Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, March 25, 2017

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Mountain View News Saturday, March 25, 2017 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

ARCADIA ROTARY CLUB’S SALUTE TO 

SENIORS LUNCHEON

For the period of Sunday, March 12th, through Saturday, March 
18th, the Police Department responded to 1,048 calls for service 
of which 165 required formal investigations. The following 
is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the 
Department during this period.

Sunday, March 12:

Shortly before 2:40 p.m., an officer responded to LA Fitness, 
1325 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a trespassing report. 
The former gym member had been banned from the location 
and upon returning to the business, the officer arrested the 
56-year-old male from Temple City. A consensual search of 
the suspect revealed stolen mail from a Temple City address. 
The suspect was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 

 Around 5:45 p.m., an officer responded to REI, 214 North 
Santa Anita Avenue, regarding a theft report. The officer 
discovered three suspects concealed store merchandise in their 
backpacks and fled without making payment.

 The suspects are described as white males between the 
ages of 20 and 30-years-old. One suspect fled in a silver Ford 
Escape and the other two suspects fled in a white BMW. The 
investigation is ongoing.

Monday, March 13:

 At approximately 3:33 a.m., an officer responded to Chevron 
gas station, 11 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a subject asleep 
in his vehicle with the engine running. The officer located the 
subject, and upon contacting the driver, detected a strong odor 
of alcohol emitting from his person. Through a series of tests, 
the officer determined the 33-year-old male from Los Angeles 
was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and had a 
blood alcohol content of .22%. He was arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 Just after 2:50 p.m., officers responded to U.S. Bank, 
1400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a fraud report. An 
investigation revealed an unknown suspect attempted to cash 
a fraudulent check in the amount of $4,800.00 with the use of a 
fraudulent CA driver’s license. 

 The suspect is described as an Asian male, between the 
ages of 30 and 40-years-old, approximately 5’6” tall, and 145 
pounds. The investigation is ongoing. 

Tuesday, March 14:

 Around 9:05 a.m., an officer responded to a condominium 
complex in the 600 block of West Huntington Drive regarding 
a burglary report. The victim stated an unknown suspect pried 
open a storage room sometime during the previous night and 
fled with tools. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were 
located.

 Just before 9:52 a.m., an officer responded to a parking lot in 
the 1100 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a vandalism 
report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect cut the 
hinges to a recycling container door. No loss was reported, no 
suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Wednesday, March 15: 
Shortly after 11:32 a.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 1400 block of South Third Avenue regarding a burglary 
report. The officer determined an unidentified suspect smashed 
a rear window, ransacked the residence, and fled undetected 
with an unknown amount of property. No witnesses were 
located.

 At about 9:07 p.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 1600 block of Wilson Avenue regarding a suspicious 
circumstances report. As the victim was driving down her 
street, she noticed several of her neighbors’ mail boxes were 
open and empty. The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, March 16:

 At approximately 10:03 a.m., an officer responded to First 
Cable Line, 11892 Goldring Road, regarding a burglary 
report. An investigation revealed unknown suspects broke a 
front window, ransacked the business, and fled undetected. 
The suspects fled with a cellphone, camera, and Mont 
Blanc fountain pen. The suspects left behind a silver Maglite 
flashlight. The investigation is ongoing. 

 Around 6:03 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 
400 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a bicycle theft report. 
The officer discovered an unknown suspect cut the chain and 
stole the victim’s bike from the carport. No suspects were seen 
and no witnesses were located.

Friday, March 17: 

 At about 1:22 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 
200 block of Arbolada Drive regarding a burglary that had just 
occurred. An investigation revealed the unknown suspect(s) 
smashed a rear sliding glass door, ransacked one bedroom, and 
fled once they encountered the victim. No loss was reported. 
The investigation is ongoing. 

 Just before 1:49 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block 
of East St. Joseph Street regarding a robbery that had just 
occurred. The victim stated she was exiting her vehicle when 
three suspects approached her, asked her what time it was, and 
as the victim was looking for her phone, the suspects pepper 
sprayed her, and fled with her purse. 

 The suspects are described as a Hispanic female, 20 to 
25-years-old, 5’2” tall, wearing a gray hat, black tank top, and 
sunglasses. The second suspect is a Hispanic female, 20 to 
25-years-old, with black hair, wearing a dark-colored shirt. The 
third suspect is a Hispanic male, 20 to 25-years-old, heavyset 
with a dark shirt and basketball shorts. The investigation is 
ongoing. 

 Around 4:22 p.m., an officer responded to JCPenney, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a suspicious circumstances 
report. While the loss prevention staff was investigating a 
lost backpack, they discovered numerous pages of personal 
identifiable information belonging to nearly 40 victims. The 
suspect returned to claim his lost property. Officers arrested 
and transported the 46-year-old male from Baldwin Park to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, March 18:

 Shortly after 8:53 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance 
footage revealed an unknown suspect carried more than $600 
worth of merchandise past the exit and fled in an awaiting 
vehicle that was parked in the emergency lane just outside of 
the store.

 The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20 to 25-years-
old, approximately 6’ tall and 180 pounds. The suspect vehicle 
is a black, 4-door Infiniti. The investigation is ongoing.


The annual Salute to Seniors Luncheon sponsored 
by the Arcadia Rotary Club will be held on Tuesday, 
May 9, 2017 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. At this 
special event, the Arcadia Rotary Club along with the 
City Council, Senior Commissioners, and other guests 
will honor Joyce Platt, the City of Arcadia 2017 Senior 
of the Year! Tickets will be distributed beginning 
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 7:30am, limit two (2) 
tickets per person. 

ABOUT THE HONOREE

The 2017 Senior of The Year is Joyce Platt. Joyce has 
been a long time teacher and volunteer in the Arcadia 
community. Joyce has volunteered and served on 
various committees and boards of many Arcadia 
based organizations such the Arcadia Travelers, 
City of Arcadia Senior Commission, Arcadia Gilb 
Museum of Arcadia Heritage, Museum Education 
Center, Assistance League, Performing Arts Center, 
Bargain Box, Arcadia Woman’s Club, Arcadia Police 
Department neighborhood watch and also has 
volunteered for the Breeders Cup at the Santa Anita 
Race Track. The City of Arcadia is proud of Joyce 
Platt for her time, dedication, and contributions to the 
Arcadia community. On behalf of the Arcadia Rotary 
Club, Arcadia Senior Citizen Commission, and the 
City of Arcadia, it is a pleasure to announce Joyce Platt 
as the 2017 Senior of the year. 

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 known for combining small-
town charm with the conveniences and amenities 
of a mid-size city. Arcadia is a full-service charter 
city governed by a five-member 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.

Joyce Platt

FROM ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT:

 We are thrilled to announce that Measure A has passed! Thanks to the overwhelming support 
of Arcadia voters, 31 jobs will be saved, and $77 million is secured for Arcadia Unified schools 
over the next 18 years. The election results of Measure A were officially certified yesterday. It was 
a pretty close race. In fact, after election night, we were below the . Yes votes that were needed. 

 After the 7,207 votes were counted, 4,874 were Yes, for a total of 67.63% Yes votes. That exceeded 
the . supermajority needed by 67 votes, which equals .96%.


CHIK PROGRAM RECEIVES FUNDING FROM 
DUARTE KIWANIS

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. Sign up 
to follow us on Twitter for police notifications. 
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested March 
16 at 9:25 a.m., police received a call reporting a 
male subject had struck a female and proceeded 
to force her into a public restroom at the Metro 
Rail Station in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle. 
Officers were dispatched to the location. 
Officers were given a good description of both 
parties and quickly detained both subjects. After 
investigation, the male half was arrested for 
domestic violence. 

Family Disturbance / Warrant – Suspect Arrested 
March 16 at 11:45 a.m., officers responded to the 
report of a family disturbance at a residence in 
the 1400 block of S. Magnolia. When officers 
arrived, they spoke to the female half and 
discovered she had an outstanding warrant. She 
was arrested and removed from the location. 

Petty Theft / Warrant – Suspect Arrested March 
16 at 12:32 p.m., a shoplifting in progress was 
reported at a business in the 300 block of W. 
Huntington Drive. Officers arrived and located 
two suspects matching the description provided 
by the reporting party. One of the subjects had 
outstanding warrants and was arrested. The 
other was released. 

Warrants – Suspect Arrested March 16 at 10:37 
p.m., officers were on patrol near a park in the 300 
block of S. Myrtle and found a subject sleeping 
in a walkway. A computer check revealed he had 
two outstanding warrants and he was arrested. 

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested March 17 
at 2:46 a.m., officers were on patrol in the 100 
block of Los Angeles when they saw a subject 
stumbling in an alley. He was found to be 
extremely intoxicated and unable to care for his 
own safety. He was arrested for being drunk in 
public. 

Grand Theft Auto Attempt March 17 at 10:22 
a.m., officers responded to the report of a vehicle 
burglary in the 200 block of Kruse Avenue. 
When they arrived, they found the ignition to the 
victim's vehicle had been punched and there was 
a shaved screw driver left on the floorboard of the 
vehicle. The stereo had been removed and stolen. 
It appears the suspects were attempting to steal 
the vehicle, but were not successful. The vehicle 
was locked. The investigation is continuing. 

Traffic Collision / Property Damage March 17 at 
10:31 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 
100 block of E. Walnut. An elderly female was 
attempting to park and forgot to place her foot 
on the brake. She continued to drive through the 
parking spot, over the curb and into the front 
glass windows of a business. She narrowly missed 
an employee inside the business. The driver was 
given a re-examination notification. 

Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested March 17 at 
10:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 
block of Spanner regarding a female subject lying 
on the ground and a male standing over her. 
Officers arrived and learned that the subjects 
are boyfriend and girlfriend. They were both 
extremely intoxicated and were trying to walk 
home. The female had fallen several times and 
the male kept picking her up to try to walk her 
home. The female was so intoxicated she had to 
be taken to a hospital for treatment. The male 
was too intoxicated to care for his own safety and 
was arrested for being drunk in public. 

Traffic Collision March 18 at 7:51 p.m., a traffic 
collision was reported in the 1000 block of 
Briarcliff. A vehicle traveling on Briarcliff went 
off the side of the road and landed approximately 
ten feet down an embankment. There were four 
occupants in the vehicle, but none of them were 
injured. It appears the owner of the vehicle had 
done some work on the brakes and may have left 
air in the lines, causing the brakes to fail. 

Trespassing – Suspects Arrested March 19 at 10:50 
p.m., officers responded to a trespassing report at a 
motel in the 900 block of E. Huntington. A subject 
was entering the room he had rented at the motel 
and found a young male and female were inside the 
room. Both subjects fled on foot from the room. 
The male subject dropped his wallet in the room as 
he was leaving. Both subjects returned to the Motel 
to retrieve the wallet and were detained by officers. 
Further investigation revealed the door had been 
left unlocked by management and they had only 
been in the room for a few minutes. The 16-year-
old female was found to be a reported runaway 
from Los Angeles. Both subjects were arrested for 
trespassing. 

Pictured, from left, Duarte Chamber Board Member, Sheryl Lefmann, Naelh Othman, and Duarte 
Kiwanis President, Cheryl Reynolds.

Naelh Othman and Sheryl Lefmann have 
been committed to serving homeless kids 
within the Duarte Unified School District - 
Naelh as a District employee and Sheryl as 
a Duarte Chamber Board Member. Under 
the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance 
act, school districts are responsible to ensure 
children in homeless situations (including, 
couch surfing, multiple families living 
together, living out of cars, etc.) are served. 
Many times, these students don’t have basic 
necessities such as jackets, pencils, paper 
and many other items. Naelh, with the help 
of Duarte Kiwanis, was able to set up a 
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 
ACTS Thrift Store in Pasadena to help serve 
these kids. DUSD collects donations of many 
kinds, ACTS picks up the donations, and 
gives DUSD a voucher that can be used by 
these students. CHIK - Community Homeless 
Initiative for Kids - received a check at a 
recent Duarte Kiwanis meeting. The public 
will be able to help by donating directly to the 
program through the Chamber website very 
soon. 

 For further information on speaking or 
joining the club, contact Dr. Diane Hernandez at 
drdiane@drhernandezoptometry.com


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