Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, August 11, 2018

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Mountain View News Saturday, August 11, 2018 


ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, July 22nd, through Saturday, July 
28th, the Police Department responded to 920 calls for service, 
of which 131 required formal investigations. The following 
is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the 
Department during this period.

Sunday, July 22:

 Shortly before 3:07 a.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour 
Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding a vehicle burglary 
report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect 
smashed the front passenger window and stole the victim’s 
backpack and wallet. No suspects were seen and no witnesses 
were located. 

 At approximately 8:50 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa 
Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a stolen 
vehicle report. The victim was near his vehicle when he had 
a medical emergency. An unknown person offered to help 
the victim to Arcadia Methodist Hospital. Before leaving his 
vehicle in the parking lot, the victim placed his keys in the 
glove box. When he victim’s relative returned to retrieve the 
vehicle, it had gone missing. It is unknown if the unidentified 
person who helped the victim to the hospital is involved in 
the crime. The investigation is ongoing. 

Monday, July 23:

 Just after 12:21 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection 
of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue regarding an injury 
traffic collision between two vehicles. Upon contacting one 
of the drivers, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. A 
series of tests revealed the driver had a blood alcohol content 
of .15%. The driver of the other vehicle sustained mild 
injuries. The 24-year-old male from Maywood was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 At approximately 9:52 a.m., an officer responded to 
the Arcadia City Library, 20 West Duarte Road, regarding 
a vandalism report. The reporting party discovered the 
American flag and California flag had been lowered by 
cutting the rope and the suspect tied and bound the flags 
at the bottom of the flagpole. A similar incident happened 
the week prior. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were 
located. 

 Around 12:07 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 
300 block of Joyce Avenue regarding a burglary in progress. 
An investigation revealed two adult suspects used two 
juvenile suspects as a ruse to burglarize a home. The suspects 
smashed a rear sliding glass door, stole the victim’s laptop 
and fled, but were ultimately located. A 30-year-old male 
from San Bernardino, a 21-year-old male from Highland, 
a 13-year-old male from San Bernardino and a 14-year-old 
male from San Bernardino were arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The juveniles were released 
to their guardians. 

Tuesday, July 24:

 At about 1:00 p.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 300 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding 
a burglary report. The officer discovered the suspect(s) 
smashed the rear window sometime between July 3rd and 
July 24th and fled with an unknown amount of property. No 
suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 

 Just before 1:59 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 
block of South Tenth Avenue regarding a burglary report. 
The reporting party witnessed the suspect exit the under-
construction location carrying two full trash bags. The officer 
discovered the suspect had cut the gate and stolen various 
items from the location. 

 The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 40’s, with 
dark skin, black hair, and a black mustache. The investigation 
is ongoing. 
At approximately 7:09 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s 
Secret, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a burglary 
report. Surveillance footage revealed two suspects stole 70 
pairs of underwear valued at $1,155.00. 

 Suspect 1 is described as a Hispanic male in his late 20’s, 
average build, and wearing a white T-shirt with a lanyard 
around his neck. Suspect 2 is described as a Hispanic female. 
The investigation is ongoing. 

Wednesday, July 25:

 Shortly after 1:52 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Par 
3 Golf Course, 620 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a vehicle 
burglary report. An investigation revealed two suspects were 
seen breaking into three vehicles. They fled with designer 
sunglasses, shoes, and change. 

 The suspects are described as a Hispanic male and 
female, both seen riding bicycles. The investigation is 
ongoing. 

 Before 8:56 p.m., an officer responded to Dianne’s Blues 
Café, 16 East Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. 
The restaurant manager confronted the suspect who was 
seen drinking an alcoholic beverage behind the business. The 
suspect responded by throwing the canned beverage at the 
victim. The suspect, a 48-year-old male from Diamond Bar, 
was located, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking. 

Thursday, July 26:

 Around 3:54 p.m., an officer responded to Go-Go Liquor, 
914 West Duarte Road, regarding a vehicle burglary report. 
Surveillance footage revealed two male suspects smashed the 
window of the victim’s vehicle and stole approximately $4,500 
worth of tobacco products. 

 Both suspects are believed to be in their 30’, they had 
medium builds, and were both approximately 5’8”. They 
were seen fleeing in a blue sedan with dealer plates. The 
investigation is ongoing. 

 At about 5:21 p.m., officers responded to a residence 
in the 100 block of La Sierra Avenue regarding a burglary 
alarm activation. An investigation revealed a female suspect 
smashed a front door window with her hand causing 
a laceration. A records check revealed she also had an 
outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 32-year-old female 
from Rancho Dominguez was arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Friday, July 27: 

 Just before 9:36 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. A loss 
prevention employee witnessed the suspect select nearly 
$5,440.00 worth of merchandise before he exited the store, 
failing to make payment. He entered a large, tan sedan and 
fled. 

 The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 6’ tall, 200 
pounds, with short, black, curly hair. The investigation is 
ongoing. 

 Shortly after 9:40 a.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 00 block of Bonita Street regarding a package theft 
report. Sometime between 12:10 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on July 
21st, an unknown suspect stole the victim’s package from his 
porch. The reported loss was a set of bicycle wheels totaling 
$1.448.00. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were 
located. 

 
MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department 
handled 392 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 / Possession of Narcotics – Suspect Arrested

August 2 at 12:39 p.m., security at a store in the 500 block 
of W. Huntington reported a suspicious male subject 
in their store who they believed was shoplifting. When 
the subject left the store, he was detained by Monrovia’s 
Special Enforcement Team and the stolen property was 
recovered. The subject was also found to be in possession 
of methamphetamine.

Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested

August 2 at 2:02 p.m., Monrovia’s Special Enforcement 
Team was patrolling the 500 block of W. Huntington, when 
they saw a male subject they recognized from previous 
contacts. A computer check revealed he was wanted by 
State Parole for violations. He was stopped and arrested.

Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested

August 2 at 2:48 p.m., a caller reported a male subject 
behaving erratically in the 100 block W. Palm. Officers 
arrived and contacted the subject. He was found to be in 
possession of an unsheathed dagger. He was arrested and 
taken into custody for the weapon offense.

Fraud

August 2 at 7:26 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. 
Hillcrest was notified by her credit card company of 
possible fraud on her card. After being told of the charges 
made in several different cities that she did not make, she 
called the police to report the fraud. This investigation is 
continuing.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested

August 3 at 10:41 p.m., a caller reported a male and female 
subject inside a vehicle yelling in the 100 block of E. Lime. 
Officers arrived and contacted both subjects. The female 
subject hit and scratched her boyfriend’s face, causing 
visible injuries. She was arrested for domestic violence.

Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect 
Arrested

August 4 at 2:14 a.m., a caller reported a motorcyclist had 
just collided into an Edison pole in the 200 block of N. 
Canyon. Officers responded to investigate the collision. 
The motorcyclist was not injured; however, was heavily 
intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the 
driver was arrested for DUI.


GUEST SPEAKER AT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING:

CHP COMMANDER, CAPTAIN SUSAN ESTREM

By Joan Schmidt

 Please join the Monrovia Arcadia Duarte Town 
Council at their next meeting, August 15, 2018, 7:00 
p.m., at Annunciation Church Hall, 1307 East Longden 
Avenue, Arcadia.

 The featured guest speaker is Captain Susan Estrem, 
from the Baldwin Park, #525 Office of the California 
Highway Patrol. The California Highway Patrol is 
responsible for traffic issues in the unincorporated 
L.A. County areas; the Sheriff’s Department handles 
crimes in our areas. Captain Estrem recently resumed 
command at the Baldwin Park Office after the 
retirement of Captain Greg Hammond.

 At every Town Council Meeting, there are reports 
from various groups. Senior Field Deputy Debra 
Mendelsohn reports on the various projects our 
Supervisor Kathryn Barger is working on. Mrs. 
Mendelsohn also answers residents’ questions; she 
either contacts the appropriate agency or refers 
residents to them as needed. 

 Deputy April Nelson, who oversees our area, brings 
crime stats to every meeting and briefs the public on 
crime patterns and safety measures. Often Captain 
Dave Flores, Temple Station Commander attends 
the Meetings. Many residents do not realize Temple 
Station’s area includes FIVE cities: Bradbury, Duarte, 
Rosemead, South El Monte and Temple City and the 
unincorporated areas such as “MAD”, East Pasadena 
and South San Gabriel. The Town Council is very 
grateful to Deputy Nelson for her dedication and hard 
work; and to Captain Flores, when he takes time from 
his busy schedule to attend our meetings.

 

 There are also reports from the public libraries and 
Pamela Park. Please join us on August 15, 7 pm, 
Annunciation Hall, 1307 E. Longden Ave., Arcadia.

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