Grand Theft Auto
October 10 at 6:24
p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot in the
1600 block of South Mountain.
The vehicle was taken sometime between 11:55 a.m. and 6:24 p.m. The
vehicle is a gray, 1999, Honda Civic hatchback. Investigation
continuing.
Domestic Violence
October 11 at 11:30 a.m., police responded to a report of domestic violence in the 1100 block of Sesmas Street. A
male suspect forced his way into the residence of his ex-girlfriend after she
refused to allow him entry. Once inside, the male struck the female multiple
times. The suspect fled prior to officer's arrival. A wanted person entry was
entered into the computer system for the suspect. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
Recovered
October 11 at 12:40 p.m., the operator of a business located in the 1300 block of South Peck Road called to report
an abandoned vehicle. A black pickup truck was left behind by two males and
two females who had tried to sell the vehicle to the operator. The operator told
the subjects he could not purchase the vehicle without the bill of sale and
title. The subjects said they were unable to start the vehicle, but would
return for it later. When they did not return, the operator called police to
report the vehicle abandoned. When the vehicle was run through the stolen vehicle
system by police, it was found to be a reported stolen out of Covina. The
investigation is continuing.
Critical Missing
Person - Subject Located
October 12 at 6:35 p.m., an elderly male with the beginning stages of Alzheimer's went missing at the Monrovia Street
Fair near Myrtle and Colorado. Officers responded immediately and began an
area search. The subject was located a short time later when he answered his
cell phone and was able to tell officers his location.
Residential
Burglary
October 12 at 10:43 p.m., a resident who lives in the 300 block of Bradoaks reported his home had been
burglarized. He returned home and entered through the garage. He immediately
noticed drawers and closet doors were open and knew someone had broken into his
house. He exited the home and called police. Officers arrived and cleared the
house. It appears the suspect(s) entered the residence through a bathroom
window and ransacked the home. The only items found missing were a computer,
social security card and a passport. The investigation is continuing.
Fight in Progress /
Trespassing / Obstructing & Delaying a Peace Officer - Suspect Arrested
October 12 at 11:17 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1800 block of South Peck regarding a fight in
progress. Officers were told that an intoxicated subject was creating a
disturbance. He was asked to leave by the resident, but he refused. Officers contacted
the subject, who walked away from them and was uncooperative. He was arrested
for trespassing and obstructing and delaying a peace officer.
Suspicious Subject
/ Mental Evaluation
October 13 at 1:14 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of North Garfield called police to report a suspicious
person dancing in their backyard. Officers responded and detained a female who
appeared to be under the influence of drugs. The suspect is a resident of a
sober living facility a few doors south of the victim's home. She
apparently wandered away from the home and walked into the victim's
backyard, where she began dancing. After the suspect was detained, she claimed
to have no recollection of what happened. She was transported to a hospital,
where she was examined and placed on a 72-hour hold for mental evaluation.
Driving Under the
Influence / Possession of Marijuana in a Vehicle - Suspect Arrested
October 13 at 10:49 p.m., callers reported a male subject driving erratically north on Myrtle and then east on
Hillcrest. The driver almost struck some parked cars and then drove into
opposing lanes. Dispatch ran the license plate number and broadcast the
registration address for the vehicle. An officer located the driver attempting
to make a u-turn in front of his home. He was stopped and determined to be
driving under the influence. During a search of the vehicle, a sandwich bag containing
marijuana was located in the center console. The driver was arrested for the
above listed charges.
Driving Under the
Influence / Hit and Run Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
October 14 at 9:55 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Mayflower, approaching Huntington. A female driver
pulled out of a driveway parking lot in front of a male driver, failing to
yield. The male driver then exited his vehicle and ran from the scene, but was
apprehended by officers. He was found to be under the influence of alcohol and
was driving with a suspended license. The male driver was arrested and taken
into custody for the above listed charges.
Under the Influence
of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
October 15 at 1:29 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 300 block of West Duarte Road saw a suspicious male standing
in front of a closed business. The male was looking around, and when he saw the
officer, he began walking quickly away from the business. The officer contacted
the subject and immediately noticed symptoms of being under the influence of a
stimulant. The subject was determined to be under the influence of a
controlled substance and was arrested and taken into custody, where he was held
for detoxification.
Special
Enforcement Team Weekly Activity
Possession of a
Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
On October 11, the Special Enforcement Team assisted
patrol officers with a suspicious subject call at a bar in the 300 block of West
Huntington. The subject was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
The vehicle was stored.
Burglary -
Suspects Arrested
On October 12, the Special Enforcement Team assisted
patrol with a petty theft that had just occurred at a business in the 300 block
of West Huntington. Special Enforcement Team officers detained
and searched two suspects. The one male suspect was found to be on parole and
is a known gang member. He was carrying a BB pistol in his waistband. His
parole agent was contacted and requested a parole hold placed on the suspect.
Both suspects were arrested and charged with burglary.
Tip
of the Week
School's Open
- Drive Carefully
The Monrovia Police Department and the Automobile Club
of Southern California (AAA) are reminding drivers to be aware when school is
open and to "Pay
Attention, Slow Down, and Watch for Children."
The Police
Department has placed posters sponsored by AAA in and around our schools in Monrovia
to remind motorists to slow down in school zones and watch for children. According
to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian struck by a vehicle
traveling at a reduced school zone speed of 25 mph is nearly two-thirds less
likely to be killed compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling just
10 mph faster. School
zone speed limits are in place to save lives.
In addition to slowing down, the following advice will
help motorists keep children safe as they navigate their way through school
zones:
Ditch distractions
- Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for
just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing.
Stay alert - Don't
rush into and out of driveways. Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk, especially
around schools and in neighborhoods.
Stop at stop signs
- It sounds obvious, but research shows that more than
one third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods.
Watch for bikes -
Children on bicycles are often unpredictable; expect the unexpected.
Brake for buses -
A recent National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation
Services survey showed that over 75,000 vehicles pass stopped school buses on a
typical day, with more than three percent passing on the right. Not only is it
dangerous, it's against the law.
Plan ahead -
Leave early for your destination and build in extra time for congestion. If
possible, modify your route to avoid school zones.
