goodie bags. 
Wednesday, July 22 
· 9:30 a.m. Arcadia High School athletic field warm-ups, workouts. 
AHS Pep Band. 
· 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.: Wilderness Park tour and lunch coordinated 
by Former Mayor 
George Fasching of Fasching’s Car Wash and paid for by the Arcadia 
Rotary Club. 
· 2 p.m.: Arcadia Police Station welcome by Arcadia Police Chief 
Robert Guthrie, and a guided tour of the police station, including 
jail, evidence room, shooting range, etc. 
· 3 p.m.: City Hall lawn for the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final 
Leg - athletes and hundreds of law enforcement personnel champion 
acceptance and inclusion via Flame of Hope. 
· 5:30 p.m.: Gala Dinner provided courtesy of Matt Denny’s Ale 
House, including Mayor, Council Members, Board of Education, and 
other dignitaries to meet and greet the delegation in 15-20-minute 
program. 
Thursday, July 23 
· 9:30 a.m.: AHA field for warm-ups and workouts. 
· 11 a.m.: Lunch donated by In ‘N Out food truck. 
· 1 p.m.: Westfield Santa Anita mall greeting by General Manager 
Ramon Oseguera and message by Bob Harbicht. Gift bags, 
commemorative pin, shopping. 
· 3 p.m.: L.A. County Arboretum visit and tour. 
· 6 p.m.: “Concert in the Park” and special buffet dinner served in 
police station provided by Arcadia Chinese Association on City Hall 
lawn with support of Arcadia Woman’s Club, Girl Scouts. Greetings 
by Mayor Gary Kovacic, comments by Bob Harbicht. 
Friday, July 24 
· 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Breakfast, then departure. 
Mark your calendar! The City of Arcadia’s 
FREE summer concert series is finally here, 
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. Listed below is the line-up for next Thursday, July 30, 
2015. 
Dustbowl Revival (Modern & Contemporary Jazz) – July 30, 2015 
The Dustbowl Revival is a Venice, California-based collective that 
merges old school bluegrass, gospel, pre-war blues and the hot swing 
of New Orleans to form a spicy roots cocktail. Known for their 
roaring live sets, Dustbowl bravely brings together many styles of 
traditional American music. Named “Best Live Band in LA” by The 
LA Weekly, each Dustbowl performance promises to be a whiteknuckle 
ride through the history of American folk music that rarely 
stays just on the stage. Call it the new old-timey dance hall sound 
made fresh by some of the best soloists in the 
business! 
Movies in the Park 
The Movies in the Park are held on Friday 
evenings with activities starting at 7:30pm 
on the lawn between City Hall and the Police 
Department (240 West Huntington Drive). Next 
Friday, July 31, 2015 Big Hero 6 (PG) is showing. 
Movies in the Park provided in partnership with 
CHOICESS Arcadia. 
Big Hero 6 (PG) – July 31, 2015 
Big Hero 6 is a 2014 American 3D computeranimated 
superhero action comedy film. 
About the City of Arcadia 
Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia 
is an 11.38 square mile community with a population of just over 
56,000. Located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Los 
Angeles, Arcadia is known for combining small-town charm with 
the conveniences and amenities of a mid-size city. Arcadia is a fullservice 
charter city governed by a five-member City Council, elected 
at large. Recognized for exceptional education and recreation 
opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods, Arcadia is also defined 
as the “Community of Homes” and has twice been designated the 
“Best City in California in which to Raise Kids” by Business Week 
Magazine. 
CITY OF ARCADIA - SUMMER CONCERT & 
MOVIES IN THE PARK SERIES! 
The Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department proudly 
announces the Summer Concert Series for 2015! 
Dustbowl Revival 
YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! 
Call Patricia at 626-818-2698 Today! 
P S Y C O 
PASADENA SUMMER YOUTH 
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 
FREE CONCERT 
Beth Pflueger & Chad Prado, Conductors 
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015, 6 PM 
LEVITT PAVILION 
MEMORIAL PARK 
Raymond and Walnut, Pasadena 
1 . hours free parking in the Holly St. or Marriott Parking Structures 
PROGRAM—FROM BACH TO BEATLES 
Prelude to “Psycho”----Bernard Hermann 
Concerto Grosso--Vivaldi 
“Concerto Grosso Op.6 #10 in D Minor--Handel 
“Pachelbel Canon” 
“Capriole Suite” Warlock 
“Sonata #3 in C minor--Rossini 
“Eleanor Rigby”,”Hey Jude” “Yesterday” 
“Here Comes the Sun”----Beatles 
Concert sponsored by the Pasadena Senior Center 
Also supported in part with funds received from 
The Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission & City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division 
And funds received from Pasadena Tournament of Roses®Foundation 
Email: manager@psycochamberorch.org web: psycochamberorch.org 
Call manager Roberta Wilcox @ (626) 797-1994 for more information