Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, April 8, 2017

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Mountain View News Saturday, April 8, 2017 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

COMMUNITY: TRAFFIC DELAYS/DETOURS, 
BALDWIN/HUNTINGTON-FOOTHILL, SAT APR 8TH, 
7-9:30AM, SANTA ANITA DERBY DAY 5K

For the period of Sunday, March 26th, through Saturday, April 1st, 
the Police Department responded to 1,008 calls for service, of which 
120 required formal investigations. The following is a summary 
report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this 
period.

Sunday, March 26:

 Shortly before 1:43 a.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 100 block of Bonita Street regarding a domestic violence 
report. The officer discovered an argument between a husband 
and wife turned physical when the husband threw a cell phone 
at his wife. The 66-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 Around 4:07 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft report that 
occurred two days prior. Surveillance footage revealed Suspect 1 
entered the store, concealed an array of merchandise, and fled the 
store without making payment. Less than an hour later, Suspect 1 
returned with Suspect 2 and both stole several items of clothing. 
The total loss was approximately $1,365.00. 

 Suspect 1 is described as a male Hispanic with a bald head 
and tattoos. Suspect 2 is described as a male Hispanic, 5’10”, with 
tattoos. The investigation is ongoing.

Monday, March 27:

 At approximately 2:16 a.m., officers responded to the 00 block 
of East Huntington Drive regarding a male subject who had fallen 
out of his vehicle and was bleeding from his head. A witness 
stated he entered his vehicle and drove away. Officers located 
the subject and upon contacting him, detected a strong odor of 
alcohol emitting from his breath. Through a series of tests, the 
officer determined the 61-year-old male from La Mirada had a 
blood alcohol content of .21%. He was arrested and transported to 
Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment. 

Tuesday, March 28:

 Just after 10:38 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 
2000 block of El Monte Avenue regarding a burglary in progress. 
Two suspects were witnessed running away from the home 
carrying large bags filled with property and entering a vehicle. 
Officers located the suspect’s vehicle with the victim’s property. 
A 29-year-old male from Carson, a 24-year-old male from Los 
Angeles, and a 27-year-old male from Gardena were arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

1. Around 2:11 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in 
the 00 block of Leroy Avenue regarding a fraud report. The 
victim stated an unknown suspect stole her identity and 
opened fraudulent credit accounts with American Express, 
Macy’s, Target, and Bloomingdale’s. The victim does not 
know how the suspect obtained her personal information. 
Just before 11:06 p.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 1100 block of Rancho Road regarding a residence check. 
Surveillance footage revealed two suspects entered the residence 
through an unlocked, second-story window, and fled with an 
unknown amount of property. The investigation is ongoing.


Wednesday, March 29:

 Shortly after 10:22 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia 
Methodist Hospital regarding a vandalism report. An investigation 
revealed an argument over a parking spot between the victim and 
a fellow driver. The victim parked her vehicle, entered the hospital, 
and upon returning to her vehicle, discovered a note had been left 
by the fellow driver and her car door had been severely scratched.

 The suspect is described as an Asian female, 5’5”, approximately 
100 pounds, driving a new, black Mercedes Benz. The vehicle is 
registered to a male out of the city of Pomona. The investigation is 
ongoing. 

 At about 10:55 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 7-Eleven, 
1003 South Baldwin Avenue regarding the report of two suspects 
tampering with the ATM. An investigation revealed the two 
suspects worked together to attach a card scanner and pin hole 
camera to the ATM. Two juvenile males from Anaheim were 
detained and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 At approximately 4:11 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an attempted robbery. An 
investigation revealed Suspect 1 tried to pull the victim’s purse 
from her shoulder as she was exiting Macy’s. The victim pulled 
her purse back and the suspect, after noticing witnesses, fled the 
scene to an awaiting vehicle driven by Suspect 2. The investigation 
is ongoing.

 Suspect 1 is described as a middle aged male with a bald head. 
Suspect 2 is described as a middle aged, heavy set female with dark 
hair. The suspect vehicle is a silver van. 

Thursday, March 30:

 At around 1:42 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on 
a vehicle in the area of Holly Avenue and Rosemarie Drive for 
expired registration with false tabs displayed. Further investigation 
revealed the driver was also driving with a suspended license and 
he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 31-year-old male 
from Monterey Park was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking.

Friday, March 31: 

 At about 4:46 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of 
North Santa Anita Avenue and West Foothill Boulevard regarding 
the report of a solo vehicle colliding with a center median. 
Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of 
alcohol emitting from him. Through a series of tests, the officer 
determined the 21-year-old male from La Verne was driving 
under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. His passenger, a 
27-year-old female from Arcadia, was intoxicated and unable to 
care for herself. They were arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking.

 Just before 10:31 a.m., an officer patrolling the 200 block of 
West Palm Drive, discovered a stolen vehicle parked to the front 
of a residence. A suspect entered the vehicle and drove westbound 
on Palm Drive. As the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the 
vehicle failed to yield. A pursuit ensued and the vehicle fled out of 
sight. Officers responded to the residence and discovered it was 
being used as a marijuana grow house. A 49-year-old male from 
North Hollywood and a 38-year-old male from Los Angeles were 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, April 1:

 At approximately 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to 
Dave and Busters, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the 
report of patrons battering a security guard. An investigation 
revealed security guards contacted a large group of intoxicated 
individuals and asked them to leave. One suspect threw a glass 
at the victim, then both suspects began hitting the victim. The 
23-year-old male from Los Angeles and the 21-year-old female 
from Palmdale were arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking.

 Shortly after 7:27 p.m., an officer responded to the 600 block 
of West Lemon Avenue regarding the report of a residential 
burglary. The officer determined unidentified suspect(s) entered 
the residence by unknown means, stole a safe containing jewelry 
and cash, before fleeing. No suspects were seen and no witnesses 
were located. The investigation is ongoing.

The Annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Run & 
Walk will be held on Saturday, April 8th, 2017. As 
a result of this event, vehicles driving on Baldwin 
Avenue between Huntington Drive and Foothill 
Boulevard will be delayed or diverted from 7:00 
a.m. to 9:30 a.m. It is recommended that alternate 
routes be used during this time period to avoid 
being detoured or delayed.

 Questions or concerns may be directed to 
Sergeant Brian Ortiz or the on-duty Watch 
Commander at the Arcadia Police Department, 
(626) 574-5156. We apologize for any 
inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for 
your understanding and cooperation. Additional 
event information can be found at the official 
Derby Day 5K website HERE.

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ARCADIA EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Join us for our next hands-on Saturdays for 
families event on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 
10 a.m. to noon as we celebrate the wonder of our 
Earth! Learn about easy ways you and your family 
can make a difference every day to help protect 
our environment, and have fun while you’re at it! 
All ages welcome, and no registration is required. 

For more information, please call 626.574.5440 or 
visit the website at www.ArcadiaCa.gov/museum. 
The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located 
at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind 
the Community Center. The Museum Education 
Center is located at 382 W. Huntington Drive. The 
Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12-1). Admission is 
always free. You can also follow the Museum on 
Facebook and Twitter. 

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 a full-
service charter city governed by a fivemember 
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. 

COLORS OF INDIA

 Join us on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. for 
an entertaining and informational occasion for 
all ages. Enjoy a spectacular collection of Indian 
dances, including classical, Bollywood, and folk, 
and get a glimpse of India’s rich cultural heritage. 
Registration is not required. 

 For more information, please call 626.821.5569 
or visit the Arcadia Pubic Library’s website at 
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/library. The Arcadia Public 
Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia. 
The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 
10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 
10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. You can also follow the 
Library on Facebook and Twitter. 

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 a full-service charter city 
governed by a fivemember 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. 


THE GOODEN CENTER – A BEST KEPT SECRET


T.he Gooden Center has quite an amazing story 
to tell. They were initially created in 1962 to help 
professional men with addiction issues. As Vice 
President of Development, Susan Johnson shared 
that addiction is a chronic disease. If we have a 
family member who is diagnosed with cancer, the 
first step is to get into the appropriate treatment. 
The same goes for addiction. As we all know, 
addiction rates have continued to climb and 
surprisingly are now seen in children as young 
as 10. Throughout the years, the Gooden Center 
has expanded their services to include residential 
treatment, outpatient treatment, sober living 
for their drug and alcohol treatment program, 
as well as mental health treatment and alumni 
and family support services. Phil Wilkens, Vice 
President of Information Management shared 
his personal story of addiction and support 
through the Gooden Center. 

 Duarte Kiwanis was honored to have them 
both speak at a recent meeting. Pictured from 
left – Phil Wilkens, Vice President of Information 
Management Gooden Center, Cheryl Reynolds, 
Duarte Kiwanis President and Susan Johnson, 
Vice President of Development, Gooden Center. 
For further information on speaking or joining 
the club, contact Dr. Diane Hernandez at 
drdiane@drhernandezoptometry.com

HIGH WINDS RESULT IN TREES DOWN HERE 

IN OUR TOWN! 


Last week, we had several high-wind nights in 
Monrovia, and we received reports that winds 
gusted between 40 – 80 MPH here in Monrovia! As 
a result of the wind, on the morning of Friday, March 
31, 2017, City crews were alerted to the fact that a 
large eucalyptus tree had fallen down in the vicinity 
of Violet Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. When our 
team arrived on site, it was apparent how lucky we 
were that nothing was damaged by the tree falling 
down! See the photos of the downed tree below!

 Thankfully, the large eucalyptus tree did not 
cause any damage when it fell, and our terrific Public 
Works team partnered with Police Department 
personnel to secure the location and diverting 
traffic. Great job by all involved in this particular 
response! 

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