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6 Mountain View News Saturday, May 13, 2017 ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER INCIDENT: GRAND THEFT / EVADING / GRAND THEFT VEHICLE For the period of Sunday, April 30th, through Saturday, May 6th, the Police Department responded to 1,066 calls for service, of which 121 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, April 30: Shortly before 11:34 a.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, 102 East Huntington Drive, regarding a robbery report. The officer discovered the suspect, who visits the store regularly, concealed merchandise, and exited the store, failing to make payment. On this occasion, an employee blocked the suspects exit path causing the suspect to push the clerk out of his way. The suspect then fled with the stolen property. Officers identified, located, and arrested the 58-year-old male transient of Arcadia and transported him to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Around 11:31 p.m., an officer responded to an office complex in the 300 block of North Santa Anita Avenue regarding a commercial burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect kicked in the door to two offices in the complex and fled undetected with a laptop. The investigation is ongoing. Monday, May 1: At approximately 8:06 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of Los Altos Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer determined an unknown suspect entered the unlocked vehicle and stole tennis equipment, the victim’s vehicle registration, and an article of clothing. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Just after 9:39 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2400 block of South Sixth Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) shattered a rear bedroom window, ransacked the residence, and fled with a guitar, suitcase, and a cellphone. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Tuesday, May 2: Around 12:04 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker attached to a bicycle. Officers located a 37-year-old male from Los Angeles in possession of the stolen bicycle. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 5:09 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a threat report. The victim stated she received threatening text messages from her boyfriend’s wife. The suspect is a 29-year- old female from Bradbury. The investigation is ongoing. Wednesday, May 3: Shortly after 3:17 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of West Huntington Drive regarding suspicious suspects loitering in the area. A witness stated three suspects were seen opening a mailbox before walking to their vehicle with mail in their hands. Suspect 1 is described as a heavy set Hispanic female in her 20’s. The other two suspects are described as having thick Spanish accents. The investigation is ongoing. At about 6:29 a.m., officers responded to AU 79 Tea House, 815 West Naomi Avenue, regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed Arcadia Fire responded to a fire at the business and tripped the alarm. The fire spread to a secondary business, The Barn, before it was extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Arcadia Fire Department. Thursday, May 4: At approximately 8:31 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Ivyland Avenue regarding a fraud report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect charged 20 fraudulent transactions, each for $50.00, to MailChimp.com on April 5th to the victim’s Sam’s Club credit card. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained her personal information as she maintained possession of the credit card. The investigation is ongoing. Around 12:44 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of California Avenue and Longden Avenue regarding the activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracking device. An investigation revealed a 37-year-old male from Los Angeles and a 32-year-old female from Arcadia were in possession of the stolen package, tracking device, and property. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At about 8:28 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of Stanford Drive regarding a suspicious circumstances report. The reporting party stated his address on the curb had been scraped off and the suspect(s) left behind a metal scraper. The reporting party did not witness the incident; however, during the time the crime occurred, he saw a white or tan, late model 4-door vehicle parked in front of his residence occupied by a male driver, possibly Hispanic, and a passenger with long hair. The investigation is ongoing. Friday, May 5: Just before 9:26 a.m., an officer responded to LA Fitness, 1325 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect broke into two secured lockers in the men’s locker room and fled with both victims’ phones and cash. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Shortly after 3:13 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of Gloria Road regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspects smashed a bedroom window, ransacked the bedroom, and fled undetected. The loss is unknown at the time of this report and the investigation is ongoing. At about 9:33 p.m., an officer was informed of a nearby stolen vehicle that the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department was in search of. The officer located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Lower Azusa Road. A 29-year-old male from Azusa was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. He also had an outstanding felony no-bail warrant. On Thursday, May 11, 2017, at about 6:39 p.m., Arcadia Police Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Holly Avenue on a GPS package theft activation. Officers tracked the package to a parking lot in the city of Hacienda Heights. Upon arrival, a suspect vehicle was located which led officers on a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit was terminated for safety reasons; however another agency assumed the pursuit, which terminated in the 8600 block of Garfield Avenue in the city of South Gate. Arcadia officers arrived at that location and with the assistance of multiple agencies, took the suspect into custody without incident. The driver was arrested and identified as Christopher Cook, 27 years old, of La Mirada. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574- 5156, case #17-2480. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. S:\TasteOfArcadia\2016ToA\Photos\Taste of Arcadia 2016\Carrie\7830.jpg TASTE OF ARCADIA The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with venue host Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will be hosting its 14th annual Taste of Arcadia on September 25, 2017. Arcadia’s big annual exhibition, which has aptly become known as ‘The Taste,’ is a chance for the local community to sample from 45 different food and drink vendors as well as peruse the Business Showcase which consist of 40 business vendors offering a wealth of freebies, sales and special opportunities. Tickets are currently on sale: 1 for $50 or 2 for $80. Please contact the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce at (626) 447-2159 for more information or visit their website www. ArcadiaCaChamber.org CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY Arcadia Senior Services in partnership with Methodist Hospital is having a free health presentation on Tuesday, May 23 at 1:30pm. This lecture will take place at the Arcadia Community Center at 365 Campus Drive. Dr. Daniel H. Kim, Radiation Oncologist, will discuss recent advances in cancer immunotherapy which have been called “game changers” and a turning point in the fight against cancer. Dr. Kim will highlight some of the major breakthroughs, and limitations, as well as future directions for this new exciting medical advancement. If interested in attending please call the Arcadia Community Center at 626.574.5130. This program is for individuals age 50 and over. 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. From The City Manager’s Report: WHY THE CITY UTILIZED DIFFERENT STREET REPAIRS FOR VARIOUS ROADS AS PART OF THE MONROVIA RENEWAL PROJECT THE MONROVIA-ARCADIA-DUARTE TOWN COUNCIL By Joan Schmidt HISTORY: In Dec., 1992, after deputies were shot at, Temple Station Cpt. Mirabella called a community meeting to introduce deputies, and residents voiced their concerns/problems. Supervisor Antonovich’s Field Deputy Sarah Flores attended. At a second meeting, a Sun Village Town Council Member explained their formation. Cpt. Mirabella asked Joan to nominate David Hall as Chairperson of the Town Council Formation Committee which met every week from Mar-June, 1993.After an “election workshop”, newspapers were contacted, solicited candidates, and held a candidate forum. The election was held, and the seven winners were featured in various newspapers. Antonovich swore in the first Council Members. Then he held a breakfast meeting to introduce the Town Council Members to the Arcadia, Monrovia and Duarte City Council Members. At a later meeting, Antonovich introduced the Community Development Commission which brought Habitat for Humanity to the community. FUNCTIONS: The MADTC is basically the liaison between residents, Temple Sheriff’s Station, and various county agencies. As facilitators, residents brief us with their problems/concerns. Previously, NO County TRANSIT service whatsoever existed . Now county funding provides all three unincorporated areas- Monrovia, Duarte, and Arcadia with “Monrovia Transit”. For 25 years a problem existed in South Arcadia. MADTC alerted LASD, Antonovich and Traffic and Lighting. Now a stop sign is at Daines/ Tyler Avenues. On Longden, Arcadia Baseball League’s parking blocked views. After MADTC contact, red curbs were extended. At Pamela Park, bathroom stalls had no doors so the Department of Parks and Recreation was contacted, and doors appeared in three days! People attend the Town Council Meetings and can bring ANY issue. MADTC will contact the agency who can assist them. SOME MAJOR EVENTS SINCE OUR INCEPTION: * An annual March Against Gangs and Drugs with LASD and CHP. * Youth Appreciation Day at Pamela Park. * July 4th Mayflower Village Parade- Certificates for community members. * Recognition of LASD/CHP Personnel at Town Council Meetings: Certificates from MADTC and local dignitaries. * Station Square Concerts with Monrovia City Council COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: * Reyna Diaz, Duarte School Board President; Terrence Williams, Monrovia School Board Vice President, * Selection Committee Members for the Duarte Habitat for Humanity Houses, Duarte Education Foundation, Duarte Kiwanis, Friends of Duarte and Live Oak Libraries * Temple Station Community Advisory Committee, Gang Advisory Committee, Community Mediation Committee. * LASD City Council Academy, Department of Defense Anti-Hate Crime Conference, “Know gangs, No Gangs” Seminar on Asian Gangs. * David Hall and Terrence Williams, Elders at their Churches. * David Hall, NAACP President. * Linda Sells, John Nicoloro, New Building for Live Oak Library * Attendance at annual Veterans Fair and Veteran Events. * Work closely with Monrovia City Council and Chamber of Commerce to establish a good rapport and working relationship with the City. * With grant from So CA Edison and LASD, Provided CERT Training at All Nations Church. WE ARE NOT UNIQUE! THERE ARE SEVERAL TOWN COUNCILS IN SUPERVISOR BARGERS’ DISTRICT. Meeting Locations- . All Nations Church 1948 Peck Rd. Monrovia: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct . Annunciation Hall 1307 E. Longden Arcadia: Feb, May, Aug, Nov . Pamela Park 2236 Goodall, Duarte:Mar, Jun, Sept, Dec SEE YOU WEDNESDAY, May17, 7pm, Annunciation Church Hall, 1307 E Longden Ave. Arcadia Recently, the City has received questions asking why we have implemented different repair techniques for various streets from throughout town. For example, some streets have been totally reconstructed, and other streets have been maintained using a treatment known as a cape seal. Still other streets will be slurry sealed. A natural question to ask is why! As part of the City’s overall Monrovia Renewal project – which is a $51.7 million infrastructure improvement initiative aimed at making priority repairs to our road, sidewalk, water system, and sewer system infrastructure – we developed the overall program by combining the results of a street master plan, water system master plan, and sewer system master plan. Regarding the street master plan specifically, it was established utilizing the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of every street in town. The PCI rating is a numerical rating between 0 – 100 that is given to each street segment which outlines the relative health of the road in question based on a civil engineering review. The lower the PCI rating of the street, the worse condition that particular road is in. Our overall Monrovia Renewal project is aimed at repairing every single street in town with a PCI rating of under 70. However, the repair / maintenance technique that has been applied to each street varies based on the existing PCI rating of the street. Utilizing industry best practices, we developed different street maintenance techniques based on the relative PCI rating of each street in question. The overall repair methodology we used includes the following: PCI 100 – 71: No treatment PCI 70 – 56: Slurry Seal PCI 55 – 41: Cape Seal PCI 40 – 26: Street overlay PCI 25 – 0: Street reconstruction As we move forward with completing the work in the Southwest and Southeast sections of the Monrovia Renewal project (which together are bordered to the north by Colorado Boulevard, to the south by the I-210 Freeway, and extends east & west to the City boundaries), we have at this point completed all street reconstruction work and street overlay work, and are currently working to finalize streets which have been identified for cape seal and slurry seal treatments. Additional information regarding all of the work associated with the project can be found by visiting our Monrovia Renewal website online for updates and news! ST. LUKE’S MONROVIA PRESENTS FINAL EVENSONG OF SEASON ON SUNDAY, MAY 21 May 9, 2017—St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia will present the final Evensong performance of the 2016-2017 season on Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. at the church, 122 South California Avenue at Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia. A wine and cheese reception in Guild Hall will follow the public performance, and a freewill offering will be taken. “Evensong … is a very tiny fragment of the worship offered to God by Christian people every hour in every part of the world,” notes a description by England’s Coventry Cathedral. “When you come to Evensong, it is as if you were dropping in on a conversation already in progress — a conversation between God and people which began long before you were born and will go on long after you are gone.” The program, directed by St. Luke’s Music Director Kent Bennett Jones, will include John Blow’s Let My Prayer Come Up, William Smith’s Preces and Responses in G, and Richard Farrant’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in G Minor. Declare His Honor, by Henry Purcell, will feature staff singers Caitlin Stave, Trisha Rivera, Colin Stave and Sean Gabel. About St. Luke’s Formally admitted to the Episcopal Diocese of California on April 30, 1891, St. Luke’s has been a part of the Monrovia community for 125 years. The inclusive church welcomes all to its community. The superb acoustics of its landmark 1924 Romanesque house of worship make it a popular site for a variety of music performances. Eucharist services are held on Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. The Reverend Neil Tadken is Rector. The church’s website is saintlukesmonrovia.org. See us online at: www.mountainviewsnews.com Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | ||||||||||||||||||||