Mountain Views News          Saturday, December 5, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, December 5, 2015 

CITY OF ARCADIA KICKS OFF 

HOLIDAY SEASON WITH HOLIDAY 

TREE LIGHTING AND DEDICATION

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, November 22nd, through 
Saturday, November 28th, the Police Department 
responded to 755 calls for service of which 104 
required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by the 
Department during this period.

Sunday, November 22:

Just before 12:27 a.m., an officer conducted an 
enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Santa 
Anita Avenue and Colorado Boulevard for having 
expired registration and a false registration sticker. 
During an inventory check of the vehicle, the officer 
located cocaine in a small pill bottle. The suspect, a 
59-year-old male from Hawthorne, was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 At approximately 12:54 p.m., an officer 
responded to a residence in the 300 block of 
West Magna Vista Avenue regarding a grand 
theft report. An investigation revealed unknown 
suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole 
the victim’s laptop. No suspects were seen and no 
witnesses were located.

Monday, November 23:

At approximately 10:00 a.m., an officer conducted 
a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of 
Foothill Boulevard and Valencia Way for illegally 
tinted windows. Upon contacting the driver, the 
officer discovered the 37-year-old male from Covina 
was driving with an expired license. He was cited 
and released in the field. His vehicle was released to 
the registered owner.

 Just before 5:15 p.m., an officer responded to an 
apartment complex in the 1100 block of West Duarte 
Road regarding a suspicious circumstances report. 
The victim discovered the mail boxes to the complex 
had been pried open and believed his mail was stolen. 
No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Tuesday, November 24:

At about 10:29 p.m., an officer conducted an 
enforcement stop on a vehicle in the 000 block 
of Bonita Avenue regarding a disturbance. 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 
30-year-old female from Montebello was driving 
under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The 
suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking.

 Just after 11:08 p.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 1100 block of Sunset Boulevard 
regarding a burglary report. The officer determined 
unidentified suspect(s) entered the residence by 
unknown means, stole jewelry, a laptop, and a set of 
car keys before fleeing. No suspects were seen and no 
witnesses were located. The investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, November 25:

Shortly after 7:05 p.m., officers responded to 
Nordstrom at the Westfield Shopping Town Santa 
Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
disturbance. A 26-year-old female from Arcadia 
attempted to return merchandise that she claimed 
she had purchased at Nordstrom earlier in the day, 
and became irate when the store refused to process 
the transaction. Her receipt was for a $216 Bose 
speaker, but she was trying to return a box containing 
a telephone charger, a knife, and other random pieces 
of merchandise. After crying and yelling, the subject 
left the location without further incident. 

 Around 8:20 p.m., an officer conducted an 
enforcement stop on a bicyclist in the area of Peck 
Road and Clark Street for riding without headlamps. 
An investigation revealed the bicyclist was in 
possession of small baggies of methamphetamine, 
cash, and a glass smoking pipe. The 30-year-old 
male from El Monte was arrested for Possession 
of Narcotics for Sales, Possession of Narcotics, 
and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Thursday, November 26:

At approximately 2:16 a.m., an officer conducted a 
traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington 
Drive and Golden West Avenue for a warrant 
attached to the license plate. The officer discovered 
the warrant belonged to the driver, a 37-year-old 
male from Temple City, who also had a suspended 
license. He was cited, released in the field, and his 
vehicle was impounded for 30 days. 

 Just before 11:00 p.m., an officer responded to 
the food court at the Westfield Shopping Town 
Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regard 
to a disturbance. The officer discovered a 25-year-
old male from Sunland was intoxicated and unable 
to care for himself. He was arrested for Disorderly 
Conduct and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 

Friday, November 27: 

At about 8:34 p.m., an officer conducted an 
enforcement stop on a bicyclist in the area of Peck 
Road and Randolph Street for riding without 
headlamps. A search of the bicyclist revealed he 
was in possession of methamphetamine and drug 
paraphernalia. The 45-year-old from West Covina 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking. 

 Just after 9:35 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 
block of Volante Drive regarding an audible alarm. 
An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) 
gained entry by shattering a glass door and ransacked 
the master bedroom before fleeing undetected. No 
suspect(s) were located and the amount of property 
loss was unknown at the time of the report. 

Saturday, November 28:

Shortly before 7:10 a.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 000 block of East Longden Avenue 
regarding a trespassing report. The owner explained 
he discovered an unknown male subject sleeping 
inside his pool house. The officer made contact with 
the subject who was still at the property. The 53-year-
old male transient from Lancaster explained he 
was seeking shelter and a place to wash his clothes. 
He was arrested for burglary and trespassing, and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 At approximately 5:09 p.m., an officer was 
dispatched to the area of Second Avenue and 
Colorado Boulevard regarding an altercation 
between two subjects. While arguing inside a vehicle, 
a male subject hit his girlfriend in the face and pulled 
her hair. The victim attempted to pepper spray the 
suspect, but accidently sprayed herself as he was 
chasing her. The 23-year-old male from Pasadena 
was arrested for battery and an outstanding 
misdemeanor warrant, and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

ARCADIA, Calif. ... The City of Arcadia 
celebrates the start of the holiday season with the 
inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and 
Dedication on Saturday, December 5 at 5 p.m. 
The event takes place at the new Arcadia Transit 
Plaza on the corner of Santa Clara Street and N. 
First Avenue and will feature the dedication of the 
highlighted Deodar Cedar as the official Holiday 
Tree of Arcadia by the City Council and the 
Arcadia Beautiful Commission.

 No holiday event would be complete without 
a visit from the big man in red. Santa will arrive 
on an Arcadia Fire Truck and help the Mayor “flip 
the switch,” bringing the lights and decorations to 
life on the tree. The crowds will be entertained by 
the Arcadia High School chorus as they perform 
several holiday classics. A special moment of peace 
is planned to honor those who have been touched 
by the recent acts of terrorism throughout the 
world, and to make a call for universal peace.

 Guests are invited to make their own 
commemorative holiday ornaments, marking 
the dedication of the holiday tree, while supplies 
last. Visions of Arcadia and More Visions of 
Arcadia, a collection of personal essays about 
Arcadia, its people and events, will be for sale, 
with the Mayor on hand to personally autograph 
copies.

 Bring a little joy to the children in need in our 
community by donating a new, unwrapped toy to 
the Foothill Unity Center. A large collection bin 
will be placed at the event and all toys collected 
will be delivered to the Foothill Unity Center by 
the City.

 For more information, please call Arcadia City 
Hall at 574.5460.


MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

VOLUNTEER’S NEEDED FOR 

DUARTE 2016 HOMELESS COUNT

During the last seven-day period, the Police 
Department handled 395 service events, 
resulting in 67 investigations. To see a complete 
listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.
crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime 
mapping. For Police Department news and 
information, visit our website and follow us on 
Twitter. 

Non-injury Traffic Collision 

November 30 at 9:55 a.m., a traffic collision was 
reported at the intersection of Primrose and 
Maple. The collision occurred when a vehicle 
made a complete stop at Primrose and Maple, 
failed to yield for an oncoming vehicle and the 
two collided in the intersection. No injuries were 
sustained. 

Vandalism 

November 30 at 4:44 p.m., a caller reported that 
several street signs in the 400 block of North 
Grand Avenue had been vandalized with a black 
Sharpie marker. The investigation is continuing. 



Shoplifting 

November 30 at 5:09 p.m., an officer was 
dispatched to a business in the 100 block of West 
Foothill on the report a shoplifter in custody. A 
male suspect entered the store, selected alcohol 
and miscellaneous medications, and then fled the 
store without paying for the merchandise. The 
suspect was detained by a store loss prevention 
officer. An officer responded and the suspect was 
arrested and taken into custody. He was later 
released with a citation to appear in court on the 
charges. 

Shoplifting 

November 30 at 8:29 p.m., a male suspect entered 
a business in the 500 block West Huntington. 
He selected a pair of black gloves and walked out 
of the store without paying for the merchandise. 
The suspect was followed across the street by 
a loss prevention officer. Police arrived and 
detained the suspect. The suspect was positively 
identified by the loss prevention officer and 
placed under citizen’s arrest for petty theft. The 
suspect was taken into custody. He was later 
released on a citation to appear in court on the 
charges. 

Grand Theft 

November 30 at 8:59 p.m., a business in the 400 
block of South Myrtle called police to report a 
grand theft. A male Hispanic suspect entered the 
business and walked around the store several 
times. The suspect then grabbed two Black Smart 
Balance Wheels that were near the cash register 
area, apologized to the clerk and fled on foot 
with the merchandise. The suspect was captured 
on video surveillance and the investigation is 
continuing. The Monrovia Police Department 
is seeking help in identifying the suspect. Please 
see the Monrovia Police Department website for 
photos of the suspect. 

Stolen Vehicle Recovered 

December 1 at 2:45 p.m., a stolen vehicle was 
located in the 300 block of East Central. Officers 
followed the vehicle and stopped the suspects in 
the 400 block of Montana. Two suspects in the 
vehicle were arrested and taken into custody. 

Rollover Traffic Collision 

December 2 at 4:45 p.m., officers responded to 
the report of a rollover traffic collision in the 
700 block of Monterey. The occupants had to be 
extricated by the Monrovia Fire Department, but 
only minor injuries were sustained. 

Residential Burglary 

December 2 at 8:31 p.m., officers were dispatched 
to an alarm activation at a residence in the 100 
block of Sutter Creek. The suspects shattered a 
rear glass door to enter the home and ransacked 
the master bedroom. They left the location 
through the front door, leaving it ajar. The 
investigation is continuing.

DUARTE, CA, December 2, 2015 – The homeless 
population, although often silent and in the shadows, are 
part of the demographic make-up of Southern California. 
To accurately count this often-vulnerable group, the City 
of Duarte opted to participate in the 2016 Greater Los 
Angeles Homeless Count sponsored by the Los Angeles 
Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The actual count 
is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 8p.m until 
approximately 12am. The City also participated in the 2015 
Homeless Count. 

 Interested individuals, 18 years and older, are invited to 
volunteer and assist. The City will need approximately 25-
30 volunteers to successfully complete this task. Volunteer 
counters will receive training and refreshments that 
evening and be deployed from the Duarte Community 
Center in groups to count blocks within a specified area. 
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department will be assisting the 
City in this endeavor. Interested individuals are encouraged 
to sign up by calling Duarte City Hall at (626) 357-7931 ext. 
267 or by emailing jruiz@accessduarte.com 

 LAHSA, the lead agency for the Los Angeles Continuum 
of Care (LACoC), coordinates a biennial count of homeless 
people. The organization strives to make a difference 
in the lives of homeless residents and the count allows 
them to assess how and where homeless people can be 
best served. LAHSA has contracted with the San Gabriel 
Valley Consortium on Homelessness, a nonprofit agency, 
to provide participating cities with support. For additional 
information please contact Duarte City Hall at (626) 357-
7931, X267.

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 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.

UPDATES TO OUR EXISTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA 
DISPENSARY REGULATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED

The California State Legislature recently adopted 
the “Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety 
Act,” which added new procedures pertaining to 
the cultivation, distribution, and transportation 
of medical marijuana facilities. Furthermore, in 
order for local municipalities to continue to have 
the ability to regulate medical marijuana facilities 
pertaining to issues of cultivation, distribution, and 
transportation, updates to local land use and zoning 
codes must be adopted prior to March 2016.

 To that end, staff is coordinating a process for 
the Planning Commission on December 9, 2015, 
to consider updates and amendments to Chapter 
5.96 of Title 5, and Chapter 17.44 of Title 17, of the 
Monrovia Municipal Code, related to the City’s 
regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries and 
related activities. Moving forward, the item will 
then be heard as an initial ordinance introduction 
and first reading by the City Council on December 
15, 2015, with the final public hearing and 
consideration scheduled to take place on January 
19, 2016. 


TOUR OF THE 

HISTORIC DEPOT 
COORDINATED FOR 

THE MOHPG MEMBERS

 Last week, the City coordinated a special tour of the 
Historic Depot for members of the Monrovia Historic 
Preservation Group (MOHPG). Public Services Director 
Tina Cherry led the discussion, and around 35 MOHPG 
members enjoyed the chance to take a behind the scenes look 
at the Historic Depot before the City initiates rehabilitation 
efforts to restore the building. A picture of the special 
meeting has been included as an attachment below.

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