Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 9, 2016

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

INCIDENT: VEHICLE PURSUIT/RESIDENTIAL 
BURGLARY ARREST

For the period of Sunday, March 27th, through Saturday, 
April 2nd, the Police Department raesponded to 887 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, March 27:

Just after 1:00 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa 
Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
battery report. An investigation revealed the victim was 
hit multiple times by a group of five males after they made 
derogatory comments about the victim’s girlfriend. 

 The victim was only able to describe one suspect, as 
a Hispanic male, 5’8” tall, wearing a red polo shirt. The 
investigation is ongoing.

 Around 7:00 p.m., an officer responded to Albertsons, 
298 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a petty theft report. 
A loss prevention specialist witnessed the suspect conceal 
approximately $100.00 worth of merchandise in a bag 
before exiting the store, failing to make payment. A 
search of the suspect revealed he was also in possession of 
methamphetamine and a smoking pipe. The 54-year-old 
male from Lancaster was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, March 28:

At about 1:55 a.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of 
Duarte Road regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police 
Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had 
previously deployed decoy items containing bait property 
and tracking devices to combat the increase in thefts from 
vehicles parked in residential areas. An investigation 
revealed three suspects were in possession of the stolen 
property, tracking device, and additional stolen mail and 
credit cards. The female suspect also had an outstanding 
misdemeanor warrant, provided a false driver’s license 
to the officer, and resisted arrest. The 57-year-old male 
from Rosemead, a 27-year-old male from El Monte, and 
a 35-year-old female from El Monte were arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 At approximately 3:20 p.m., an officer responded to a 
solo-vehicle hit and run traffic collision that occurred near 
the intersection of North Golden West Avenue and East 
Naomi Avenue. The officer discovered Party-1 collided 
with the curb and a large bush before exiting the vehicle, 
and fleeing on foot. Witnesses stated the driver appeared 
to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. An area 
search was conducted but the suspect was not located. 
The vehicle is registered to a male out of Temple City. The 
investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, March 29:

Around 8:18 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia 
Police Department front counter regarding an incident 
of child abuse. An investigation revealed the father threw 
his 5-year-old son on the couch and hit him in the head 
with an ice pack. The 47-year-old male from Arcadia 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. DCFS was notified.

 Just after 10:54 p.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour 
Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding a commercial 
burglary report. The officer determined an unknown 
suspect stole the victim’s wallet and cellphone from a 
locked locker. The investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, March 30:

Shortly after 6:56 p.m., an officer responded to the 
Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding 
an elder abuse report. The reporting party claimed the 
97-year-old victim suffered visible injuries and bed sores 
after receiving treatment at Arcadia Methodist Hospital 
in September 2015. The investigation is ongoing. Adult 
Protective Services was contacted.

 At about 8:05 p.m., officers responded to a residence 
in the 1600 block of South Tenth Avenue regarding a 
burglary alarm activation. The officer discovered the 
suspect smashed a rear sliding glass door but fled when 
the alarm activated. The suspect was gone prior to the 
officers’ arrival. No loss was reported. The investigation is 
ongoing.

Thursday, March 31:

9. At approximately 1:56 a.m., an officer conducted a 
traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive 
and Gateway Avenue for making an illegal U-turn. Upon 
contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of 
alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, 
the officer determined the 39-year-old male from Texas 
was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. 
The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking.

 10. Around 12:08 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s 
at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, 
regarding a petty theft report. A loss prevention specialist 
witnessed the suspect conceal numerous items in her 
stroller before exiting the store, failing to make payment. 
The 48-year-old female from Azusa was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, April 1: 

At about 12:05 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on 
a bicyclist for riding northbound in southbound lanes 
of traffic without proper lighting near the intersection 
of First Avenue and Huntington Drive. During a 
consensual search of the subject’s backpack, the officer 
located a checkbook and mail that did not belong to him. 
The 23-year-old male from Altadena was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 Just after 1:45 p.m., an officer responded to the front 
counter of Arcadia Police Department regarding an 
identity theft report. The officer discovered an unknown 
suspect used the victim’s identifying information to file a 
fraudulent tax return. The investigation is ongoing.

Saturday, April 2:

Around 8:21 p.m., an officer responded to Savers, 16 East 
Live Oak Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance 
footage revealed two suspects worked in concert to switch 
out a watch while the employee was helping another 
customer. Both suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.

 The first suspect is described as a male, 35 to 39-years-
old, 6’0” tall and heavy set. The second suspect is described 
as female, 30-years-old, 5’3” and approximately 150 
pounds. The suspect vehicle is described as a white older 
model compact car. The investigation is ongoing. 

 14. At approximately 3:28 p.m., an officer responded to 
Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West Huntington Drive, 
regarding a subject who was causing a disturbance and 
refusing to leave. Upon contacting the 49-year-old male 
from Hesperia, the officer noticed symptoms of alcohol 
intoxication and determined the suspect was unable to 
care for himself. The subject also had an outstanding 
misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Suspect Kevin Pollard 

Suspect Brian Bradley

On Wednesday, April 6th, 2016, at 
approximately 7:58 P.M., Arcadia Police 
Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of 
Singingwood Drive in regards to a suspicious 
person that was seen in the rear yard of a 
residence and a suspicious occupied vehicle 
parked to the front of that residence. Officers 
responded and found a suspicious vehicle 
leaving the area. Officers attempted to stop that 
vehicle and it failed to yield. A pursuit ensued 
and the driver was ultimately apprehended 
in the city of Pasadena. Stolen property was 
located inside the vehicle. Officers also located 
a second suspicious occupied vehicle parked on 
Singingwood Drive. The driver of that vehicle 
was detained and ultimately arrested. 

 The investigation revealed two residential 
burglaries had occurred in the 1000 block of 
Singingwood Drive. Both suspects are believed 
to be involved in the Burglaries. 

 Suspect Kevin Pollard, age 24, of Pasadena, 
was arrested for Penal Code 459-Residential 
Burglary. He is being held in custody at Arcadia 
city jail on $50,000 bail. Suspect Brian Bradley, 
age 23, of Pasadena, was arrested for Penal 
Code 459-Residential Burglary and California 
Vehicle Code 2800.2-Felony Evading. He 
is being held in custody at the Los Angeles 
County Jail on $75,000 bail.

 The investigation is being conducted by the 
Arcadia Police Department Detective Bureau. 
Anyone with information about this incident 
is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police 
Department at 626-574-5151. If you prefer to 
provide information ANONYMOUSLY, you 
may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-
TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus 
your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the 
tip web page at Los Angeles Regional Crime 
Stoppers.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION TO 
HOST ECUMENICAL HYMN FESTIVAL

The Women’s Association of the Arcadia 
Presbyterian Church is sponsoring an 
Ecumenical Hymn Festival on Saturday, April 16, 
at 4 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary, 121 Alice St., 
Arcadia. They have invited the nationally known 
conductor, William Hatcher, to conduct the 
Festival, and Tabitha Henken to be the organist. 
A brass quintet will accompany the choir. In 
the ecumenical spirit, singers from Methodist, 
Baptist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches 
of Hollywood, Fallbrook, Monrovia, Sunland 
and Arcadia will join their voices for the Hymn 
Festival. Festivities will begin with bagpiper Jim 
Mustain’s playing of “Amazing Grace” in honor 
of Presbyterian Scottish heritage. A freewill 
offering will be received. A reception of punch 
and cookies will follow. For more information, 
please call Tabitha Henken at 626-447-9506.

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