Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 12, 2016

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 12, 2016 

MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

DUARTE SETS MARCH 29TH NEIGHBORHOOD 
WATCH MEETING TO UPDAT RESIDENTS ON RECENT 
BURGLARIES AND CRIME PREVENTION EFFORTS

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. 

False Gun Scare March 3 at 12:20 a.m., officers 
responded to the high school in the 700 block of 
Colorado regarding a student that possibly had a 
gun in his backpack. Officers detained the student 
to determine if there was a gun. The investigation 
revealed the student had a cigarette lighter that 
was shaped like a gun. The student received a 
citation for the lighter. 

Critical Missing Adult Located March 3 at 
8:00 p.m., the family of an 88-year-old female 
contacted Monrovia Police Department to 
report her missing. The subject left her residence 
in the 200 block of West Evergreen Avenue at 
4:00 p.m. in her vehicle and had not returned. 
The subject has minor dementia, is diabetic and 
takes medication. The subject does not usually 
drive at night and becomes disoriented. An 
area check was made for the subject and local 
hospitals were checked, but the subject was not 
located. A Silver Alert was put out on Freeway 
signs through the California Highway Patrol, all 
Southern California law enforcement agencies 
were notified, and the subject was entered into the 
missing person’s database, along with her vehicle 
information. 

 On March 4 at approximately 3:00 p.m., the 
critical missing subject was found in Newport 
Beach and was reunited with her family. 

Mountain Lion Sighting March 3 at 11:09 
p.m., officers were dispatched to the report of 
a mountain lion carrying a domestic cat in the 
area of Stedman and Scenic. The mountain lion 
was located north of the reported area. Officers 
were able to confirm that it was an adult female 
mountain lion. The mountain lion was persuaded 
to go north, back into the hills. 

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – 
Suspect Arrested March 4 at 2:25 a.m., an officer 
was on patrol in the area of Monterey and Bonita 
when he observed a vehicle commit a vehicle 
code violation. The officer conducted a traffic 
stop and contacted the driver. He immediately 
noticed signs of intoxication. The driver was 
determined to be driving under the influence and 
was arrested. The driver was held for sobering. 

 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect 
Arrested March 5 at 8:28 p.m., an officer observed 
a suspicious male and female looking into a parked 
vehicle in the 900 block of Fifth Avenue. Officers 
contacted the subjects, who were now sitting in a 
vehicle. Investigation revealed one of the subjects 
was in possession of smoking paraphernalia; she 
was arrested and taken into custody. The subject 
was booked and later released with a citation to 
appear in court. 

Vehicle Fire March 6 at 1:12 a.m., a resident in the 
500 block of Diamond called to report his vehicle 
was on fire in his driveway. Officers responded 
and located the vehicle, which was fully engulfed 
in flames and parked near the garage. The intense 
flames were near the roof of the structure. 
Officers used two fire extinguishers to hold down 
the flames until the Monrovia Fire Department 
arrived. The vehicle was recently purchased and 
had been parked at the location for several hours 
prior to catching fire. The quick reactions of the 
officers kept the home from catching fire. The 
vehicle was a complete loss; the cause is believed 
to be an electrical malfunction. 

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested March 6 
at 8:36 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block 
of Montana regarding a domestic dispute. When 
they arrived, they determined a male and female 
adult were involved in an argument. During the 
argument, the male struck the female in the face 
with an open palm. The male subject was arrested 
for domestic battery. 

Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested March 8 at 1:32 
p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 500 
block of West Huntington regarding a shoplifer 
in custody. A male adult was detained by loss 
prevention for stealing merchandise. The subject 
was arrested and taken into custody. 

Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested March 8 at 2:20 
p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in 
the 600 block of West Huntington regarding a 
shoplifter in custody. A male adult was stopped 
by the store manager outside of the store after he 
concealed a Polaroid tablet in his waistband and 
left the store without paying. The suspect was 
arrested and taken into custody. 

Grand Theft Investigation March 8 at 7:53 
p.m., a grand theft incident was reported in the 
100 block of Madison. The victim had left their 
residence and was away for four days. When 
they returned to the home, they discovered the 
catalytic converter had been stolen off of their 
parked vehicle. The investigation is continuing. 

Domestic Violence Investigation March 8 at 
10:25 p.m., Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department 
deputies called and reported they were in the 
400 block East Pamela in Duarte with the female 
victim of a battery. The victim stated she had 
been battered by her boyfriend near the corner of 
Duarte and Myrtle in Monrovia. The boyfriend 
was not at the scene. Monrovia officers arrived 
and took over the battery investigation. The 
investigation is continuing. 

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested March 9 
at 9:06 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of 
Garfield regarding a domestic dispute between a 
male and female subject. The female victim was in 
the shower and refused to give the male suspect a 
ride to work. The male suspect broke the door and 
pushed the female. He then left the location and 
went to work. The male was eventually arrested 
at his place of work and was taken into custody.

DUARTE, CA, March 10, 2016 – The City of Duarte, 
like every City in California is experiencing a spike 
in Part 1 Crimes; particularly in the area of property 
crimes. This trend is the exact opposite of the rest of 
the Country that continues to enjoy historically low 
Part 1 Crimes rates. What is behind this startling 
trend? Duarte Public Safety and the Los Angeles 
County Sheriff’s Department have set a community 
wide Neighborhood Watch meeting to keep the 
public up-to-date on what the Departments are 
doing to collectively suppress, intervene and prevent 
property crimes in our City. The meeting will be held 
Tuesday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Oaks 
School Cafeteria, 2499 Royal Oaks Drive. The public is 
welcome and encouraged to attend.

 Duarte Sheriff’s Sgt. Tony Haynes, Director of Public 
Safety, Brian Villalobos, and City Manager Darrell George 
will discuss in depth recent property crime activities as 
well state and nation Part 1 Crime trends. They will also 
provide an overview of the suppression, intervention, and 
prevention programs that the City and law enforcement 
are utilizing to help keep Duarte neighborhoods safe. 
“Our number one priority is ensuring the safety of our 
residents, said City Manager George. 

 The City of Duarte saw an 8.53% spike in Part 1 
Crimes during 2015. Although it is still too early to 
pin this solely on the voter approved Proposition 47, 
Public Safety professionals are drawing a correlation 
between allowing non-violent offenders and drug users 
out of jail without a mandatory, funded treatment and 
supervision plan. In order to continue to be proactive 
in the City’s approach to this crime trend, the Public 
Safety Department is studying the introduction of 
another patrol unit to the Sheriff’s Department contract 
and has also initiated talks with the City of Bradbury to 
possibly share the cost of this additional patrol car.

 “The importance of the community’s role in helping 
to keep Duarte a safe place to live and work is vital,” 
said Villalobos. “We need the community’s help. 
Every Duarte neighborhood should be involved in 
Neighborhood Watch. It’s a program that works. We also 
want the public to know that if they have information 
about a crime, but may be concerned about ‘getting 
involved’, Duarte Public Safety has an Anonymous Tip 
hotline where they can leave a detailed message.” 

 The hotline number is (626) 359-5671, ext. 462. For 
information about starting a Neighborhood Watch 
program, call Aida Torres, Duarte Crime Prevention 
Specialist at (626) 359-5671, ext. 316. 

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.

GOVERNOR BROWN SUPPORTS CHECKOFF CA 
MONTH TO BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

California Governor Jerry Brown urges taxpayers 
to support leading charitable organizations during 
Checkoff CA Month. Tax payers “checking off” 
contribution boxes on their State Income Tax Form can 
help support organizations like the California Senior 
Legislature continue fighting on behalf of California 
Seniors in the years to come.

 “As the April 15th tax deadline nears, Californians 
can have a positive impact on their communities…
These donations help fight cancer, protect seniors, 
prevent child abuse and support a host of other 
charitable endeavors. The people of our state have 
contributed over $20 million in the past five years, and 
this generosity has made a difference in the lives of our 
fellow Californians.” Stated Governor Brown.

 The California Senior Legislature Fund is 
participating in the tax Checkoff program and you can 
make a contribution by checking Code 427 on your 
State Income Tax forms. “In 2015, more than 390,000 
Californians checked off their favorite cause on the state 
tax form 540, raising over $4.9 million” Said Governor 
Brown.

 “We at the California Senior Legislature (CSL) 
have been the most vocal advocates for seniors in our 
state and we are aware of the challenges facing us in 
the coming years.” John Pointer, Chair Joint Rules 
Committee of CSL.

 CSL has a 35-year history advocating for senior 
rights. Its track record includes the Silver Alert Program 
and protections against elder abuse. CSL is California’s 
biggest champion for the elder community. However, 
CSL is only able to continue its work for the elderly 
through donations and “checking off” code 427 on 
State Income Tax Form 540.

 For more information on this issue and CSL 
priorities, please contact Janice Bailey.

ENFORCEMENT TEAM FORMED TO SHUT DOWN 
ILLEGAL MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – To enhance the 
county’s enforcement, the Board of Supervisors 
approved a motion by Supervisors Michael 
D. Antonovich and Hilda Solis to develop a 
Medical Marijuana Enforcement Dispensary 
Team comprised of representatives of the county 
Department of Regional Planning, County 
Counsel, Sheriff’s Department, the District 
Attorney’s office and the Treasurer Tax Collector. 

 “A streamlined Medical Marijuana Dispensary 
Enforcement Team will speed up our effort 
to shut down and prosecute illegal marijuana 
dispensaries,” Antonovich said. “These illegal 
operations have routinely attracted a criminal 
element that threaten community safety and 
disrupt neighborhoods.” 


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