Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, January 19, 2019

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Mountain View News Saturday, January 19, 2019 

CITY OF ARCADIA SENIOR SERVICES

NOMINATIONS FOR 2019 SENIOR CITIZEN 

OF THE YEAR

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, January 6th, through Saturday, 
January 12th, the Police Department responded to 864 calls 
for service, of which 114 required formal investigations. The 
following is a summary report of the major incidents handled 
by the Department during this period.

Sunday, January 6:

Shortly before 7:59 a.m., an officer responded to the 00 
block of East Live Oak Avenue regarding a stolen vehicle 
report. The victim discovered her 1997 Honda Accord 
had been stolen from the location sometime between 4:00 
p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the previous day. The vehicle was 
recovered by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 
in Norwalk. The investigation is ongoing as no suspects 
were arrested.

 At approximately 1:38 p.m., an officer responded to the 
Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a robbery report. An investigation revealed two suspects 
forcefully stole the victim’s cellphone from her grasp and 
fled on foot.

 They are described as two black males, with thin builds, 
seen wearing grey hooded sweatshirts and black pants. The 
investigation is ongoing. 

Monday, January 7:

 Just after 12:39 p.m., an officer responded to a residence 
in the 300 block of East Huntington Drive regarding a 
fraud report. The victim discovered the unknown suspect 
tried to file a fraudulent unemployment claim using her 
social security number. The victim does not know how the 
suspect obtained her personal information or the identity 
of the suspect. 

 At approximately 11:08 p.m., an officer responded to 
the 1100 block of West Huntington Drive regarding an 
activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. 
Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed bait 
bicycles to combat the increase in bike thefts throughout 
the city. An investigation revealed the suspect, a 31-year-old 
male from San Gabriel, was found to be in possession of the 
stolen bicycle and tracking device. A records check revealed 
he had three outstanding misdemeanor warrants and, 
during a search of the suspect, the officer located burglary 
tools. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 

Tuesday, January 8:

 Around 12:19 a.m., an officer responded to the 400 
block of East Longden Avenue regarding a traffic collision 
between two vehicles. Upon contacting the drivers, the 
officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from 
one of the driver’s breath. The driver admitted to drinking 
two alcoholic drinks and smoking marijuana prior to 
the collision. The 24-year-old male from Alhambra also 
admitted to being on probation for DUI and having a 
suspended license. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 Just before 1:09 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 
block of West Huntington Drive regarding a fraud report. 
The officer determined unknown suspects obtained the 
victim’s debit card information and made two fraudulent 
transactions totaling a loss of $806.00. The victim does not 
know how the suspect obtained his personal information 
or the identity of the suspect. 

Wednesday, January 9:

At about 1:05 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa 
Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
vehicle burglary report. The victim discovered unknown 
suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a 
backpack and various other items. No suspects were seen 
and no witnesses were located. 

 Shortly after 1:36 p.m., an officer responded to the 
Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
shoplifting report. Loss prevention witnessed the suspect, 
a 20-year-old female from Maywood, steal $289.00 worth 
of merchandise from the Sephora inside JCPenney. She 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 

Thursday, January 10:

Before 11:03 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in 
the 600 block of West Lemon Avenue regarding a burglary 
report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) 
smashed the rear sliding glass door, ransacked the home, 
and fled with an unknown amount of property. The 
investigation is ongoing. 

 Around 1:05 p.m., officers responded to the intersection 
of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue regarding a 
stolen vehicle in the area. They located the 2013 Toyota 
Corolla and two suspects. A 23-year-old female from El 
Monte and a 28-year-old male from El Monte were arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail. A records check 
revealed each suspect had an outstanding misdemeanor 
warrant. 

Friday, January 11: 

 At about 9:46 a.m., officers responded to a residence 
in the 600 block of Estrella Avenue regarding a burglary 
report. Since the residents are out of town, a friend 
discovered unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear window 
and ransacked the home. The loss is unknown at the time 
of this report. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were 
located. 

 Just before 10:33 a.m., an officer responded to 21 Dental 
Group, 21 West Duarte Road, regarding a theft report. 
Surveillance footage revealed an unknown transient stole 
six dental crown items from the company’s mail box, valued 
at $898.00. The investigation is ongoing. 

Saturday, January 12:

 Shortly after 1:05 a.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 1000 block of West Huntington Drive 
regarding a domestic dispute. An altercation escalated 
between a husband and wife when the husband struck 
the wife’s face multiple times resulting in swollen eyes, 
lacerations to her lips, and a fractured nose. The suspect, 
a 38-year-old male from Arcadia, was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The 
victim was transported by Arcadia Fire to Huntington 
Memorial Hospital for treatment. 

 At approximately 1:38 p.m., an officer responded to the 
Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a robbery report. An investigation revealed two suspects 
forcefully stole the female victim’s cellphone from her hands 
while seated in the food court. The second suspect then 
stole her husband’s phone from his hands. Both suspects 
fled on foot. 

 The suspects are described as two black males in their 
20’s, wearing hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants. The 
investigation is ongoing. 

Nomination forms are available at the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 Campus Drive and the 
Recreation Department office, 375 Campus Drive 
for the 2019 Senior Citizen of the Year! Do you 
know someone who is: 

- 55+ years of age or older
- A current resident of Arcadia for a minimum 
of one year
- Contributed to better the Arcadia Community
- Not previously a recipient of the award


 If so, please stop by one of these locations or 
log onto the City’s website at www.arcadiaca.
gov and download the nomination criteria and 
nomination form. Recipient of the award will 
be honored at the Arcadia Rotary Club Salute 
to Seniors Luncheon on Tuesday, May 7, at the 
Arcadia Community Center.

 Nomination forms must be submitted to Gina 
Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor, by Friday, 
February 15 by 5:30pm. For more information, 
please call 626.821.4328.

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 POLICE BLOTTER

CITY APPROVES GOMONROVIA PROGRAM 
ADJUSTMENTS 

– Fares Set To Increase By $0.50 / Ride (For Any Trips Not To Or From Old Town 
Or The Gold Line Station) On February 1

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department 
handled 397 service events, resulting in 90 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 Twitter, Instagram or Nextdoor. 

Possession of Burglary Tools – Suspect Arrested 

January 10 at 9:14 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of W. 
Foothill called to report a suspicious person in the laundry 
room of their apartment complex. Officers responded and 
located the subject. The subject was recently released from 
custody and is on probation. During a search of his person, 
a counterfeit key used to open mailboxes was discovered. 
He was arrested for possession of a burglary tools. 

Drug Possession / Warrant – Suspects Arrested 

January 10 at 8:39 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic 
stop at Ivy and Huntington for a traffic violation. 
During the traffic stop, it was discovered that the driver 
had a suspended license and was in possession of 
methamphetamine. A computer check revealed the 
passenger had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Both 
subjects were arrested and taken into custody. 

Fraud / Drug Possession / Warrant – Suspects Arrested 

January 11 at 1:00 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 
400 block of W. Foothill when he saw two suspicious 
subjects loitering in the parking lot. Officers contacted the 
subjects and discovered both were in possession of drug 
paraphernalia, a large quantity of mail addressed to over 
40 different locations, and bank cards/checks in other 
person’s names. The two subjects were arrested and taken 
into custody. 

Vehicle Burglary 

January 11 at 1:28 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported 
in the 700 block of W. Huntington. The victim called to 
report his vehicle was broken into while he was inside 
a business. An unknown suspect smashed one of the 
vehicle windows and took the victim’s wallet. Investigation 
continuing. 

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested 

January 11 at 1:58 a.m., an officer responded to a domestic 
violence report at a residence in the 1900 block of S. Peck. 
The victim called to report her husband had scratched 
and strangled her, and then left the location in a vehicle. 
Officers arrived and conducted an investigation. Later that 
morning, an officer located the suspect’s vehicle driving 
south of the location. A high-risk stop was conducted and 
the suspect was arrested and taken into custody without 
incident.

Theft / Restraining Order Violation – Suspect Arrested 

January 11 at 7:27 a.m., a gardener working in the 200 
block of W. Palm saw a male subject steal his leaf blower 
and walk into the common area of an apartment complex. 
Officers arrived and knew of a possible suspect, based on 
the description provided by the victim. Officers conducted 
a door knock at an apartment and spoke with the female 
resident. She eventually admitted her ex-boyfriend stole 
the leaf blower and was hiding upstairs. The victim of 
the theft did not want prosecution, but the suspect was 
arrested for being in violation of an active, domestic 
violence restraining order. 

Grand Theft Auto 

January 11 at 8:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 
the 200 block of S. Fifth regarding the report of a stolen 
vehicle. The resident had parked her vehicle in the carport 
at the location and it was stolen sometime overnight. The 
investigation is continuing. 

Violation of Court Order – Suspect Arrested 

January 11 at 9:20 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of 
N. Garfield called to report she had a domestic violence 
restraining order against her ex-boyfriend and he was 
sending her harassing text messages. Officers reviewed 
the text messages and contacted the ex-boyfriend. He 
initially denied the allegation and said the phone number 
was not his, but officers proved that to be false. Eventually, 
the subject admitted he sent the text message, and he was 
arrested for violating the restraining order. 

Vehicle Burglary 

January 11 at 3:32 p.m., an officer responded to the report 
of a vehicle burglary at a business parking lot in the 600 
block of W. Huntington. While the victim was inside a 
business, an unknown suspect broke into her vehicle and 
took her purse. The suspect gained entry to the vehicle by 
smashing a window. Investigation continuing. 

Attempted Robbery 

January 11 at 5:31 p.m., an attempted robbery was 
reported to police. The victim called to report that while 
he was walking in the 400 block of S. Myrtle, an unknown, 
male, Hispanic subject attempted to steal his skateboard 
through threat of force. When he was unsuccessful, he fled 
from the area. The investigation is ongoing. 

Driving Under the Influence / Public Intoxication – 
Suspects Arrested 

January 12 at 12:16 a.m., a caller reported that a motorist 
had just crashed into a center divider in the 200 block of 
W. Duarte. Officers responded and determined it was a 
solo-vehicle collision. The driver was not injured, but was 
found to be heavily intoxicated. After field sobriety tests 
were conducted, he was arrested for DUI. 

Grand Theft Auto 

January 12 at 6:43 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of El 
Nido called police to report his Toyota 4Runner was stolen 
overnight. The vehicle was recovered several hours later by 
the El Monte Police Department. Investigation continuing. 

Receiving Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested 

January 12 at 8:51 a.m., an officer saw a known subject 
riding a bicycle in the 200 block of S. Alta Vista. The 
bicycle matched the description of one that had been 
reported stolen on January 10. He stopped the bicyclist 
and determined it was the stolen bike. The subject 

was arrested for being in possession of stolen property and 
the bicycle was returned to the owner. 

Theft From a Vehicle 

January 12 at 9:39 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of 
Norumbega called to report a theft from his vehicle 
that occurred overnight. He left his vehicle unlocked, 
and in the morning, he discovered some clothing 
that was left inside had been stolen. Investigation 
continuing. 

MICROTRANSIT: PARTNERSHIPS WITH TNC’SCalACT2018 Autumn Technology & Shared Mobility ConferenceCity of Monrovia · November 13, 2018
Given the overwhelming usage of the GoMonrovia 
program, we wanted to let everyone know that 
the City recently approved several program 
adjustments. A quick overview of the changes that 
will be implemented in February 2019 include: 


1. A modest $0.50 adjustment to the cost for most 
Lyft rides through the GoMonrovia program, 
pursuant to the following parameters.

Maintain fares at $0.50 Shared Ride for any ride to / 
from Old Town and the Gold Line Station 

Institute relatively minor $0.50 price increase per 
ride for all other GoMonrovia service area locations 
effective February 2019. 

$1.00 Shared ride 

$3.50 Classic Rides

 

2. Institute reforms to improve the efficiency of our 
current dial-a-ride operation for individuals with 
ADA needs

 3. Achieve increased reimbursements and / or 
institute program modifications for LA County 
service area passengers

 4. Achieve increased reimbursements and / 
or institute program modifications for Bradbury 
service area passengers A full overview of the 
proposed changes can be found online at the City’s 
website.

CITY OF MONROVIA HOMELESS RESPONSE 

KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE

MONROVIA, CA – The City of Monrovia has 
released the new Homeless Response Kit: Resources 
to Prevent and End Homelessness containing a 
compilation of resources for Monrovia community 
members.

 The Homeless Response Kit: Resources to 
Prevent and End Homelessness offers practical 
resources that outline tangible ways in which 
individuals can help address homelessness issues. 
Resources include information on the Coordinated 
Entry System, phone numbers for local service 
providers and tools for individuals to prevent and 
combat homelessness in Monrovia. To view the 
Homeless Response Kit, visit www.cityofmonrovia.
org/homelessness. 

 Additionally, the City of Monrovia will 
participate in the 2019 Point-In-Time Homeless 
Count on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, coordinated by 
the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. 

 The City encourages those interested in 
volunteering to assist with the homeless count to 
pre-register online at www.theycountwillyou.org. 
On the evening of Jan. 22, any interested individual is 
asked to arrive at the Monrovia Community Center 
(119 West Palm Avenue) at 8:00 p.m. A volunteer 
training and orientation session will occur at that 
time, and representatives from the City’s Public 
Services Department and Police Department will 
be on hand to address any questions / concerns. 
The actual count is expected to begin at 9:00 p.m.

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