Thursday, May 13, 2010

Highlighted Activity - Week of May 6 - May 12, 2010

During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 523 service events, resulting in 106 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

Residential Burglary May 6 at 3:38 p.m., police responded to a residence in the 700 block of West Chestnut on the report of a burglary. The reporting party stated that his government issued laptop and identification were stolen from his residence while he was upstairs in the shower. The suspect entered the house through a window. Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested May 8 at 2:26 a.m., an officer was driving east on Duarte Road and noticed a vehicle on the roadway with no headlights during darkness. A traffic stop was conducted. The driver was determined to be driving while under the influence. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested May 8 at 2:27 a.m., an officer was driving east on Duarte Road and noticed a vehicle in front of him swerving on the roadway. He stopped the driver, who appeared to be under the influence. The driver was so intoxicated she could not remember where she was. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Commercial Burglary May 8 at 4:15 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 400 block of West Foothill regarding a burglary in progress. A witness heard glass breaking and noticed a male subject inside a business. The witness called police, but the suspect had fled prior to officers arriving. During the investigation, the officers determined the suspect had picked up a water meter cover and broke the glass front door to the business. The suspect checked the register, which was empty, and fled. The investigation is continuing.

Commercial Burglary May 8 at 9:27 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 400 block of West Foothill. A suspect used a piece of concrete to smash the front window of the business and make entry. The suspect rummaged through the counter area. It is unknown if any property was taken. Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested May 9 at 2:03 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a flashing red at Ivy and Foothill and stopped the driver. During the investigation, it was determined the driver was under the influence and was arrested.

Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested May 9 at 3:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Pomona regarding a traffic collision. During the investigation, the driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and prescription medication. The driver was arrested.

Assault May 10 at 10:45 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a hospital where he contacted the victim of an assault. The male subject had a broken nose as a result of a fight which he said occurred in Monrovia. The subject told him he had been at a party in Monrovia on Almond on Saturday night. He said he got into a mutual fight with another subject. On Monday, he went to the hospital because he was having difficulty breathing. The subject was uncooperative and stated he did not want anything done. He refused to make a report and would not sign a refusal to prosecute.

Gang Injunction / Warrant Arrests May 11 at 3:03 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. Three male subjects in a white Nissan were reportedly drinking and urinating in the parking lot. When officers arrived, one of the subjects was recognized as a gang member who has been served with the gang injunction. Another subject, a gang member who had not been served with the injunction, was arrested for a warrant. The third subject, who is an adult now, had a juvenile, no-bail warrant. All three subjects were arrested and taken into custody.

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Stop Graffiti Bounty Program

One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program. If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill. Help keep Monrovia looking great!

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