Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, October 21, 2023

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Mountain View News Saturday, October 21, 2023 

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER


WALKING SIERRA MADRE - The Social Side

by Deanne Davis


WEEKLY ACTIVITY REPORT

October 8th – October 14th, 2023

 Calls for Service Formal Investigations

 132 12

 Total Year to Date for 2023

 7,013 455

The following represents a summary report of some of the major incidents handled by the Sierra Madre 
Police Department during this period. This list is not intended to be considered exclusive or all-inclusive.

Monday, October 9th Attempted Grand Theft At approximately 12 AM, officers 
responded to the 400 block of N.Grove Ave. regarding a vehicle alarm heard in the area. Upon arrival, 
officers discovered a vehicle with an open door and smashed window. Upon further investigation, it was 
determined that unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal the vehicle. The Detectives Bureau is following up 
on this incident.

Tuesday, October 10th Battery At approximately 7 AM, officers responded to Highland 
Ave and Michillinda Ave. for reports of a battery that had occurred. The reporting party was in 
his vehicle, when an unknown suspect approached the victim and punched them. The suspect 
fled the area. The Detectives Bureau is following up on this incident.

Thursday, October 12th DUI Arrest At approximately 4 AM, officers responded to 
the 100 block of E. Mira Monte Ave for reports of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, officers conducted 
a vehicle check on the vehicle. The vehicle recklessly fled from officers during the contact 
and collided with a parked vehicle. The driver was arrested for DUI and transported to Pasadena 
Jail for booking.

“When a pirate’s only pleasure is her god-forsaken 
treasure,

And she’ll go to any measure, sailing any 
stormy weather

For a pirate never flounders with her booty 
that she’s plundered. Buried eight feet 
under…”

The picture today is of Lucia Allen, mistress 
of pirate captain Pierre Lafitte. She accompanied 
Lafitte on many a pirate voyage and 
raid and could swing a cutlass with the best 
of her pirate crew. She was wild and wily! 
She burned and sank many a treasure ship 
as she prowled the seven seas. She buried all 
her treasure and to this day no one knows 
where. Ah, but even the most blood-thirsty 
pirate grows tired of the sea. She left these 
last words behind…

Oh, bury me far far from the sea,

I want to rest on land.

Mountains, desert, I won’t complain,

As long as it’s far from the Bounding Main.

I’m at rest here in grass,

I see flowers and trees.

No more salty sea foam for me.

My minions still serve me,

Awaiting my needs,

They bring me my hats

And guard all my jewels,

Keep them safe from thieving fools.

My pearls once graced

Queen Isabella’s Spanish neck,

And my bracelets are diamonds and gold.

I’m ready to tell a tale that will scare you,

When Halloween comes at last.

And then when it’s past…

 I’ll sleep in this lovely green grass,

Where I can see flowers and trees.

No, indeed, my friends, no more salty sea 
foam for me!

Scarecrow contest voting is going on right 
now, friends and neighbors and if you’ve 
been thinking about doing a fabulous scarecrow, 
stop thinking about it and DO IT! Voting 
ends October 24th at noon and winners 
will be announced October 28th. If you have 
a terrific idea, don’t let it get away from you! 

We had the most incredible time last Saturday 
looking at the eclipse. We actually had 
the right thing to look at it with!! Glasses 
from Walmart at $1.78 each. We made numerous 
trips outside to see how it was coming 
along and this was an absolutely awesome 
sight. We’re keeping our glasses safe and 
where we can actually find them as there will 
be another eclipse next April.

I have actually never seen an eclipse before 
as the only viewing article I had was a 3 x 5 
card with a hole punched in it and I never 
saw a thing! There was news coverage all 
over the Nation starting in Oregon and moving 
across the country as the day progressed. 
Once again, all I could think was that God 
has arranged amazing things.

The Mountain Views News is full of so much 
useful information about what to do about 
bears visiting you and my hope is that no one 
sees another one!

Here’s a nice thought to close with about 
smiles: A smile costs nothing but gives a lot! 
A smile brings rest to the weary, cheer to the 
discouraged, sunshine to the sad and is nature’s 
best cure for trouble. Sending all of you 
a happy almost Halloween smile!

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis

There are treasures there! Trust me! 

Including “Just Desserts” A Fall Fantasy of 
Pumpkins Gone Wrong! 


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