Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 14, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, November 14, 2015 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

AN EXTRAORDINARY ARCADIA CHAMBER 
EVENT: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AT CURRENT 
SITE - TIME CAPSULE OPENED

For the period of Sunday, November 1st, through Saturday, 
November 7th, the Police Department responded to 967 calls 
for service of which 122 required formal investigations. The 
following is a summary report of the major incidents handled 
by the Department during this period.

Sunday, November 1:

Just before 2:20 a.m., an officer initiated consensual 
contact with two individuals sitting in a parked car in 
the 5400 block of Peck Road. The driver of the vehicle, 
a 22-year-old male from El Monte, admitted to having a 
loaded firearm in the vehicle. The suspect was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
The passenger was the suspect’s juvenile brother. He was 
released to his mother.

 At approximately 8:23 a.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 1600 block of Old Oak Lane regarding a 
grand theft report. After an open house for the for-sale 
residence, the victim discovered her personal property was 
missing from her dresser. The investigation is ongoing.

Monday, November 2:

At about 1:36 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a 
vehicle in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Santa Anita 
Avenue for having a broken license plate light. Upon 
contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor 
of alcohol emitting from the driver’s breath. Through a 
series of tests, the officer determined the 25-year-old male 
from Hacienda Heights was driving under the influence 
of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 Around 9:14 p.m., an officer responded to the Station Bar, 
1218 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a battery report. 
An investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred 
between friends resulting in the suspect pushing the victim 
off a bar stool, causing bruised ribs and a laceration to his 
leg. The 45-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The victim 
refused medical attention.

Tuesday, November 3:

Around 12:39 a.m., an officer responded to Knockouts 
Gentlemen’s Club, 1580 Clark Street, regarding an assault 
with a deadly weapon. The officer discovered the victim was 
hit in the face with a blunt object by an unknown suspect 
while in the men’s restroom. The suspect was seen leaving 
the location in a Toyota sedan. The investigation is ongoing.

 The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his late 
20’s to early 30’s, light complexion, 5’8”, medium build, with 
short black hair and brown eyes. The driver of the vehicle 
was a thin, Asian male.

 Just after 7:34 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop 
on a vehicle near the intersection of Huntington Drive and 
Fifth Avenue for using a cellphone while driving. Upon 
contacting the driver, the officer discovered the 36-year-
old male from La Puente had been driving with an expired 
license. He was cited and released in the field. His vehicle 
was released to a licensed driver.

Wednesday, November 4:

Shortly after 9:15 a.m., an officer responded to the 600 block 
of Michillinda Avenue regarding a vandalism report. An 
investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) spray painted 
graffiti on the walls of an abandoned parking structure 
sometime during the previous night. No suspects were seen 
and no witnesses were located.

 At about 7:48 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in 
the 2200 block of South Fifth Avenue regarding a burglary. 
The officer determined unidentified suspect(s) entered the 
residence by unknown means, stole jewelry, two firearms, 
and handbags, before fleeing. No suspects were seen and no 
witnesses were located. The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, November 5:

At approximately 7:26 p.m., an officer responded to a 
parking lot of the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. The officer 
discovered an unknown suspect stole all four tires and 
wheels from a 2015 Honda Civic. No suspects were seen and 
no witnesses were located.

 Around 9:30 p.m., an officer responded to the parking 
lot of 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding 
an attempted vehicle burglary. An investigation revealed an 
unknown suspect broke the front window of the vehicle in an 
attempt to commit a vehicle burglary. No loss was reported, 
no suspects were seen, and no witnesses were located.

Friday, November 6: 

At about 12:05 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a 
vehicle in the area of Duarte Road and Lyndon Avenue for 
having a broken tail light. Upon contacting the driver, the 
officer discovered the 20-year-old male from Monrovia was 
driving with a suspended license. He was cited and released 
in the field. The vehicle was left legally parked.

 At approximately 7:41 p.m., an officer conducted an 
enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of First Avenue 
and Alta Street for having expired registration. A records 
check of the vehicle revealed the registration had expired; 
however, the vehicle displayed a 2015 registration sticker. 
The driver, a 39-year-old male from El Monte, admitted 
to knowingly placing the forged sticker on his vehicle. The 
suspect was cited and released in the field. His vehicle was 
not towed.

Saturday, November 7:

Just after 10:05 a.m., an officer initiated consensual contact 
with a subject near the intersection of San Luis Rey Road 
and Colorado Boulevard. During a consensual search of the 
subject, the officer located a small bag of methamphetamine. 
The 25-year-old male from Altadena was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 At about 3:38 p.m., an officer responded to an apartment 
complex in the 100 block of California Street regarding 
a commercial burglary report. An investigation revealed 
unknown suspect(s) pried open the mailbox to the complex. 
It is unknown if any mail was stolen. No suspects were seen 
and no witnesses were located.

By Joan Schmidt

 Once again the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 
put on a spectacular event. This time it was the 
celebration of the 50th anniversary at its present site 
on Huntington Drive right across from Santa Anita 
Park.

 The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce actually began 
in 1921, celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2011. In 
July, 2009, there was a big bash to mark the 75th year 
of its official incorporation. TV personality Wink 
Martindale, a former Arcadia resident came by to join 
in the festivities.

 In 1965, the Chamber moved to its current building 
and a time capsule was buried. It was only fitting that 
this capsule would be opened at the Anniversary 
Celebration.

 There was fantastic lunch-Twohey’s served their 
smoked pulled pork sandwiches, homemade kettle 
chips, hot fudge sundaes and their award-winning 
lemonade. Embassy Suites provided quinoa, chicken 
sliders, beef/lamb sliders and brownie bits. During 
the event, we listen to great 60’s music- thanks to DJ 
John Villa of Dance Syndicate Entertainment.

 Attendees were able to see the newly-renovated 
building- thanks to the City of Arcadia. (The 
Chamber rents the building from the City) Also 
people walked around the new landscaping which is 
drought-resistance. Dave, in charge of the landscaping 
explained what was done and spoke of special plants 
such as Mexican Sage and Lion’s Paw- they do bloom 
and will bring color.

 Congresswoman Judy Chu made presentations to 
both the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and the City 
of Arcadia. The Chamber made a Presentation to the 
City in appreciation for all the City has done to support 
them in their mission and especially for all the great 
renovations to the building and grounds. The City in 
turn also presented a Proclamation to the Chamber 
recognizing the 50th Anniversary at the current site 
and commended the Chamber for all its fine work and 
what the Chamber has done to enhance the city.

 The Arcadia Rotary Club made the pit at the side 
of the building-its volunteer members worked hard 
many hours and bought rocks from Irwindale!

 Wells Fargo provided a beautiful seven foot mural 
depicting historic scenes from Arcadia, now hanging 
on a Chamber wall. Wells Fargo has a mural on the 
wall of its Arcadia branch and throughout the U.S., 
there are 1800 murals at various bank branches.

 Members of the Chamber since 1965 and prior were 
all given a special plaque. On it was the Chamber seal 
and the date they became a member.

 The capsule was opened and its contents were NOT 
anomic! There were film strips, film, papers, a lot were 
faded from time. People were given the opportunity 
to bring up something to 
place in a 2015 time capsule, 
and Congresswoman Judy 
Chu brought up a copy of 
the LA Times. Its main story 
was that a portion of the San 
Gabriel Mountains became a 
National Monument.

 It was wonderful to see 
past Mayors-Floretta 
Lauber, Bob Harbicht and 
Peter Amundson, and of 
course many local residents 
came out and joined the 
chamber members in a great 
celebration.


TWENTY TIMES FASTER INTERNET ACCESS AT THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY!

Arcadia CA – November 9, 2015—High-speed 
Internet access is now available at the Arcadia Public 
Library. Users of the Library’s 65 public computers can 
experience the Internet over a connection that is up to 
20 times faster than before! The Library’s free Wi-Fi 
service has also been greatly improved.

 Director of Library and Museum Services Mary Beth 
Hayes has stated, “We conducted a library community 
needs assessment earlier this year and our computer 
and Internet services were identified as second in 
importance only to access to books by respondents. 
We’re excited to be able to offer this greatly improved 
Internet access to our patrons thanks to generous grant 
funding.”

 The new one gigabit-per-second broadband access 
comes thanks to the Library’s participation in the 
California Public Library Broadband consortium, 
part of a state initiative to eventually connect all of 
California’s 1,112 public libraries to the California 
Research and Education Network (CalREN) for 
high-speed Internet access. CalREN is provided by 
the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in 
California (CENIC), and also serves the University 
of California, the California State University system, 
California Community Colleges, the California K-12 
system, and some private universities.

 Funding for the Library’s improved connection 
comes from the Federal Communications 
Commission’s Universal Service Program for 
Schools and Libraries, the California Public Utilities 
Commission’s Teleconnect Fund, and the California 
State Library.

 A recent study by the Pew Research Center found 
that 26% of all Americans depend on libraries for 
Internet access. These users connect to do research for 
school or work (66%), obtain information about health 
and wellness (47%), and apply for jobs (36%).

 The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte 
Rd., Arcadia. The Library is open Monday through 
Thursday, 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday and 
Saturday, 10:00

a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

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 a 
full-service 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.


MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

NEW CITY OF DUARTE FIELD RENTAL POLICIES

The City of Duarte’s new field use rental policy will 
go into effect beginning Monday, November 16. 
The new policy for the City of Duarte will help to 
coordinate the allocation of all sports fields and park 
facilities available to the general public in an equitable 
and fair manner. The policy will help user groups to 
secure fields for games, practices, and other events, 
avoid disputes among users over field usage, ensure 
Duarte residents have priority usage and access 
to Duarte facilities and ensure that maintenance 
and renovation can be scheduled and implemented 
properly to maintain the quality of the facilities to be 
used by the public.

Groups Now Priority Ranked For Field Use

A field rental application for permission to use the 
sports fields and park facilities must be submitted 
by all organizations, teams, or individuals for all 
field uses. All groups will be prioritized depending 
whether they are a resident group, youth non-profit 
groups, adult groups or other varied criteria. 

New 5-Month Field Rental Period

Users requesting fields for league play or on-going 
uses will now need to submit a bi-annual rental 
application for a maximum 5-month use period. 
These rental uses will be approved based on the 
prioritized rankings. A maximum of 3 uses per week 
will be approved for applicants that are not recreation 
programs, DUSD uses and contract agreements. 
Applicants will be contacted after applications have 
been prioritized and use requests have been inserted 
into the master calendar. The Bi-annual applications 
for use of fields must be submitted to the Recreation 
Office at Duarte City Hall as follows: 

 Submit your application during the 3rd week of 
November (November 16-19), Monday - Thursday 
(except for holidays), 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for 
5-month facility uses that will begin after January 
1st.

 Submit your application during the 3rd week of 
May, Monday - Thursday (except for holidays), 7:30 
a.m. – 6:00 p.m. for 5-month facility uses that will 
begin after July 1st. 

 All other applications for use of available fields or 
facilities must be submitted at least eight (8) working 
days and not more than ninety (90) days prior to 
the time of use ending December 1st and June 1st. 
Facilities uses will be subject to availability.

 To download the full application form and policies 
please visit HYPERLINK “http://www.accessduarte.
com” www.accessduarte.com and navigate to City 
Departments/Parks and Recreation/City Facilities 
and scroll down to see the links for Field Rental 
Form and Field Rental Policies. Call (626) 357-7931 
for more information on this or any Parks and 
Recreation programs.

For more information visit “http://www.accessduarte.
com” www.accessduarte.com or call (626) 357-7931. 
Follow the City of Duarte on Facebook at facebook.
com/duartecommunity; Twitter @CityofDuarte; 
Instagram @city_of_duarte and LinkedIn.

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.

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police notifications.

Theft From a Vehicle November 5 
at 6:55 a.m., a theft from a vehicle 
was reported in the 800 block of 
West Duarte Road. The victim went 
to his vehicle, which he had parked 
in the carport area, and saw items 
were missing. He realized he left 
the vehicle unlocked and someone 
entered his vehicle without his 
permission and had stolen his 
belongings. The investigation is 
continuing.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered 
November 5 at 4:10 p.m., an officer 
on patrol saw a vehicle traveling 
at a high rate of speed, heading 
south on Ivy from Colorado. 
Officers tried to catch up to vehicle, 
but lost sight of it until a caller 
reported a subject fleeing from a 
vehicle matching the description 
in an alley in the 200 block of West 
Maple Avenue. Officers arrived and 
located the unoccupied vehicle. A 
search of the surrounding area was 
conducted for the fleeing suspect, 
but no suspect was located. The 
vehicle was stolen earlier in the day 
from another city.

Identity Theft/Fraud Investigation

November 5 at 6:58 p.m., an officer 
responded to a location in the 
800 block of West Duarte. The 
victim reported that several credit 
card accounts had been opened 
fraudulently in her name by an 
unknown suspect. The suspect had 
also canceled her cell phone service. 
The investigation is continuing.

Theft From a Vehicle November 5 
at 7:05 p.m., a theft from a vehicle 
was reported in the 100 block of 
North Ivy. The victim parked her 
vehicle and had left it unlocked. 
An unknown suspect entered the 
vehicle and stole several items 
that had been left inside. The 
investigation is continuing.

Stolen Vehicle

November 5 at 8:12 p.m., a vehicle 
was reported stolen from the 200 
block of East Huntington. The 
victim reported her 1998 Honda 
Civic was stolen from the business 
parking lot while she was at work. 
The investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested

November 6 at 8:16 p.m., a theft 
was reported at a business in the 
500 block of West Huntington. An 
adult female walked into the store, 
selected and concealed several 
items in her purse, and walked out 
of the business without paying. She 
was stopped outside by store loss 
prevention. An officer responded 
to the location, arrested the suspect 
and took her into custody. She 
was later released on a citation to 
appear in court on the charges.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested 
November 6 at 10:37 p.m., an 
officer responded to a business in 
the 500 block of West Huntington 
regarding a theft of merchandise. 
A male and female went into the 
business and concealed several 
items of merchandise on their 
persons. They attempted to leave 
the store without paying for the 
merchandise and were stopped 
by loss prevention personnel. An 
officer responded to the business 
and they were arrested and taken 
into custody. They were later 
released on a citation to appear in 
court on the charges.

Hot Prowl Burglary November 7 
at 7:38 a.m., an elderly resident in 
the 1000 block of East Huntington 
Drive phoned police to say she 
heard a noise inside her mobile 
home sometime in the middle of 
the night. She went into the spare 
bedroom to see what the noise 
was, but did not notice anything 
unusual. She did not turn on the 
lights. She returned to the room 
in the morning and found the 
screen had been removed from the 
window, which she had left open, 
and the room had been ransacked. 
Two pieces of costume jewelry 
were missing. The investigation is 
continuing.

Driving Under the Influence 
Traffic Collision November 7 at 
4:31 p.m., officers responded to 
the report of a male subject who 
had driven his vehicle into a wall 
in the 900 block of West Duarte 
Road. Officers arrived and found 
the subject unresponsive behind 
the wheel with the doors locked 
and the windows rolled up. The 
officers broke a window to the 
vehicle to gain entry. Once inside, 
they determined the subject was 
breathing. It was determined 
that the subject was intoxicated 
and was possibly driving under 
the influence. He was taken to a 
hospital for treatment. Charges will 
be filed pending blood test results.

Domestic Violence – Suspect 
Arrested November 7 at 11:30 
p.m., officers were dispatched 
to the 200 block of West Lime 
regarding a male and female adult 
couple arguing. When Officers 
arrived, they learned the male had 
struck the female in the face with a 
clenched fist during the argument. 
The male suspect was arrested and 
taken into custody for domestic 
violence.

Driving Under the Influence – 
Suspect Arrested November 8 at 
5:20 a.m., an officer responded to 
the intersection of Colorado and 
Ivy regarding a subject passed out 
behind the wheel with the vehicle 
running. When officers arrived, 
they discovered the driver was 
intoxicated. He was arrested for 
driving under the influence and 
held for sobering.


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