Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, July 15, 2023

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ARCADIA - MONROVIA - DUARTE - BRADBURY

Mountain Views-News Saturday, July 15, 2023 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

COOLING CENTER AT MONROVIA 

COMMUNITY CENTER UNTIL SUNDAY, 7/16

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a heat advisory for parts of Los Angeles 
County this weekend. Make sure you take precautions to avoid heat-related illness and remain safe! 

The Monrovia Community Center (119 W. Palm Ave.) opened its cooling center today and will be open to 
the public until this Sunday, July 16, 2023. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. All ages are welcome, 
and minors must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

Excessive heat poses a substantial health risk, especially for young children, the elderly, people with chronic 
diseases, pregnant individuals, people with disabilities, and people who are socially isolated and may be 
especially sensitive to negative health impacts from excessive heat.

Here are a few reminders to stay safe and cool: 

• Drink plenty of fluids

• Stay in an air-conditioned room

• Check up on relatives and neighbors

• Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles

Residents can also take advantage of free cooling centers throughout the county. To find a location near 
you, visit https://ready.lacounty.gov/heat/ or call 211.

Visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website to learn how to stay safe this weekend.

For the period of Sunday, July 2nd through Saturday, July 8th, the Police Department 
responded to 1,040 calls for service, of which 100 required formal investigations. 
The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the 
Department during this period.

Sunday, July 2:

1. At 9:10 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection 
of Live Oak Avenue and Rivergrade Road for speeding. Upon contacting 
the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. 
The driver had his two small children in the car with him. Through a series of 
tests, the officer determined the 42-year-old male from West Covina was driving 
under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The children were released to a family 
member and the suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking.

Monday, July 3:

2. At 5:00 a.m., officers responded to Wing Hop Fung, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary that had just occurred. An investigation 
revealed two suspects forced entry into the location, shattered glass display cases, 
and stole several bottles of alcohol. They fled the scene in a dark colored minivan. 
The suspects were described as males wearing black hooded sweatshirts, black 
pants, black shoes, and black face masks.

3. At 6:32 p.m., an officer responded to Lotus Spa, 32 East Live Oak Avenue, 
regarding the report of a commercial burglary. An investigation revealed the suspect 
entered the reception area of the business and stole $700 in cash and a cellphone 
before fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as a male wearing a dark 
colored hat, a black and white striped shirt, and a black surgical mask. 

 

Tuesday, July 4:

4. At 1:51 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Sunset 
Boulevard regarding a domestic disturbance. A husband and wife were arguing 
about his alcohol consumption. The situation escalated when he grabbed her 
shoulders, at that time their child intervened, and he went to the kitchen to grab a 
knife. The wife barricaded herself in the bathroom and the husband stabbed the 
door several times with a knife. The 38-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

5. At 8:21 a.m., officers responded to World Book Store, 1234 South Golden 
West Avenue, regarding the report of a commercial burglary. An investigation revealed 
the suspect made entry by prying the rear door of the location. He crawled 
through the store, stole $1,000 in coins, and fled the scene in an unknown direction. 
The suspect is described as a male wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, 
blue jeans, a dark colored baseball hat with a light-colored bill, and black and 
white shoes. 

Wednesday, July 5:

6. At 7:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Foothill Boulevard 
and Baldwin Avenue regarding the notification of a stolen vehicle in the area. The 
officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was contacted 
along with his two children who were in the rear passenger seats. The children 
were released to their mother and the 32-year-old male from Glendale was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

7. At 10:17 p.m., an officer responded to The Shops at Santa Anita, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding the attempted theft of a catalytic converter. A witness 
observed three suspects who appeared to be working on a vehicle in the parking 
lot west of Nordstrom. One suspect was holding a car jack, the second suspect 
was under the car with tools, and the third suspect was acting as a lookout. The 
witness asked the suspects if the car belonged to them. They then picked up their 
tools and fled the scene in a white Cadillac. The suspects were described as males 
approximately 25 to 35-years-old. Two suspects were wearing face masks. 

Thursday July 6:

8. At 4:52 a.m., An officer responded to Mr. Champion, 168 Las Tunas Drive, 
regarding an audible alarm activation. The officer discovered the front door of the 
location had been smashed by unknown means. The loss could not be determined 
at the time of the report. 

 9. At 5:45 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of 159 East Huntington 
Drive regarding the theft of a catalytic converter. The victim returned to her 
vehicle and attempted to start it when she heard a loud bang. She discovered her 
catalytic converter had been sawed off and stolen by an unknown suspect. 

10. At 5:45 p.m., an officer contacted a victim at the front counter of the Arcadia 
Police Department regarding the theft of a catalytic converter that had occurred 
the day prior. The victim stated he parked his car in the parking lot near 
Macy’s (400 South Baldwin Avenue). His car made a loud noise upon starting it, 
so he had his vehicle towed to a repair shop where he was made aware that his 
catalytic converter had been stolen. 

Friday, July 7:

11. At 11:12 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 00 block of Wisteria 
Avenue regarding the report of a burglary. An investigation revealed an unknown 
suspect gained entry to the residence by smashing a glass panel of a side door. The 
suspect ransacked multiple rooms, stealing jewelry before fleeing the scene. 

12. At 1:24 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of Bungalow Place regarding 
a theft of a vehicle that had just occurred. A pizza delivery man left his 
vehicle parked, unlocked, and running while he delivered pizza to a residence. He 
returned to find his vehicle had been stolen by an unknown suspect. The victim 
was able to track his vehicle to El Monte where it was recovered. 

13. At 9:59 p.m., officers responded to Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club, 1580 
East Clark Street, regarding the report of a man brandishing a knife. An investigation 
revealed, a male patron became upset after being asked to leave for arguing 
with his girlfriend. The patron slashed the tires of five vehicles before brandishing 
a knife at security and fleeing the scene on his motorcycle. 

Saturday, July 8:

14. At 1:25 p.m., officers responded to Motel 6, 225 West Colorado Place, regarding 
a guest refusing to leave the property after the established checkout time. 
Officers contacted the guest and an investigation revealed he had an outstanding 
warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of a loaded handgun, 
ammunition, and methamphetamine. The 28-year-old male form Pasadena was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.


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