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Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, September 1, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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6 Mountain View News Saturday, September 1, 2018 ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER City of Arcadia FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE! For the period of Sunday, August 19th, through Saturday, August 25th, the Police Department responded to 1,021 calls for service, of which 107 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, August 19: Just after 3:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the rear of a business in the 1000 block of Baldwin Avenue regarding a subject seen sleeping on the ground. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of methamphetamine, burglary tools, a stolen bicycle and stolen vehicle registration paperwork. The 27-year-old male from Sun Valley was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 7:20 p.m., an officer contacted a subject on a bicycle while patrolling the area of Third Avenue and Duarte Road. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The 31-year-old male from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Monday, August 20: Just before 4:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Holly Avenue regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages containing bait property and tracking devices to combat the increase in package thefts from residential areas. Officers tracked the device to a moving vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. An investigation revealed a 37-year-old male from Baldwin Park was in possession of the stolen package. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just after 6:00 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of LA Fitness, 748 West Naomi Avenue, regarding a vehicle burglary that had just occurred. The suspect was seen using a hand tool to open the rear passenger side door of the vehicle. The suspect, a 61-year-old male from Glendale, was located, arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Tuesday, August 21: At about 6:30 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Duarte Road regarding a subject armed with a knife threatening his roommates. An investigation revealed the subject had been holding them against their will for approximately 90 minutes before one victim was able escape and call for help. The subject cut two of his roommates with a butcher knife. The 30-year- old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before midnight, officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the home by smashing a rear glass door. The suspect(s) ransacked the residence and fled undetected. The property loss could not be determined at the time of the report due to the residents being out of the country. The investigation is ongoing. Wednesday, August 22: At after 2:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Las Tunas Drive regarding a burglary report. The victim returned home and saw his front door left open. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) had smashed the rear sliding glass door, stole porcelain antiques and fled undetected. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At around 3:00 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. The victim stated at about 6:00 pm the prior evening, she left her vehicle parked in the parking lot near JC Penney at Westfield Santa Anita, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue. While inside the mall, the victim lost her purse which contained her car keys. The victim returned with her spare key and discovered her vehicle was nowhere to be found. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Thursday, August 23: At approximately 6:45 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Arcadia Public Library, 20 West Duarte Road, regarding a report of vandalism. An employee arrived for work and noticed the cable on the flagpole had been cut and the flags were on the ground. The investigation is ongoing. Just after 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of East Live Oak Avenue regarding a disturbance. A subject was contacted and an investigation revealed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 23-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Friday, August 24: Just after 6:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Balboa Drive regarding a female subject passed out inside a vehicle. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of methamphetamine, heroin, drug paraphernalia, burglary tools and stolen mail. She also had four outstanding warrants for her arrest. The 33-year- old female from Pasadena was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Saturday, August 25: At around 4:00 a.m., officers responded to the area of Varus Street and Goldring Road regarding a vehicle fire. Officers confirmed there were no occupants inside the vehicle and Arcadia Fire Fighters arrived to extinguish the flames. An investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen. The investigation is ongoing. Just before 11:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the parking structure of 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding the report of two vehicle burglaries. The officer discovered an unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear right passenger windows of two vehicles. The suspect(s) stole a diaper bag and wallet from one vehicle and a purse from the other vehicle. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Genoa Street regarding a domestic dispute. An intoxicated husband and his wife were arguing when the husband slapped his wife across her face causing her to fall to the ground. The 60-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Fathers, Grandfathers and Uncles, treat your princess to a night filled with fun and excitement while creating wonderful memories together. Come dressed in your most elegant attire for an evening featuring gourmet dining, a DJ, dancing, exciting games, and activities. This event is for girls ages 4-13 and is $52 per couple, $25 for an additional daughter and will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Advance registration is required. No registration will be taken on site. For more information please call 626.574.5113. About Arcadia Nestled along the rolling foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located only 13 miles east from downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro Gold Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award- winning community having been twice named as the Best City in California in which to Raise Kids and the 2017 Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County. With the conveniences and amenities of a full-service, mid-size city, Arcadia’s “Community of Homes” provides a quality of life that will go Above & Beyond your expectations. For more information, please visit ArcadiaCA. gov or follow us on Twitter by texting DISCOVER to 33222: MONROVIA FIRE DEPARTMENT RETURNS FROM A 19-DAY TRIP FIGHTING THE CARR FIRE! Last week, on August 16, 2018, Monrovia Fire Engine OES-341 arrived back in town at 1:00 a.m. after a 19- day deployment fighting the Carr Fire. As you may be aware, the Carr Fire (located near Redding) started on July 23, 2018, and has burned 229,651 acres. The conflagration has destroyed 1,079 residences, 22 commercial structures, and 503 outbuildings. Also, of particular note, 3 firefighters died fighting the Carr Fire. Monrovia sent a crew which had the unique experience of being formed as a Task Force, rather than a Strike Team. A Strike Team consists of a grouping of similar personnel and apparatus, while a Task Force contains a mixture of different personnel and equipment. This unusual grouping was developed given the straining of resources with all of the fires that were burning throughout the State, and it provided our team with a unique experience. In addition, our team (which was led by Captain Morton) returned safe with no injuries or issues reported. On their way home from the incident, the crew stopped by the State Capitol for a quick visit and picture, which is included for your review below. Many thanks to our personnel – and to all of the firefighters working throughout the State – for their amazing efforts to keep us all safe. 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||