Child Annoying / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect
Arrested
July 17 at 9:04 p.m., police dispatch received multiple calls reporting an adult male
chasing another adult male, who was holding a baby, in the area of Myrtle and Duarte.
Officers arrived quickly and found several parents with children, who stated that the
male had approached them and claimed that their child was his. Officers located the
suspect and detained him. Their investigation revealed that the suspect was under the
influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and booked for several offenses.
Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence
July 17 at 10:19 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Magnolia and Palm.
A pickup truck was traveling on Magnolia and collided into multiple parked vehicles.
The driver of the truck was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. Due to
the injuries he sustained during the collision, he was taken to a nearby hospital for
treatment. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
July 18 at 3:37 a.m., police responded to a commercial burglary report at a business in
the 900 block of W. Huntington. Unknown suspects shattered the front door to gain
access to the business. The suspects entered and exited the location within 30
seconds, and then fled in a small silver sedan, heading west on Huntington. The
suspects are described as two males wearing hooded sweatshirts. Officers conducted
an area check, but were unable to locate the suspects. There was no loss other than
the repair cost to fix the front door. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
July 18 at 6:00 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 100 block
of W. Foothill. Sometime during the night, unknown suspects shattered the front window
and entered the business after hours. The suspects removed the register and fled. The
investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 10:37 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of W. Duarte
Road. A caller reported a male subject in front of the location, striking a female. Officers
responded and located a witness that confirmed the report and told officers the couple
had gone into the residence. Officers located both subjects inside the residence and
confirmed the report. The male subject was arrested for domestic violence and taken
into custody.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 4:02 p.m., a male subject was reported trespassing at a residence in the 1200
block of S. Sherman. Officers responded and located the subject inside the residence.
The officers confirmed that a no-trespassing order had been issued to the subject. He
was arrested for violation of the court order.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 6:40 p.m., a possible drunk driver was reported leaving a gas station in the
1500 block of S. Myrtle. The driver seen entering the 210 Freeway at Myrtle. Officers
located the driver at the 210 and 605 Freeway interchange and conducted a traffic stop.
After investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was
arrested and taken into custody.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 6:55 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain
called police to report a possible shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and detained
the subject outside of the store. It was determined that the subject did not actually
commit a theft, however he was in possession of a shuriken, a martial arts throwing
star. He was arrested for the weapon offense.
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Friday, July 21, 2017
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Highlighted Activity for June 15-18, 2017
Grand Theft Auto
June 15 at 6:42 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of W. Duarte Road. The victim parked his white, 1992 Toyota truck on the street at 7:00 p.m. the evening prior. When he returned at 6:30 a.m., he found his vehicle had been stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
June 15 at 11:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to California and Duarte regarding a semi-truck stuck on the Metro tracks. A semi-truck turned from westbound Duarte to northbound California and struck a yellow pole that protects the railroad arm and the truck got stuck. Metro employees cut the pole in hopes of freeing the truck, but they discovered the impact snapped the brake line, which locked up the wheels on the semi-truck. The truck had to be towed off of the tracks. During the accident, Metro used buses to move people east and west of the area.
Fireworks – Suspects Arrested
June 16 at 1:21 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of W. Huntington regarding subjects throwing lit fireworks from a vehicle. Officers checked the area, located the vehicle described on Mayflower and Foothill, and conducted a traffic stop. The occupants denied throwing the fireworks. During a vehicle search, fireworks were found inside the vehicle and the suspects were issued citations to appear in court on the charges and the fireworks were confiscated.
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
June 16 at 7:21 p.m., suspicious subjects were reported in the 400 block of Bella Vista. Officers arrived and contacted one subject. When he was patted down, he was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested
Commercial Burglary
June 17 at 4:22 a.m., an alarm activation was reported at a business in the 900 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and found the entire front entrance damaged. It appears
the suspects rammed the front doors with a white, full-size, diesel truck, destroying the entrance doors and shelves in the store. The suspects took drugs and fled, heading south on Mountain. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
June 17 at 5:58 a.m., a white, full-size, diesel truck was reported stolen from the 700 block of Mountain View. The victim went out to his vehicle in the morning and found his truck had been stolen from his residence. This may be the truck used in the commercial burglary. The investigation is continuing.
Disturbing Subject / Assault
June 17 at 1:39 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the report of a disturbing subject at a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and learned that the store cashier had been punched in the face by an angry customer. The suspect had left the area. Officers conducted an area check for the suspect, but he was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Lost Hikers
June 17 at 3:22 p.m., dispatch received a call from the Monrovia Fire Department stating they were trying to locate two lost hikers. The Fire Department set up a command post and reported the hikers were approximately 14 miles west of Canyon Park. Police dispatch contacted the lost hikers on their cell phone. The hikers were husband and wife. They said they had been in the hills for approximately 10 hours in 100 degree temperatures and needed water. The husband was able to give the latitude and longitude of their location from his cell phone. Sierra Madre Search and Rescue was contacted and at 4:10 p.m., search teams headed out to the hikers' location and they were rescued and brought to safety.
Attempt Robbery
June 17 at 7:13 p.m., an attempt robbery was reported at a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill. The suspect entered the business and asked a few questions, then asked what time the business closed and left. He returned an hour later, entered the shop and told the victim to give him money. The victim told the suspect she did not have any money. The suspect then lifted his shirt and showed her a gun tucked in his waistband. The victim told the suspect he needed to get a job and that he was young and able to work. While the victim was arguing with the robber, another employee sitting behind her reached back with two dollars, which the suspect took and fled. The employee had her back to the robber and did not know the suspect was attempting to rob them. She said she just heard him ask for money, so she gave him two dollars. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic in his 40’s. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Evading Police – Suspect Arrested
June 17 at 8:07 p.m., an officer on patrol was flagged down by a witness and advised of a possible drunk driver. The officer saw the vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road and attempted to stop it. The driver failed to yield and after several blocks of slow speed driving, began running red lights and picking up speed and the officer went in pursuit.
The Foothill Air Support Team helicopter responded and began calling the pursuit from the air. The vehicle entered the 210 Freeway heading east and travelling at approximately 80 miles per hour, but was going in and out of traffic. It transitioned onto the 605 Freeway, exited at Arrow Highway. The suspect was driving recklessly, almost colliding with other vehicles and was running red lights, then reentered the freeway heading north. Monrovia units backed off and the helicopter continued to follow the vehicle. The suspect eventually drove home to Covina, parked in the driveway and went into the house. Officers arrived and set up containment of the home. Dispatch was able to obtain homeowner’s information, who turned out to be the suspect’s father. The father called the suspect and told him to surrender. After approximately 45 minutes, the suspect surrendered. The suspect walked out of the home naked and was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
June 17 at 11:04 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of S. Myrtle regarding a possible intoxicated subject getting into a vehicle. The subject drove away in the vehicle and was located by an officer at Myrtle and Duarte. The officer conducted a traffic stop and his investigation confirmed the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested for DUI and taken into custody.
Suspicious Vehicle / Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
June 18 at 12:05 a.m., officers were on patrol in the 3300 block of Peck Road when they observed a suspicious, unoccupied vehicle parked at the curb. As they investigated, they saw a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine on the center console. A few moments later, a subject approached them claiming the vehicle belonged to him. He admitted the pipe was his and he was arrested.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Domestic Battery
June 18 at 2:13 a.m., an assault incident was reported in the 100 block of W. Colorado. A female subject was sleeping in a stairwell when she was approached by her ex-boyfriend. He tried taking her bicycle and a struggle ensued. The suspect then took a full beer bottle and struck the female several times on her arms and then fled. The suspect was entered into the law enforcement computer system as a wanted person for the crime. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Public Intoxication – Suspects Arrested
June 19 at 12:52 a.m., a possible drunk driver was reported in the area of California and Huntington. The vehicle was reported to be running red lights and stopping at green lights. Officers checked the area and located the vehicle in the city of Duarte on Huntington and Alherst. Officers conducted an investigation and confirmed the driver was intoxicated. She was arrested, as well as her passenger, who was also extremely intoxicated and unable to care for herself. The suspects were held for a sobering period.
June 15 at 6:42 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of W. Duarte Road. The victim parked his white, 1992 Toyota truck on the street at 7:00 p.m. the evening prior. When he returned at 6:30 a.m., he found his vehicle had been stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
June 15 at 11:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to California and Duarte regarding a semi-truck stuck on the Metro tracks. A semi-truck turned from westbound Duarte to northbound California and struck a yellow pole that protects the railroad arm and the truck got stuck. Metro employees cut the pole in hopes of freeing the truck, but they discovered the impact snapped the brake line, which locked up the wheels on the semi-truck. The truck had to be towed off of the tracks. During the accident, Metro used buses to move people east and west of the area.
Fireworks – Suspects Arrested
June 16 at 1:21 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of W. Huntington regarding subjects throwing lit fireworks from a vehicle. Officers checked the area, located the vehicle described on Mayflower and Foothill, and conducted a traffic stop. The occupants denied throwing the fireworks. During a vehicle search, fireworks were found inside the vehicle and the suspects were issued citations to appear in court on the charges and the fireworks were confiscated.
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
June 16 at 7:21 p.m., suspicious subjects were reported in the 400 block of Bella Vista. Officers arrived and contacted one subject. When he was patted down, he was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested
Commercial Burglary
June 17 at 4:22 a.m., an alarm activation was reported at a business in the 900 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and found the entire front entrance damaged. It appears
the suspects rammed the front doors with a white, full-size, diesel truck, destroying the entrance doors and shelves in the store. The suspects took drugs and fled, heading south on Mountain. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
June 17 at 5:58 a.m., a white, full-size, diesel truck was reported stolen from the 700 block of Mountain View. The victim went out to his vehicle in the morning and found his truck had been stolen from his residence. This may be the truck used in the commercial burglary. The investigation is continuing.
Disturbing Subject / Assault
June 17 at 1:39 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the report of a disturbing subject at a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and learned that the store cashier had been punched in the face by an angry customer. The suspect had left the area. Officers conducted an area check for the suspect, but he was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Lost Hikers
June 17 at 3:22 p.m., dispatch received a call from the Monrovia Fire Department stating they were trying to locate two lost hikers. The Fire Department set up a command post and reported the hikers were approximately 14 miles west of Canyon Park. Police dispatch contacted the lost hikers on their cell phone. The hikers were husband and wife. They said they had been in the hills for approximately 10 hours in 100 degree temperatures and needed water. The husband was able to give the latitude and longitude of their location from his cell phone. Sierra Madre Search and Rescue was contacted and at 4:10 p.m., search teams headed out to the hikers' location and they were rescued and brought to safety.
Attempt Robbery
June 17 at 7:13 p.m., an attempt robbery was reported at a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill. The suspect entered the business and asked a few questions, then asked what time the business closed and left. He returned an hour later, entered the shop and told the victim to give him money. The victim told the suspect she did not have any money. The suspect then lifted his shirt and showed her a gun tucked in his waistband. The victim told the suspect he needed to get a job and that he was young and able to work. While the victim was arguing with the robber, another employee sitting behind her reached back with two dollars, which the suspect took and fled. The employee had her back to the robber and did not know the suspect was attempting to rob them. She said she just heard him ask for money, so she gave him two dollars. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic in his 40’s. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Evading Police – Suspect Arrested
June 17 at 8:07 p.m., an officer on patrol was flagged down by a witness and advised of a possible drunk driver. The officer saw the vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road and attempted to stop it. The driver failed to yield and after several blocks of slow speed driving, began running red lights and picking up speed and the officer went in pursuit.
The Foothill Air Support Team helicopter responded and began calling the pursuit from the air. The vehicle entered the 210 Freeway heading east and travelling at approximately 80 miles per hour, but was going in and out of traffic. It transitioned onto the 605 Freeway, exited at Arrow Highway. The suspect was driving recklessly, almost colliding with other vehicles and was running red lights, then reentered the freeway heading north. Monrovia units backed off and the helicopter continued to follow the vehicle. The suspect eventually drove home to Covina, parked in the driveway and went into the house. Officers arrived and set up containment of the home. Dispatch was able to obtain homeowner’s information, who turned out to be the suspect’s father. The father called the suspect and told him to surrender. After approximately 45 minutes, the suspect surrendered. The suspect walked out of the home naked and was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
June 17 at 11:04 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of S. Myrtle regarding a possible intoxicated subject getting into a vehicle. The subject drove away in the vehicle and was located by an officer at Myrtle and Duarte. The officer conducted a traffic stop and his investigation confirmed the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested for DUI and taken into custody.
Suspicious Vehicle / Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
June 18 at 12:05 a.m., officers were on patrol in the 3300 block of Peck Road when they observed a suspicious, unoccupied vehicle parked at the curb. As they investigated, they saw a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine on the center console. A few moments later, a subject approached them claiming the vehicle belonged to him. He admitted the pipe was his and he was arrested.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Domestic Battery
June 18 at 2:13 a.m., an assault incident was reported in the 100 block of W. Colorado. A female subject was sleeping in a stairwell when she was approached by her ex-boyfriend. He tried taking her bicycle and a struggle ensued. The suspect then took a full beer bottle and struck the female several times on her arms and then fled. The suspect was entered into the law enforcement computer system as a wanted person for the crime. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Public Intoxication – Suspects Arrested
June 19 at 12:52 a.m., a possible drunk driver was reported in the area of California and Huntington. The vehicle was reported to be running red lights and stopping at green lights. Officers checked the area and located the vehicle in the city of Duarte on Huntington and Alherst. Officers conducted an investigation and confirmed the driver was intoxicated. She was arrested, as well as her passenger, who was also extremely intoxicated and unable to care for herself. The suspects were held for a sobering period.
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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Highlighted Activity for December 5-7, 2016
Petty Theft
December 5 at 10:07 a.m., officers responded to the report of a theft in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks. The victim’s gardening blower was on the ground next to his truck when it was stolen.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision
December 5 at 11:56 a.m., officers responded to a traffic collision in the 400 block of W. Huntington. A male subject struck a parked car. The driver was complaining of pain and was taken to the hospital.
Driving Under the Influence – Driver Arrested
December 5 at 1:50 p.m., officers on patrol stopped the driver of a vehicle in the 800 block of Royal Oaks for a vehicle code violation. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer noticed symptoms of alcohol intoxication. The female driver was arrested.
Vehicle Burglary
December 6 at 9:21 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of Los Angeles. The victim said someone broke into his vehicle between midnight and 8 a.m. and stole his stereo. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 6 at 3:17 p.m., an officer responded to a report of a vehicle burglary in the 800 block of W. Duarte. The victim’s vehicle was parked in his carport. The victim’s yellow cordless Cobalt drill, coins, and checks in the victim's name were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Mail Theft
December 6 at 4:52 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of Monterey called the police to report a theft. The caller said he heard a banging noise near the mail boxes. When he went outside to investigate, he saw the mail boxes were broken into and ransacked. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
December 6 at 6:32 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of Peppertree. The resident stated he had left his garage door open expecting his wife to be home soon. He heard a noise in his garage and confronted a male adult standing inside. The subject asked where his bathroom was and entered the victim’s residence. The victim was scared and stayed in the garage until he heard the suspect leave. It was determined the suspect stole a bag of items inside the house before exiting out the front door. The loss is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 6 at 9:44 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 800 block of W. Duarte. The victim reported someone entered his locked vehicle during the night and stole some items from his vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglaries
December 7 at 3:13 a.m., two vehicle burglaries were reported in the 700 block of W. Huntington. The two vehicles that were owned by the same family were broken into during the night. The windows were smashed on both vehicles and property was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery – Suspect Arrested
December 7 at 8:18 a.m., an officer on patrol was in the 2000 block of Myrtle when he noticed a vehicle and a computer check revealed it was a stolen vehicle. The officers coordinated units for a high risk stop. The vehicle was stopped and further investigation revealed the driver rented the truck in July and never returned it. The driver was arrested for grand theft auto and a $25,000 warrant.
Mental Evaluation
December 7 at 8:36 a.m., an officer responded to the Library Park regarding a female suspect that charged another female with a knife. The two females quickly separated. The suspect with the knife began showering in the library fountain. Further investigation revealed both females are mentally ill and homeless. The female with the knife started making threats to the other and charged her with the knife. While being detained by officers, the subject was talking to herself and not making any sense. She was taken for a 72 hour psychiatric evaluation hold
Grand Theft
December 7 at 2:25 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill regarding a theft. Two subjects described as male blacks in their 20’s entered the business and attempted to take $ 1,000 worth of baby formula. The suspects dropped the formula as they were attempting to flee. The suspects’ vehicle is described as a black 2015 Toyota with a third suspect driver. The suspects were not located. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 7 at 2:54 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of S. Mayflower regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim walked out to her vehicle and saw there was a male Hispanic suspect sitting inside it. The suspect fled on his skateboard. An officer saw a subject that matched the description of the suspect enter a store and when
officers confronted this subject, he was in possession of stolen items from the store. Further investigation revealed the subject was not the same suspect that was in the victim’s vehicle. The subject was arrested for the petty theft.
Residential Burglary
December 7 at 2:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Montana regarding a residential burglary. The victim said $300 worth of presents were taken from the garage. The garage was left unlocked. When the victim returned home, the garage was open and gifts were missing. The investigation is continuing.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Highlighted Activity for October 24-26, 2016
Fraud Report
October 24 at 7:41 p.m., a fraud incident was reported by a resident in the 1200 block of S. Alta Vista. The victim stated she was selling a vehicle and the buyer sent a check with an overpayment. The buyer stated to cash the check and mail the balance to an out-of-state third party. The bank then notified the victim that the check was fraudulent and they were now taking the balance out of her account. The victim then called police to report the fraud. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
October 24 at 8:21 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of N. Madison on the report of a traffic collision. The driver collided with two parked vehicles and caused major damage to all three vehicles involved. The driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for DUI.
Burglary in Progress – Suspects Arrested
October 25 at 9:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E. Palm on the report of two male suspects seen jumping into a yard and the sound of glass breaking. Officers arrived on scene and saw the suspects fleeing the location. Containment of the area was set up and officers began searching for the suspects. They were found trying to hide in some bushes nearby. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody.
Burglary in Progress – Suspects Arrested
October 25 at 10:28 a.m., a burglary in progress was reported in the 800 block of W. Hillcrest. Two male suspects were seen in the backyard of a residence. Officers arrived on scene and saw the two suspects hiding in the backyard. Both suspects fled when they saw the officers. The suspects fled in different directions and containment of the area was set up. The Foothill Air Support Team helicopter located and assisted officers with the apprehension of one suspect, as he was running between houses trying to get away. The second suspect was located shortly after that and detained. Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
October 25 at 4:06 p.m., officers responded to the area of Mayflower and Lemon on the
report of a subject who was acting strange and causing a disturbance. The officers
arrived and determined the subject was under the influence of drugs. He was arrested
and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
October 25 at 4:27 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W.
Huntington called police to report a theft that had just occurred. A male suspect had
removed tags from clothing and fled the store wearing some of the merchandise and
carrying some as well. Officers checked the area and located the suspect attempting to
board a bus and flee the area. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
October 25 at 5:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of E. Huntington
regarding a boyfriend and girlfriend fighting. The male and female were involved in an
argument and the male subject, who had been drinking, pushed the female. He then
punched her and grabbed her phone out of her hand as she tried calling for help. The
male suspect was arrested for domestic violence.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
October 26 at 9:45 a.m., a suspect was reported trespassing at a residence in the 200
block of Stedman. The suspect in this incident was advised by police the day before that
a no trespass order had been signed by the resident and he was not allowed on the
property. He decided to return and was arrested for trespassing.
Vehicle Burglary
October 26 at 2:34 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at a business parking lot in the
900 block of W. Huntington. The suspect gained entry into a locked vehicle that had
been parked in the parking lot and stole tools that were left inside. The investigation is
continuing.
Grand Theft Bicycle / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Possession of Burglary
Tools / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
October 26 at 8:39 p.m., a bicycle was reported stolen from a business in the 400 block
of W. Huntington. An officer located the suspect and stolen bike traveling east on
Genoa and stopped the suspect just west of Magnolia. The suspect admitted to cutting
the bike lock with bolt cutters and stealing the bike. The suspect was arrested for grand
theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools and a warrant out
of Santa Clara County.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 26 at 9:29 p.m., an officer was dispatched on the report of a suspicious subject
behind a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington. The officer arrived and found a
male adult asleep inside a vehicle with a syringe in plain view. The officer woke the
suspect and arrested him for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
October 27 at 4:30 a.m., a citizen called police to report a vehicle driving down Pomona
that struck several parked vehicles. Officers arrived and located the damaged vehicles
and the suspect. The driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for driving
under the influence.
October 24 at 7:41 p.m., a fraud incident was reported by a resident in the 1200 block of S. Alta Vista. The victim stated she was selling a vehicle and the buyer sent a check with an overpayment. The buyer stated to cash the check and mail the balance to an out-of-state third party. The bank then notified the victim that the check was fraudulent and they were now taking the balance out of her account. The victim then called police to report the fraud. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
October 24 at 8:21 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of N. Madison on the report of a traffic collision. The driver collided with two parked vehicles and caused major damage to all three vehicles involved. The driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for DUI.
Burglary in Progress – Suspects Arrested
October 25 at 9:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of E. Palm on the report of two male suspects seen jumping into a yard and the sound of glass breaking. Officers arrived on scene and saw the suspects fleeing the location. Containment of the area was set up and officers began searching for the suspects. They were found trying to hide in some bushes nearby. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody.
Burglary in Progress – Suspects Arrested
October 25 at 10:28 a.m., a burglary in progress was reported in the 800 block of W. Hillcrest. Two male suspects were seen in the backyard of a residence. Officers arrived on scene and saw the two suspects hiding in the backyard. Both suspects fled when they saw the officers. The suspects fled in different directions and containment of the area was set up. The Foothill Air Support Team helicopter located and assisted officers with the apprehension of one suspect, as he was running between houses trying to get away. The second suspect was located shortly after that and detained. Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
October 25 at 4:06 p.m., officers responded to the area of Mayflower and Lemon on the
report of a subject who was acting strange and causing a disturbance. The officers
arrived and determined the subject was under the influence of drugs. He was arrested
and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
October 25 at 4:27 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W.
Huntington called police to report a theft that had just occurred. A male suspect had
removed tags from clothing and fled the store wearing some of the merchandise and
carrying some as well. Officers checked the area and located the suspect attempting to
board a bus and flee the area. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
October 25 at 5:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of E. Huntington
regarding a boyfriend and girlfriend fighting. The male and female were involved in an
argument and the male subject, who had been drinking, pushed the female. He then
punched her and grabbed her phone out of her hand as she tried calling for help. The
male suspect was arrested for domestic violence.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
October 26 at 9:45 a.m., a suspect was reported trespassing at a residence in the 200
block of Stedman. The suspect in this incident was advised by police the day before that
a no trespass order had been signed by the resident and he was not allowed on the
property. He decided to return and was arrested for trespassing.
Vehicle Burglary
October 26 at 2:34 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at a business parking lot in the
900 block of W. Huntington. The suspect gained entry into a locked vehicle that had
been parked in the parking lot and stole tools that were left inside. The investigation is
continuing.
Grand Theft Bicycle / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Possession of Burglary
Tools / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
October 26 at 8:39 p.m., a bicycle was reported stolen from a business in the 400 block
of W. Huntington. An officer located the suspect and stolen bike traveling east on
Genoa and stopped the suspect just west of Magnolia. The suspect admitted to cutting
the bike lock with bolt cutters and stealing the bike. The suspect was arrested for grand
theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools and a warrant out
of Santa Clara County.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 26 at 9:29 p.m., an officer was dispatched on the report of a suspicious subject
behind a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington. The officer arrived and found a
male adult asleep inside a vehicle with a syringe in plain view. The officer woke the
suspect and arrested him for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
October 27 at 4:30 a.m., a citizen called police to report a vehicle driving down Pomona
that struck several parked vehicles. Officers arrived and located the damaged vehicles
and the suspect. The driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for driving
under the influence.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Highlighted Activity for March 10-13, 2016
Vandalism
March 10 at 7:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Myrtle regarding a vandalism report. It appears an unknown suspect smashed the driver-side window on a vehicle. There was nothing inside the vehicle in plain view. Officers received information of a second window smash on another vehicle in the 300 block N. Primrose. There was nothing taken from the second vehicle either. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Stolen Property/Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
March 10 at 10:56 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of N. Primrose when he saw a suspicious subject walk out from the side of a residence. The subject saw the officer and attempted to walk away, but was detained. While the officer was talking with the subject, the subject appeared nervous and was visibly shaken. The subject said he was not alone at the residence, and that there were other people in the back garage. He gave the officer permission to search the garage. Additional units responded to assist.
While walking to the garage, the officers observed numerous expensive bicycles, which appeared to be in the process of having the serial numbers ground off and rims repainted. A search of the garage also revealed drug paraphernalia. The subject was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested for possession of stolen property and the drug charges.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
March 10 at 8:04 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington on the report of a male subject that fled the store without paying for merchandise. The officers obtained a description of the suspect and searched the area; the suspect was located at a bus bench nearby. During the investigation, the officers located the stolen property, and store loss prevention personnel positively identified the suspect. He was arrested for the crime and taken into custody.
Critical Missing Juvenile Located
March 10 at 10:00 p.m., a female juvenile was reported missing to the Monrovia Police Department. The missing was last seen at her apartment complex in the 500 block of
W. Foothill. She had argued with her father over the use of a cell phone. She had gone to school that morning, but had not returned home. Police conducted an area search and followed all investigative leads, but the juvenile was not located. On March 13 at 2:15 p.m., detectives received a lead on the location of the juvenile and went to the Pasadena area to follow up. During the course of their investigation, they located the juvenile at a residence in the City of Altadena. The juvenile’s parents were notified and responded.
Domestic Violence
March 10 at 11:10 p.m., a disturbance was reported at the intersection of Chestnut and Monterey. Officers arrived to investigate and located a female subject hiding near several vehicles. She had been assaulted and had sustained injuries to her face. During the investigation, the officers learned her husband had struck her several times, causing the visible injuries. The officers went to the residence, where the crime occurred, and located the husband. After speaking with him, he was arrested for domestic violence.
Theft from an Unlocked Vehicle
March 11 at 8:56 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of S. Primrose. The victim had parked his vehicle and left it unlocked. Sometime overnight, an unknown suspect entered the vehicle and rummaged through it. A thumb drive and a pair of sunglasses were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Non-injury Traffic Collision
March 11 at 10:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic collision at a business parking lot in the 300 block of W. Huntington. An 84-year-old male subject was attempting to park his vehicle and accidently pushed on the accelerator instead of the brake, causing his vehicle to lunge forward into the side of a building. There was damage to a wall of the building and the store front glass was broken. The subject was wearing his seat belt and sustained no injuries, however, paramedics still responded to check him. A DMV reexamination was issued.
Felony Warrants/Wanted Fugitive/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested
March 11 at 4:13 p.m., officers conducted a high-risk stop on a white VW Jetta in the parking lot of a closed business in the 300 block of W. Foothill. The registered owner of the vehicle had felony warrants out for his arrest and was listed as a wanted fugitive for a weapons charge. The male suspect was arrested and taken into custody without incident. The female passenger was also arrested for being in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Theft of Package
March 11 at 6:42 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of N. Encinitas reported the theft of a package that was delivered and stolen from her porch sometime during the day. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
March 11 at 7:57 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 300 block of W. Chestnut when he noticed a subject sitting in a vehicle slumped over. The subject was found to be
extremely intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 12 at 4:36 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 300 block of W. Foothill and observed a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation. He conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver. Through investigation, the officer determined the driver was intoxicated and driving under the influence. The suspect was arrested and held for a sobering period. The suspect was later released with a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
March 12 at 2:34 p.m., two subjects, a boyfriend and girlfriend, were arguing in the area of Palm and Primrose. The male got angry and threw the female to the ground, causing scrapes on her arms. He was arrested for domestic violence and a temporary restraining order was issued.
Traffic Collision/Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 12 at 7:27 p.m., officers responded to the area of Duarte Road and Magnolia for a non-injury traffic collision. While speaking to the subjects involved, officers noticed the subject suspected of causing the collision appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were administered and the driver was arrested for DUI. The driver was later released after a sobering period with a citation to appear in court.
Injury Traffic Collision
March 12 at 8:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to an injury traffic collision at Myrtle and Evergreen. A vehicle traveling east on Evergreen was struck by a vehicle traveling north on Myrtle that had failed to stop at a red signal. Three people in the vehicle traveling east suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene by Monrovia Fire Department personnel.
Fight in Progress/Assault With a Deadly Weapon
March 13 at 1:23 a.m., Monrovia Fire Department personnel were at a business in the 400 block of S. Myrtle for a medical assist and observed a disturbance to the front of the location involving three adult male subjects. The subjects separated and left the location heading in different directions. The subjects came back together around the corner on Lemon. A physical altercation began and the two suspects assaulted the victim. During the assault, he was pushed to the ground, kicked in the head and his head was struck against the pavement. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of multiple head injuries. The two suspects had fled the location. The investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
March 13 at 1:57 a.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the 100 block of W. Colorado. The victim reported a vehicle had crashed into her parked car and fled. The suspect vehicle was described as a gold-colored, four-door vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
March 13 at 3:22 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of W. Duarte Road called police to report a vandalism that had just occurred. The victim was inside his residence when he heard noises outside. He looked out and saw an ex-roommate standing by his vehicle. He went out to confront the subject, but he fled. The victim looked at his vehicle and noticed the tires had been slashed. The suspect was not located and the investigation is ongoing.
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