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Pasadena Crime Blotters: July 24 – Aug 2
News Aug 02, 2017
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July 24
At about 11:36 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 400 block of North Marengo Avenue regarding a report of gunshots. On arrival, officers located a victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim (male adult) was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Pasadena Police detectives responded to the location for further investigation, which is ongoing. It is unknown whether or not the incident is gang related; however, the investigation is in its early stages. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241, or you can report information anonymously by calling “Crime Stoppers” (800-222-TIPS). The Crime Stoppers website is: http://lacrimestoppers.org.
July 26
At about 9:18 p.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a carjacking incident in the 1700 block of East Colorado Boulevard. Officers learned that the victim walked out of a commercial business and to her parked car, which was in the rear lot. When the victim unlocked her car, she was confronted by the suspect who brandished a knife and demanded her vehicle. Fearing for her safety, the victim exited her car. The suspect drove away with the victim’s car. The case was assigned to Detective B. Glockson, who began a comprehensive investigation. During the follow-up, Detective Glockson learned that on August 1, two LAPD patrol officers conducted a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation. The driver stopped the car, exited quickly and attempted to run away. The LAPD officers arrested the suspect and later determined he was driving the car taken in the carjacking. Detectives Glockson and A. Riley responded to LAPD Hollywood Division and took custody of the suspect (Allen Gregory Neal). Later, Suspect Neal admitted to the carjacking.
July 28
At about 2:29 p.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a call of shots fired in the 900 block of Winona Avenue. On arrival, the officers learned that the suspect had fired at least one shot at the victim during an argument (fortunately, the victim was not hit by gunfire). The suspect retreated into his residence and initially refused to surrender. Officers talked with the suspect for an extended period of time. He subsequently surrendered without further incident. PPD officers located the firearm used in the shooting. The suspect was booked at the police jail.
July 29
At about 8:05 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 100 block of West Maple Street regarding an attempted kidnapping investigation. On arrival, officers talked with the victim who said she was walking west on Maple Street and she saw a male standing near a parked truck with the passenger door open. As the victim walked by the truck, she felt someone pull her hair, causing her to fall. The suspect dragged the victim several feet back toward his truck and the victim began to scream for help. A nearby witness noticed the struggle, which caused the suspect to release the victim. The suspect then entered his vehicle and drove away.
The case was assigned to Detective Anthony Russo and on August 4, a composite sketch of the suspect and his vehicle was provided to the public. That same day a concerned citizen called the police department and told Detective Russo he had seen a vehicle similar to the photograph at a specific location. Police investigators assigned to the department’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU), Detective Russo and Detectives from the Homicide Assault Unit conducted a surveillance near the 300 block of Tamarac Drive Pasadena. The suspect, Jose Diaz Servellon, Male, 29 years old, Pasadena Resident, was arrested without incident.
Detectives secured a search warrant and served it at Servellon’s residence the white pick-up truck was impounded as evidence. Servellon was booked at the Pasadena jail. The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for criminal filing. From the initial call of the attempted kidnapping to the identification and arrest of Servellon, Pasadena Police officers, detectives and undercover officers worked tirelessly to ensure the public’s safety. The case was well supervised by Lieutenant Luna and Sergeant K. Gomez. Moreover, the case underscores the talents, dedication and experience of the officers assigned to this case.
Aug. 1
At about 3:00 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to a disturbance call in a restaurant located near Colorado and San Gabriel Boulevard. Officers arrived and learned that the suspect (male adult) was vandalizing the restaurant. The suspect had just left the location prior to the officer’s arrival; however, he was located a short distance away. When the officers approached the suspect, he attempted to assault them. The suspect was arrested without further incident.
Aug.2
At about 12:29 p.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated an assault incident in the 1600 block of East Washington Boulevard. Officers learned that the suspect and victim were involved in a minor traffic collision. They started to argue about the accident when one of the involved parties secured a wood pole and struck the victim. The suspect was arrested without incident.
