Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, February 15, 2020

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, February 15, 2020 

ARCADIA CRIME BLOTTER

THE UNTOLD STORY OF E.J. BALDWIN, TOLD TO 
THE ARCADIA COMMUNITY COORDINATING 
COUNCIL ON MARCH 2, 2020

 Just about everyone is familiar with the name “Lucky” 
Baldwin, the man who purchased the sprawling Rancho 
Santa Anita in 1875 and became one of the most famous 
and wealthiest builders of the American West. Much has 
been written about his ruthless business dealings and 
dalliances with young women, but there is another part 
of the story that few know about. “The Untold Story of 
E. J. Baldwin”, presented by Ed Andersen on behalf of 
Arcadia Historical Society, provides a revealing look at 
another side of this controversial character. 

 Ed Andersen is a fourth generation Californian. He 
is a graduate of Santa Clara University, and served his 
country as a First Lieutenant in the United Sates Army. 
After his military service, he worked for 24 years in 
sales for The Procter and Gamble Company, and six 
years afterward for one of the world’s leading career 
management companies. He has been married to his wife Debbie for 42 years and 
they have lived in Arcadia, California since 1977.

 Ed has always had an interest in the outdoors, coming from formative boyhood 
experiences he had in Yosemite National Park. He is an avid book collector and 
John Muir historian; and he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Arcadia 
Historical Society. He has published three books, including Lessons of the Wild, 
Learning from the Wisdom of Nature and The Truth About Forgiveness, What Your 
Therapist Isn’t Going to Tell You (written with Thomas Shenk).

For reservations contact Robin Graney, President, ACCC. 

arcadiacommunitycouncil@gmail.com

$15 includes lunch if RSVP by Friday, February 28, 2020. $20 at the door. 

Church of the Good Shepherd, Jordan Meeting Hall 400 W. Duarte Rd, Arcadia

For the period of Sunday, February 2nd, through Saturday, 
February 8th, the Police Department responded to 1,022 
calls for service, of which 116 required formal investigations. 
The following is a summary report of the major incidents 
handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, February 2:

1. Shortly before 3:35 p.m., an officer responded 
to the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Foothill 
Boulevard regarding a traffic collision involving three 
vehicles. Upon contacting one of the drivers, the officers 
detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the 
suspect’s breath and, through a series of tests, determine 
she was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. 
The 21-year-old female from Arcadia was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
2. At approximately 6:14 p.m., an officer responded to 
Sephora, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a shoplifting report. Surveillance footage revealed the male 
suspect stole approximately $154.00 worth of merchandise. 
The suspect fled on foot once the loss prevention employees 
attempted to contact him. The suspect is described as a 
Black male, 20 to 30-years-old, approximately 6’1”, and 
190 pounds. He was wearing a white crop top sweater, pink 
shoes, and torn jeans. The investigation is ongoing. 


Monday, February 3:

3. Just after 9:14 a.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 1600 block of Melanie Lane regarding a 
burglary report. The victim and her daughter scared off 
two masked suspects after they entered their home by 
smashing a glass door. They fled with a wallet and cash. In 
addition to masks, the suspects were seen wearing gloves. 
The investigation is ongoing. 
4. At approximately 11:20 p.m., an officer responded 
to the area of 1100 Arcadia Avenue regarding a vandalism 
report. An investigation revealed the suspect, a 19-year-
old male from Arcadia, brandished a knife in a threatening 
manner before shattering the driver side mirror of his ex-
girlfriend’s car. The suspect is outstanding as of February 
11th. 


Tuesday, February 4:

5. Around 8:22 a.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 00 block of West Woodruff Avenue 
regarding a theft from vehicle report. Sometime during the 
previous night, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s 
unlocked Ford Escape and fled with a CD. No suspects 
were seen and no witnesses were located. 
6. Just before 1:11 p.m., a Los Angeles County Sheriff 
Department deputy responded to Arcadia Methodist 
Hospital, located at 300 West Huntington Drive, on behalf 
of the Arcadia Police Department in regard to a battery 
report. The deputy discovered the victim, a patient at the 
hospital, was battered by his nurse after being admitted for 
a stroke. The investigation is ongoing. 


Wednesday, February 5:

7. Around 11:58 a.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 1000 block of Paloma Drive regarding a 
fraud report. The victim determined an unknown suspect 
fabricated fraudulent checks and ultimately withdrew 
more than $13,000.00 from her checking account. The 
victim does not know how the suspect obtained her 
account information or the identity of the suspect. 
8. Shortly after 12:49 p.m., an officer responded to 
the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding 
a fraud report. The victim received a phone call from the 
suspect who convinced the victim that she had a warrant 
for her arrest and that she needed to send the suspect 
$900 using a Bitcoin ATM. The victim complied and then 
discovered the incident was a scam. The investigation is 
ongoing. 


Thursday, February 6:

9. Before 2:12 a.m., an officer responded to a solo-
vehicle traffic collision in the area of Baldwin Avenue 
and Longden Avenue. The driver initially fled the scene 
but eventually returned and the officer discovered he was 
under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Through 
a series of tests, the officer determined the suspect was 
driving with a blood alcohol content of .17%. The 29-year-
old male from West Covina was arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
10. Around 7:54 a.m., an officer responded to Arco 
AM/PM Gas Station, located at 5 West Foothill Boulevard, 
regarding a forgery report. The clerk discovered the suspect 
placed a credit card skimmer on one of the pump’s credit 
card machines. The investigation is ongoing. 


Friday, February 7: 

11. At about 10:47 a.m., an officer responded to 
Foothills Middle School, located at 171 East Sycamore 
Avenue, regarding a vandalism report. An investigation 
revealed seven students recorded themselves using a metal 
shot put to damage school property. The investigation is 
ongoing. 
12. Just before 11:19 a.m., an officer responded to the 
400 block of East Huntington Drive regarding a stolen 
license plate report. The victim stated her license plate 
was stolen from her Mercedes ML350 sometime between 
February 6th at 3:00 p.m. and February 7th at 11:00 a.m. The 
investigation is ongoing. 


Saturday, February 8:

13. Shortly after 11:10 a.m., an officer responded to LA 
Fitness, located at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a petty theft report. The victim discovered his Airpod 
headphones went missing from his pocket sometime 
around 8:00 a.m. on February 8th. No suspects were seen 
and no witnesses were located. 
14. At approximately 4:40 p.m., an officer responded 
to Boarders, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, 
regarding a grand theft report. Surveillance footage 
revealed two suspects stole approximately $2,319.00 worth 
of merchandise. The suspects are described as two Black 
males, both 6’ tall, with thin builds, and between the ages 
of 20 and 30-years-old. The investigation is ongoing. 


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NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 SENIOR OF THE YEAR

Nomination forms are available at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus 
Drive and the Recreation Department office, 375 Campus Drive for the 2020 Senior 
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


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 12, 2020 at the Arcadia Community Center. Nomination forms 
must be submitted to Gina Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor, by Friday, February 
21, 2020 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 
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