Highlighted Activity for October 20-22 2014

Fire Assist / School Evacuation
On October 20 at 12:27 p.m., the science lab at Canyon High School in the 900 block of Royal Oaks was evacuated due to a chemical smell in the air. Students and staff began to choke and cough as they left the room. During the evacuation process and Monrovia Fire Department trying to identify the source, a 17-year-old student from the class admitted to spraying pepper spray in a trash can at the back of the room. An 18-yearold female student had the pepper spray in her purse and had left her purse open. She sits next to the male student. He said he took it and wanted to see how the pepper
content came out of the can.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of August 11-13, 2014

Injury Traffic Collision
On August 11 at 7:12 p.m., a motorist struck a 12-year-old female riding a skateboard at Olive and Monterey. The skateboarder was riding in the street and the motorist did not see her. The juvenile was taken to a hospital for precautions and for complaint of pain to one of her legs.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision – Suspects Arrested
On August 11 at 5:57 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of South Alta Vista regarding a hit and run traffic collision. The victim heard a loud crash. She went outside and found her gray Isuza Rodeo had been hit and the suspect vehicle had fled the scene.
A witness who had also heard the crash had walked down the street to Olive. He saw a white Acura Integra with damage and a flat tire parked on the street. He saw a male Hispanic subject standing near the vehicle looking at the flat tire. Another male Hispanic subject exited the vehicle and began looking at the tire. The
witness went back to the scene of the collision and saw white paint transfer on the victim’s vehicle. He reported what he saw to the police.
The officer located the vehicle on Olive, but the suspects were gone. He observed fresh damage and gray paint transfer on the vehicle. The vehicle was stored for investigation of being involved in a
hit and run.
Later, at around 9:00 p.m., the owner of the suspect vehicle and his father came into the police department to report the vehicle had been stolen. The owner had a story about how his vehicle was stolen, but his statements were conflicting. The owner eventually recanted his story and confessed to being involved in the hit and run collision. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Felony Vandalism in Progress – Suspects Arrested
On August 13 at 1:08 a.m., a female resident called police to report she could see four subjects jumping on the hood of her neighbor’s vehicle. The vehicle was parked on Alta Vista, just south of Montana. She gave a general description of the suspects, and officers responded and located them across the street from the damaged vehicle. The witness positively identified all four suspects, and they were all detained and arrested
for felony vandalism. After interviewing the suspects and re-interviewing the witness, it was determined that only two of the four suspects were responsible for the crime, the other two subjects were released.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of August 7-10, 2014

Battery – Suspect Arrested
On August 7 at 6:49 p.m., an officer was contacted by a male subject who stated he was hit in the eye by a homeless person at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle. The suspect was located and detained. The victim made a private person’s arrest for battery and the suspect was taken into custody.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
On August 9 at 2:45 a.m., an officer observed a male subject riding a bicycle without a headlamp. When the subject saw the officer, he sped up and rode into an alley behind a business, but he was quickly detained. The subject admitted to having drugs/methamphetamine in his pocket. A computer check revealed he also had outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested for possession and the two warrants.
Fire Assist
On August 9 at 3:36 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 3300 block of Peck Road regarding a brush fire. Within minutes, the fire had spread to the yard of a nearby business. All employees were evacuated. Several cars caught fire and some palm trees burned.
Fire Assist
On August 10 at 7:31 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting possible smoke from a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. An officer arrived and saw flames break through the roof over the kitchen area of the fast food business. The grease inside the vent caught fire. Monrovia Fire Department responded and put out the fire. There were no injuries. All employees were out of the building upon police arrival.
Fire Assist
On August 10 at 12:17 p.m., Monrovia Fire Department requested assistance for traffic control in the 200 block of East Foothill. Monrovia, Arcadia and Los Angeles County Fire Departments were all at the scene, as the structure was three stories high. Arcadia Fire used their hydraulic ladder to gain access to the roof. The Monrovia Fire Department investigated for the source of smoke.

Santa Blitzes Poinsettia 12/17/2013

Just in case you missed it last night...or want a repeat here it is.

Shelter in Place alert lifted as of 6PM

I got the text from nixle. The hazmat situation near Duarte/Myrtle on Railroad Ave has been declared contained.  Reports indicate as many as 200 were exposed to noxious fumes, 49 treated at the scene and 9 were hospitalized.

Glad we were upwind, not down wind of that mess.  Good fast reactions by MFD and MPD.

HAZMAT SPILL - Railroad Ave - Alert issued

I just got this via nixle RE a hazmat spill and shelter in place order.  The affected area is near Duarte/Myrtle.

  The Monrovia Fire Department has issued a Shelter in Place order for all residents and employees in the Railroad Avenue area due to a HazMat spill at 146 Railroad Avenue.  HazMat crews are on scene to identify the unknown chemical off gassing into the area and treat patients feeling ill.


Instructions:
Residents and employees are encouraged to stay updated by logging on to www.cityofmonrovia.org or texting 91016 to 888777.

If I get any new information I will share.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of January 3-6, 2013

Traffic Collision / Felony Driving Under the Influence / Child Endangerment - Suspect Arrested

January 3 at 4:04 p.m., a traffic collision involving three vehicles occurred at Madison and Foothill.  Officers responded and determined the female driver who caused the collision was intoxicated.  Her 13-year-old daughter was injured in the collision and was taken to a nearby hospital.  The female driver was arrested for felony driving under the influence, child endangerment and driving with a suspended license.  The Los Angeles County Department of Children Services was notified of the incident.

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested

January 5 at 1:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West Duarte regarding a driver that was heading eastbound on Duarte and collided into three parked vehicles.  Officers arrived and determined the driver was intoxicated and was driving under the influence.  The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Armed Robbery

January 5 at 3:45 p.m., police responded to the report of an armed robbery.  A 20-year-old, male subject was at a coin-operated car wash in the 400 block of West Duarte Road when he was approached by a male suspect.  The suspect displayed a handgun in his waistband and demanded the victim's wallet and cell phone.  The victim gave his wallet to the suspect and told him he did not have a cell phone.  The suspect took the wallet and fled westbound on Duarte Road.

The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 20 to 30 years old, wearing a black T-shirt with a picture of "Che Guvarra" on it and the name written in white letters, baggie blue jeans, and Adidas tennis shoes.  The suspect is approximately 5' 8" tall, thin build, with a black moustache.  There was a light grey, 1990's Acura Integra that pulled up to the area where the suspect fled and the car may be associated with the suspect.  The loss was a wallet containing approximately $70 and miscellaneous credit cards.  There were no injuries.  Police searched the area and notified surrounding agencies.  The suspect was not located.  The investigation is continuing.

Residential Burglary

January 5 at 6:30 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 500 block of North Alta Vista.  The resident left his home at 5:00 p.m. to walk his dogs and left the house and garage unlocked.  He returned at 6:30 p.m. and discovered someone had taken an iPhone and two iPads from his residence.  There were no signs of forced entry.  The investigation is continuing.

Structure Fire With Injuries

January 6 at 5:01 a.m., officers responded to the report of a structure fire in the 200 block of East Walnut.  Upon arrival, they found a residence engulfed in flames.  It appears three male occupants were attempting to make a substance called honey oil from marijuana in the home and caused the fire.  Making honey oil in a confined, poorly ventilated space like a bedroom is extremely dangerous.  The Monrovia Fire Department is investigating to determine the exact cause of the fire.  

All three suspects were seriously burned and were taken to a hospital for treatment for their injuries.  They are expected to survive.  The homeowners were in another room and were able to escape unharmed.  Monrovia officers are investigating the possibility these men were making honey oil illegally and will file charges if the investigation reveals they have committed a crime.   

Critical Missing Person Located

January 6 at 5:27 p.m., police were dispatched to a home for the elderly in the 100 block of South Myrtle regarding a critical missing person who had walked away from the location.  The elderly male subject wears a Project Lifesaver bracelet, which is a tracking device that can be used to locate him.  Officers were able to utilize the Project Lifesaver System and located the elderly man at a nearby church.  He was not injured and was returned to the facility.  The missing subject was located quickly once the Project Lifesaver was activated.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of September 10-12, 2012

Felon in Possession of Body Armor - Suspect Arrested

September 10 at 4:20 p.m., a speeding vehicle in the 2100 block of South Myrtle was stopped by an officer on patrol.  The driver was identified and found to be on felony probation.  A consent search of the vehicle was conducted and a bullet resistant vest was found in the vehicle.  The suspect was arrested for the charge of felon in possession of body armor.

Fire Assist

September 10 at 10:09 p.m., officers responded to a local private college in the 100 block of East Huntington due to smoke coming from the roof of the building.  The Foothill Air Support Team helicopter was on scene as officers arrived to check for flames.  Air Support advised that the smoke was coming from the northwest corner of the roof.  Officers evacuated the entire building and stopped northbound traffic on Myrtle and westbound traffic on Huntington.  The Monrovia Fire Department arrived and located an air conditioning unit on the roof that was on fire and put the fire out.  There were no injuries involved.  

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested

September 11 at 4:01 a.m., an officer on patrol stopped a male adult riding a bicycle at Peck and Longden for a traffic violation.  Prior to any search, the subject stated he was on parole and had methamphetamine in his pocket.  The officer retrieved a small plastic container that contained methamphetamine.  The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested

September 11 at 10:08 a.m., a couple was arguing in the lobby of a hotel located in the 900 block of West Huntington and police were requested.  The subjects left the location prior to officers arriving, but were found nearby in a parking lot.  The officers contacted the subjects and determined the male subject to be under the influence of drugs.  He was arrested and taken into custody.

Burglary

September 11 at 9:58 p.m., a male subject at a gym in the 700 block of East Huntington put his property in a locker and secured it.  When he returned to the locker, he found his lock missing and his wallet stolen.  Investigation continuing.

Possession of a Methamphetamine Pipe / Driving on a Suspended Driver's License - Suspect Arrested

September 12 at 3:57 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers on patrol observed a driver acting suspiciously in the north end of the city.  While the officers were following the suspect, they saw the driver throw a glass pipe out of the vehicle.  When the officers tried to stop the vehicle, the driver slowed down, but did not stop for several hundred yards, eventually stopping at Foothill and Heliotrope.  The suspect was also found to be driving on a suspended license.  He was arrested for the above listed charges without further incident.

Grand Theft Auto - Suspect Arrested

September 12 at 7:33 p.m., an officer on patrol saw a suspect walking in the area of Canyon and Foothill that was wanted for grand theft auto.  The suspect was arrested without incident.  The suspect was later found to be in possession of items that belonged to residents who live in the 300 block of Wildrose.  When officers contacted the residents, it was learned they were victims of unreported thefts which occurred on September 10.  An unknown suspect had stolen their wallets from their two unlocked cars.  The victims identified their stolen property, and the suspect was additionally charged with receiving stolen property.

Tip of the Week

Bullying Prevention

Bullying is one of the most serious concerns in our schools today.  Bullying occurs in all grade levels and can consist of words, name calling, threatening or intimidating comments.  It can be sexually, verbally, or emotionally harmful, which often results in serious violent crimes. 

If you think you have witnessed a bullying situation or your child has been the victim of bullying and you want to learn more, please click on stopbullying.gov.  Learn how you can be part of the solution to bullying.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of August 13-15, 2012

Theft From a Vehicle

August 13 at 12:44 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Stedman.  The victim parked her vehicle in front of her residence at 4:00 p.m., but does not remember is she locked it.  She returned to her vehicle at 8:00 a.m. the next morning and found her car was open.  Her wallet and a laptop computer were taken.  Investigation continuing.

Medical Assist

August 14 at 6:25 a.m., officers responded to the report of a man down and unresponsive at Shamrock and Palm.  Officers located the man, who had been out walking his dog, and started first aid.  They used an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to revive the subject.  Monrovia Fire Department paramedics arrived on scene and took over.  The victim was taken to a hospital and was later reported to be in stable condition.

Vehicle Burglary

August 14 at 11:55 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of South Mayflower.  The victim parked his car on the street in front of his home late in the evening.  He went out to his vehicle the next day and found the doors were ajar.  The victim thought he locked the car after he parked it.  The loss is unknown.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Tampering

August 14 at 1:23 p.m., a vehicle tampering was reported in the 600 block of East Walnut.  The victim went to her car in the morning and started the engine.  She noticed that it sounded different.  When she checked the vehicle, she found half of a potato stuffed in her exhaust pipe.  Investigation continuing.

Possession of Stolen Property - Suspects Arrested

August 15 at 4:35 p.m., the victim of a recent theft from his vehicle in the 400 block of South Mayflower reported to police that his credit card had just been used to purchase a DVD.  An officer viewed surveillance video from the business and immediately recognized the suspect.  He located the suspect, interviewed him, and found he still had stolen property from the vehicle in his possession. 

The interview led to a vacant home in the 300 block of West Olive, where another suspect was located.  This suspect was also found to be in possession of stolen property from the vehicle, along with a used methamphetamine pipe.  Both male suspects were subsequently arrested and taken into custody.

Hot-Prowl Burglary

August 14 at 6:05 p.m., officers responded to a hot-prowl burglary at a residence in the 500 block of West Duarte.  A female friend of the resident was in the apartment bathroom when she heard suspicious noises.  The bathroom door suddenly opened and she saw a male suspect.  The suspect fled upon seeing the female through the front door.  The female friend waited until the resident returned home before they notified police, approximately 20 minutes.  It appears the suspect removed a window screen to enter through an unlocked window.  There was no loss.  The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, early 20's, 5'8" to 5'10", muscular build, wearing a black t-shirt and carrying a dark backpack.  The investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

August 15 at 6:59 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 100 block of East Walnut.  The theft occurred sometime between 6:00 p.m. on August 14 and 1:00 p.m. on August 15.  The vehicle is a silver, 2005 Toyota Camry.  Investigation continuing.

Tip of the Week

Living With Wildlife in Monrovia

The foothills above Monrovia are occupied by wildlife: bears, coyotes, deer, mountain lions, and bobcats.  Sometimes these wild animals venture out of the foothills and into residential neighborhoods.  Most of the time, the wildlife comes and goes without notice.

Occasionally, wildlife ventures down into the city and becomes a potential danger to humans.  Police will respond when called to a wildlife sighting and in most incidents, the primary goal is to allow the animal to leave the area and return back to the foothills.  And in most incidents, the officer's presence, use of vehicles, horns, beanbag rounds, is sufficient to encourage the animal to leave the area.  To discourage wildlife from coming down into Monrovia neighborhoods, residents need to keep food, trash and water sources out of reach of wildlife.

There are sources, such as the Department of Fish and Game, who offer tips in dealing with wildlife.  They also offer good information on how to respond when faced with an actual encounter.  Click on the links to the brochures provided by the Department of Fish and Game that deal specifically with mountain lions, black bears, and other wildlife.  More and more, people and wildlife are occupying the same geographical areas; learn how to live responsibly with the wildlife around you.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of July 9-11, 2012

Battery - Suspect Arrested

July 10 at 4:44 p.m., police were dispatched to a business in the 400 block of West Huntington regarding a battery incident.  A male adult subject walked past a female adult subject and intentionally brushed his hand on her buttocks.  The woman immediately called police, who responded and located the suspect.  Video surveillance of the business shows the suspect intentionally touch the victim.  He was arrested, booked and released on citation for misdemeanor battery.

Vandalism

July 10 at 5:18 p.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the 400 block of West Walnut.  Suspect(s) smashed two windows on a car, which was parked off an alley.  The windows of the vehicle were smashed, but there was no loss of property.  The female victim does not know why anyone would have vandalized her property.  Investigation continuing.

Petty Theft / Drunk in Public - Suspect Arrested

July 10 at 11:52 p.m., employees at a business in the 100 block of East Olive called police and reported that a suspect had just stolen a purse and ran out the door.  Two employees chased the suspect west on Olive and then south on Myrtle, where they detained him.  Officers arrived and arrested the suspect for petty theft of a purse and being drunk in public.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Vandalism - Suspect Arrested

July 11 at 7:06 a.m., dispatch received a call from a business in the 100 block of West Foothill reporting a male suspect attempting to assault a security guard.  Officers arrived and detained a male suspect who was holding a large wooden post in his hands.  The suspect refused to stop skateboarding in front of the business, where people were walking, and made threats to return and harm the security guard after he was told to leave the premises.  The suspect then walked to a city park, broke off a wooden tree support post and returned to confront the security guard.  He made attempts to intimidate the security guard by acting like he was going to strike him with the post.  The suspect was arrested and taken into custody for assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested

July 11 at 7:19 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of West Olive regarding a subject who was acting odd and hearing voices.  Officers detained a known subject who has a history of drug use.  He was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance.  His family stated he had been up for most of the week.

Traffic Collision

July 11 at 5:09 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a UPS vehicle striking a fire hydrant.  Officers responded and determined there were no injuries involved.  The Fire Department and Water Department were requested to assess the damage and handle the large amount of water streaming from the damaged hydrant.

Drug Paraphernalia - Suspect Arrested

On July 11, Special Enforcement Team officers observed a possible narcotics transaction and drug use in a park located in the 300 block of South Myrtle.  Officers detained a subject who was found to have a methamphetamine pipe in his possession.  He was arrested and charged with the offense. 

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested

July 11 at 10:41 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Myrtle and Camino Real and determined the driver was intoxicated.  He was arrested and taken into custody.

Tip of the Week

"KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25" CAMPAIGN

"KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25" is a traffic safety campaign to raise awareness of the residential speed limit.  In California the speed limit in residential areas is 25 MPH, unless posted otherwise.  The goal of the "KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25" organization and the Monrovia Police Department is working together to end injuries and deaths that result from speeding vehicles in our neighborhoods.  The street in front of your home is over twice as dangerous as highways when it comes to number of deaths per miles driven (Federal Highway Administration).

The "KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25" organization, the Monrovia Police Department and the Monrovia Unified School District are working collaboratively to create safe streets through education and active community Involvement. 

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of May 31 - June 3, 2012

Vandalism in Progress

On May 31 at 10:23 p.m., an officer responded to the report of vandalism in progress in the 1300 block of South Shamrock.  The reporting party was on the southwest corner of Shamrock and Evergreen when he saw a male subject vandalize the city mural under the freeway overpass.  The witness was able to get the license plate number of the suspect's vehicle and called police.  An officer responded to the address where the vehicle is registered, but did not find the vehicle.  The investigation is continuing.

Fire Assist

On June 1 at 9:44 a.m., fire and police personnel responded to a business in the 800 block of Royal Oaks regarding a possible Hazmat situation, resulting from the mixing of chemicals. Employees were evacuated and the Monrovia Fire Department checked the building.  The area was contained by the Fire Department and Los Angeles County Hazmat was requested and responded to the incident.

Vehicle Burglary

On June 1 at 11:18 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of North Myrtle.  The female victim had parked and locked her vehicle in her assigned parking stall in the rear of the complex on May 28.  When she returned to her vehicle on May 30, she found the rear passenger-side window had been smashed and her green purse had been taken from the rear floorboard.  Investigation continuing.

Vandalism - Suspects Arrested

On June 2 at 1:38 a.m., an officer was on patrol heading eastbound on Evergreen towards Myrtle when he saw a vehicle stopped by the freeway onramp.  A subject exited the passenger side of the vehicle, tagged the wall, stepped back into the vehicle and the driver drove away.  The officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the two suspects for vandalism; one of the suspects was also charged with transporting a controlled substance and open container. 

Vehicle Burglary

On June 2 at 8:27 a.m., the victim of a vehicle burglary came to the Monrovia Police Department lobby to file a report.  An expensive pair of shoes were stolen from her vehicle.  She parked and locked her vehicle in her assigned stall in the 200 block of South Primrose.  When she returned to her vehicle the next day, she found the shoes had been stolen from the vehicle.  Investigation continuing.

Theft from a Vehicle

On June 3 at 9:48 a.m., a vehicle theft was reported in the 200 block of El Nido.  The victim parked his vehicle in the driveway, but could not remember if he locked the doors. When he returned to his vehicle about three hours later, his trunk was open.  He did not think anything of it until later in the day when he noticed several items missing from inside the car.  Investigation continuing.

Highlighted Activity - June 9 - June 15, 2011

During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 567 service events, resulting in 86 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

Vehicle Burglary

On June 9 at 7:19 p.m., officers responded to a hotel in the 700 block of West Huntington regarding a Toyota 4Runner that had a window smashed. A laptop computer was taken from the vehicle. The burglary occurred between 5:30 and 7:19 p.m.

72-Hour Mental Evaluation

On June 9 at 11:01 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of West Palm regarding a subject who claimed to have overdosed on pills. His girlfriend reported he had left the location and was now calling her, repeatedly, and leaving text messages, stating he took pills and wanted to die. The subject was located by officers at Huntington and California. He was taken to a hospital and placed on a 72-hour hold for mental evaluation.

Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence - Driver Arrested

On June 10 at 3:59 a.m., officers responded to the report of a solo vehicle traffic collision at Myrtle and Huntington. A witness stated that the vehicle was eastbound on Huntington at a high rate of speed when it hit the east curb of Myrtle, just south of Huntington. The vehicle flipped around and landed facing west on the sidewalk. The driver did not sustain any injuries, but he was determined to be intoxicated. He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Residential Burglary

On June 10 at 10:06 p.m., a resident left home at approximately 8:15 a.m. and returned home at 9:45 p.m. When she returned, she found the back sliding door leading into the family room wide open. The family room and master bedroom were ransacked. A laptop computer and miscellaneous jewelry were taken. The suspect entered through the unlocked, back sliding door.

Receiving Stolen Property - Suspect Arrested

On June 11 at 8:31 p.m., an officer saw a bicyclist wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack in the area of Monterey and Olive, riding on the wrong side of the roadway. The officer detained the subject regarding the violation and discovered the bicycle he was riding was stolen. The victim of the stolen bicycle reported the theft to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Temple Station. The subject was arrested for receiving stolen property. The subject also had miscellaneous tools inside of his backpack, but possession of burglary tools could not be established.

Missing Hikers

On June 13 at 7:31 a.m., a female subject called from Canyon Park to report that her boyfriend and a friend of his went on a hike a day ago and had not returned. She said the two men were going to Rincon to retrieve the friend's backpack they had left behind on a hike several days prior. Officers responded and Sierra Madre Search & Rescue was notified. Search and Rescue and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department helicopter searched and located the two men, safe and in good health.

Vehicle Burglary

On June 13 at 1:46 p.m., the victim of a vehicle burglary came in to the police department lobby to make a report. He lives in the 200 block of Jasmine. He had parked his vehicle in its assigned parking stall after midnight on June 4 and used his keyless remote to lock it. He returned to the vehicle at about 8:00 a.m. to go to work without realizing someone had broken into it. He later discovered his iPod and other property was missing.

Delaying a Peace Officer / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On June 13 at 2:14 p.m., officers went to a business in the 400 block West Foothill regarding two male subjects sitting in a vehicle, possibly selling drugs. An officer arrived and detained the male and a female occupant of the vehicle and a second male subject standing outside of the vehicle. The investigation did not reveal any drugs; however, the female provided a false name to officers and was found to be in possession of two syringes she uses to inject heroin. The male subjects were identified and the female arrested.

Grand Theft

On June 13 at 2:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of West Walnut regarding theft of copper worth $1500.00. It appears the suspects entered the yard of the location by jumping over a fence adjacent to an alley. The suspects pried open a door and removed a spool of copper wire.

Burglary

On June 13 at 3:54 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a subject who was caught stealing a large amount of merchandise. When they arrived, they determined the suspect is a juvenile. The suspect entered the store with another adult suspect who told him he would pay him $30.00 if he pushed the cart out of the store. The juvenile agreed and was caught. He was arrested, booked, and later released to a parent.

Transformer Fire

On June 13 at 5:47 p.m., officers responded to the Shell Gas Station at Huntington and Monterey regarding a blown transformer that had caused a fire in the car wash and multiple traffic signals to black out. Edison was advised and responded. There was minimal impact to traffic as Edison advised the street could be reopened. It appears there was a short in an underground power line.

Vehicle Theft

On June 14 at 1:39 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. The reporting party told the officer that on June 1 at about 2:28 p.m. they parked their forklift to the rear of the business. She was off for a few days and returned on June 5 and noted the forklift was not there. She figured it had been picked up for maintenance. On June 11 she returned to work and the forklift was still not at the business. She called United Rentals, the owner of the forklift, to ascertain if they had picked it up for service and they did not have it. She reviewed surveillance tapes and found that on June 5 a male Hispanic suspect, wearing a black shirt, white shorts, white sox, and black shoes stole the forklift.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon / Robbery

On June 14 at 11:51 p.m., a 23-year-old, male, white victim was walking east on Fano when he was approached by a male Hispanic subject, also possibly in his twenties, about 6 foot 2 inches, thin build, wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt with dark trim. The suspect passed by him, and the victim only remembers being struck from behind and passing out. He came to consciousness and found his wallet had been taken. The wallet contained $2 cash and some business cards. The victim was taken by a friend to a hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. Monrovia Police Department was summoned to the hospital.

Theft From a Vehicle

On June 15 at 7:26 a.m., an officer went to the 1100 block of East Lemon. The victim discovered his car, which they had left unlocked, had been rummaged through sometime last night or early morning. He checked his vehicle and found the laptop and GPS system was stolen. The investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Tampering

On June 15 at 9:24 a.m., an officer went to the 700 block of Mountain View, regarding vehicle tampering. The victim discovered the inside of their vehicle had been ransacked. The victim had left the doors unlocked and nothing was missing.

Theft From a Vehicle

On June 15 at 10:02 a.m., an officer went to the 1000 block of East Lemon. The victim walked outside of their home and discovered their vehicle had been ransacked during the night or early morning. The victim had left the doors unlocked. The victim's in-dash digital television had been stolen along with speakers in a box from the truck. The investigation is continuing.

Police activity on the street

MPD has gone door to door in the neighborhood asking people in the NW corner about an incident that took place on Saturday evening.

In short police are treating what happened as a potential kidnapping to cover bases. Could be simple prowling or mistaken observation according to the MPD officer I spoke with, but they are investigating as if it were the worst case as a precaution.

What happened is there was a caterer at an event on the street. Around 10PM they started to pack up to leave. The caterer and her 11 yo daughter were bringing things to their truck parked in the street. As they approached the truck the daughter thought she saw someone in the back of the truck and screamed. The mother, had her back to the truck and was 10 feet from the daughter turned but saw nothing. The girl was very insistent that there was someone in the back of the truck.

The police were called at that time and questioned those at the party what happened. They then went around the street on Sunday evening to ask who heard the scream and if we saw anything. (We neither heard the scream nor saw anything).

What this does remind us is that there is always the potential for prowlers and we have had them on the street in the past going through our parked cars and trucks. It pays to keep things locked and not kept in vehicles. If you want it put it out of sight and lock it. Same goes for our homes, the street is usually pretty quiet but still lock it when you are going to be away. Never know when the next prowler will be on the lose.

Hat tip to MPD for being so thorough in spite of so little evidence.

Highlighted Activity - Week of August 19 - August 25, 2010

During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 536 service events, resulting in 96 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

Felony Theft - Suspect Arrested August 19 at 4:13 p.m., a subject attempted to conceal cough medicine and beer in his waistband and exit a store in the 300 block of West Huntington without paying for the items. He was detained by loss prevention. An officer responded and determined the suspect had a prior conviction for theft with time served. He was booked for felony petty theft with priors.

Peeking / Prowling - Suspect Arrested August 20 at 5:55 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of North Alta Vista regarding a prowler. A neighbor heard noises outside. She looked out and observed a male subject in his 20's looking into the window of her neighbor's home. She yelled at the subject and he ran toward to the street. Another neighbor observed the suspect run out to the street and go directly to a residential treatment center, where he entered a side window. Through investigation, it was determined the suspect is a convicted felon on parole. A photographic line-up was completed and positive identification was made. Parole was contacted and they agreed to issue a parole hold for the violations. Night watch officers and the Special Enforcement Team went to the treatment center and arrested the suspect.

Battery - Refusal to Prosecute August 20 at 9:21 p.m., officers were dispatched to a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle. An adult male victim was attacked by three to five other adult males in their twenties. The suspects then ran westbound toward Alta Vista. The victim sustained moderate lacerations and abrasions to his face and was treated at the scene by Monrovia Fire Department paramedics. The victim did not desire prosecution and was not willing to participate in identifying the suspects. The victim also refused to be taken to a hospital.

Domestic Violence - Suspect Arrested August 22 at 8:55 p.m., an officer responded to a domestic violence in-progress call. When he arrived, he located the suspect, who became combative and would not comply with the officer's commands. Additional officers were requested to help subdue the suspect and he was taken into custody. The victim had left the scene and had driven to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office in East Los Angeles to report the incident. The victim went to the hospital for treatment. She sustained a fractured nose, bruising to her left eye and multiple abrasions to her left leg.

Vehicle Burglary August 23 at 6:14 a.m., an employee of fitness center in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a vehicle burglary. Someone had broken into one of their member's vehicles by breaking the front passenger window. A GPS navigation system, sunglasses and a black lunch bag were stolen. Investigation continuing.

Residential Burglary August 23 at 7:22 a.m., officers responded and took a report from a contractor who is doing work at a residence in the 600 block of Hacienda. He left his tools in the residence and secured the property on August 20. When he returned to the residence after the weekend, he found his tools had been stolen.

Outside Assist / Carjacking - Suspect Arrested August 23 at 9:40 a.m., Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies and their airship were following a carjacking suspect who was entering the City of Monrovia. They requested our assistance, as they were getting ready to conduct a high-risk stop on the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped at Montana and Magnolia. Monrovia officers assisted with traffic control during the stop. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

Brush Fire August 23 at 12:28 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of North Canyon reported possible live wires down in the area of Canyon and Ridgeside. Several other calls reported other downed wires in the area. One resident reported an actual fire at the entrance to Canyon Park. Monrovia Fire and Police personnel responded. Canyon Park was shut down and several hikers near the waterfall were advised and evacuated. Fire helicopters dropped water and put out the fire within approximately 30 minutes. Hot spots flared, but were being dealt with, and fire personnel remained on scene until the evening.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Suspect Arrested August 23 at 1:15 p.m., during the brush fire incident, a resident who lives on Ridgeside insisted on making his way home and attempted to drive by fire and police personnel. The resident refused to stop at the direction of fire personnel and hit a fireman and an Edison worker with his vehicle. The resident was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and was taken into custody.

Vehicle Burglary August 23 at 5:10 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Fig on a vehicle burglary report. The victim had parked and secured his vehicle in front of the residence. When he returned to his vehicle he found someone had broken into it. There were no signs of forced entry, but the stereo amplifier and speakers had been taken from the trunk. Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto August 25 at 2:53 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of Kruse on the report of a stolen vehicle. The victim parked his vehicle in a business parking lot and went inside. When he returned to his vehicle a few hours later, it was missing. There were no signs of forced entry and the owner can account for all of the keys. The vehicle is a 1992, beige Honda Accord. Investigation continuing.

Commercial Burglary - Suspect Arrested August 25 at 4:07 p.m., loss prevention at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington had a female in custody for shoplifting. An officer responded and determined the female suspect detained had committed burglary and she was arrested and taken into custody.