During the last seven-day period, the Police
Department handled 504 service events, resulting in 107 investigations.
Following are the highlighted issues and events. To see a complete listing of
crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia
for crime mapping.
Arson - Suspects Arrested
On November 3 at 3:43 p.m., police received a call reporting smoke coming from the railroad tracks at Monterey Avenue.
An animal control officer was near the tracks and saw three juveniles leaving
the tracks near the smoke. Officers responded and were able to detain the
three juveniles. During the investigation, the officers were able to determine
that the juveniles not only set this fire, but were also responsible for four
previous fires set on the tracks over the past several weeks. The juveniles
were brought to the station and Juvenile Hall was notified. Juvenile Hall requested
the juveniles be cited and released.
Grand Theft Auto - Suspects
Arrested
On November 4 at 12:41 a.m., an officer observed a suspicious vehicle eastbound in the 500 block of West Huntington.
A license plate check revealed the vehicle was stolen. The officer stopped
the vehicle in the 100 block of East Evergreen and detained four occupants. The
vehicle was part of a sting operation through the California Highway
Patrol's Taskforce for Regional Auto-theft Prevention (TRAP). CHP was
notified and responded to the scene. CHP TRAP officers took the suspect into
custody and stored the vehicle. Two other occupants were arrested, one for a
misdemeanor traffic warrant and the other for a no-bail warrant out of Monrovia.
The fourth person complained of chest pain and was taken to a hospital.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic
Collision - Suspect Arrested
On November 4 at 2:28 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Ninth Avenue regarding a traffic collision. A
driver hit a parked vehicle. The driver was determined to be intoxicated and
was arrested for driving under the influence.
Medical Assist
On November 4 at 7:45 p.m., a woman was sitting on the window sill of her second floor apartment in the 400 block of
East Foothill and fell from the window onto the patio below. When officers and
paramedics arrived, she was conscious and was able to tell the officers she had
not been pushed; she simply lost her balance and fell. Neighbors were
questioned and said they did not hear any disturbance from the apartment. At
this time, no foul play or crime is suspected.
Hit & Run on Private Property
On November 5 at 3:51 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Huntington regarding a hit and run
collision. An employee who works night hours came out to his car to find it
had been struck and shoved up onto the walkway from the parking lot area. He
did not know when the incident occurred and no suspects were observed. There
was white paint transfer found on the car. Apparently, the suspect cut through
the parking lot and struck the car, then fled the scene. An area check was
conducted, but the suspect vehicle was not located.
Drug Activity / Possession of a
Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Suspect
Arrested
On November 5 at 10:29 p.m., an officer stopped a bicyclist for not having lighting equipment at night. During the
contact, the bicyclist admitted to having drugs and a pipe on his person. The
suspect was patted down and found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a drug
pipe. The suspect was arrested.
California Highway Patrol Activity in Monrovia / Driving Under the Influence / Pursuit - Suspect Arrested
On November 6 at 8:29 p.m., the CHP was involved in a pursuit of a suspected drunk driver. The suspect exited the 210
Freeway at Myrtle and the pursuit eventually terminated in an alley behind a
bar in the 1500 block of South Myrtle. The suspect fled on foot, but was
apprehended by CHP Officers in the 100 block of East Pomona. The CHP did not
request Monrovia Police Department's assistance during this incident.
Driving Under the Influence -
Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 10:11 p.m., an officer on patrol observed an intoxicated subject behind the wheel of a stopped
vehicle that was blocking the roadway in the 500 block of West Chestnut. The
engine was running and the driver told the officer he had driven from El Monte.
The officer arrested the driver for driving under the influence. The suspect's
criminal history revealed he had three other DUI arrests within a 10-year
period. The suspect was charged with felony driving under the influence.
September
29, 2011, Vehicle Burglary
- Suspect Arrested
On November 7, an officer on patrol in the 600 block
of East Huntington recognized a suspect wanted for vehicle
burglary.
The suspect was with two other subjects. The officer detained the
subjects and
subsequently arrested the wanted suspect. The vehicle burglary occurred
on September 29, 2011, at an apartment complex parking structure in the
100 block of West
Colorado. Fingerprints were lifted at the scene from the vehicle and a
suspect was identified. The detective assigned to the case notified
patrol of
the suspect's identification and the suspect was located on November 7.
Vehicle Burglary
On November 9 at 5:17 a.m., a caller reported his vehicle broken into overnight. The vehicle was parked in a parking
lot in the 700 block of West Huntington. The vehicle had been locked and
secured.
Petty Theft from a Vehicle
On November 9 at 8:11 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of South Primrose regarding a
theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that he parked his vehicle in his
driveway at approximately 4:00 p.m. He left the vehicle unlocked and the
windows were cracked about 2 inches on both sides. Overnight, the suspect(s)
entered the vehicle and took his wallet, which was left in the driver side
compartment.
Graffiti Vandalism
On the morning of November 9, three locations called
to report vandalism that had occurred overnight. The locations had been
vandalized with similar graffiti. The vandalism occurred in the 500 block of
Fallen Leaf, 600 block of South Shamrock and the 100 block of East Chestnut.
Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
On November 9 at 4:42 p.m., an officer drove by a suspicious vehicle parked in the 300 block of Genoa. He conducted a
DMV check on the vehicle's plate and it returned as stolen out of Sacramento on
November 6, 2011. The vehicle was recovered.
Driving Under the Influence of a
Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
On November 9 at 5:35 p.m., a caller reported a subject who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs trying
to start his vehicle at Myrtle and Foothill. A second caller reported the
subject drove off east in his vehicle. Officers responded, located the vehicle
and stopped it east of Myrtle. The investigation revealed the subject was
under the influence of a controlled substance and he was arrested and taken
into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
On November 9 at 8:33 p.m., a 2005, 4-door, white Chevy Silverado was reported stolen from the 800 block of Bonita.
The crime occurred between 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Grand Theft Auto
On November 9 at 8:50
p.m., a 2000, white Honda Civic was reported stolen from the 500 block
of West Huntington. At 10:40 p.m., an officer located the vehicle
parked in the 600 block of West Huntington. The
vehicle's engine was cold when it was found. It appeared the suspect(s)
took
the vehicle for a joyride, ransacked it, stole a toolbox and the
vehicle's
registration, and abandoned the vehicle.
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Tip
of the Week
Tips for Driving in Rain
First and foremost: slow down! It takes longer to
stop or adjust in wet weather. When driving in rainy conditions, it is more
difficult to see other vehicles, road signs and the road itself. It is
critical to make sure you can see and be seen. Turn your headlights on even in
a light rain, or in gloomy, foggy or overcast conditions. Not only do they
help you see the road, but they'll help other drivers see you.
Before it starts to rain, replace old or brittle
wipers. Replace your wipers regularly, at least once a year. Wiper blades in
bad condition don't clear water from the windshield very well and distort your
view. Older vehicles may need to have the whole wiper arm replaced. The arms
bend over time and sometimes can't keep enough downward pressure to clear the
windshield, even with new blades installed. Maintain proper following distance
(3 Second Rule); this needs to be increased in wet weather. Don't follow large trucks
or buses too closely. The spray created by their large tires reduces your
vision.
Wet-weather
driving also demands gentle use of all main controls - steering, clutch, brake
and accelerator - and a larger allowance for errors and emergencies. Be
more alert when driving in wet or slippery conditions and watch out for brake
lights in front of you. And, again, most importantly, slow down! This should
be obvious, but people are so used to driving certain speeds on certain roads
that sometimes they forget the need to slow down when inclement weather
presents itself. Slow Down and Drive safely!
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