Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, April 1, 2023

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Mountain View News Saturday, April 1, 2023 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

GROW LA VEGETABLE GARDEN 
INITIATIVE

Come learn the basics of growing your own vegetables through the Grow LA Vegetable 
Garden Initiative, a series of four-week classes offered throughout Los Angeles 
County. This spring, these low-cost classes will be offered to Monrovians. 

Experienced UC Master Gardener volunteers lead the small classes where participants 
learn the ins and outs of soil preparation, irrigation, planting, pest management, 
and harvesting. In addition to learning the basics of successful gardening, 
participants meet other gardeners in their community and build a new network of 
gardening friends. They will be offering classes virtually and in-person. 

The dates for classes offered in Monrovia are as follows:

Tomorrow, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m (virtual)

Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m (virtual)

Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m (in-person) at 

 Plymouth Elementary School (1300 Boley Street)

There are two rate options for those wishing to participate. The full price is $55, 
and they also offer a discounted rate of $25 when registering for the four-session 
course. 

If you have any questions, please contact Judy Gomez at thejudygomez@gmail.
com.

For the period of Sunday, March 19th through Saturday, March 25th, the Police Department 
responded to 964 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, March 19:

1. At 6:43 p.m., an officer responded to Zumiez, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, 
regarding a battery investigation. The officer determined the suspect hit a store 
employee in the face after the employee offered her assistance. The suspect is described 
as a Hispanic female, approximately 5’6” tall, 120 pounds, wearing a white long sleeve 
shirt and a black vest and pants. The suspect fled before the officer arrived. 

Monday, March 20:

2. At 3:39 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of South Baldwin Avenue 
and West Camino Real Avenue regarding an overturned vehicle. The officer discovered 
the driver was under the influence of alcohol when he collided with the center median, 
causing his vehicle to overturn. The driver, a 30-year-old male transient, was transported 
to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment of his minor injuries. 

Tuesday, March 21:

3. At 9:15 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block of South Eighth 
Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:10 p.m., 
someone smashed a rear glass door and burglarized the home. The victim stated it does 
not appear as though any items were stolen.

Wednesday, March 22:

4. At 2:29 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Sunset Boulevard 
regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. The officer determined the suspect purchased 
a new Nissan truck using the victim’s identity and personal information. The 
suspect also forged numerous documents in the commission of the crime. 

Thursday, March 23:

5. At 12:27 p.m., an officer responded to Wells Fargo Bank, located at 444 East Huntington 
Drive, regarding a battery investigation. As the victim was entering his vehicle 
and leaving the bank parking lot, the suspect falsely accused him of stealing her vehicle 
and then punched the victim in the face and head. The 28-year-old female transient resisted 
during the arrest and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

6. At 2:47 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2500 block of Greenfield 
Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between 2:00 p.m. on March 21st 
and 6:00 p.m. on March 22nd, someone pried open a rear door and ransacked the home. 
The suspect(s) fled with a stolen firearm. 

7. At 11:36 p.m., an officer responded to the area of Michillinda Avenue and Hugo 
Reid Drive regarding a suspicious vehicle blocking the intersection. Upon contacting 
the driver, the officer discovered the 33-year-old male from Pasadena was asleep. A preliminary 
alcohol screen (PAS) test revealed the suspect was driving with a blood alcohol 
content of greater than the legal limit. He was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for 
an evaluation prior to being booked at the Arcadia City Jail. 

Friday, March 24:

8. At 8:10 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Hacienda 
Drive regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects 
opened an unlocked window and once inside, they ransacked the home. The loss is unknown 
as this time. 

Saturday, March 25:

9. At 1:15 a.m., an officer responded to Coldwell Banker, located at 77 West Las 
Tunas Drive, regarding a commercial burglary investigation. A review of the surveillance 
footage revealed a lone Hispanic male used a pry tool to open a first floor window. 
Once inside, he stole documents and a checkbook. The suspect is described as being 30 
to 35-years-old, wearing a dark colored hat, long sleeve button down shirt, and dark colored 
jeans. 

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