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Pasadena Police Blotters: Nov.15 – Nov.20
News Nov 23, 2016
A young football hopeful runs the ball at the youth football clinic. – Photo by John Chaides / Beacon Media News
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Police responded to calls. – Courtesy photo
Nov. 15
At about 12:19 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the Colorado Street Bridge regarding a male adult standing on the other side of the safety railing. On arrival, PPD officers located a subject who was contemplating suicide. Officers talked with the despondent male for an extended period of time. Ultimately, the despondent male complied with the officer’s orders to climb back onto the bridge. Once safely on the bridge, the subject was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Nov. 16
At about 1:50 a.m., Pasadena Police Officer D. Morris was on routine patrol in the area of Lake Avenue and Union Street when he received a stolen vehicle alert. Officer Morris patrolled the area and identified the stolen vehicle (2015 Ford Escape SUV), which was occupied. Officer Morris requested assistance and initiated a car-stop. Two suspects were arrested without incident after they complied with the officer’s orders to surrender. The suspects were later booked at the Pasadena jail.
Nov. 17
At about 10:13 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 300 block of N. Mentor Ave. regarding someone brandishing a firearm. On arrival, officers talked to the victim who said his roommate had pointed a gun at him following a verbal argument. The victim described the suspect (male black adult) and provided other identifying information. The incident was documented and our investigation is ongoing.
Nov.18
Pasadena Police Special Enforcement officers completed a compliance check at a residence near Raymond Avenue and Washington Boulevard, where a known gang member lives. During the check, SES officers recovered a loaded pistol. The offender was arrested without incident and later booked at the Pasadena jail.
Nov. 19
At about 12:53 a.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a call of shots fired in the area of El Molino Avenue and Mountain Street. PPD officers recovered evidence from the incident suggesting that shots were actually fired. Fortunately, no one was injured during this incident.
Nov. 20
At about 8:10 a.m. Pasadena Police officers investigated an attempted murder in the 900 block of E. Maple Street. During the investigation, PPD officers learned the suspect (Alvarado Miranda, Hispanic Male, Pasadena Resident) stabbed his wife several times during domestic dispute. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment. Miranda is not in custody at this time however, PPD officers are actively looking for him.
