Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 17, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 17, 2015 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

VILLA CATRINA, EMBASSY SUITES ARCADIA 
“BEST OF SHOW” AT TASTE OF ARCADIA

Top Winners in Judges & People’s Choice categories of Culinary Contest

For the period of Sunday, October 4th, through 
Saturday, October 10th, the Police Department 
responded to 1,166 calls for service of which 144 
required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by 
the Department during this period.

Sunday, October 4:

At approximately 12:34 p.m., an officer conducted 
an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of 
Colorado Boulevard and Joyce Avenue for having 
expired registration. A records check of the vehicle 
revealed the registration had expired; however, the 
vehicle displayed a 2016 registration sticker. The 
driver, a 51-year-old male from Pasadena, was cited 
and released in the field.

 At approximately 2:09 p.m., officers conducted a 
traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1500 block of Clark 
Street for being parked in front of a fire hydrant. 
A records check of the license plate revealed the 
registration was expired and the registered owner 
had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Upon 
contacting the driver, the officer discovered his 
license was suspended and he was a sex registrant. 
During an inventory search of the vehicle, the 
officers located methamphetamine and drug 
paraphernalia. The 54-year-old male from Garden 
Grove was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail. The suspect’s vehicle was towed.

Monday, October 5:

 At about 7:05 a.m., an officer responded to the 
600 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a vehicle 
burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown 
suspect smashed the front passenger window, 
rummaged through the vehicle, and fled empty 
handed. No suspects were seen and no witnesses 
were located.

 At approximately 4:50 p.m., an officer responded to 
the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department 
regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered a 
fraudulent withdrawal from her account when her 
card was declined. The victim was in possession of 
her debit card when the crime occurred and does 
not know how the suspect obtained her personal 
information.

Tuesday, October 6:

Around 12:47 p.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 500 block of East Lemon Avenue 
regarding a package theft report. The witness stated 
a Hispanic female stole her neighbor’s package from 
the front porch. The suspect fled in an awaiting grey 
Honda Civic. The investigation is ongoing.

 Both the driver and the suspect are described 
as Hispanic females between the ages of 20 and 
25-years-old.

 Just after 8:25 p.m., an officer responded to 
Nordstrom at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a suspect in 
custody for shoplifting. Loss prevention personnel 
witnessed the 53-year-old female from Monrovia 
conceal numerous items of merchandise in her 
purse and exit the store without making payment. 
The suspect also had an outstanding misdemeanor 
warrant. She was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, October 7:

Shortly after 1:56 p.m., an officer responded to 
the Los Angeles County Department of Mental 
Health, 330 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a 
threat report. The officer discovered the suspect, a 
37-year-old female from Covina, became agitated 
during a counseling session and threatened to kill 
staff members. On October 8th, Detectives located 
the suspect, arrested her, and transported her to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking.

 Around 9:57 p.m., an officer responded to CVS 
Pharmacy, 1401 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a battery in progress. An investigation revealed 
a physical altercation ensued between a husband 
and wife resulting in both parties hitting each 
other. Neither party requested medical attention. 
The 48-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking.

Thursday, October 8:

At about 4:04 p.m., an officer responded to the 400 
block of West Lemon Avenue regarding a stolen 
vehicle report. The officer determined an unknown 
suspect stole the victim’s 2007 Ford Expedition 
while it was parked in front of his residence. The 
vehicle was located on October 12th by the Los 
Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Temple Station. No 
suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

 At approximately 10:07 p.m., an officer responded 
to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of West 
Duarte Road regarding a mail theft report. A 
witness stated a male suspect was seen tampering 
with the mail boxes. The witness confronted the 
suspect who fled to an awaiting vehicle. 

 The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 
40’s, heavy set, with a bald head. The driver was a 
Hispanic female. The suspects fled in a gray, four-
door vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. 

Friday, October 9: 

 At about 11:16 a.m., an officer responded to the 
front counter of the Arcadia Police Department 
regarding an identity theft report. The victim 
received suspicious mail including a new debit card, 
PIN number, and a credit application rejection letter 
for an account she did not open. An investigation 
revealed an unknown suspect opened numerous 
bank accounts in the name of the victim and her 
sister. The victim does not know how the suspect 
obtained her personal information.

 At approximately 10:44 p.m., an officer conducted 
a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of 
Peck Road and Killian Street for following too 
closely. Upon contacting the driver, the officer 
discovered the 39-year-old male from Monrovia 
had never been issued a license. He was cited and 
released in the field. His vehicle was left legally 
parked.

Saturday, October 10:

 Just after 12:34 a.m., an officer responded to a 
traffic collision in the area of Santa Anita Avenue 
and Genoa Street. Upon contacting the driver, the 
officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting 
from the driver’s breath and noticed he was 
bleeding from the mouth. Through a series of tests, 
the officer determined the 23-year-old male from 
Pico Rivera was driving under the influence of an 
alcoholic beverage with a blood alcohol content of 
.13% when he collided into two parked cars. The 
suspect refused medical attention. He was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

 At approximately 6:02 p.m., an officer responded 
to Radio Shack, 1435 South Baldwin Avenue, 
regarding a grand theft report. An investigation 
revealed an unknown male forcefully removed two 
iPhones from their displays and fled westbound on 
foot. 

 The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 
20’s, short dark hair, clean shaven, with a thin build. 
The investigation is ongoing.

For the second year in a row Villa Catrina 
Mexican Restaurant won the Best in Show award 
from expert judges at Taste of Arcadia 2015. And 
Embassy Suites Arcadia won Best in Show in the 
first-ever People’s Choice voting at the event.

There were 10 different winners overall in five 
categories rated by judges and the same five 
categories for which ballots were provided to 
nearly 1,400 attendees.

Expert judges were Chef Bill Yee, President 
Le Cordon Bleu Alumni Association; Chef 
Alexander Reyes - founder/owner Saute Culinary 
Academy; and Chef Scott Storms, co-owner 
of Sauté Culinary Academy.

 Judge’s Picks -- winners with selected 
comments by judges:

 Best of Show: Villa Catrina Mexican Restaurant 
-- handmade tortillas & salsa; assorted grilled & 
braised meats

 Chef Scott Storms: “I could smell the tortillas 
from two booths over and began to salivate 
with anticipation. Villa Catrina exceeded my 
anticipation with delicious handmade tortillas 
and salsas, as well as a cochinita pibil that was 
out of this world.”

 Best Presentation: Arcadia Gardens Retirement 
Hotel -- grilled chicken w/ cauliflower puree & 
marinated tomatoes; sweet cherry & pine nut 
panna cotta

 Chef Bill Yee: “Beautiful fruit carving displays 
and attention to overall presentation”

 Chef Scott Storms: “Hands down the 
unanimous choice; the food was delicious and 
beautiful. Although it’s 30+ years away, I am 
looking forward to retirement.”

Best Savory Dish: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel -- 
BBQ ribs

 Chef Scott Storms: “Fall-off-the-bone tender 
with a sauce that came alive in the mouth”

Most Innovative: Methodist Hospital Café -- two 
cold soups: gazpacho & blueberry honeydew

 Chef Scott Storms: “Refreshing and unique, 
these cold and tasty soups hit the spot on a warm 
fall evening.”

 Best Dessert: Rita’s Italian Ice – Gelati; frozen 
custard and passion fruit or mango flavored 
Italian ice.

 Chef Bill Yee: “Reminded me of when I was 
growing up in Brooklyn NY and getting my 
favorite cherry Italian ice in little paper cups at 
the local pizzeria.”

 People’s Choice – with selected comments by 
judges

 Best of Show: Embassy Suites Arcadia -- Crab 
Cake Sliders & Quinoa Salad

 Best Presentation: Max’s Mexican Cuisine: 
Chile Verde & margaritas

 Best Savory Dish: Café LuMar: Beef goulash 
stew w/ mashed potatoes, spinach gnocchi

 Most Innovative: PizzaRev: Craft Your Own 
Custom Pizza –White Mushroom, Margherita, 
Meat & Peppers, BBQ Chicken, Pepperoni

 Chef Bill Yee: “Crafting your own pizza was 
a cute idea and the result because of their thin 
crust and tasty toppings was delicious”

 Best Dessert: Bulgarini Gelato Artigianale -- 
assorted flavors

 Chef Scott Storms: “You can taste the quality 
of ingredients used in each flavor. Pomegranate 
and Hazelnut stole the show.”

 Organizing and coordinating the Culinary 
Contest were Kristy Thatcher Bradshaw and 
volunteer Margo Perry. Photos by Lisa Ferrick of 
Moda Alma, Carrie Lynn Barker Photography, 
Scott Hettrick of Arcadia’s Best, and Kristy 
Thatcher Bradshaw of KTB Business Networking. 

 This year’s returning Gold sponsors of the Taste 
of Arcadia at the Los Angeles County Arboretum 
were Westfield Santa Anita, Methodist Hospital 
of Southern California, and BMW of Monrovia.


CITY OF ARCADIA RECREATION AND PARKS 
MASTER PLAN RESIDENT SURVEY NOW ON-LINE!

City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department seeks resident input on park facilities 
and recreation program as part of its community outreach effort for a new recreation and parks master 
plan. The intent of the master plan is to develop a tool which can provide direction and planning for 
an achievable, fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable recreation and parks system in 
Arcadia. The final document will be used to direct future park and facility improvements as well as 
meet future trends and community needs for Arcadia’s recreation and leisure services programs and 
activities over the next 20 years. 

 One of the ways the city is assessing community needs, suggestions, and priorities is through a 
community survey. The survey is available both online and in paper form. Residents can pick up the 
paper survey form at the Arcadia Community Center Recreation Office or go online tob complete and 
submit the survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ArcadiaParksRecNeeds.

 You can also access the survey link through the city’s web site at http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us by 
clicking on Recreation & Community Services under the “City Departments” heading on the 
homepage. Residents can also check the master plan status and get information on how to submit 
ideas and comments. The survey is still available and should be completed as soon as possible. For 
more information call the Recreation and Community Services Department at 626-574-5113.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Families are invited to come celebrate at the Gilb 
Museum of Arcadia Heritage with Calaveras (sugar 
skulls), make Calacas (skeletons that know how to 
party), champurrado (thickened hot chocolate), and 
pan dulce (sweet bread). It will be the party of the 
afterlife! Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 10:00 
a.m. until noon. 

 For more information, please call 626.574.5440 
or visit the website at http://museum.ci.arcadia.
ca.us. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is 
located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately 
behind the Community Center. The Museum is 
open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. 
to 4:00 p.m. (closed 12-1). Admission is always 
free. 

NIGHT SKY EXPLORATION 

Come out and explore the night sky with 
Astronomer Carson Brucker on Thursday, 
October 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Brucker will 
provide an informational slideshow presentation 
and answer children’s astronomical curiosities. 
The presentation will also include a hands-
on experience for children to see and touch an 
actual meteorite. Program attendees will then 
venture outdoors and view the night sky using 
highpowered professional telescopes. Don’t miss 
this out of the world experience. 

 The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. 
Duarte Rd., Arcadia. Come in for the experience 
and leave with a great book! The Library is open 
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 
p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 
p.m. You can also follow the Library on Twitter 
and Facebook. 


CROWN CITY STRING QUARTET TO 

OFFER MOZART, BORODIN

In the 15th season of “Music in Sacred Spaces” at 
Church of the Good Shepherd, the Crown City 
String Quartet will perform in the Chapel at 3 p.m., 
Sun., Oct. 18. Featured artists are Kevin Kumar, 
violin; Isabelle Senger, violin; Carrie Holzman-
Little, viola; and Dane Little, cello. Their program 
features the Mozart “Dissonance” String Quartet 
K.465 and the Borodin String Quartet No. 2. 
Requested donations of $15 (students with I.D., 
$10) will be taken at the door. Church of the Good 
Shepherd, United Methodist, is at 400 W. Duarte 
Rd., Arcadia. 626-447-2181 or www.cgsum.org.

CHURCH OFFERS “TRUNK OR TREAT”

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

At its annual “Trunk or Treat” event on Halloween 
evening, Church of the Good Shepherd will welcome 
little ghosts, goblins, princesses, pirates and other 
costumed children seeking Halloween treats. Lots 
of cars with fantastic seasonally decorated trunks 
will line up in the church’s parking lot Friday, Oct. 
31, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and offer tasty goodies to 
the kids. Community residents can enjoy this safe 
and fun celebration of Halloween in their family-
friendly costumes. Church of the Good Shepherd, 
United Methodist, is at 400 W. Duarte Road, 
Arcadia.

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