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Police Blotters 6/28/12
Arcadia Weekly Jun 29, 2012
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Arcadia PD
Sunday, June 17:
Around 1:39 p.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of Balboa Drive regarding a vandalism report. The victim explained he discovered a dent on his vehicle, which had been parked on the street. The officer was not able to determine how the damage occurred and no one saw or heard anything suspicious.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a silver Altima for a broken tail light, in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue. The officer discovered the driver was never issued a license. The 25-year-old Hispanic male was cited, released in the field, and the vehicle was impounded.
Monday, June 18:
At about 12:35 p.m., an officer responded to the area of First Avenue and Genoa Street regarding a report of a hit and run. While traveling on Genoa Street, an unknown male suspect sideswiped a parked vehicle. The suspect attempted to locate the owner inside a nearby store, however left shortly after without leaving a note. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a large white utility or garden truck.
Shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to Irwindale Avenue and Gateway Bus Drive regarding a traffic stop conducted by CHP, who discovered the occupants were involved in a battery that took place at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue. An investigation revealed one female suspect punched her girlfriend in the face. Paramedics responded to treat the victim who was bleeding from her head and mouth. An investigation revealed the 23-year-old Black female suspect was on probation for assault, had a suspended license and registration, and was in possession of marijuana for sales. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Tuesday, June 19:
At approximately 3:10 a.m., a concerned citizen advised nearby officers that he chased a man whom he thought was burglarizing vehicles in the 5000 block of South Santa Anita. Officers conducted an area check while the citizen notified LASO Temple City Station. Within minutes, officers located a suspicious vehicle speeding away from the reported location and conducted a traffic stop. An investigation revealed the driver had a want out of Monrovia and was in possession of burglary tools, stolen property, and drug paraphernalia. The 38-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. No burglaries had been reported at the time of the arrest.
Around 10:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 000 block of Bonita Street in regards to a male arguing and the sound of glass breaking. An intoxicated male adult yelled at his girlfriend and grabbed her arm while she was carrying their five month old daughter The force caused the girlfriend to inadvertently bump the baby’s head on an unknown object, resulting in a small abrasion. The baby was transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation. The 31-year-old Asian male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The Department of Children and Family Services was notified and the baby was later released with no injuries.
Wednesday, June 20:
At about 6:19 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South First Avenue regarding a theft report. Two white male adults were observed running from a construction site and fleeing in a white pick-up truck, southbound on First Avenue. The suspects entered the location through an unlocked door and stole two 50-gallon water heaters. They can be identified if seen again.
At approximately 4:13 p.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a burglary report. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) ransacked her master bedroom and stole jewelry, gift cards, sunglasses, and cash. The victim was positive she locked her front door and believed a suspicious neighbor was responsible. No latent prints were discovered.
Thursday, June 21:
Shortly after 2:06 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a blue Toyota Camry for a broken tail light, on Live Oak Avenue at Lenore Avenue. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol emitting from his person. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence of alcohol and hid an open bottle of whiskey underneath his seat. The 36-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Around 6:24 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist for traveling on the wrong side of the road, in the area of Woodacre Lane and Foothill Boulevard. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, and had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The 24-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Friday, June 22:
At about 2:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to JC Penney at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. A female juvenile concealed merchandise inside her purse and exited the store without making payment. The 15-year-old Hispanic female was cited and released to her mother.
Around 9:15 p.m., officers responded a second time to the 000 block of South Baldwin Avenue regarding an argument between two neighbors. A female subject became upset with her neighbor who called the police on her over a laundry dispute. She decided to enter her neighbor’s house without permission in order to confront her face to face. The 52-year-old Hispanic female was arrested for Trespassing and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Saturday, June 23:
Shortly after 7:26 a.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of Chantry Road in reference to a vandalism report. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) toilet papered his house and drew a 3’ by 8’ image of a penis on his front lawn with salt. The victim believes students from Arcadia High School are responsible.
At about 6:05 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) opened numerous credit card accounts with his personal information. The victim explained he lost his wallet in 2008 and believes the incident may be related.
Monrovia PD
Vehicle Burglary
June 12 at 5:12 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of South Primrose reported that someone had cut the window of his Jeep and ransacked the interior of the vehicle. Nothing was taken from the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
June 12 at 6:17 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of North Myrtle. The victim parked her car in her driveway in the evening. When she went out to the vehicle in the morning at 6:00 a.m. to go to work, the car was gone. The vehicle was unlocked and a key to the car was inside the console. The vehicle was located and recovered that same day at 5:30 p.m. in the 200 block of West Colorado. Investigation continuing.
Theft From a Vehicle
June 12 at 8:13 a.m., police responded to the report of a theft from a vehicle in the 200 block of West Lemon. The victim parked his vehicle in the rear carport at his residence in the evening. The vehicle was unlocked. The victim returned to his vehicle in the morning and found his GPS missing. Investigation continuing.
Attempt Grand Theft
On June 14 at 4:02 p.m., an attempt grand theft was reported in the 600 block of South Bradbury Avenue. The victim parked her motorcycle on Bradbury, just North of Royal Oaks, early in the evening. When she returned to her motorcycle the following morning, she saw someone had tried to punch the ignition with an electric drill. Apparently, the bit broke and the suspect(s) gave up. Investigation continuing.
Commercial Burglary – Suspects Arrested
On June 14 at 7:49 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a commercial burglary. The suspects where seen on store surveillance entering the business, selecting a bottle of liquor each and walking out without making any attempt to pay. Officers conducted an area search and located both suspects and arrested them. During the investigation, it was learned that the suspects planned their crime with the intention of selling the alcohol for cash and had no means to pay for the items.
Injury Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
On June 15 at 12:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of East Duarte Road regarding a traffic collision with a pedestrian injured. A vehicle was backing up in a parking area and the driver did not see an elderly man walking behind the vehicle. The vehicle bumped the man, which caused him to fall and injure his hip area. Paramedics were summoned and the man was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
