Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of September 26-29, 2013

Bear Incident

On September 26, police received numerous calls reporting an injured bear, but when the animal control officer located it, he determined the bear was actually ill.  The Department of Fish and Wildlife were requested.  They responded, tranquilized and took charge of the bear.

Delaying and Obstructing a Peace Officer / Gang Injunction Violation – Suspect Arrested

September 26 at 7:31 p.m., an officer on patrol saw a male subject riding a bicycle in the 400 block of East Duarte without lighting equipment.  The officer told the subject to stop, but the subject did not comply.  Instead, the subject jumped off the bicycle and ran west on Duarte.  The officer gave chase and detained the subject at on Monrovista.  The subject was arrested for delaying and obstructing a peace officer and was also found to be in violation of the gang injunction, which was added to his charges.

No-Bail Warrants – Suspect Arrested

September 26 at 8:25 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Longden and Myrtle.  He observed a subject in the vehicle that he knew had two outstanding no-bail warrants for his arrest.  A computer check was run and the suspect was found to have three outstanding warrants: two no-bail warrants and a felony warrant.  He was arrested and taken into custody.

Out-of-State Felony Warrant – Suspect Arrested

September 27 at 11:00 a.m., an officer observed a subject he recognized from previous contacts in the area of Mayflower and Foothill.  A computer check revealed the subject had a felony parole violation warrant out of the Kansas.  The male was stopped and arrested for the warrant without incident.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of September 23-25, 2013

Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested

September 23 at 9:48 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Shamrock and Huntington saw a subject standing at the drive-through window of a fast food restaurant.  The subject abruptly walked away from the window when he saw the police unit.  As the officer was approaching the subject to contact him, he saw the subject take something out of his pocket, toss it on the ground and walk away from it.  The subject was detained.  The subject was found to be in possession of marijuana and the item he threw on the ground was a glass pipe, with white residue in it, used for smoking methamphetamine.  The suspect was arrested.

Gang Injunction – Suspect Arrested

September 23 at 11:29 p.m., officers responded to the report of a possible fight involving three male subjects in a parking lot in the 100 block of West Lime.  As the first officer arrived, one of the subjects ran east towards Myrtle.  The subject was detained by additional arriving officers.  The subject is a known gang member who has been served with the gang injunction.  He was arrested for violating the gang injunction court order.  

Parolee-at-Large / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects Arrested

September 24 at 12:00 p.m., officers were investigating complaints of drug use and drug sales at area motels in the 700 block of West Huntington.  Officers, assisted by the West San Gabriel Anti-Crime Task Force, contacted a female and her boyfriend. Through investigation, the boyfriend was determined to be a parolee-at-large and the female subject was found to have methamphetamine in her possession.  Both suspects were arrested.

Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested

September 24 at 5:10 p.m., a theft was reported at a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain.  The suspect was detained for shoplifting by the store loss prevention officer.  A computer check revealed the suspect is currently on parole for burglary.  He was arrested and taken into custody.

Tip of the Week

Stay Informed With Nixle Alerts

The Monrovia Police and Fire Departments are in the process of implementing nixle for emergency alerts, advisories, traffic alerts, and community information sent directly to your cellular phone and/or email.  This service is provided FREE to you.  Nixle is operated in conjunction with NLETS, an international public safety information network, providing secure, authenticated messaging sent directly from your Police or Fire Department.  The Monrovia Police and Fire Departments are encouraging residents to sign up so you can receive critical information during emergencies.  Just click on nixle to sign up! 

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of September 19-22, 2013

Spousal Battery / Possession of Controlled Substance

September 19 at 11:45 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 300 block of South Madison.  The parties had been heard arguing for about an hour. After investigation, the officer determined the boyfriend had battered his girlfriend and left the area.  The boyfriend had been driven to the location by a friend and his belongings were still in the friend’s vehicle parked on the street.  The officer walked to the vehicle and saw a medication bottle containing what appeared to be a controlled substance.  The driver of the vehicle was contacted and denied any knowledge of the medicine bottle and stated it belonged to the female's boyfriend.  The officer took possession of the medicine bottle.  The investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

September 20 at 1:55 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and stopped the vehicle at Mountain and Evergreen.  Through investigation, the officer determined the driver was driving under the influence and he was arrested.  Marijuana was found in the vehicle during the inventory search.

Mail Theft – Suspect Arrested

September 20 at 1:02 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of Jasmine called to report a subject taking his mail.  The resident was at a neighbor's house when he observed a male adult suspect enter his property and walk toward a rear house located on the same property.  The suspect returned holding a package.  The suspect then opened the resident's mailbox at the front residence and removed mail.  The resident confronted the suspect and he returned the mail and walked away on foot.  The resident called police.

Officers detained the suspect nearby and found he had two boxes containing new watches in his pants pockets.  During the investigation, a second package was located on the ground, nearby, which contained three unassembled high-capacity magazines for a firearm.  The subject was arrested.  The Postal Inspection Service was notified and they responded.  The investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

September 20 at 3:25 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of West Palm.  The victim parked his 1994 Honda in front of his residence and discovered the vehicle was missing at 10:00 a.m. in the morning.  The investigation is continuing.

Possession of Smoking Paraphernalia / Warrant – Suspects Arrested

September 21 at 1:06 a.m., officers on patrol in the 300 block of West Foothill located six subjects behind a business.  Alcohol was being consumed and a couple of marijuana pipes were at the location.  All subjects were identified and field interview cards were completed.  One female subject was arrested for a no-bail narcotics warrant out of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and a second female was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.  

Warrant / Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested

September 21 at 12:33 p.m., an officer recognized a male subject riding a bicycle at Olive and Mayflower.  He had prior knowledge that the subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  A computer check of the subject revealed the warrant was still outstanding and he was arrested by the officer.  During the search process, a small baggie of methamphetamine was found in one of the subjects socks.  He was charged with possession of methamphetamine and held in custody on the warrant.

Domestic Battery / Warrant – Suspect Arrested

September 21 at 9:38 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported in the 1300 block of South Alta Vista.  Officers arrived and found the male subject waiting outside.  The couple had been arguing over a number of issues.  The investigation revealed the male subject pushed the female, knocking her to the floor.  No injuries were claimed or visible.  The male subject was determined to be the aggressor and was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence and an outstanding warrant.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

September 22 at 3:22 a.m., a vehicle was stopped at Myrtle and Evergreen for a traffic violation.  The officer noticed the driver displayed signs of intoxication and conducted a field sobriety test.  The driver was determined to be under the influence and was arrested.

Domestic Violence / Criminal Threats

September 22 at 11:30 p.m., a female subject who lives in the 500 block of Fig called police to report that her boyfriend had just choked her and she was now hiding in her bedroom.  When officers arrived, the victim reported that she and her boyfriend had been arguing and it led to a physical altercation, with her boyfriend choking her and threatening to kill her if she phoned the police.  The boyfriend left the location before police arrived.  The investigation is continuing.

Violation of Court Order / Gang Injunction – Suspect Arrested

September 23 at 1:09 a.m., a caller reported three subjects fighting in the area of California and Monrovista.  When officers arrived, they located two subjects matching the description of the individuals reported.  Officers contacted the subjects.  One of the subjects had been served with the Gang Injunction and was in violation of the court order; the subject was arrested.  The second subject was identified and released.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of September 16-18, 2013

Grand Theft Auto

September 16 at 3:47 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of North Mountain.  The vehicle, a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper, was parked in front of the victim’s home.  All keys are accounted for and no one had permission to use or take the vehicle.  The investigation is continuing.

Suspect in San Gabriel Valley Schools, Mall, & Hospital Threats Arrested by Five-Agency Team

On September 17, the collaborative efforts of the Arcadia, Covina, and Monrovia Police Departments, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department resulted in the identification, location and capture of the suspect who phoned in criminal threats to school campuses and hospitals in the San Gabriel Valley this past week.  See Press Release for more details.

Driving Under the Influence / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Destroying Evidence – Suspect Arrested

September 18 at 1:02 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Shamrock and Huntington observed a driver throw a can of beer out the window of his vehicle.  The officer stopped the vehicle and an assisting officer on the passenger side of the vehicle saw the female passenger attempt to hide a methamphetamine pipe in her hand.  When the officer attempted to take the glass pipe, she threw it on the ground and broke it.  Through investigation, the driver was determined to be under the influence and was arrested.  The female passenger was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, destroying evidence and resisting arrest.

False Personation / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Possession of Stolen Property / Warrants – Suspect Arrested

September 18 at 8:07 a.m., police responded to at hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue regarding a subject who had checked in using fictitious identification.  The clerk recognized the subject as a patron they had problems with in the past.  A check of the payment method revealed the subject’s reservation had a stop payment on the account and the clerk wanted the subject removed.  Officers noticed the identification presented by the patron appeared altered.  

Officers contacted the subject in his room.  The subject gave the officers a different name then the one on the identification he presented to the clerk.  The officers located drug paraphernalia and stolen mail in the subject’s room.  A computer check of the suspect revealed he also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody.   

During the booking process, the suspect was recognized by a detective as the suspect in two cases he was in the process of filing with the District Attorney’s office for warrants.  All of the charges will be added together and presented to the District Attorney for filing.

Injury Traffic Collision

September 18 at 9:33 a.m., a traffic collision with injuries involved was reported on Huntington Drive at Magnolia.  A driver heading east on Huntington ran a red light at Magnolia.  The vehicle struck a pedestrian and a vehicle traveling north on Magnolia.  Another driver traveling east on Huntington failed to stop for the same red light and drove into the crashed vehicles.  Three people were taken to area hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.

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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, AAA offers the following advice for motorists to keep children safe as they navigate their way through school zones:

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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.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of September 12-15, 2013

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested

September 13 at 5:29 p.m., officers observed a known gang member in the 200 block of East Lime.  A computer check revealed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for criminal threats.  Officers immediately arrested the suspect and took him into custody for the warrant.

Warrant / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested

September 14 at 3:05 a.m., an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation.  During the course of the traffic stop, the officer discovered one of the occupants had a no-bail warrant for possession of a controlled substance.  The subject was arrested and taken into custody.  The warrant was out of Downey Police Department and they responded and took custody of the suspect.

Disturbing Subject / Warrant ­– Suspect Arrested

September 14 at 1:19 p.m., the driver of a Foothill Transit bus called police because a male subject in a wheelchair was causing a disturbance on the bus.  He was yelling at customers and the bus driver.  He refused to get off the bus when the bus stopped at Mayflower and Huntington and he was asked to exit.  An officer arrived and convinced the subject to exit the bus.  A computer check was run on the subject, which revealed the he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  The officer arrested the subject for the warrant and took him into custody.

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested

September 14 at 2:00 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 200 block of Madeline contacted a subject walking near Norumbega and Greystone.  A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest for theft and drugs.  The officer arrested him for the warrant.

Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested

September 14 at 8:26 p.m., the sister of a subject called police to report that her brother was threatening their mother.  Officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East Olive, where the suspect lives with his mother.  Through investigation, the officer determined the son had made a criminal threat against his mother.  He was arrested for the crime and taken into custody.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

September 14 at 11:16 p.m., police received a call reporting a woman screaming and a possible fight at a residence in the 200 block of South Magnolia.  The first officer on scene reported a stabbing victim and the suspect possibly still in the area.  Additional officers responded to assist.  The Arcadia Police Department provided several officers to help with containment of the area and the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter also responded. 

After the description of the suspect was broadcast, officers in the field located and detained the suspect in the 200 block of West Palm.  Monrovia Fire Department paramedics responded to treat the victims.  Three victims were located at the scene.  The primary victim sustained a laceration to the abdomen and a surface laceration to the neck.  The wife of the primary victim sustained a surface laceration on her left upper arm.  The third victim, a male relative, sustained two surface lacerations, one in the arm and one behind the neck.  The primary victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.  The suspect was also taken to a hospital for injuries he sustained during the fight with the victim.  None of the injuries were life threatening.  After the suspect was cleared by the hospital, he was taken into custody and charged for assault with a deadly weapon.

Grand Theft

September 15 at 9:46 a.m., a grand theft was reported at a business in the 1300 block of South Myrtle.  The victim took his car to the business for repairs.  Just after midnight, the suspect entered the business parking lot in a white Suburban.  The suspect exited his vehicle and approached the victim’s vehicle on the lot.  He removed and took all of the tires and wheels.  The investigation is continuing.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of September 9-11 2013

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

September 9 at 7:18 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1700 block of South Mayflower regarding the report of two females fighting.  Upon arrival, one of the females was bleeding from a head injury.  Further investigation revealed the subject was hit in the head with a full beer can by the other female during the dispute.  The suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

Grand Theft Auto

September 10 at 7:16 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of East Cypress.  The vehicle is a red, 1993 Honda Del Sol.  The vehicle was parked on the street.  The investigation is continuing.

Fight in Progress / Threatening With a Knife

September 11 at 8:37 p.m., police dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a residence in the 100 block of Los Angeles.  The caller stated a female subject inside the residence was threatening one of the family members with a knife.  Officers responded, along with the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter, to the residence.  The victim was outside the residence when officers arrived and said she wanted nothing done about the incident.  The other subjects inside the residence were uncooperative and refused to come outside. 

After a short period, officers were eventually able to talk the subjects out of the residence.  They were unable to confirm a crime had occurred, due to uncooperative and conflicting statements.  All subjects were identified.

Tip of the Week

The Summer Heat is On! – Tips for Seniors to Stay Safe and Cool!

Summer is a time for vacations and outdoor activities, but the heat and health risks of the summer heat should not be taken lightly, especially for the elderly.  As a person becomes older, they become less sensitive to higher temperatures, putting the elderly more at risk to heat related illness.  The elderly are more likely to not notice the warning signs of heat-related diseases and injury.  Health conditions caused by the heat can range from heat stroke, the most serious, cramps cause by lack of water intake, nausea and weakness, to headaches caused by exhaustion due to the summer heat.  Following are some tips for seniors to stay safe and cool during the summer heat:

Maintain plenty of water in-take to keep hydrated, about 4-8 glasses a day; eating fresh fruits and vegetables can also help hydrate the body.

Reduce strenuous activities during hot weather.  Exercise in the cool morning and evening hours to avoid the heat. 

Avoid too much sun and always use sunblock when going outdoors for prolonged periods of time.

When planning for a family outing in the summer, ensure there are cool places with shade and ventilation for seniors to retreat to.

When the heat rises to extreme temperatures, seniors should stay in cool places out of the sun, such as an air-conditioned room.    

Snack on cool treats, such as popsicles, ice cream, and other frozen treats to keep cool.

If you have an elderly family member or friend, check on them or have a neighbor check on them to ensure their safety during hot summer months.

If you see signs of heat exhaustion or dehydration, such as weakness, nausea, heavy sweating or no sweating, rapid pulse, or fainting, move the senior immediately to the nearest cool shaded area and provide with ventilation and hydrants like cool juice or water.  You can also help cool them down by applying a cold compress.  Call for medical assistance immediately if it is necessary.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of September 5-9, 2013

Battery / Vandalism / Driving Under the Influence – Suspects Arrested

September 6 at 2:09 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of South Madison on the report of a male suspect attempting to enter the victim's home by kicking in the door and breaking a window.  Officers arrived and saw two suspects fleeing from the residence in a vehicle.  A felony stop was conducted on the vehicle and two male suspects were detained.  

Through investigation, it was learned that the victim and his girlfriend were walking to their apartment.  They walked by a vehicle occupied by two male subjects and the passenger whistled and made comments to the victim’s girlfriend.  The victim told the suspect to leave them alone.  The passenger exited the vehicle and ran after them; a fight ensued.  The victim got away from the suspect and ran into the apartment.  The suspect then tried to force the door of the apartment open.  Not succeeding, he punched and broke a glass window with his hand, cutting his hand in the process.  The victim told the suspect they had called the police and the suspect fled.

The passenger was arrested for battery and vandalism.  The driver of the vehicle was determined to be under the influence and was arrested for DUI.

Possession of a Controlled Substance / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested

September 7 at 1:14 a.m., an officer observed a female subject in a parking lot of a business in the 400 block of South Myrtle.  The officer contacted the subject and determined that she was under the influence of a controlled substance.  She admitted to being under the influence of methamphetamine.  She was arrested and taken into custody.

Battery – Suspect Arrested

September 7 at 12:31 p.m., a female adult entered a business in the 200 block of West Foothill and wanted to purchase alcohol.  The clerk asked for identification and the female became irate.  A customer told the female to stop yelling at the clerk; the female pushed and struck the customer with a clenched fist.  The clerk jumped in and tried to push the female out of the store.  The female struck the clerk and tore his shirt in the process.  The female fled and the clerk called police.  Officers arrived and located the female suspect down the street.  The clerk made a citizen’s arrest and the suspect was taken into custody.

Battery – Suspect Arrested

September 7 at 1:06 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of South Shamrock regarding an argument between the owner and an employee.  They were arguing because the employee had slammed the freezer door.  The argument escalated and the employee pushed the owner; the owner fired him on the spot and called police.  The owner made a citizen’s arrest and the employee was taken into custody for battery.

Commercial Burglary / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – Suspects Arrested

September 7 at 5:05 p.m., a male adult and female juvenile were seen inside a business in the 500 block of West Huntington, selecting merchandise, removing price tags and placing the merchandise inside a duffle bag.  The police were notified and the suspects were detained outside the store by officers.  A computer check revealed the juvenile was a runaway with a no-bail warrant.  The adult was arrested and charged with burglary and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Warrant – Suspect Arrested

September 8 at 5:34 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Central regarding a suspicious person.  They arrived and contacted a female who was under the influence of a narcotic.  A computer check revealed the subject had an outstanding no-bail warrant and is on probation.  She was arrested for the warrant and for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Grand Theft Auto

September 8 at 7:40 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 100 block of West Cherry.  The vehicle is a 1987 GMC truck and it was taken from the victim’s driveway.  The victim has accounted for all of the keys.  The investigation is continuing.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle

September 8 at 9:05 a.m., shortly after police received the above grand theft auto report on West Cherry, they recovered a 1979 Chevy pickup on East Central.  It is believed the suspect(s) abandoned the Chevy and then took the GMC.  The investigation is continuing.

9-1-1 Call Leads to Lockdown at Santa Fe Middle School

September 9 at approximately 2:00 p.m., a male caller phoned the Monrovia Police Dispatch Center on 9-1-1.  He told the dispatcher he was on campus at Santa Fe Middle School and had an AK-47.

                                                          

The Monrovia Police Department activated a well practiced contingency plan for this type of event and surrounded the school.  Monrovia police officers, with assistance from our law enforcement partners in neighboring cities, surrounded the campus and locked down the student body.  The students sheltered in place in their classrooms.

Monrovia officers cleared the campus and completed the systematic evacuation of the classrooms to ensure the safety of the students.  After the classrooms were cleared, it was determined this incident was not a credible threat and no gunman had been on campus.  An investigation will try to identify the caller.

The Monrovia Police Department reminds everyone to call your local police agency if you see anything on a school campus that appears out of place. 

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of September 2-4, 2013

Vehicle Vandalism

September 3 at 4:57 a.m., police dispatch received a call from a pedestrian reporting a vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 100 block of East Lemon with all of the windows broken out.  An officer responded and it appears to be an act of vandalism. 

Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested

September 3 at 8:32 p.m., a business in the 300 block of West Huntington called and reported a suspect inside the store had reached around a counter and removed an iPhone that was playing the store music.  Once the music stopped, employees looked at the store security film and saw that the suspect was still inside the store, in line, and they called police.  When the suspect left the store, he was detained by an officer outside and arrested for the theft. 

Domestic Violence / Grand Theft Auto Recovered – Suspect Arrested

September 4 at 4:39 a.m., the victim of a recent domestic battery incident that occurred on August 31 called to report her car had been stolen.  The suspect had battered his girlfriend, hitting her three times in the face, causing her right eye to swell shut and a half inch laceration above her eye.  The suspect fled the location and is wanted by police for the battery charges.  The victim reported that the vehicle had been taken from the front of her house.  Approximately 30 minutes later, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a vehicle on fire.  They located the woman’s vehicle, which had been set on fire in the county area of Duarte.  The boyfriend/suspect in the domestic battery had a key to the vehicle.

A wanted person's entry was made into the law enforcement computer system and the suspect was observed by Claremont police officers later that same day.  A chase ensued.  Monrovia Special Enforcement Team officers and detectives from the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force responded to assist Claremont officers.  Seeing the police presence at his home, the suspect surrendered to officers.  The investigation is continuing.

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Beat the Heat – Check the Back Seat

Never leave your child alone in a vehicle – It’s the Law!  California Law Requires: That a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child who is 6 years of age or younger, may not leave that child inside a motor vehicle without the supervision of someone 12 years of age or older.  

Between May of 1998 to May of 2012, 527 children died of hyperthermia from being left alone in a motor vehicle in the United States.  This is a completely preventable statistic.  On a mild day of 80 degrees, the inside of a vehicle can heat quickly.  In only 10 minutes raising the inside temperature of the vehicle to 99 degrees, in 20 minutes to 109 degrees, in 30 minutes to 114 degrees, and 60 minutes to 123 degrees.  It is never safe to leave a child alone in a parked car because the sun’s radiation warms objects inside of the car, such as the dashboard, steering wheel, child seat, etc., then these heated objects quickly heat the trapped air inside of the car, similarly to that of a convection oven.      

To help bring awareness to this issue, the National Weather Service is using the slogan "Beat the Heat, Check the Back Seat" to remind people to remember to check for small children in a car seat, and to never leave children unattended in a vehicle, even for a few moments. Remember that pets should also never be left in a vehicle during the summer months.  Never Leave a child unattended in a vehicle - not even for a minute!  If you see a child unattended in a hot vehicle, call 9-1-1 immediately!  If a child is missing, always check the car first!

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of August 29 - September 1, 2013

Theft From a Vehicle

August 29 at 12:20 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of North Mayflower Avenue.  The vehicle was broken into sometime between August 28 and August 29.  The vehicle was left unlocked and the suspect(s) took the vehicle registration and an insurance card from inside.  The investigation is continuing.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

August 29 at 7:24 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle that had been parked in the 600 block of Fig for several days and provided the license plate.  A computer check of the plate revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department on August 26.  The vehicle is a beige, four-door, 1999 Lincoln Continental.  An officer was dispatched to recover the vehicle. 

Wanted for Burglary – Suspect Arrested

August 29 at 7:27 p.m., police responded to the report of a 50-year-old male subject dressed in all black, pacing to and from an ATM machine in the 500 block of West Huntington.  An officer responded and located the subject.  A computer check revealed the subject was wanted for burglary by the West Covina Police Department.  It was confirmed that the subject was still wanted and he was arrested and later released to West Covina Police Department.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

August 30 at 1:51 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation heading westbound on Huntington.  He stopped the vehicle at Santa Anita.  During the investigation, the officer determined the driver was driving under the influence and he was arrested for the charge.   

Commercial Burglary – One Suspect Arrested

August 30 at 10:23 a.m., two suspects entered a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain and separated.  One suspect selected several smoke alarms, while the other exited the store, drove his vehicle to the garden area and waited for the suspect inside the store to exit.  The suspect who selected the items walked out the front entrance without paying for them.  As loss prevention officers responded and approached the suspect, the other suspect in the vehicle yelled out that he was being followed.  The suspect with the items tossed them into the waiting vehicle, jumped in and both suspects fled. 

Officers responded to take a report on the burglary and recognized the suspects from the store security cameras.  One of the suspects was later seen by officers at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle and he was arrested.  A want was entered into the law enforcement computer system for the arrest of the second suspect, the driver.  The investigation is continuing.

Welfare Check / 72-Hour Mental Evaluation

August 30 at 11:42 a.m., officers responded to a welfare check in the 800 block of Bonita Street.  The subject was purposely hitting his head up against a wall.  The subject was taken to a hospital and placed under a 72-hour hold for mental evaluation.

Disturbing Subject / 72-Hour Mental Evaluation

August 30 at 12:05 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 1400 block of South Mountain regarding a disturbing subject.  A female subject was swearing and yelling at customers at a business.  Officers responded and the woman was taken to a hospital, where she was held for 72-hour mental evaluation.

Traffic Collision

August 30 at 3:02 p.m., a rollover traffic collision was reported in the area of Mayflower and Evergreen.  A vehicle was crossing Mayflower, eastbound on Evergreen, when a northbound vehicle collided into the side, causing the vehicle to roll over.  No one was injured.   

Domestic Battery With Great Bodily Injury

August 31 at 12:17 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Spanner regarding a possible burglary in progress.  On arrival, they made contact with the victim, who had locked herself in a room, along with her parents.  A check of the property was conducted, but the suspect had left.

The victim is dating the suspect, who had entered the house through a rear door that was left open due to the heat.  The suspect argued with the victim and accused her of cheating on him.  He then punched the victim in the face three times, just below the right eye, causing the eye to swell shut and a half inch laceration.  A wanted person entry was made into the law enforcement computer system for the suspect.  The investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect

August 31 at 2:11 a.m., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle at Myrtle and Los Angeles for a vehicle code violation.  The driver showed signs of intoxication. Through further investigation, the officer determined the subject was driving under the influence and arrested him.

Criminal Threats / Battery

August 31 at 10:18 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of East Lemon regarding a battery incident.  The suspect had fled the location.  After investigation, the officer determined the suspect criminally threatened and battered the boyfriend of his former girlfriend.  The suspect was not located, but his identity and residence are known.  A wanted person entry was completed for the suspect's arrest.