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6 Mountain View News Saturday, October 15, 2016 ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER ARCADIA’S BOND RATING RAISED TO HIGHEST POSSIBLE AAA RATING For the period of Sunday, October 2nd, through Saturday, October 8th, the Police Department responded to 902 calls for service of which 131 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, October 2: Shortly before 1:04 p.m., officers responded to Sephora, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a robbery report. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect selected numerous items of makeup before exiting the store, failing to make payment. When approached by the loss prevention specialist, the suspect pushed the LP specialist and fled on foot. Officers located the 25-year-old male from Highland, arrested him, and transported him to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Monday, October 3: At about 11:20 a.m., an officer responded to an apartment complex in the 700 block of Southview Road regarding a commercial burglary report. The officer determined an unknown suspect forced open the door to the laundry room and broke the change drawer in order to steal approximately $150 in quarters. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At approximately 1:27 p.m., officers responded to LA Fitness, 1325 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy bicycles to combat the increase of stolen bicycles throughout the city. Officers determined an unknown suspect stole both tires and rims and left the frame of the bike secured to the bike rack. The suspect was gone by the time officers arrived. Just after 2:06 p.m., officers responded to the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Colorado Boulevard regarding the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) notification of a stolen vehicle. A records check of the driver revealed the 42-year-old male was on felony probation for grand theft. An investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from the City of Diamond Bar. Inside the vehicle was an array of stolen property from residential burglaries that occurred throughout the Diamond Bar area. Officers also located methamphetamine and smoking pipes inside of the vehicle. The driver and the 37-year-old female from La Puente were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Tuesday, October 4: Around 6:26 a.m., an officer noticed a smashed front window at the Dumpling House, 921 South Baldwin Avenue. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) broke the front window and stole the cash register containing approximately $500. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Just before 6:45 a.m., an officer responded to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 West Duarte Road, regarding a commercial burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect used a grinder to cut the lock to a storage container before they fled with more than $6,000 worth of hand tools. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Wednesday, October 5: Shortly after 9:06 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of West Naomi Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear glass door of the residence and fled undetected. The loss is unknown at this time as the owners are out of town. The investigation is ongoing. Thursday, October 6: At approximately 11:50 a.m., an officer responded to Rite Aid, 165 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding a theft report. Witnesses reported the suspect jumped over the pharmacy counter, stole a bottle of prescription cough syrup, and fled to an awaiting sedan. The suspect is described as a white male, between the ages of 15 and 16-years-old, and he was accompanied by an accomplice described as a white juvenile male. The investigation is ongoing. Friday, October 7: Around 2:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of West Duarte Road and Holly Avenue for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. The driver refused to submit to the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s) and instead told the officer to arrest him due to his extreme level of intoxication. The 38-year-old male from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 3:59 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect called the victim, told her she owed back taxes to the IRS, and stated the victim needed to pay more than $6,000.00 or she would be arrested. The victim followed the suspect’s instructions in obtaining $6,350 in gift cards from Target and provided the gift card information to the suspect. The victim became suspicious and disconnected the phone call. The total loss was $2,450.00. The investigation is ongoing. At 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a solo traffic collision near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and West Duarte Road. The vehicle was blocking traffic and displayed damage consistent with striking a red curb. The driver was located and exhibited signs of intoxication. The driver refused to participate in any field sobriety tests. The 38-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Saturday, October 8: Shortly after 1:30 p.m., an officer responded to Pavilions, 745 West Naomi Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the victim’s husband dropped her wallet in the grocery store and the suspect picked it up and fled the scene. The suspect is described as a 55 to 65-year-old female of unknown race, approximately 5’ tall, with a medium build. The investigation is ongoing. ARCADIA, Calif. --- The City of Arcadia has secured the coveted AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor’s (S&P) with the outlook for the City as “stable.” The rating increase from AA+ to the highest rating of AAA is a reflection of Arcadia’s strong economy, budgetary performance and flexibility, and liquidity, but namely strong management, and solid financial practices and responsibility by City leaders. “Our bond rating increase to an AAA rating, the highest rating possible, is evidence of our exceptional budgetary planning and solid financial management that has always set Arcadia apart from other organizations,” said Mayor Tom Beck. “We are looking to the future and making sure we have the resources available for what may come up unexpectedly, but at the same time, we thoughtfully consider how we spend those resources on a daily basis to make Arcadia the best community in which to live and do business.” “Similar to an individual’s credit score, a bond rating measures the City’s ability to repay its debt. To receive AAA rating from S&P, typically given to the likes of U.S. Treasury Bonds, reflects a view that Arcadia has a very strong economy, improved property wealth, and strong management with good financial policies and practices,” said Administrative Services Director Hue Quach. Bond ratings are a method of evaluating credit risk and the City’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The higher rating would allow Arcadia to borrow at lower interest rates which could potential save the City money in future borrowing costs. In the past, the City has issued bonds to finance the Police Department Headquarters in 2001 and the Santa Anita Bridge project in 2012. The bonds are repaid through property taxes. 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 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. MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO SONGS OF WORLD WAR II Arcadia Senior Services will be presenting a lecture that includes a special salute to the veterans of all wars, “Sentimental Journey, the Songs of World War II”. This patriotic musical program will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 1:15pm. The lecture will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Larry Maurer, musical historian from Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education will be the guest speaker. The program will highlight songs during World War II. Larry will review ballads, novelty tunes and sentimental songs including: This is the Army, Praise the Lord (and Pass the Ammunition), White Christmas and more. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased at the Arcadia Community Center. This event is for individuals age 50 and over. For additional information please call Arcadia Senior Services 626.574.5130. MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER HISTORIC MONROVIA 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. Theft From a Vehicle October 6 at 9:24 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Alamitas Avenue regarding a theft from a vehicle. The vehicle was left unlocked and a skateboard was taken from inside. The investigation is continuing. Grand Theft Auto October 6 at 1:00 p.m., two motorcycles were reported stolen from the 200 block of E. Hillcrest Avenue. The motorcycles were stolen from the side of victim’s home sometime during the week prior. The investigation is continuing. Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Warrant – Suspects Arrested October 7 at 2:27 a.m., an officer on patrol observed two subjects in the area of Magnolia and Huntington. One of the subjects was twitching uncontrollably and acting erratic. The officer stopped to check if the subjects were okay. One of the subjects was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance and the other was found to have a warrant. Both subjects were arrested and taken into custody. Grand Theft Auto October 7 at 4:31 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of W. Lemon. The vehicle is a 1991, brown Honda Civic. The vehicle was entered into the law enforcement stolen vehicle database and the investigation is continuing. Vehicle Burglary October 7 at 7:18 a.m., officers responded to the report of a vehicle burglary in the 700 block of S. Primrose. The victim parked and locked her vehicle in front of her residence in the evening. When she returned the next morning, she found her purse and a pair of sunglasses had been taken from her vehicle. It is unknown how the suspect gained entry. The investigation is continuing. Grand Theft Auto October 7 at 8:39 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot in the 3300 block of Peck Road. The victim parked his 1994, black/ gray, Honda Civic in the parking lot at 7:00 a.m. and went into the business. When he returned at 8:30 a.m., he discovered his vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was locked. The investigation is continuing. Grand Theft Auto October 7 at 10:08 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot in the 200 block of Kruse Avenue. The victim parked his white, 1994 Honda Accord in an employee parking lot at 7:00 a.m. and went into the business. When he returned at 10:00 a.m., he discovered his vehicle had been stolen. The investigation is continuing. Vehicle Burglary October 7 at 10:11 a.m., an officer responded to a business parking lot in the 200 block of Kruse Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim parked and locked their vehicle at 5:45 a.m. The windows were rolled down a couple of inches due to the hot weather. When the victim returned to the vehicle at 8:00 a.m., the driver-side door was unlocked and ajar. A cell phone and stereo were taken from the vehicle. It appears the suspect gained entry through the partially rolled down windows. The investigation is continuing. Petty Theft October 7 at 10:33 a.m., an officer was dispatched regarding a petty theft that just occurred at a business in the 800 block of W. Foothill. Employees reported this was the third theft of their tip jar by the same suspect. Officers checked the area, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing. The suspect is described as a male white, 25-30 years old, wearing a black hat, black shirt and blue jeans. The investigation is continuing. Stolen Vehicle Recovered October 7 at 3:45 p.m., an officer located a parked vehicle in the 200 block of N. Primrose. A check of the license plate revealed it had been stolen the night before. No suspects were located. Grand Theft Auto October 8 at 1:36 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot in the 200 block of railroad. The vehicle is a 1990, 4-door, brown Honda Accord. The investigation is continuing. Stolen Trailer October 8 at 6:11 p.m., a car trailer was reported stolen from the 500 block of E. Lemon. The investigation is continuing. Vandalism October 8 at 6:58 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of E. Olive called police to report his truck had been vandalized. The truck was parked on the street and two windows were smashed with a hard object. No suspects were located. The investigation is continuing. Petty Theft October 8 at 7:36 p.m., the manager of a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington called police to report a petty theft that just occurred. The suspect entered the location, selected a video game station and asked the cashier for an additional controller for the game. When the cashier was distracted, the suspect fled the location. The investigation is continuing. Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested October 9 at 2:33 a.m., a female subject called police to report her husband had battered her. When officers arrived, the husband was detained. The investigation revealed the husband threw a book at the victim and hit her in the face with his hand. The husband was arrested and taken into custody for domestic violence. He was held pending his court appearance. Grand Theft From a Vehicle October 9 at 6:18 a.m., a grand theft from a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Grand Avenue. The victim left his vehicle unlocked in the driveway of his home. The suspect entered the vehicle and took tools, miscellaneous items, and a briefcase containing a computer circuit board. The investigation is continuing. Residential Burglary October 9 at 10:22 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1700 block of Leafwood on the report of a residential burglary. Neighbors found the front door to the residence open and called police. The resident was not home. The front door was forced open and it is unknown if anything was taken. The investigation is continuing. Felony Vandalism – Suspect Arrested October 9 at 9:52 p.m., a male subject called police to report an unknown female had thrown large rocks at his vehicle, causing approximately $1,000 in damage. Officers responded and located the female subject inside another vehicle. She was contacted by the officer and the investigation revealed the vehicle she was in did not belong to her. Additional victims of vandalism were located in the area. The female suspect was positively identified by the victim and a witness. The suspect was arrested for felony vandalism and taken into custody. The last Narrated Tour of Historic Monrovia of the series, will be on October 16. It will feature the ‘Spence Addition’, Mayflower Village, the Santa Fe Historic Depot, and many other sites! There are only a few tickets left, so contact the Community Center at 626.256.8246 for more information today! COMMUNITY INVITED TO CELEBRATE ST. LUKE’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY ON OCTOBER 22 “A Fall Festival Feast & Concert” to feature reception and two choirs Monrovia, CA, October 13, 2016 — The Parish of St. Luke – the Physician Episcopal Church, Monrovia, invites its to join the parish for a catered reception and concert on Saturday evening, October 22 — the weekend following the Feast of St. Luke. The celebration honors St. Luke’s 125 year history here in Monrovia and will highlight its many community partners who serve and enrich its beloved city. The church is located at 122 S. California Ave. at Foothill Blvd. Requested contribution for the 5:30 p.m. reception is $20. Admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students. The St. Luke’s Choir will join the church’s resident San Gabriel Valley Choral Company for the evening’s concert, which will feature a presentation of the SGVCC’s “Haunting Harmonies, music that is humorous, haunting, harmonious and healing.” Further information at email@trishgresham.com or 626 357-7071. A Brief History of St. Luke’s St. Luke’s, then the Church of Our Savior, was the first Episcopal Church in the San Gabriel Valley, established as a mission in 1868. Its Rector performed the first service in Monrovia on October 12, 1890. Because the following Saturday was St. Luke’s Day, the organizers decided to name the new mission St. Luke’s Mission. The first regular service was conducted the following January in a rented room at Myrtle and Palm Avenues. The current 1924 church is the second one built by St. Luke’s. The first, located on Myrtle Avenue, was completed in 1907, shortly before the mission was granted Parish status by the Diocese of Los Angeles. The present building, designed by noted architect Carleton M. Winslow, was dedicated in 1926. Its elegant Romanesque architecture, graceful tower and profusion of stained glass windows make it a Monrovia treasure. Today, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is an inclusive place of worship that welcomes all to its community. Eucharist services are held on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. The Reverend Neil Tadken is Rector. For more, visit saintlukesmonrovia. org. Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||||