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Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 30, 2016
ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER
MATT DENNY’S ALE HOUSE RESTAURANT CORP
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR OF YEAR
To be honored at Arcadia Chamber Dinner March 31 at DoubleTree
For the period of Sunday, January 17th, through
Saturday, January 23rd, the Police Department responded
to 998 calls for service of which 136 required formal
investigations. The following is a summary report of the
major incidents handled by the Department during this
period.
Sunday, January 17:
1. Just after 2:18 a.m., officers conducted a welfare
check on a subject asleep in his vehicle in the roadway
near the intersection of Clark Street and Peck Road.
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 41-year-old male from Fontana was driving under
the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for
booking.
2. Around 7:19 p.m., an officer responded to a residence
in the 300 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a
domestic dispute. An investigation revealed a physical
altercation occurred between the suspect and his ex-
girlfriend’s mother’s boyfriend resulting in the suspect
punching the victim in the face. The suspect then
struck his ex-girlfriend. The 19-year-old male from
El Monte was arrested and transported to the Arcadia
City Jail for booking. Both victims refused medical
attention.
Monday, January 18:
3. At about 1:14 a.m., officers to a residence in the 900
block of West Huntington Drive regarding a robbery
that had just occurred. The officer discovered two
masked suspects entered the residence, ransacked the
victim’s son’s bedroom looking for cash or drugs, and
fled with clothing and a glass smoking pipe belonging
to the victim’s son. Further investigation revealed the
victim’s son owed the suspects an outstanding balance of
$200.00. The investigation is ongoing.
4. Just before 10:46 a.m., an officer responded to a
residence in the 1800 block of South Baldwin Avenue
regarding a vandalism report. The officer determined six
windows of the residence had been smashed just prior
to two tenants moving out. The investigation is ongoing.
Tuesday, January 19:
5. At approximately 1:09 a.m., an officer responded to
the 2100 block of Holly Avenue regarding an activation
of the Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia
PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages
containing bait property and tracking devices to combat
the increase in package thefts from residential areas. An
investigation revealed a 27-year-old male from Arcadia
had the stolen package, property, and tracking device
inside his residence. The suspect was arrested and
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
6. Around 12:48 p.m., an officer conducted an
enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Colorado
Boulevard and Michillinda Boulevard for not having
the month tag on the license plate. A records check
of the vehicle revealed the registration had expired in
2014; however, the vehicle displayed a 2015 registration
sticker. The driver, a 25-year-old male from Moreno
Valley, stated he recently purchased the vehicle. Also, the
driver did not provide proof of insurance. The suspect
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for
booking. The vehicle was impounded.
Wednesday, January 20:
7. Shortly after 8:57 a.m., an officer responded to the
Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding
a fraud report. The officer discovered an unknown
suspect used the victim’s personal information to open
three fraudulent credit cards. The victim does not know
how the suspect obtained her private information. The
investigation is ongoing.
8. At about 5:52 p.m., an officer responded to a residence
in the 1100 block of Sunset Boulevard regarding a theft
report. The officer determined an unknown suspect stole
the victim’s secured bicycle from her second story patio.
No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.
Thursday, January 21:
9. At approximately 9:04 a.m., an officer responded to
a parking lot in the 000 block of East Huntington Drive
regarding a subject drunk in public. Upon contacting
the 52-year-old male from Alhambra, the officer noticed
symptoms of alcohol intoxication and determined the
suspect was unable to care for himself. He was arrested
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
10. Around 8:12 p.m., an officer responded to a residence
in the 2300 block of South Sixth Avenue regarding an
alarm activation report. Surveillance footage revealed
two unidentified suspect(s) entered the residence by
unknown means and stole two safe deposit boxes before
fleeing.
One of the suspects is described as a white or Hispanic
male, 18 to 23-years-old, with a slim build. The second
suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, 18 to
23-years-old, with a larger build. The investigation is
ongoing.
Friday, January 22:
11. At about 12:39 p.m., an officer responded to a
residence in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue regarding
an unknown trouble call. An investigation revealed
the victim’s 15 and 16-year-old sons had been found
dead in the residence. The investigation is ongoing
and being handled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department, Homicide Division.
12. Just after 7:57 p.m., an officer responded to Peacock
Liquor, 419 South First Avenue, regarding a robbery
report. The officer discovered an unknown male
suspect, armed with a handgun, entered the location,
forced the clerk to give him cash, and fled on foot in
an unknown direction. On January 23rd, an officer
recognized the suspect from the robbery surveillance
footage. The 16-year-old male juvenile from Arcadia
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail
for booking.
Saturday, January 23:
13. Just after 12:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence
in the 1100 block of South Fourth Avenue regarding a
fire. An investigation revealed the location was filled
with marijuana plants and the residence was being used
to cultivate marijuana. The investigation is ongoing.
14. At approximately 1:33 p.m., an officer responded
to Macy’s at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South
Baldwin Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. A loss
prevention specialist witnessed the suspect conceal
numerous items in her shopping bag before exiting the
store, failing to make payment. The 58-year-old female
from Los Angeles was cited and released in the field.
Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant has been
named Corporate Community Contributor of
the Year by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
The 17 year-old Matt Denny’s, which is a model
corporate citizen that gives back to the community
by supporting dozens of local organizations
each year and producing two of its own charity
benefit fundraisers, will be recognized during the
Chamber’s annual Installation Dinner on March
31 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 924 W.
Huntington Drive in Monrovia.
Also being recognized at the dinner will
be Citizen of the Year Bruce McCallum,
as well as outgoing Chamber President
Andrew Gregson of The Executive Factor.
The announcements were made this morning at the
Arcadia Chamber’s annual Planning Conference
and State of the City report.
Tickets ($65 for members; $75 for non-
members), sponsored tables and ads may be
purchased online in the “Shop” area of the
Chamber web site: www.ArcadiaCaChamber.org
or by calling the Chamber at 626-447-2159. The
program is made possible by Arcadia Chamber
Community Builder Presenting Sponsors:
Westfield Santa Anita and Methodist Hospital,
as well as event sponsors: USC Eye Institute,
Singpoli’s Dusit D2 Constance Hotel, Professional
Advisory Services, Foothill Credit Union, Century
Rooter Service & Plumbing, BMW of Monrovia,
and the Arcadia Association of Realtors.
In the past 14 years Matt Denny’s and partner
Del Sol Salon have raised $600,000 for children’s
cancer research through its annual St. Baldrick’s
Day event supported by the Arcadia Police and
Fire Departments, Monrovia Police and Fire
Department, Kids Groups, Corporate Leaders and
City officials.
Another annual event is Matt Denny’s “Bob
Mac Classic” Golf Tournament, which has raised
more than $50,000 over 13 years to help support
the American Red Cross Arcadia Chapter, Foothill
Unity Center, Special Olympics, St. Baldrick’s
Foundation, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Matt Denny’s also supports the following
groups: Arcadia Seniors, Arcadia Republicans,
Arcadia Chinese Association, Arcadia Police
and Fire Department, Arcadia Performing Arts
Foundation, and donates gift certificates to many
charities around the San Gabriel Valley.
The restaurant also sponsors the following: Santa
Anita Little League, Arcadia American Little
League, Arcadia National Little League, AYSO
Region 2, and Arcadia High School Baseball,
Softball, Basketball and Football programs.
Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant was opened
in 1999 by Matt McSweeny and his friend Dennis
Hartman.
“Meeting so many great people over the years
has been one of the best parts of my job and I look
forward to continue building those wonderful
relationships,” says Matt.
INCIDENT: CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
On Friday, January 23, 2016, at approximately
12:00 A.M., the Arcadia Police Department
responded to a Fire Assist call in the 1000
block of South Fourth Avenue in the City of
Arcadia. The Arcadia Fire Department personnel
responded and observed numerous marijuana
plants in different stages of cultivation as well
as equipment used for cultivation purposes and
contacted the police department. The residence
was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Officers remained on-scene and contacted
members of the Detective Bureau for further
investigation. Detectives collected approximately
700 marijuana plants and no arrests have been
made at the time of this release.
This case remains under investigation by the
Arcadia Police Department Detective Bureau.
Anyone with information related to this case is
asked to call the Arcadia Police Department at
(626)574-5150. You can also submit crime tips
and information via text, phone or web to LA
Regional Crime Stoppers, (800)222-TIPS (8477).
STATION SQUARE PARK DEDICATION EVENT
MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER
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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Grand Theft January 22 at 1:38 p.m., a grand theft was
reported at a residence in the 200 block of Greystone.
The residents, an elderly couple, noticed the door to their
wall safe was open. They inventoried the contents and
found several pieces of jewelry were missing. The couple
does have two subjects they have hired to help around
the property, but do not know who may have taken the
jewelry. The investigation is continuing.
Battery/Vandalism January 22 at 10:56 p.m., officers
responded to a business in the 900 block of South
Magnolia regarding a battery that had just occurred. The
suspect took his vehicle to have an audio entertainment
system installed, but there was a dispute over the billing.
The suspect pushed and struck the installer and the owner
of the business. The installer sustained a swollen hand
defending himself from the suspect. The owner sustained
a swollen eye, and the suspect was taken to a hospital for
complaint of pain. The investigation is continuing and
the report will be submitted to the District Attorney’s
office for possible filing of charges.
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs/Traffic Collision
– Suspect Arrested January 23 at 9:15 a.m., a traffic
collision was reported in the 400 block of West Maple
Avenue. The caller was following a vehicle that struck
two parked cars and hit the curb while driving west on
Maple. The vehicle pulled into a business parking lot near
Fifth and Huntington and stopped. Officers arrived and
found the suspect behind the wheel of his vehicle. He
seemed disoriented and unaware of his surroundings.
The officers determined the subject was driving under
the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested
and taken into custody.
Theft From a Vehicle January 23 at 6:45 p.m., an officer
was dispatched to a business parking lot in the 400
block of Huntington regarding a theft from a vehicle.
The victim parked his vehicle in front of a business and
went inside. He returned 30 minutes later and saw a male
adult suspect going through his trunk. He yelled out and
the suspect fled in a vehicle. The loss was a backpack
containing miscellaneous items. The investigation is
continuing.
Vehicle Burglary January 23 at 8:19 p.m., a vehicle
burglary was reported in 600 block of West Huntington.
The victim parked his vehicle in a business parking lot
and went into work. He returned later and discovered his
vehicle had been ransacked. The victim’s checkbook was
taken from the center console and a backpack containing
baseball equipment was taken from the trunk. The
investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary January 23 at 9:37 p.m., a vehicle
burglary was reported in the 100 block of Colorado. The
victim parked his vehicle in the 100 block of Colorado
and went into work. When he returned to his vehicle
after work, he discovered his vehicle had been ransacked.
The loss was a wallet from the driver’s door pocket, which
also contained his debit card. The victim reported that
the debit card had already been used at a business. The
investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary January 25 at 7:00 a.m., a vehicle
burglary was reported in the 800 block of West Olive. An
unknown suspect smashed a window on the vehicle to
gain entry and stole six pairs of shoes that were left in the
vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto January 25 at 9:05 a.m., an officer was
dispatched to the 100 block of Montana on the report of a
stolen motorcycle. The victim parked his Harley Davidson
motorcycle on the street in front of the location. The
victim’s girlfriend noticed the motorcycle was missing at
9:00 a.m. She checked the surveillance camera and could
see a male Hispanic subject get on the motorcycle and
ride away. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary January 25 at 12:44 p.m., a vehicle
burglary was reported in the 500 block of South Madison.
Unknown suspects broke into the vehicle and took a
GPS and tools that were left inside. The investigation is
continuing.
Traffic Stop/Weapons Offense/Warrant – Suspects
Arrested January 26 at 2:15 p.m., an officer on patrol
stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. As
the officer approached, he smelled marijuana in the
vehicle and obtained consent to search the vehicle
from the driver. A loaded firearm was located in the
trunk of the vehicle and the driver, who admitted
it belonged to her, was arrested for the weapons
violation. One passenger was also arrested for an
outstanding warrant.
Traffic Collision January 27 at 10:47 a.m., police
responded to the report of a traffic collision involving a
vehicle and a pedestrian. An elderly women stepped onto
the street in the crosswalk against the red hand signal
and was struck by a vehicle making a right turn onto
southbound Mountain. She suffered a broken elbow and
was taken to a hospital for treatment.
We had a terrific turnout this past Saturday, January
23, 2016, to dedicate Station Square Park! Under
overcast skies, an estimated 600 people joined us for
the grand opening event, and there were so many
positive comments from the event participants
about the overall park dedication event. Many
thanks to the entire team at the Community Services
Division for the terrific work in helping us celebrate
the park that the Public Works Division helped
build! The live entertainment provided by the
Delgado Brothers was a hit, and those in attendance
loved the arts & crafts for children, the Canyon Park
snake display, the giveaways, and especially the free
trackless train rides!
ACCESSIBILITY AND SAFETY SHOWCASED IN
DUARTE BICYCLE & SAFE ROUTES MASTER PLAN
DUARTE, CA, January 25, 2016 – Accessibility and safety
for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout our City is on the
road to enhancements! The Community Development
Department in conjunction with renowned consulting
firm Fehr & Peers, has created a Citywide Bicycle Master
Plan and Safe Routes to Transit Master Plan designed to
encourage “pedal power.”
The Bicycle Master Plan focuses on incorporating
previously undesignated areas throughout the City
to create a comprehensive network. The Safe Routes
to Transit Plan alternatively focuses on pedestrian
improvements surrounding the Duarte Gold Line station
area. Both plans are designed to both improve the overall
quality of life and support multi-modal transportation,
throughout the Duarte community and surrounding
communities.
As a result of the plan bicyclists will be able to easily and
safely ride throughout the City using clearly designated
lanes. Pedestrians will also be able to easily and safely
access the area surrounding the Duarte Gold Line Station
as a result of proposed improvements including new
sidewalks, new pedestrian lighting, new high visibility
crosswalks and streetscape enhancements.
To tailor the plan to our residents, the Community
Development Department engaged in a series of public
engagement activities including a community open house
introducing both plans while providing the public an
opportunity to share feedback in October of 2015 as well
as conducting a Bicycle Master Plan public survey.
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.
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