Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 27, 2013

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 27, 2013 

Arcadia Police Blotter

From Arcadia’s Best

WALK OF CHAMPIONS COMING TO ARCADIA

 

 There have been so many champions in Arcadia that former Mayor Gail Marsall and former Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Executive 
Director Beth Costanza have decided it’s time to celebrate, commemorate, and memorialize the likes of Seabiscuit and the legions of 
other famous race horses, jockeys, and trainers 
with a new Thoroughbred Racing Walk of 
Champions right here in Arcadia where most 
of them gained their prominence at Santa 
Anita Park.

 The women who have formed a sub-committee 
of the Arcadia Historical Society discussed 
their plans in an HRTV interview Thursday 
morning (click here to see 3 1/2-min video). 
Funds are being raised now to install and unveil 
the first 50 plaques in the sidewalks along 
Huntington Drive in Arcadia’s historic downtown 
area. Plaques will be installed near the 
famous Derby restaurant and also at the new 
Gold Line train station on First Avenue at 
Santa Clara, all leading to Santa Anita Avenue 
and eventually to Santa Anita Park race track.
To find out more, to donate, and to become a 
founding sponsor, go to Thoroughbred Racing 
Walk of Champions at ArcadiaHistoricalSociety.
org. – By Scott Hettrick

For the period of Sunday, April 14th, through Saturday, April 20th, 
the Police Department responded to 1,127 calls for service of which 
104 required formal investigations. The following is a summary 
report of the major incidents handled by the Department during 
this period.

Sunday, April 14:

1. At about 8:50 a.m., an officer made consensual contact 
with a subject in the area of Walnut Avenue and El Monte Avenue. 
The officer discovered the subject was under the influence of a 
controlled substance. The 19-year-old Hispanic male was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
2. Around 2:00 p.m., an officer responded to Hollister at the 
Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a 
theft report. A juvenile concealed merchandise inside his pants 
and a used shopping bag, and exited the store without making 
payment. The 15-year-old Black male was arrested, transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking, and later released to his 
guardian. 


Monday, April 15:

3. At roughly 7:40 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia 
Montessori School, 1406 South Santa Anita Avenue, in regards 
to a burglary investigation. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry 
through a window, ransacked the location, and fled undetected. 
A backpack containing first aid items was discovered missing. No 
one reported seeing or hearing anything suspicious. 
4. At approximately 9:24 a.m., an officer was dispatched 
to Arcadia Continuation School, 150 South Third Avenue, in 
regards to a disturbance. Two 19-year-old male suspects followed 
a student onto the school grounds and into a classroom as they 
shouted gang-related comments. A physical altercation ensued 
during which one suspect removed a knife from his pocket and 
brandished it toward the victim who sustained a small cut to his 
hand as he attempted to grab the knife away. The suspects fled 
the scene; however, one suspect’s identity is known and the other 
can be recognized if seen again. Further investigation is being 
conducted by the Detective Bureau.


Tuesday, April 16:

5. Shortly after 9:45 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 
1800 block of South First Avenue in regards to an alarm sounding 
at the location. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) 
forced entry into the detached garage by an unknown means and 
fled once the alarm activated. No property was reported missing. 


 Two neighbors reported seeing two unknown subjects casing 
the residence on bicycle in the morning and afternoon of April 
15th. Subject one is described as a White male in his late twenties 
to early thirties, approximately 6’ tall, with light brown hair, 
and riding a black mountain bike. Subject two is described as a 
Hispanic male, mid to late twenties, approximately 5’8” tall, 150 
lbs., with long black hair, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and 
dark colored pants, and riding a small BMX type bicycle. Subject 
one was photographed by a neighbor using his cell phone. 

6. Around 9:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the rear 
parking lot of Go-Go Liquor, 914 West Duarte Road, in regards 
to a disturbance. Officers discovered two male subjects loitering 
in the area, drunk, and unable to care for themselves. The 28 and 
64-year-old Hispanic males were arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Wednesday, April 17:

7. At about 2:30 p.m., an officer responded to the office 
building parking garage located at 411 East Huntington Drive 
regarding a vehicle theft report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry 
through the passenger door and fled undetected with the victim’s 
registration copy and spare key to another vehicle – a Porsche 
Cayenne. The victim recalled seeing a suspicious Hispanic male 
subject in the parking lot that morning, but parked his car and 
proceeded to go to work. The subject was sitting in an older model 
silver Acura. No evidence was located.


 The victim learned his Porsche was stolen from his residence 
in Temple City. He was advised to file a separate report with the 
Temple City Sheriff’s Department. 

8. At roughly 7:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 
Victoria’s Secret at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in regards to a theft that had just occurred. Three Black 
female suspects in their early twenties selected multiple perfumes 
and carried them out of the store without making payment. The 
suspects fled the parking lot in a black Lexus GS300. The license 
plate was recorded. Further investigation is being conducted by 
the Detective Bureau. 


Thursday, April 18:

9. At approximately 6:53 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic 
stop in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue 
after observing the driver talking on his cell phone. The officer 
discovered the driver was never issued a license. The 31-year-old 
Hispanic male was cited, released in the field, and his vehicle was 
impounded. 


10. Around 6:43 p.m., an officer responded to the 400 block 
of Ilene Drive regarding a residential burglary report. Unknown 
suspect(s) forced entry through a window, ransacked the 
residence, and fled undetected with a 42” television and iPad. No 
one reported seeing or hearing anything suspicious. 


Friday, April 19:

11. Roughly after 2:00 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop 
on a vehicle for speeding and lane swerving in the area of Baldwin 
Avenue and Huntington Drive. An investigation revealed the 
30-year-old White male driver was under the influence of an 
alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


12. At about 7:26 p.m., an officer responded to Motel 6, 225 
Colorado Place, in reference to a disturbance in the parking lot. 
An argument between a boyfriend and his girlfriend led to a 
physical altercation in which the male subject punched the female 
subject in the face. The 27-year-old Hispanic male was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Saturday, April 20:

13. Shortly after 12:50 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a 
traffic collision on Duarte Road, west of Baldwin Avenue. As 
party-one stopped for pedestrians crossing the street, party-two 
was unable to stop in time and collided into the rear of party-
one. No injuries were reported. 


14. At approximately 10:24 p.m., an officer conducted 
follow-up at a residence in the 2400 block of Doolittle Avenue. 
Earlier in the day, the officer advised the resident to clean up 
his yard sale due to operating without a City permit. When 
the officer returned, the resident had made no attempt to end 
the yard sale and was actively trying to sell items. The 26-year-
old male of unknown race was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 



HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S FIRST AUCTION APRIL 26

Dozens of collectibles from clocks to peacocks

ARCADIA, Calif. – The Arcadia Historical Society will hold its first ever auction from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Arcadia 
210 Self Storage, 324 North Second Avenue.

Come and bid on rare historical memorabilia and artifacts of all shapes and sizes that mostly have no specific connection to Arcadia 
history or historical event. 

Among the items:

Spinning wheel; Mantle clock; Pair of bronze peacocks; T. Haviland (Limogue) serving dishes; Pieced quilts; Bridal gowns; Japanese 
tea cup & saucer sets; other tea sets; Vintage clothing from 1900-1980; Cameras; Jewelry; Church pews; other collectibles

Come look, bid and enjoy wine and cheese for only $15. All proceeds go to the Arcadia Historical Society, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) 
organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, interpreting and promoting community interest in the history of the City of Arcadia 
and its immediate environs.

Contact:

Arcadia Historical Society: 626-446-8512

or Scott Hettrick, e-mail: hreporter@aol.com / cell: 626-485-8783

Web site: http://www.arcadiahistoricalsociety.org

SAVE THE DATE!

OPEN HOUSE - ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER

On Saturday, April 27, from 8am-12noon, the Recreation & Community Services Department present the first annual “Open House” 
where many Recreation classes and programs will be showcased. Families can come out to the Community Center and visit a variety of 
booths for more information on summer classes, programs, and Library & Museum events. 

They can also experience live demonstrations from many of the instructors, and have their questions answered. Classes offer something 
for everyone in the family from Art, Zumba, Yoga, Karate, Tennis, Soccer, Golf, Cooking, Photography, Baton Twirling, Piano, Guitar, 
Acting, Ballet, Line Dancing, Salsa and more! Are you looking for a summer activity for your children or yourself? Check out the Summer 
Day Camp, Sports Camp, The Zone, The Pit, Swim Program, Museum events, Library Summer Reading Program and Fun n’ Play 
Playgrounds. Representatives will be available to answer your questions or provide more information for all. No registration necessary. 

 For more information please call 626.574.5113 or go on-line to the City of Arcadia’s website: www.ci.arcadia.ca.us.