Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, June 9, 2018

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Mountain View News Saturday, June 9, 2018 

ARCADIA VETERAN’S MEMORIAL 

DEDICATION EVENT

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, May 27th, through Saturday, 
June 2nd, the Police Department responded to 901 calls 
for service, of which 103 required formal investigations. 
The following is a summary report of the major incidents 
handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, May 27:

Shortly before 2:01 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic 
stop on a vehicle in the area of Oakdale Lane and 
Foothill Boulevard for speeding. Upon contacting the 
driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol 
emitting from her breath. Through a series of tests, 
the officer determined the suspect was driving under 
the influence of alcohol. The 27-year-old female from 
Covina was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 

 At approximately 11:07 a.m., an officer responded 
to Fantastic Noodle, 1220 West Golden West Avenue, 
regarding a commercial burglary report. The officer 
discovered an unknown suspect entered the closed 
business and stole three tablets and a security camera. 
No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 

 At approximately 5:26 p.m., an officer responded to 
a residence in the 300 block of West Woodruff Avenue 
regarding a burglary report. The officer determined 
unknown suspect(s) entered through a partially open 
window, ransacked the home, and fled with an unknown 
amount of property. No suspects were seen and no 
witnesses were located. 

Monday, May 28:

 Just after 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a 
condominium complex under construction in the 1000 
block of Holly Avenue regarding a possible burglary. An 
investigation revealed two suspects had kicked in a door 
and broken a window into the building. A 18-year-old 
female from Glendale Heights, Illinois and a 19-year-old 
male from Anaheim were arrested and transported to 
local jails for booking.

Tuesday, May 29:

 Around 3:09 p.m., officers responded to a residence in 
the 300 block of East Floral Avenue regarding a burglary 
report. The victim arrived home and interrupted a 
burglary in progress. The victim saw the suspect vehicle 
flee northbound on Northview Avenue. Officers were 
unable to locate the suspects. 

 The vehicle is described as a dark grey, 4-door BMW 
with no license plate. The investigation is ongoing. 

Wednesday, May 30:

 At about 9:34 a.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 2200 block of Canyon Road regarding a burglary 
report. The victim stated an unknown suspect entered 
his unlocked and open garage sometime during the 
previous evening and stole various tools and equipment. 
No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 

Thursday, May 31:

 Before 9:04 a.m., an officer responded to the 
intersection of Michillinda Avenue and the 210 Freeway 
westbound onramp regarding a road rage incident. 
A Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy witnessed the 
aftermath of a physical altercation stemming from an 
incident of road rage resulting in the suspect fleeing onto 
the 210 westbound freeway onramp. An investigation 
revealed the suspect became enraged after the victim 
attempted to merge. Both vehicles came to a stop, the 
suspect exited his vehicle and proceeded to punch the 
victim in the face and head with a large ring. Arcadia 
Fire Department responded and treated the victim at the 
scene. The suspect, a 35-year-old male from Monrovia, 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 

 Around 11:25 a.m., officers responded to a residence 
in the 700 block of West Longden Avenue regarding a 
burglary in progress. Surveillance footage revealed two 
suspects jumped a side gate and entered the residence 
by smashing a rear window. Once inside, one of the 
suspects attempted to enter the master bedroom, but the 
victim yelled and scared them away. The suspects exited 
the home and were last seen fleeing in a black Honda 
Civic. The investigation is ongoing. 

 At about 3:47 p.m., an officer responded to the 
Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a 
stolen vehicle report. The victim stated she parked her 
vehicle on an unknown street in Arcadia on May 20th at 
2:00 p.m. and discovered it had been stolen a few hours 
later. Arcadia PD located her vehicle in the 00 block of 
East Forest Avenue with significant collision damage. 
No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 

Friday, June 1:

 Just before 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a 
residence in the 900 block of Paloma Drive regarding 
a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed two 
hooded suspects smashed a rear glass door, ransacked 
the home, and fled with a safe containing cash and 
jewelry. The investigation is ongoing. 

Saturday, June 2:

 Shortly after 12:16 a.m., an officer responded to 
the 400 block of South Baldwin Avenue regarding 
an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS 
tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed 
bait packages to combat the increase in package thefts 
from residential areas. An investigation revealed one 
suspect was in possession of the stolen bait package. 
The 18-year-old male from Azusa was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 At approximately 8:05 a.m., an officer responded 
to Eagle Nails, 529 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a 
commercial burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed 
an unknown suspect pried open the front door, stole a box 
of receipt paper, and fled. The investigation is ongoing. 

 Around 10:34 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on 
a vehicle for speeding near the intersection of Colorado 
Street and Old Ranch Road. The suspect failed to yield 
and a pursuit ensued. The suspect eventually yielded. 
An investigation revealed the suspect, a 27-year-old 
male from Los Angeles, had thrown a loaded handgun 
from the vehicle during the pursuit, was in possession 
of narcotics and cash, was driving with a suspended 
license and was on post release community supervision 
for burglary. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 Just before 1:59 p.m., an officer responded to a 
parking structure in the 100 block of North First Avenue 
regarding a vehicle burglary report. The victim stated the 
suspect smashed the rear passenger window, stole more 
than $2,200 worth of property, and fled undetected. No 
suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 

May 24, 2018 – The public is invited to attend the unveiling 
of the Arcadia Veteran’s Memorial. The event will take 
place at the Arcadia Community Center on Saturday, June 
16, 2018, at 10:00 am. The Veteran’s Memorial was made 
possible through the generosity of the Rotary Club of 
Arcadia and Arcadia resident Mary Hansen. 

 “The Veteran’s Memorial will be great addition to 
Arcadia’s landscape,” said Mayor Peter Amundson. “It is the 
culmination of our community’s continued recognition of 
the patriots who have served, still serve, and will serve our 
great nation. I want to personally thank Arcadia Rotary 
and Mary Hansen for their hard work and dedication to 
our service men and woman.”

 The Memorial will consist of seven pieces of polished 
black granite in a row, one for each branch of the our 
nation’s armed forces, including the United States 
Merchant Marines, and a center stone for commemorating 
all services. Imagery will be laser-etched into the granite 
uniquely identifying each service branch and their 
traditions. The tops of the stone pieces will be jagged and 
unfinished to symbolize the San Gabriel Mountains that 
are the backdrop of our community. 

 The free event will be held in front of the Arcadia 
Community Center located at 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia, 
CA 91007. For more information, please contact the City 
Manager’s Office at 574-5401.

About 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.

SHO TAY APPOINTED MAYOR OF ARCADIA
COUNCIL MEMBER VERLATO SELECTED AS PRO TEM

At the June 5, 2018 City Council meeting, the Arcadia 
City Council unanimously selected Council Member 
Sho Tay as Mayor of Arcadia for the upcoming year. Also, 
the City Council chose Council Member April Verlato as 
Mayor Pro-Tem by a 5-0 vote as well. 

 “I am honored to serve the City of Arcadia as its 
next Mayor,” said Mayor Tay. “I have a deep affection 
and appreciation for this community, and I’m looking 
forward to continuing the efforts previous mayors and 
City Councils have done to keep Arcadia great. We have 
a lot of important work to do.”

 Council Member Verlato will serve as Mayor Pro Tem 
during the coming year, and will be asked to fill in during 
a mayor’s absence. “I would like to thank the City Council 
for their confidence in selecting me as Mayor Pro Tem. 
Arcadia is a great place to live, work, and raise a family, 
and I’m proud to be able to serve our diverse community,” 
said Mayor Pro Tem Verlato.

 The City Council will be interviewing community 
members for the City’s various Boards and Commissions 
at a special meeting on June 14, 2018, and will make 
appointments at the next regularly scheduled meeting 
on June 19, 2018. Included is the newly-formed 
Citizen’s Financial Advisory Committee that will 
provide recommendations to the City Council for 
cost containment strategies and/or potential revenue 
enhancements in order to address the City’s financial 
challenges.

ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS 

GOALS FOR FY 2018-19

June 6, 2018 – The Arcadia City Council held its annual 
goal setting workshop at the Floretta K. Lauber Museum 
Education Center on Friday, June 1, 2018, to discuss 
the upcoming fiscal year’s policy agenda. Among the 
several topics that were discussed, the City Council 
unanimously agreed that addressing the City’s long-term 
financial issues and continued community building with 
the City’s Asian population are the primary focus of the 
coming year.

 “With a new year, we have a fresh start to tackle some 
very big challenges facing the City.” said Mayor Sho Tay. 
“It is important that we continue to work together to 
address the City’s finances and on building the bonds of 
friendship in Arcadia neighborhoods.”

 The City is poised to adopt a deficit budget on June 
19, 2018, and, according to the City’s long-term financial 
forecast, the structural deficit will remain for the 
foreseeable future. While the proposed budget maintains 
existing levels of public services, the City can no longer 
guarantee that services will remain at current levels 
over the long-term. In order to begin addressing this 
important topic, the newly-formed Citizen’s Financial 
Advisory Committee will provide recommendations to 
the City Council for cost containment strategies and/or 
potential revenue enhancements. In addition, the City 
will be engaging the community in stakeholder meetings 
throughout the year to identify alternatives. The City 
Council will be reviewing all policy options to address 
the shortfall.

 Further, the City Council’s vision of a unified Arcadia 
remains an important topic. As the “Community of 
Homes,” the City Council identified that welcoming 
neighborhoods and widespread participation in civic life 
are keys to ensuring cooperation among residents. The 
City has already taken strides this past year to provide 
better outreach to the City’s Asian community through 
the adoption of the City’s Language Access Services 
Policy and the use of the WeChat social media platform. 
In the coming year, the City Council will look to build 
on this momentum, including potential partnerships 
with the City’s Asian community to host cultural events 
centered on community and inclusiveness.

 “The Arcadia community is dynamic. Together we 
can accomplish great things. Every Arcadia resident 
should know that their City is working for them,” added 
Mayor Tay.


CITY SET TO EXPLORE DEVELOPMENT 

OF “ACTV MONROVIA” PROJECT: 

Proposed Initiative Involves Establishment of a Protected Bike Lane Spine Connecting 
Station Square & Old Town, Metro Has Identified The Initiative as a Preferred Active 
Transportation Project in LA County That’s Eligible For Grant Funding

MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

During the last seven-day period, the Police 
Department handled 464 service events, resulting 
in 76 investigations. To see a complete listing of 
crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.
com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping. For 
Police Department news and information, visit 
our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, 
Instagram or Nextdoor.

Shoplifting / Warrants – Suspect Arrested

May 31 at 9:45 a.m., a male subject entered a 
store in the 100 block of W. Foothill and removed 
merchandise from a shelf. He ran out of the store 
without paying for the merchandise. Officers 
were called and apprehended the subject as he 
was running east on Foothill. The merchandise 
was returned to the store and the suspect was 
arrested. A computer check revealed he had 
multiple warrants for his arrest from previous 
crimes.

Violation of Court Order

May 31 at 1:58 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of 
W. Foothill reported her ex-husband had just been 
in her front yard in violation of a restraining order. 
When officers arrived, the male subject was gone. 
This investigation is continuing.

Petty Theft

May 31 at 2:51 p.m., a resident in the 300 block 
E. Olive walked outside his home and discovered 
someone had stolen several sprinklers from 
his front yard garden. He told officers this was 
the second occurrence. This investigation is 
continuing.

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested

May 31 at 7:41 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 
1800 block of W. Duarte when he saw a subject who 
appeared suspicious. He stopped to speak with 
the subject and discovered he was an admitted 
gang member and he was in possession of drug 
paraphernalia. The suspect was arrested and taken 
into custody.

Public Intoxication / Resisting Arrest – Suspect 
Arrested

May 31 at 8:59 p.m., residents in the 200 block 
of E. Colorado reported a male subject lying on 
their front lawn. Officers arrived and contacted 
the subject, finding him to be heavily intoxicated 
and unable to care for himself. As they attempted 
to take the subject into custody, he began fighting 
with the officers, causing minor injuries to the 
officers. The subject was arrested.

Shoplifting

May 31 at 10:43 p.m., an employee at a store in the 
1600 block of S. Mountain reported that a male 
subject had entered the store and began removing 
power tools from a shelf. He left the store without 
paying for the merchandise and fled in a vehicle. 
This investigation is continuing.

Fraud

June 1 at 1:25 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of 
Cherry reported that he was the victim of internet 
fraud. He had responded to an ad for employment 
in which he received a check to deposit in his 
personal account. He was then required to send 
money to numerous people from his account 
and could keep the remainder of money from 
the check; however, after the money was sent, he 
discovered the check he received was fraudulent. 
This investigation is continuing.

Petty Theft

June 2 at 1:17 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of W. 
Hillcrest walked outside his home and discovered 
someone had stolen the license plates off his vehicle 
sometime in the morning or during the night. This 
investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting

June 2 at 2:23 p.m., a male subject entered a store 
in the 500 block of W. Huntington and removed 
speakers from a shelf. He left the store without 
paying for the merchandise, and when confronted 
by security outside the store, he dropped the 
speakers and fled the area. This investigation is 
continuing.

DUI – Suspect Arrested

June 3 at 12:48 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 
2600 block of S. Myrtle when he saw a vehicle 
traveling at a high rate of speed. He stopped the 
vehicle and found the driver to be intoxicated. 
Field sobriety tests were conducted and the driver 
was arrested for DUI.

Traffic Collision / DUI – Suspect Arrested

June 3 at 2:32 a.m., a motorist was traveling east in 
the 700 block of E. Foothill when he lost control 
of his vehicle and collided with a parked car and 
a gate. Officers arrived and found the driver to 
be intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were 
conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI.

Shoplifting

June 3 at 10:55 a.m., a female subject entered a store 
in the 500 block of W. Huntington, removed items 
from a shelf and left the store without paying for 
the merchandise. She was stopped outside the store 
by officers and taken into custody for shoplifting. 
The merchandise was returned to the store.

This week, staff reviewed plans with the City Council 
regarding the possible development of a protected bike 
lane spine connecting Station Square with Old Town 
Monrovia through an initiative that has initially been 
dubbed, ACTV Monrovia. This effort builds on the 
mobility plans we have been coordinating here in the 
City during the past few years, from the development 
of our Bike Master Plan in 2016, to the implementation 
of our interconnected Class III bike “sharrow” lanes 
in 2017, to the establishment of our GoMonrovia 
initiative in 2018. 

 As we have worked to establish these disparate 
but related mobility initiatives, the City has engaged 
in discussions with representatives from Metro on 
various matters. During those interfaces, we have 
received feedback that the City’s overall plans include 
elements that make Monrovia a prime candidate for 
capital improvement funding through the CalTrans 
Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 4 grant. 
The State’s ATP was created to encourage increased 
use of alternative modes of transportation, such as 
biking and walking, and a total of around $440 million 
will be available for eligible projects under this next 
funding cycle. In particular, our concept for the ACTV 
Monrovia project has been enthusiastically received. 
The ACTV Monrovia program (ACTV stands for 
Monrovia’s Active Community Travel Vinculum… 
more details can be found on our City’s website) 
involves the possibility of converting both South 
Primrose Avenue and South Ivy Avenue into one-way 
streets beginning around Foothill Boulevard. The plan 
would allow for the establishment of protected bike 
lanes without any loss of on-street parking, encourage 
traffic to slow down in the identified areas, and would 
also facilitate the “greening” of South Primrose Avenue 
and South Ivy Avenue, to create a more park-like setting 
for residents throughout the length of the identified 
project area. 


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