Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, January 1, 2022

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ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER 

For the period of Sunday, December 19th through Saturday, December 25th, the Police Department responded to 926 calls for 
service, of which 111 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the major incidents handled 
by the Department during this period. 

Sunday, December 19:

1. At 12:35 a.m., an officer responded to Burlington parking lot, located at 1201 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
grand theft report. Sometime between 4:00 p.m. on December 18th and 12:30 a.m. on December 19th, someone stole the 
catalytic converter from the victim’s Honda CRV. 
2. At 1:49 a.m., while conducting extra patrol, an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Las 
Tunas Drive and Holly Avenue for driving with a flat tire. Upon contacting the driver, the officer immediately noticed the 
37-year-old male from West Covina displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Through a series of tests, the 
officer concluded the driver had a blood alcohol content of .18%. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 
3. At 8:49 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Palm Drive regarding a burglary report. 
An investigation revealed the victim’s estranged boyfriend entered her unlocked home and stole utilities by charging his 
cellphone. The 42-year-old male from Riverside was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Monday, December 20:

4. At 10:08 a.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of East Huntington Drive regarding a stolen vehicle report. The 
victim discovered a company vehicle, a 2010 Ford Econoline van, was stolen sometime during the previous evening. 
Tuesday, December 21:

5. At 12:01 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of North Santa Anita Avenue regarding a dog bite report. The 
officer determined two dogs were fighting and biting each other resulting in both owners sustaining mild bite injuries. Arcadia 
Fire responded to assess one of the bite victims. 
6. At 3:42 p.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of Genoa Street regarding a theft from vehicle report. Sometime 
during the previous night, unknown suspect(s) stole a catalytic converter from the victim’s 2008 Honda Element. 
Wednesday, December 22:

7. At 12:08 a.m., an officer responded to Loyal Sun Insurance, located at 650 West Duarte Road, regarding a commercial 
burglary report. An investigation revealed an unidentified male suspect was seen attempting to enter the business when 
he encountered the cleaning staff inside. The suspect returned, carrying a machete, but fled again once he saw the cleaning 
staff. The suspect stole a vacuum. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with long dark hair, and he was seen wearinga long sleeve tan colored shirt, grey pants, and was carrying a backpack.
8. At 1:45 a.m., an officer responded to Drinker’s Hall of Fame, located at 151 East Huntington Drive, regarding a battery 
report. The officer determined a verbal altercation between the suspect and two other females resulted in the female 
suspect hitting one of the victims and shoving the other. The suspect, a 42-year-old female from Sierra Madre and ex-friend 
of one of the victims, was gone by the time the officer arrived. 
Thursday, December 23:

9. At 12:17 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of East Newman Avenue regarding a mail theft 
report. The victim stated he heard someone opening his mailbox and saw a White male, approximately 6’ tall, 180 pounds, 
with dark curly hair running away from his mailbox. The suspect fled on foot east bound on Newman Avenue.
10. At 2:31 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Bonita Street regarding a theft from vehicle report. A witness 
stated an unidentified suspect stole the catalytic converter from the victim’s RV. The suspect fled in a small, newer model, 
blue sedan. The incidence occurred at 7:48 a.m. on December 23rd. 
Friday, December 24:

11. At 11:19 a.m., an officer responded to Papa John’s, located at 1312 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a grand theft 
report. The officer discovered someone entered his unlocked vehicle, ransacked it, and damaged the steering column in an 
attempt to steal it. The suspect also stole numerous credit and debit cards. Surveillance footage captured the incident and 
the suspect is described as a male suspect wearing a black baseball hat, a grey jacket, grey pants, and a black backpack. The 
suspect is seen fleeing on foot toward Naomi Avenue. The investigation is ongoing. 
12. At 3:10 p.m., an officer responded to 99 Ranch Market, located at 1300 South Golden West Avenue, regarding a battery 
report. An investigation revealed the suspect punched the victim seven times for having too many items in the express 
check out lane. A 36-year-old female from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The 
victim was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital by Arcadia Fire for evaluation.
13. At 11:29 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of Westfield Santa Anita, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, 
regarding a battery report. The victim stated she left a party and was approached by the suspect, another patron of 
the party. The suspect asked the victim to hang out with him and when the victim rejected him, the suspect became upset, 
he attempted to take the victim’s phone, and scratched the victim. The suspect, an Asian male between the ages of 25 and 
30-years-old, was gone by the time the officer arrived. The investigation is ongoing. 
Saturday, December 25:

14. At 8:21 a.m., an officer responded to 360 Wellness Group, located at 26 East Huntington Drive, regarding a commercial 
burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed a lone male suspect entered the business with either a key or a lock 
picking device, ransacked the interior, and removed four alarm panels from the walls. The suspect is described as a White 
or Hispanic male, wearing a black hooded jacket, dark blue jeans, black shoes, a black baseball hat, and was seen driving a 
white Chevrolet Suburban. The investigation is ongoing. 
DUARTE POLICE BLOTTER 

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of December 19, 2021- December 25, 2021. 

December 20, 2021 
Burglary (Vehicle):
2800 block of Hacienda Drive. A male and female suspect were seen via surveillance video on 12/20/21 at 3:00 am walkingin the area using flashlights to signal an unknown person awaiting in a nearby vehicle. The male shatters the rear passenger 
window to the victims’ vehicle and removes luggage from the rear seat. Both the female and male enter the awaiting vehicle 
and flee the area. Surveillance video available. 

Grand Theft Vehicle: 
1900 block of Royal Oaks Drive. Between 12/19/21 9:00 pm and 12/20/21 12:40 am suspect(s) unknown stole the victims 
blue 1997 Honda CRV that was parked in front of his residence. Vehicle outstanding 

December 21, 2021 
Burglary (Commercial):
1850 Evergreen Street (Cable Source). Between 12/20/21 5:20 pm and 12/21/21 8:00 am suspect(s) unknown entered the 
location through an unlocked rear door. Suspect(s) ransacked multiple desks and stole unknown items. No surveillance 
video. 

Grand theft: 
1470 Mountain Avenue (Best Buy). A male black in his 20’s wearing a purple and yellow 
Lakers hat, black sweater with the words Adidas written on it, black pants entered the location 
on 12/21/20 at 1:40 pm and walked directly to the computer display and began disabling 
the security alarms to two Apple Macbook pro’s. The suspect proceeded to walk out the front 
door without attempting to pay for the items. Suspect fled the area north in the parking lot 
and out of view. Loss was approximately $4,000. Video surveillance available. 

December 22, 2021Grand theft: 
1470 Mountain Avenue (Best Buy). Two male black’s in there 20’s entered the location on 
12/22/21 at 5:57 pm and walked directly to the Apple display table and began disabling the 
security alarms to Ipad’s and Iphones. Suspect 1 was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with 
a red rectangle on it with the word “Paris” written in black, and blue jeans. Suspect 2 was 
wearing a multi colored (red/white/blue) hooded sweatshirt with the word “Nation” written 
across the chest, dark colored pants and black shoes. The suspect’s proceeded to walk out the 
front door with several devices without attempting to pay for the items. Suspects fled the 
area north in the parking lot and entered an awaiting white 4 door sedan, possibly a Toyota 
or Hyundai. Video surveillance available. Loss was approximately $2,800 and damages of 
$1,100. 

December 23, 2021. 
Burglary (Vehicle):
1600 Mountain Avenue (Walmart). On 12/23/21 between 8:00 pm and 8:20 pm suspect(s) 
unknown shattered the victims rear driver’s side window to his 2010 Honda civic and stole 
an apple watch he had in the trunk. Loss was approximately $470 and $250 in damages. No 
video surveillance where victims vehicle was parked. 

December 24, 2021 
Domestic Assault: 
2200 block of Mountain Avenue. The victim stated while she was at home on 12/24/21 at 1:00 
pm, her ex-boyfriend arrived to pick up a cell phone he had purchased for her. Upon arrival, 
the suspect pushed the victim into the house and began to assault her. The suspect pushed the 
victim into the kitchen where he grabbed a knife and put it to her throat and told her “I can 
kill you”. The suspect continued to assault her and forced her to enter his vehicle and drive 
with him to his residence. While driving to his residence the suspect continued to assault her. 
At some point on the way to his residence, she was able to unlock the door and run away and 
entered the vehicle of some unknown females who drove her to Azusa Police station. 

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE LOS ANGELES 
COUNTY PRIORITIES ARE FOR 2022? 

If not, join the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council 
on Monday, January 10, 2022 as they are visited by Sandra 
Croxton, Senior Field Deputy for Supervisor Kathryn 
Barger, to answer that question. 
Sandra Croxton 
is a Senior Field 
Deputy for Supervisor 
Kathryn 
Barger. She covers 
the East San 
Gabriel Valley for 
the Supervisor 
and is stationed 
at her San Dimas 
Field office. Sandra 
has been with 
the Supervisor’s 
office for over 4 
years beginningher career with the 
office as an Assistant 
Field Deputy. 
Sandra holds a 
Bachelor’s degree 
in Government and Spanish from University of Redlands 
and a Master’s in Public Policy from Claremont Graduate 
University. 


To learn more about the priorities of LA County, join the 
Arcadia Community Coordinating Council on January10, 2022. 
For reservations contact Linda Clelland, President, ACCC 
arcadiacommunitycouncil@gmail.com 

Meeting Location & Information:
Monday, January 10, 2022Villa Catrina, 251 N. Santa Anita Blvd., Arcadia 

11:30 am – 1:15 pmRSVP by Friday, January 7, 2021 
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH 
HEALTH & INFORMATION FAIR 

Arcadia Senior Services in partnership with Methodist Hospital 
is having a “Spotlight on Health” fair on Friday, January 
7, 2022, from 10am to 1pm. It will take place at the 
Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia 
91007. 

There will be informational booths, free carotid artery and 
health screenings, blood pressure check, and bone density 
check. Individuals interested in the carotid artery screening 
must preregister, as there are limited appointments. 

Some of the informational booths are Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, 
Breathe LA, Metro, City of Hope, City of Arcadia 
Departments, and Methodist Hospital. 

Guest speaker, Kenneth Wogensen, MD will bepresent from 
12-1pm. Lunch can be purchased for $2 on the day of the 
fair. 

Covid protocols are in place and face masks are required. 
For more information contact KathyBernal at 626 574.5197. 

STAY SAFE! 

GET VACCINATED! 

WEAR A MASK! 

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