Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 10, 2016

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Mountain View News Saturday, December 10, 2016 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

COMMUNITY: A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE CALL 
LEADS TO THE ARREST OF 3 GRAND THEFT 
SUSPECTS IN A STOLEN CAR

For the period of Sunday, November 27th, through Saturday, 
December 3rd, the Police Department responded to 969 calls 
for service of which 113 required formal investigations. The 
following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by 
the Department during this period.

Sunday, November 27: 

1. Just after 11:20 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of 
East Haven Street regarding the report of a residential burglary. 
The officer discovered an unknown suspect damaged the 
front door and entered the home. The suspect then ransacked 
the location and fled with several purses, two laptops and 
jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.

 2. At approximately 12:41 p.m., officers responded to 
The Santa Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive, 
regarding the report of a man lying in the parking lot. Upon 
contacting the 37-year-old male from Monrovia, 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. 

Monday, November 28:

3. Around 1:19 p.m., officers responded to Westfield Santa 
Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an activation 
of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD 
detectives had previously deployed decoy bicycles containing 
tracking devices to combat the increase in bicycle thefts around 
the city. An investigation revealed a 46-year-old male from 
Pasadena took the bicycle and fled the scene. He was located 
with the bicycle, arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 

 4. At about 8:32 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on 
a vehicle in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road 
for driving with an obstructed windshield. Upon contacting 
the driver, the officer discovered the 38-year-old male from 
Duarte was driving with a suspended license. He was cited and 
released in the field. The vehicle was released to a valid driver.

Tuesday November 29:

5. At approximately 4:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to 
Victoria’s Secret, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft 
in progress. An investigation revealed four suspects worked 
together to steal over $5,800 worth of bras and underwear 
before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. Officers located three 
of the four suspects. Two of the suspects had outstanding 
warrants for their arrests. A 26-year-old male from Southgate, 
an 18-year-old male and a 20-year-old female both from Los 
Angeles, were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking.

 6. Around 5:11 p.m., an officer responded to Bank of 
America, 169 East Foothill Boulevard, regarding the report of 
fraud. An investigation revealed the female suspect attempted 
to cash a fraudulent $500 U.S. Savings Bond. The 50-year-old 
female from Sunland was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, November 30:

7. At about 11:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence 
on the 700 block of West Longden Avenue regarding a 
domestic disturbance. An investigation revealed the suspect 
had battered his elderly father. The 39-year-old male from 
Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking.

 8. Shortly after 8:20 p.m., officers responded to Westfield 
Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an 
activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. An 
investigation revealed a 20-year-old male from Los Angeles 
took the bicycle and fled the scene. Officers located the suspect 
with the bicycle, who was also found to be in the possession 
of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a knife and stolen 
merchandise. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 

Thursday, December 1: 

9. At about 7:12 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a 
vehicle at Westfield Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, 
for an outstanding warrant. An investigation revealed the 
driver had two outstanding warrants for his arrest and he was 
also driving with a suspended license. The 21-year-old male 
form San Gabriel was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 

 10. Shortly after 1:37 p.m., an officer responded to Westfield 
Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
disturbance between a male and female. The officer contacted 
the male subject and an investigation revealed he was in 
possession of 38 fraudulent credit and debit cards as well as two 
fraudulent California Drivers Licenses. The 36-year-old male 
from North Hollywood was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Friday, December 2:

11. At about 1:01 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop 
on a vehicle near the area Baldwin Avenue and Fairview 
Avenue for expired registration. An investigation revealed 
the driver and passenger of the vehicle were in possession 
of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, burglary tools 
and stolen property. The passenger also had an outstanding 
warrant for her arrest. The 36 and 37-year-old females, both 
from South El Monte, were arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 12. At approximately 3:01 p.m., an officer responded to Lady 
Foot Locker, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the report 
of a theft in progress. A Loss Prevention officer witnessed 
two suspects steal merchandise from Lady Foot Locker. One 
suspect acted as “look-out” while the other suspect concealed 
merchandise inside a shopping bag. Further investigation 
revealed the suspects had stolen merchandise from five other 
stores within Westfield Santa Anita. One suspect had an 
outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 17-year-old female and 
the 16-year-old male, both from Los Angeles, were detained 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Saturday, December 3:

13. Just after 9:32 a.m., an officer contacted a subject riding a 
bicycle in the middle of the street in the area of Third Street and 
Diamond Street. An investigation revealed the subject was in 
possession of methamphetamine. The 25-year-old male from 
Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 

 14. Shortly after 11:45 p.m., officers responded to Westfield 
Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an 
activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. 
An investigation revealed the suspect took the bicycle and 
fled the scene. Officers located the suspect riding the bicycle. 
The 18-year-old female from El Monte was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At approximately 10:20am today, a resident in the 1700 
block of Highland Oaks Drive observed three suspicious 
subjects driving in the neighborhood. 
Due to recent thefts of packages from 
neighboring doorsteps, the resident called 
in the suspicious activity. This call from 
a conacerned resident is what got our 
officers responding to the area of Highland 
Oaks Drive. Within seconds of the call, 
a GPS Tracker was activated at one of the 
neighbor’s homes on Highland Oaks.

 Police Dispatchers were able to direct 
officers to the location of the stolen GPS 
enabled package and Arcadia officers 
apprehended the theft suspects as they crossed into the 
city of Monrovia.

 The theft suspects not only were in possession of the 
stolen GPS package, but they were driving in a stolen car, 
and that car matched the description of the suspicious 
vehicle seen by the resident who reported it earlier.

Arrested were:

 SEAN CLEMENS, Male 45 yrs. from 
West Covina

 MELISSA ARAMBULA, Female 35 yrs., 
from El Monte

 NICKOLAS MARTINEZ, Male 41 yrs., 
from Bassett

 All three are charged with Grand Theft 
and additional charges may be added as the 
investigation continues.

 Again, this is a perfect example of “See 
something, say something”. Please continue 
to be vigilant in your neighborhoods, take an active role, 
and call the Arcadia Police Department if you think 
someone or something is suspicious and needs to be 
investigated. Good Work Arcadia!


49TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE 
AWARD GIVEN TO ARCADIA’S ELECTED CITY CLERK

Rosemead, CA- State of California Assemblymember 
Ed Chau, recently honored Gene Glasco, Arcadia’s 
elected City Clerk, with his 2016 “Make-A-Difference” 
award in an evening ceremony last December 2 at 
Rosemead Community Center. Glasco’s Certificate read: 
“In Recognition of Your Outstanding Commitment 
and Service to the Community of the 49th Assembly 
District. Your Dedicated Volunteerism has Improved the 
Quality of Life of All Those You have Helped. You Are 
an Inspiration to Us All.” Glasco is the Founder of the 
Arcadia Vietnam War Monument that was dedicated in 
the Arcadia County Park last May 28. After receiving his 
award, Glasco gave a short speech in which he spoke about 
the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. He credited 
the Arcadia Elks Lodge and the community-at-large for 
their invaluable support in helping him raise the funds 
necessary to build the impressive monument that now 
stands in the Arcadia County Park. The Arcadia Vietnam 
War Monument was inspired by Glasco in tribute to 
fourteen Arcadia servicemen, (two of them his classmates) 
who were casualties of the war in Vietnam-- America’s 
longest war. Glasco is a Vietnam veteran and member of 
the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled 
American Veterans and the Marines Memorial Club. 
He is West Coast Chapter President of Gamewardens of 
Vietnam and a Director of the Vietnam Unit Memorial in 
Coronado. Gene Glasco is serving his second term as City 
Clerk for the City of Arcadia.


A BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE

While bells are ringing and crowds are singing, 
Christmas and the holiday season can feel isolating 
for those who have experienced loss or are 
struggling. Church of the Good Shepherd, United 
Methodist, will host a special service for those 
for whom the holidays are a difficult time. All are 
welcome to this meditative and healing service. 
The service will be on the longest night of the year, 
Wednesday, December 21 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.

Church of the Good Shepherd, United Methodist

400 W. Duarte Rd.

Arcadia, CA 91007


MARGARET FINLAY ELECTED MAYOR OF DUARTE; JOHN FASANA 
ELECTED MAYOR PRO TEM IN ANNUAL DUARTE CITY COUNCIL 
REORGANIZATION


DUARTE, CA, December 6, 2016 - Duarte City Council members voted 
unanimously to elect Margaret Finlay, Mayor for 2016-2017 and John 
Fasana, Mayor Pro Tem during the annual reorganization of the Duarte 
City Council on November 22, 2016.

 Mayor Finlay has been a member of the Duarte City Council since 
1990 and a resident of the City with her husband Brad and their five 
children for over 30 years. She is also very proud of the fact that all 
five children are graduates of Duarte public schools. In fact, Margaret 
and her family love the City so much that now her children have 
come back to Duarte to raise their children here. Margaret is also 
President of the Duarte Education Foundation and also is a long-time 
member of the Duarte Rotary Club. Outside of the City, Margaret is 
on the Executive Committee for the California Joint Powers Insurance 
Authority, a member of the LA County Sheriff’s Liability Trust Fund 
Board, and Incoming President of the Southern California Association 
of Governments Regional Council. 

 A resident of Duarte since 1985, Fasana has served as a City 
Councilmember since l987, and also serves as the Chairperson of the Los 
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 14 member 
Board. He has also served on the Board of the San Gabriel Valley 
Council of Governments (COG) since its inception. As Chair of the 
COG Transportation Committee, he provided policy direction that led 
to the creation of the Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority 
and the Foothill Extension Construction Authority. During his tenure 
on the Metro Board, he has tirelessly worked with his colleagues to 
obtain several billion dollars critically needed for the completion of the 
Gold Line extension to Azusa that began serving customers in March 
2016. In 2015, he retired from his Regulatory Manager position with 
Southern California Edison after 35 years of service.

 During their tenure, Fasana and Finlay jointly have helped the City 
of successfully build both a teen and a senior center and new parks 
including one named after long time City volunteer, Lena Valenzuela. 
They have also successfully worked together to both pass the first 
Duarte school bond in 1998 and fight the battle against mining in our 
foothills.

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.


MONROVIA CUB SCOUT PACK 66

By Cubmaster Mark Peters

City of Industry, California; Athens Services, November 30th, 2016 
Monrovia Cub Scout Pack 66 had the privilege to visit and tour the 
state-of-the-art waste collection and recycling service plant that 
provides services to the City of Monrovia. Pack 66 Bear Den Leader 
Julie Bank organized this special tour for her Cubs. Pack 66 is fortunate 
to have such amazing leaders who reach out to the local communities to 
ensure that the Cub Scouts are enriched in knowledge and experiences. 
Accompanying the Den is Bear Den Leader Andrew Gentile and Wolf 
Den Leader Christine Caudillo.

 The tour of the Athens facility was made extra special with the 
Executive Vice President, Gary M. Clifford II personally guiding the 
future leaders of our country through the plant, educating them on the 
latest technology in recycling and waste management. Accompanying 
the tour were elected City of Monrovia officials and City of Monrovia 
Library management. Pack 66 was in for a special treat on this tour.

 Mr. Clifford educated the Cub Scouts on recycling sorting and 
just how much work it really is to sort your trash. The Cubs were 
memorized at all the materials that can be considered recyclable and 
just how Athens sorts the materials. The Cubs were allowed into the 
operations room where Athens makes the magic happen. The control 
chairs looked like video game control simulators with control sticks 
on either arm rest and large monitors in front to operate the cranes to 
move the large waste that is deposited on the plant floor. On any given 
day, there can be over 5,500 tons of trash to be sorted and recycled.

 The Cubs were escorted to the plant floor to see the finished product 
once the recyclables are bailed and ready for shipment to the local 
dump or to the companies that have purchased the materials for reuse.

 At the end of the tour each Cub Scout and Boy Scout were given a 
token to remember the tour, a miniature replica of the Athens garbage 
trucks. Each scout on this tour learned so much about how recycling 
can help the environment and were able to complete their latest 
achievement.

 The Scouts that participated in this tour are: Bears Stefin B., Ammon 
H., WeBelos Matthew P., Wolves Elan G., Eric T., Gavin G., Nicholas 
L., Lions Josh P., Julian G. and Boy Scout Degas Peters from Duarte 
Troop 185. We even had the privilege of having a Girl Scout from 
Monrovia Troop 361 Sophia P., with Ammon’s sister Fifer to join us.

 Pack 66 wants to thank Mr. Clifford for such an enriching tour 
and taking the time to teach our Scouts, and to our AMAZING Pack 
leadership, Wolf Den Leader Christine Caudillo, who has 3 sons in 
scouting at all levels, Lucas, Gavin and Adrian and is a leader in each; 
Andrew Gentile who is a Bear Den leader along with his son Bear 
James M.; Bear Den Julie Bank with her son Bear Stefin B. and John 
Griffin who has two sons in Pack 66 Julian and Elan.

 If you and your son are interested in joining Monrovia Cub Scout 
Pack 66 and he is between the ages of 5 and 10 please email us at 
Monroviacubscoutpack66@gmail.com or call at 626-658-7566.


PRE-NOMINATION CANDIDATE INFORMATION MEETING

MONROVIA, CA – In preparation for the 2017 General Municipal 
Election, the Monrovia City Clerk’s Office will be hosting a pre-
nomination candidate information meeting on Monday, December 
12, 2016 at 6 p.m., at the Monrovia Public Library.

 This meeting will offer valuable insight on how to run for one of 
the five available elected positions. Positions open for the upcoming 
Monrovia General Municipal Election are: Mayor (2 years), two City 
Council seats (4 years), City Clerk (4 years), and City Treasurer (4 
years).

 Information will include an overview of forms, campaign 
reporting requirements, and important timelines. The period to file 
nomination papers opens on December 19, 2016, and ends January 
13, 2017. The Municipal Election is April 11, 2017.

 The meeting is open to anyone interested in running for local 
government in any city or those who simply want to learn more about 
the election process. All Monrovia and non-Monrovia residents are 
welcome to attend. 

 The meeting will be: Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, 6:00 p.m.

Monrovia Public Library – Library Community Room, 321 S. Myrtle 
Avenue

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