Neighborhood Watch Meeting 6/16/2016

Just a reminder, 6:30PM Thursday 6/6 at 225 Poinsettia Avenue is the next Neighborhood Watch Meeting.

In the mean time if you value it, don't leave it in the car.  Lock your cars when you park for the night.  Lock your home when you leave, even if for a few minutes.

Highlighted Activity for July 9-15, 2015

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
July 10 at 12:30 a.m., officers were in the area of Shamrock and Colorado when they heard a male and female arguing. The female was walking and the male was driving his vehicle next to her, yelling at her. The officers stopped the male subject in the vehicle and through investigation determined he was intoxicated. He was arrested for driving under the influence and taken into custody.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
July 10 at 8:20 a.m., an officer conducted a warrant service at a location in the 800 block of El Dorado. Per the authority of the warrant, the officer located and arrested the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody and held until his court appearance.
Grand Theft Auto
July 10 at 9:54 a.m., an officer responded to the 700 block of Foothill on the report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle stolen is a 2000, burgundy Saturn. The victim allowed an acquaintance to spend the night at his home. When he woke up the following morning, his vehicle and car keys were missing; the acquaintance was also gone. The investigation is continuing.
Welfare Check/Juvenile No-Bail Warrant – Suspect Arrested
July 10 at 10:30 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Monrovista on the request for a welfare check of an unreported, missing female juvenile. Upon arrival, the female juvenile was located and returned to her father. A second juvenile at the location was discovered to have a no-bail warrant for his arrest. The officer arrested the juvenile and took him into custody for the warrant. The juvenile was later taken to Juvenile Hall for housing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
July 10 at 3:45 p.m., police responded to a family disturbance at a residence in the 1500 block of South Magnolia. A 16-year-old boy at the location called police and reported that his parents were arguing. The officer arrived and arrested the husband. The female subject had visible injuries to her face and arms. The suspect was held pending his court appearance date and an emergency protective order was issued.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
July 10 at 7:18 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of South Mountain on the report of a vehicle that was parked and appeared to be emitting smoke. Upon questioning, the subject admitted to running into a pole at a fast food restaurant. The investigation revealed the driver was intoxicated; he was arrested and held for sobering. The suspect was later released with a citation to appear in court.
Residential Burglary
July 10 at 11:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Hillcrest regarding a residential burglary. The resident left for several hours and returned to find her home ransacked. The unknown suspect(s) made entry through an unlocked side door. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
July 11 at 12:59 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of South Myrtle. Forced entry was made into the vehicle and a cell phone charger and battery pack were taken. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
July 11 at 1:25 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation.  Investigation revealed the driver was intoxicated and he was arrested. The driver was found to have four prior convictions for DUI, which made this arrest a felony. The suspect was held until his court appearance.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
July 11 at 4:00 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 600 block of South Shamrock and observed a subject in the park sitting on a bench with a broken glass methamphetamine pipe on the ground in front of him. The subject denied knowledge of the broken pipe; however, he was found to be in possession of another methamphetamine pipe. The suspect was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Traffic Collision/Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
July 11 at 11:40 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle that was driving in reverse in the 200 block of North May and struck a power pole and a fire hydrant. An officer arrived and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and held for sobering.
Theft Investigation
July 14 at 11:36 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at Hillcrest and El Nido. The driver was found to be driving on a suspended license and his vehicle was stored. An inventory of the vehicle revealed rare coins, antique hobby trains and jewelry. The officer suspected the items were possibly taken in a burglary and held the property for observation. The officer also located a new cell phone within the property.
Further investigation revealed the phone was stolen from a vehicle that was parked in a parking lot in Duarte. The phone had not been reported stolen yet. Also within the property were grocery store reward cards with a name on it. Officers are attempting to locate possible victims. The investigation is continuing.
Attempt Strong-arm Robbery
July 14 at 6:11 p.m., a male driver was making a right turn from Central onto Myrtle when he stopped for a male subject who was riding his skateboard in the crosswalk. When the driver stopped, he was approached by a male suspect, approximately 17-19 years old, who appeared to be a friend of the skateboarder, who was around the same age. The suspect told the driver he almost collided into his friend and demanded money from the driver.
The driver refused because he did not have any money in his possession. As he tried to drive away, the suspect reached into the vehicle and punched the driver in the face. The driver/victim fled the scene out of fear, believing he was being robbed. Officers searched for the suspect and the skateboarder, but were unable to locate them. This investigation is continuing.
Misdemeanor Hit and Run Traffic Collision
July 14 at 10:29 p.m., a witness reported a hit and run traffic collision that occurred in a business parking lot in the 400 block of West Duarte. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading eastbound on Duarte Road. Officers arrived in the area and located the victim. Through investigation, officers identified the suspect, a known gang member. An area search near his parent’s home resulted in the recovery of the suspect’s vehicle; however, the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
July 15 at 8:33 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of California regarding a fight in progress. Two subjects possibly involved, a male and female, were possibly fighting two other subjects. They were located near the intersection of Canyon and Walnut; however, they were uncooperative with officers. Officers were unable to locate anyone else involved and were unable to determine if a crime had occurred.
After officers cleared the scene, another fight in progress was reported at 9:05 a.m., near the intersection of California and Huntington. Officers arrived and detained the same two subjects from the earlier incident. Again, the subjects were uncooperative, and no crime could be established. A computer check revealed the male subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. The female subject was released at the scene after being issued a citation for a traffic violation.

Tip of the Week: Vehicle Burglary Prevention

Vehicle Burglary Prevention

Thieves look for easy and inviting targets when it comes to selecting a vehicle to burglarize or steal
from. It is up to you to make every effort to prevent your car from being targeted. Here are some basic tips that will make your vehicle a little less inviting to a thief:

•  LOCK your car!
•  Always park in well-lighted areas.
•  Install motion lights in your driveway.
•  Install and use a vehicle alarm.
•  DO NOT leave valuables in plain view.
•  Leave all items of value at home if possible.
•  Look around when you park. 

Notice anyone or anything suspicious? Write down license plates and descriptions. Alert on-site security or staff and CALL the police. Many auto burglaries or thefts from cars occur right in a residential driveway and too often it is because the vehicle was never locked. Suspects will often target cars that are left unlocked, walking up and down a street trying car doors all the way. Take the time to secure your vehicle.
Other thieves target victims by watching what is placed inside a trunk or hatch. If you plan on stopping by the gym, park, or elsewhere after work, take the time before you leave to place your belongings safely in the trunk. Don't wait until you park to then transfer your laptop, purse, bag, or briefcase to the trunk. Thieves may be watching and targeting your car.
These are just a few tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim of auto burglary. Be proactive, look around, and most importantly, don't hesitate to call the police if you see something or someone suspicious.

Highlighted Activity for October 27-29 2014

Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

On October 28 at 7:29 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Myrtle and Foothill. A teenage driver hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Suspicious Noises / Bear Incident

On October 28 at 8:47 p.m., police received a call from a resident in the 400 block of North Primrose reporting suspicious noises on their roof. An officer responded, along with the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter, and they discovered a bear on the roof of the residence. The bear was left alone and eventually left the area. 

Warrant – Suspect Arrested

On October 28 at 10:38 p.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 hangup call involving a family disturbance in the 900 block of West Olive. An officer arrived and spoke to a male adult, who stated his 17-year-old stepson was arguing with him and took off, jumping over walls to get away from him. A computer check of the juvenile revealed he had a no-bail juvenile warrant for his arrest. Officers eventually located the subject hiding in the bed of a pickup truck in a hotel parking lot. The juvenile was arrested and taken into custody. He was taken to Eastlake Juvenile Hall.

Under the Influence of a Contolled Substance / Possession of a Controlled

Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested

On October 29 at 11:40 a.m., acting on evidence gathered from a grand theft auto incident earlier in the week, officers went to a location in the 600 block of West Palm to further the investigation. At the location, officers discovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a suspect under the influence of a controlled substance. Three suspects were arrested.

Mental Evaluation

On October 29 at 11:01 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of North Grand Avenue to keep the peace. An 18-year-old, male subject was out of control in the residence. The subject was distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend. He was taken to a hospital, where he was held for mental Evaluation.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of August 4-6, 2014

Indecent Exposure
On August 4 at 2:47 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 800 block of East Huntington regarding a male suspect exposing himself outside the business. A female employee walked out of the business and witnessed the incident. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. An area check was made, but the suspect was not located.
Through investigation, the identity of the suspect was learned and he was positively identified by the victim. August 6 at 7:08 p.m., the suspect was located at his residence and arrested. The suspect has previously been convicted for the same charge, making this offense a felony. The suspect is a sex registrant out of Monrovia.
Warrant Arrest
On August 6 at 2:44 a.m., officers responded to Walker Avenue and Duarte Road to assist Irwindale Police Department on a traffic stop. Irwindale officers had been in pursuit of the vehicle and had stopped it in this area. Irwindale conducted a DUI investigation on the driver. The passenger had a warrant issued out of Monrovia Police Department and was intoxicated.  The subject was arrested by Monrovia officers for the
warrant and being drunk in public.
Warrant Arrest
On August 6 at 3:25 a.m., officers on patrol observed a male subject in the 500 block of West Huntington Drive. They recognized the subject from prior contacts and knew he had outstanding warrants. The officers confirmed the warrants and arrested the suspect.

Tip of the Week

Summer Vacation Hotel Safety Tips
 Don’t answer the door in a hotel or motel room without verifying who it is. If a person claims to
be an employee, call the front desk and ask if someone from their staff is supposed to have
access to your room and for what purpose.
 When returning to your hotel or motel late in the evening, use the main entrance of the hotel. Be observant and look around before entering parking lots.  Close the door securely whenever you are in your room and use all of the locking devices provided.
 Don’t needlessly display guest room keys in public or carelessly leave them on restaurant tables, at the swimming pool, or other places where they can be easily stolen.
 Do not draw attention to yourself by displaying large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry.
 Don’t invite strangers to your room.
 Place all valuables in the hotel or motel’s safe deposit box.
 Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
 Check to see that any sliding glass doors or windows and any connecting room doors are locked.
 If you see any suspicious activity, please report your observations to the management or call 911.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of July 28-30, 2014

Possession of Stolen Property / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Warrants
/ Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – Suspects Arrested
On July 29 at 9:27 a.m., while on patrol in the 900 block of East Huntington, officers observed a suspicious vehicle that had indicators of being stolen. The car was parked in a motel parking lot. Through investigation, officers learned the car belonged to a subject in one of the motel rooms. The officers made contact with several subjects in the room, including one minor, and several arrests were made.
The owner of the vehicle in the parking lot, a male adult, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Two female adults were arrested for warrants, possession of stolen property, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The minor was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and was taken into protective custody.
Stolen Vehicle
On July 29 at 6:48 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 400 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle in a business parking lot and went into work. When he returned to his vehicle after work, it was gone. He said he did not lock his vehicle and he does not know who would take the vehicle. The vehicle is a black, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The investigation is continuing.
Bear Incident
On July 30 at 1:32 p.m., police received three calls from residents in the 500 block of Terrado Drive, 500 block of Sombrero Road, and the 600 block of Vaquero Road reporting a bear in their yards. The bear was moving from yard to yard and jumping in pools in the area. For safety reasons, officers asked the people to leave the area and the bear eventually retreated back into the foothills.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
On July 30 at 8:56 a.m., police received a call reporting a possible stolen vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 800 block of East Olive. There was a screw driver outside the vehicle and items from inside were strewn on the ground around the vehicle. The vehicle was reported stolen from Hacienda Heights. The vehicle was recovered.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
On July 31 at 4:02 a.m., a resident from the 400 block of Monrovista called police to report a male subject yelling in his backyard. The subject was yelling that someone was trying to kill him. He kept repeating this and then attempted to get into the resident’s backdoor. Officers responded and located the subject. After investigation, it was determined the subject was under the influence of a controlled substance. He was
arrested and taken into custody.

Tip of the Week

Vehicle Burglary Prevention
Thieves look for easy and inviting targets when it comes to selecting a vehicle to burglarize or steal from. It is up to you to make every effort to prevent your car from being targeted. Here are some basic tips that will make your vehicle a little less inviting to a thief:
•LOCK your car!
•Always park in well-lighted areas.
•Install motion lights in your driveway.
•Install and use a vehicle alarm.
•DO NOT leave valuables in plain view.
•Leave all items of value at home if possible.
•Look around when you park.
Notice anyone or anything suspicious? Write down license plates and descriptions. Alert on-site security or staff and CALL the police. Many auto burglaries or thefts from cars occur right in a residential driveway and too often it is because the vehicle was never locked.
Suspects will often target cars that are left unlocked, walking up and down a street trying car doors all the way. Take the time to secure your vehicle. These are just a few tips to help prevent you from becoming a
victim of auto burglary. Be proactive, look around, and most importantly, don't hesitate to call the police if you see something or someone suspicious.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of July 24-27, 2014

Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
On July 24 at 4:01 p.m., officers were on patrol in the 100 block of West Foothill when they observed a male subject run out of a grocery store being chased by store loss prevention officers. The subject ran toward a van that was parked south of the business with its sliding door open. The male driver of the vehicle and the subject who ran out of the store were both detained, and the stolen property was recovered. After
investigation, it was determined the two suspects had conspired together to commit the  burglary at the business. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody.
Possession of Marijuana – Suspect Arrested
On July 25 at 10:03 p.m., an officer stopped a driver for a vehicle code violation at Mayflower and Diamond. As he approached the vehicle, he smelled the odor of marijuana from inside. During a pat-down search, one of the passengers was found to be in possession of marijuana. He was issued a citation to appear in court.
Driving Under the Influence / Injury Traffic Collision
On July 26 at 12:11 a.m., officers responded to Foothill and El Nido regarding a vehicle that crashed into a light post. The driver was injured and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The officer saw signs of intoxication, and the driver admitted to having smoked honey oil. DUI Charges will be submitted to the court for filing.
Drunk in Public / Possession of Marijuana – Suspect Arrested
On July 26 at 12:36 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of South Myrtle regarding an intoxicated female lying by the curb. The female was accompanied by her boyfriend and they were waiting for a cab. The officer arrived and determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for herself as she could not stand. She was arrested and taken into custody for sobering. During a pat-down search, she was found to be in possession of marijuana.
Residential Burglary
On July 26 at 4:16 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of South Encinitas called to report his house had been burglarized. He stated that the crime had occurred between midnight and 3:00 a.m. He was asleep, and awoke to find that his pants, which contained his wallet, camera and a flash drive, were missing from the chair where he had placed them. He noticed that his bedroom window was missing the screen and he
called police. Nothing else seemed to have been taken. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On July 26 at 5:43 a.m., a caller reported a vehicle partially blocking the southbound lane of Bradoaks at Greystone. Officers responded and, after investigation, determined the driver was intoxicated. He was arrested for driving under the influence and was taken into custody.
Drunk in Public / Possession of Tobacco Products / Located Missing – One Suspect Arrested
On July 27 at 12:17 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of West Olive regarding subjects possibly fighting. The officer arrived and saw two subjects walking; one of the subjects was staggering. The subjects were detained. The subject who was staggering was found to be a juvenile. He was extremely intoxicated and was taken to a hospital.
A computer check revealed the juvenile had been reported missing four days ago out of Temple City. Charges will be submitted to the court for filing on the juvenile. The second subject, an adult who was also intoxicated, was arrested and taken into custody for sobering.
Disturbing Subjects / Warrants – Suspects Arrested
On July 28 at 2:42 a.m., officers responded to a call reporting disturbing subjects at an apartment in the 800 block of West Duarte. A male and female were detained. A computer check revealed that both subjects had outstanding warrants for their arrest. Both were arrested and taken into custody.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of March 17-19, 2014

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 2:14 a.m., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle traveling the wrong way
down a one-way street in the 100 block of West Lime. The 19-year-old male driver was
intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted and he was determined to be DUI. He
was arrested and taken into custody. He was later released on citation to appear in
court.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 2:26 a.m., an officer stopped a blue Jeep in the 400 block of West Colorado
for failing to stop for a stop sign. He approached the male driver and smelled a strong
odor of alcohol. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the male subject was
determined to be DUI. He was arrested and taken into custody. He was later released
on citation to appear in court.
Altered Vehicle Registration Tabs / Outstanding Warrant – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 12:55 p.m., a parking control officer working in the field saw a vehicle
displaying altered registration tabs. An officer responded, confirmed the tabs were
altered and stored the vehicle.
On March 18, the registered owner of the vehicle came to the police department to
dispute the claim. When a computer check was run on the registered owner, the
registered owner was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested. The
registered owner admitted to driving the vehicle, but did not admit to altering the tabs.
The vehicle has not been registered since 2006.
Outstanding Warrant – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 8:50 p.m., an officer saw a subject he knew had an outstanding warrant for
his arrest. The subject was standing at the corner of Foothill and Sunset. A computer
check revealed the subject had a $30,000 warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in
court on a charge of being under the influence of narcotics. The subject was stopped
and arrested for the warrant, then taken to the Monrovia Jail, where he was booked and
will be housed until his court appearance.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
March 18 at 9:41 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of North
Magnolia on the report of domestic violence. When they arrived, officers contacted the
female victim outside the home. She said her husband had just come home intoxicated
and began yelling at her. He pushed her to the ground and started punching her,
causing open wound injuries. Officers contacted the male suspect, who denied hitting
his wife. The paramedics examined the victim, and the male subject was arrested for
domestic violence.
Residential Burglary
March 19 at 1:58 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 300 block of North
Mountain. The resident left the location at 10:00 a.m. that morning, securing the
property. The housekeeper arrived at 1:05 p.m. and found the master bedroom had
been ransacked. The loss appears to be mainly jewelry. The suspect(s) appear to
have entered the home through a rear door. The investigation is continuing.
Robbery – Suspect Arrested
March 19 at 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the report of a robbery that just occurred in
the 900 block of West Huntington. The victim was having her nails done at a local salon
and had hung her purse on the back of a chair where she was sitting. The suspect
entered the business and asked for the manager. When the employee left to get the
manager, the suspect grabbed the purse and ran out the door.
An employee began to scream and an electrician working outside the business heard
the screams. He tried to stop the suspect by grabbing him. The suspect struck the
electrician. A second electrician working at the location jumped in to help. Together,
they detained the suspect until officers arrived. The suspect was taken into custody and
held for bail.
Trespassing – Suspects Arrested
March 19 at 8:56 p.m., the pastor of a church in the 100 block at California called police
to report two homeless subjects, one male and one female, camping on the roof of the
church. Officers arrived and successfully removed the two subjects off the roof. They
removed blankets and all of their property off the roof, as well. The two were placed
under private person's arrest for trespassing and taken into custody.

Tip of the Week

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Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of March 13-16, 2014

Possession of Fictitious U.S. Currency / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia –
Suspect Arrested
March 13 at 8:39 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of North Grand on the report
of a suspicious white truck that had been driving up and down the street and was now
stopped in the neighborhood. Officers arrived and saw three occupants in the truck, the
driver walked out from a rear yard. The driver said he was in the area to purchase an
engine from a friend that lived in the back house. A female passenger denied having
any identification, but a consent search of the vehicle revealed her wallet containing
$1,300.00 in fictitious U.S. currency. She also possessed a methamphetamine pipe.
She was arrested and taken into custody. The Secret Service was contacted regarding
the fictitious bills. The other occupants of the vehicle were released.
Grand Theft Auto
March 14 at 7:42 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1900 block of South Peck
Road. The vehicle is a four-door, white, 1994 Honda Accord and was stolen sometime
overnight. The investigation is continuing.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle
March 14 at 1:27 p.m., parking control ran the license plate on a vehicle parked in the
400 block of Lemon. It returned stolen out of Covina. The vehicle is a four-door, tan,
1994 Honda Accord. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia –
Suspect Arrested
March 14 at 5:38 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Walnut
regarding a male subject who was acting erratic. Officers arrived and located the
subject in an alley by Shamrock. Their investigation revealed the subject was in
possession of methamphetamine and a methamphetamine pipe. He was arrested and
taken into custody.
Ex-Felon with a Gun / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects Arrested
March 14 at 10:47 p.m., dispatch received a 9-1-1 hang-up call from a residence in the
100 block of North May, with a possible dispute heard in the background. Officers
arrived at the location and could hear a male and female arguing inside. When
contacted, both subjects admitted to using cocaine and consented to a search of the
residence. During the search, a stolen shotgun and methamphetamine was found.
The male subject was determined to be an ex-felon. Both subjects were arrested.
Foot Pursuit / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Burglary
Tools – Suspect Arrested
March 15 at 10:25 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Bradbury and Orange saw a
male subject on a bicycle with a satchel over his shoulder. The subject was acting
suspicious, looking at every residence as he passed. The officer attempted to contact
the subject, and as he pulled up behind the bicyclist and turned on his emergency lights,
the subject quickly rode away. The subject dropped his bike and the satchel, and then
jumped a fence. The officer ran after the subject and was able to detain him. The
subject was found to have methamphetamine, along with burglary tools in the satchel.
The suspect was arrested. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Commercial Burglary – Suspects Arrested
March 15 at 2:45 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of West
Huntington regarding three shoplifting suspects in custody, one male adult and two
female juveniles. The three suspects walked into the store and began selecting
merchandise. They went to the women’s department, where they concealed the
merchandise in a blue leather purse one of the female suspects was carrying. After all
the merchandise was in the purse, the females exited the store without paying for the
merchandise. All three suspects were detained by loss prevention outside the store.
Officers responded to the location and arrested the three suspects.
Driving Under the Influence / Drunk in Public – Suspects Arrested
March 16 at 2:30 a.m., an officer stopped a driver in the area of Evergreen and Myrtle.
After investigation, the female driver was determined to be driving under the influence
and was arrested. The female passenger was also intoxicated and was arrested for
being drunk in public.
Residential Burglary
March 16 at 6:39 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 800 block of West
Duarte Road. The neighbors called the victim because they noticed the doors at his
residence were unsecured. The owner is in the process of fixing up the residence prior
to moving in and the residence is vacant. It appears the suspects broke one of the
garage door windows and unlatched the garage door. The suspect(s) then made entry
into the residence and took tools and remodeling fixtures. The investigation is
continuing.
Petty Theft From a Vehicle – Suspect Arrested
March 16 at 9:25 p.m., an officer responded to a petty theft from a vehicle at a parking
lot in the 1600 block of South Mountain. A male suspect was seen removing items from
the bed of a truck in the parking lot. The suspect took bags of cement and power tools.
The suspect then fled in a black Chevy Camaro. At 5:10 a.m., an officer from the
Arcadia Police Department stopped the vehicle and arrested the suspect for possession
of stolen property.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of January 27-29, 2014

Grand Opening of Pasadena Humane Society’s New Facility

On January 30, 2014, Mayor Mary Ann Lutz and Councilmember Larry Spicer attended the grand opening of Pasadena Humane Society's new facility.  The City of Monrovia has contracted with the Pasadena Humane Society for animal control services beginning January 1, 2014.  The new facility has greatly increased parking facilities and state of the art medical facilities to provide additional services to Monrovia residents.  There is a pet store located on the campus along with facilities to provide training for pets and their owners.   The Monrovia Police Department encourages Monrovia residents to visit the new facility and take advantage of the services they provide.  Residents are also encouraged to consider adopting one of the many wonderful animals available for adoption there.  You can find out more at www.pasadenahumane.org

Grand Theft / Conspiracy to Commit a Crime – Suspect Arrested

On January 29 at 2:05 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Colorado regarding a possible robbery in progress.  The victim a long time resident of Monrovia was approached by a male suspect who talked the victim into matching his funds and making a donation to a charity. The suspect had two other suspects help convince the victim to take $9,000.00 from his bank account. The money was taken out and the suspects were able to switch the bags where the monies were. Two of the suspects that had the money jumped into their lay-off vehicle and fled, leaving the 3^rd suspect behind. He was detained by the victim’s son in law. The suspect was charged with grand theft and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Brandishing a Weapon

On January 29 at 7:53 p.m., a mother and her daughter were in a shopping center parking lot in the 600 block of West Huntington, when an angry female began yelling at them from her vehicle over an apparent parking issue.  The suspect brandished a knife toward the victims and began yelling at them, then drove away quickly out of the parking lot out of sight.  Investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto / Possession of Burglary Tools – Suspects Arrested

On January 29 at 11:14 p.m., an officer observed a silver Honda Civic traveling west on Olive, commit a vehicle code violation.  A computer check revealed the vehicle had been a reported stolen in the city of El Monte, where it had been parked for sale.  The officer waited for assistance and the vehicle was stopped.  The male driver admitted that he knew the vehicle was stolen.  The female passenger was in possession of burglary tools.  Both occupants were arrested and the vehicle was released to its owner.  The driver was charged with grand theft auto, and the passenger was charged with possession of burglary tools.

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

Possession of Methamphetamine / Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia / Suspended Driver’s License - Suspects Arrested and Cited

On January 23, Special Enforcement Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle parked in the north end where a residential alarm had gone off.  The passenger was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a smoking pipe.  The driver was cited for driving on a suspended driver’s license and his vehicle was stored.

Possession of Narcotics / Probation Violation – Suspect Arrested

On January 28, officers from West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force (WSGVACTF) assigned to monitor the early release population (AB 109) conducted probation compliance checks in Monrovia. A recent check resulted in the apprehension of one suspect who attempted to hide narcotics from the officers. Charges for violation of probation and felony possession of narcotics will be filed with the District Attorney.

AB109 Compliance Team arrests Monrovia Probationer for Suspected Burglary at Cal Tech

Members of the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force (WSGVACTF) located and arrested a burglary suspect earlier today after an approximate 2-hour search. Team members were conducting an unrelated probation investigation in Pasadena when Caltech Security personnel notified Pasadena PD of an auto burglary in progress in the 1100 block of Blanche St.  The WSGVACTF members were in the area of Caltech and responded to assist on the call.  The suspect fled from Caltech Security and hid inside the large, 4-building apartment complex.  Pasadena PD officers contained the area while the WSGVACTF conducted a sweep of the complex.  The suspect was eventually found hiding in a 3rd floor laundry chute. The suspect maneuvered his way to the lower floor at the direction of officers and was taken into custody.  Joseph A. Naylor, 34-year-old resident of Monrovia, was arrested and booked at the Pasadena City Jail on a felony burglary charge with his bail set at $50,000.00.  Naylor is currently on probation for property related crime and is believed to be an AB 109 early release subject.  The West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force is based out of the Arcadia Police Department and the primary focus of the team is AB 109 compliance. The team is led by a Pasadena PD Sergeant and has assigned Detectives from Arcadia PD, El Monte PD, Monrovia PD, Monterey Park PD, Pasadena PD, and South Pasadena PD. Other participating agencies include the Alhambra PD, Montebello PD, and San Gabriel PD. Costs associated for the team are offset by contributions from the State for an AB 109 enforcement program approved in the State budget.

Fraud Suspects Identified 

In September, a fraud case was assigned to a Detective regarding a victim who had purchased a car on Craig’s List using “money packs”. The car was determined to belong to another person and was not actually for sale. The thieves took the money and disappeared. The suspects were determined to be from the state of Georgia. The detective assigned the case contacted a detective in the jurisdiction of Georgia and they provided assistance on the case. The suspects were identified and were known to have a history of similar crimes. A case was generated in Georgia and the two suspects, a male and a female, are now wanted in Georgia. This case is a great example of collaborative effort by two hard working detectives who work at opposite ends of our country.

  

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.  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.   

The Department of Fish and Game offers tips on dealing with wildlife.  They also offer good information on how to respond when faced with an actual encounter with wildlife.  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 your neighborhood. 

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of September 30 - October 2, 2013

Robbery

October 1 at 2:00 p.m., a robbery was reported in the area of Monterey and Colorado.  The victim was walking southbound on Monterey when a female suspect ran from behind her and stole the iTouch she was carrying in her hand.  The suspect continued running southbound on Monterey to a waiting vehicle and fled the area.  The investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft

October 2 at 10:12 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 900 block of South Fifth when he saw a 2010 black Cadillac Escalade sitting on its axles without rims and tires in a hotel parking lot.  The owner was staying at the hotel and wasn't aware of the theft, which occurred some time between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m.  A witness saw a male White subject in a white utility van next to the victim's vehicle.  The witness noticed two of the rims and tires were missing, but thought the subject in the van was the owner of the Cadillac.  The investigation is continuing.

Tip of the Week

Mail Theft Prevention

If you order items over the phone, via the Internet, or by mail, chances are those packages will be delivered straight to your front porch.  The majority of deliveries do not require a signature and are generally left at your door, even if no one is home to accept them.  Some thieves look for crimes of opportunity, but other thieves actually target your delivery.  Thieves will follow or watch for the UPS, FedEx, US Mail, or other delivery trucks, and then target a home after a delivery is made.

Here are some suggestions for helping to prevent a theft of your packages:

• If possible, use your workplace as the shipping address.
• Track your shipments by phone or online so that you know what day they should arrive.
• Ask your neighbor to watch for your delivery and then hold the items until you arrive home.
• Keep an eye on your neighborhood and report suspicious persons or vehicles in the area.
• Request a signature delivery option if available or request the shipment be held at the shipping facility such as a UPS office.
• Check with "mailbox" businesses in your town and see if they will accept shipment of your item for a fee.
• If you do not receive your shipment on time, check with the company of origin and confirm the delivery. If the item was delivered and you did not receive it, report the theft or loss to the original company, the shipping company, and your local police.

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

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

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

Gang Injunction – Suspect Arrested

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

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

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

Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested

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

Tip of the Week

Stay Informed With Nixle Alerts

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

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

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested

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

Warrant / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested

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

Disturbing Subject / Warrant ­– Suspect Arrested

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

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested

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

Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested

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

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

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

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

Grand Theft

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

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of August 19-21, 2013

Suspicious Circumstance

On August 21 at 12:50 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of South Mayflower regarding a suspect jumping over a neighbor's fence. All available personnel responded and with the assistance of the helicopter.  The area was cleared and the suspect was not found. There was no evidence of a crime.

Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity

On August 18, Special Enforcement Team Officers responded to 1700 block of South Fifth regarding a disturbance. Both subjects are known gang members and had been drinking. Through investigation, one was arrested for possession of a weapon with the intent to use, in violation of two counts of the gang injunction order and the other arrested for drunk in public.

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 August 15-18, 2013

Petty Theft from a Vehicle

On August 15 at 7:03 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of Laurel Lane reported a theft from her unlocked vehicle.  Unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle overnight and removed loose change from the vehicle.  The investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary

On August 15 at 9:25 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of Prospect regarding a vehicle burglary.  The victim reported that someone entered their vehicle overnight and removed the vehicle registration.  The victim was not sure if their vehicle was locked.  The investigation is continuing.

Possession of Stolen Property / Warrant – Suspects Arrested

On August 15 at 3:28 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area when he noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the 500 block of South Magnolia.   He recognized the driver as a drug offender from a previous arrest.  The officer conducted a computer check, which revealed a warrant for his arrest.  As the vehicle was driving away the driver was stopped.  Through investigation, the passenger was determined to be in possession of stolen property from an older case.  Both driver and passenger were arrested.

Vehicle Burglary

On August 15 at 4:58 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of West Walnut regarding a vehicle burglary.  The victim reported that someone entered their vehicle overnight. The victim parked her vehicle, locked the car and set the alarm.  When she returned she found the vehicle had been ransacked. There was no loss.

Vehicle Burglary

On August 15 at 4:58 p.m., an officer responded to the 700 block of Ridgeside regarding a theft from a vehicle.  The victim reported that someone entered their locked vehicle overnight.  The suspect(s) removed their vehicle registration and a device used to register fuel mileage.  The investigation is continuing.

Possession of Methamphetamine / Suspect Arrested

On August 15 at 10:00 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers located two subjects walking in the alley of the 700 block of Ocean View.  Due to the numerous vehicle and residential burglaries both subjects were stopped and then one of the subjects fled.  The subject was stopped a short time later, found to be in possession of a controlled substance and arrested.  The other subject was field interviewed and released.

Trespassing

On August 16 at 10:32 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Gladys regarding a trespassing report.  The victim was driving home when she observed a female exiting her front door, just as she drove into her driveway.  The female suspect saw the resident and immediately began running.  The suspect was apprehended and identified.  The suspect was placed under arrest for trespassing into an unlocked residence.  Nothing in the home was tampered with.

Criminal Threats / Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspects Arrested

On August 16 at 4:50 p.m., two male Hispanics were walking home in the 700 block of California, when they noticed they were being followed closely by three male, black suspects.  While on California and Royal Oaks, the male, black suspects accosted the victims.  The suspects had bricks and rocks in their hands as weapons.  The victims feared for their safety so they began running toward their home.  The three suspects threw the bricks and rocks at the victims hitting them.  The suspects yelled that they were going to kill them and shoot them with a gun.  The victims ran home, called the police for help, in fear for their lives.  The victims were not members of any gang.  The suspects were quickly apprehended by officers and after positive identification, were arrested.  None of the three suspects had a gun. 

Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Possession of Methamphetamine Pipe / Parole Hold – Suspect Arrested

On August 17 at 4:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of South Mayflower regarding a shooting.  The witness observed a suspect shoot what he believed to be a BB gun at another male.  The male who was shot jumped into a white pickup truck and fled the scene.  The suspect was quickly detained by officers, and the BB gun was located.  The suspect is on active parole, and a search revealed he was in possession of two methamphetamine pipes.  The assault was over a dispute between the victim and a female, who had been outside the suspect’s apartment arguing with each other.  The victim drove himself to the Monrovia Police Department, where he was treated by Monrovia Fire for a wound to his lower back and was taken to a Hospital.  The suspect was arrested.

Receiving / Concealing Stolen Property / Prowling on Private Property – Suspect Arrested

On August 18 at 2:59 a.m.,  a resident called to report he heard someone going into one of his vehicles, parked to the rear of 200 East Lemon.  Officers responded and saw a male subject near the property.  When officers tried contacting the suspect he fled and a foot pursuit followed.  The suspect was located and detained.  During a pat down search, several items were located on his person, that were later identified by two separate victims of vehicle thefts.  Additional property was located but officers were unable to locate more victims.  The suspect was also in possession of a stun gun/taser.    He was arrested and taken into custody.

Vehicle Burglary

On August 18 at 8:26 a.m. a victim called to report a vehicle burglary.  The victim parked vehicle her vehicle in the 600 block of South Myrtle.  The victim stated the vehicle was locked, but windows were not all the way up.  Unknown suspect(s) entered the locked vehicle and took victim’s wallet.  The Investigation is continuing.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekdays of August 12-14, 2013

Recovered / Stolen - Tractor

On August 12 at 4:00 p.m., an officer observed a tractor in the 1600 block of South Shamrock.  A computer check revealed the tractor was stolen out of LASD – Century Station.  The tractor was recovered and released to a company agent.

Possession of Marijuana – Suspects Arrested

On August 12 at 4:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of East Lemon regarding 4 large marijuana plants being loaded into a Toyota 4runner. The vehicle was located and stopped and the marijuana was recovered.

Grand Theft Auto

On August 12 at 6:26 p.m., dispatch received a transfer call from California Highway Patrol regarding a stolen vehicle.  The victim stated his vehicle was taken from an apartment complex area in the 1000 block of South Alta Vista, within the last hour.  The vehicle stolen was a 1991 Honda Accord, green in color.  A check of the area was completed, but was unable to locate the stolen vehicle.  The investigation is continuing.

Burglary Commercial – Suspects Arrested

On August 13 at 7:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a burglary that just occurred.  A female suspect entered the business and exchanged two five gallon cans of paint for $ 400.00 dollars.  She then took more paint cans off the shelf and placed a pre-made barcode label on the can, which had a very low price and went through the register.  Security caught the theft on video while the suspect was in the garden area.   Further investigation revealed numerous receipts for the same items from Home Depot stores in different cities.  The suspect was taken into custody and arrested for burglary.

Domestic Violence

August 14 at 8:52 p.m., an officer responded to 500 block of Fano regarding a domestic violence report.  The suspect fled the scene prior to his arrival.  The female claimed she was hit and choked by the father of her children, who has been staying at the residence.  The victim had marks that were consistent with her statement.  The officer called the suspect on his cell phone.  The suspect denied the assault and refused to return to the residence.  A want was entered into the system for domestic violence.  The investigation is continuing.

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

On July 31 and August 9, 2013, two crimes occurred involving the same gang members.  The first case involved the brandishing of a firearm by two gang members. The second case involved a robbery and assault by three gang members.

These cases were presented together to the District Attorney’s office. Felony complaints were filed for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, exhibiting a firearm, and violations of criminal street gang injunction.

Tip of the Week

Back to School Traffic Safety

Children of all ages are returning back to school, and with students going back to school, traffic congestion will be increased on the road and drivers will need to be extra cautious.  Whether in a school zone or a residential neighborhood, drivers need to remember to slow down and be prepared to stop.  The speed limit in school zones and residential neighborhoods is 25 miles per hour, unless posted otherwise; some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 miles per hour. 

Always stop for school buses.  Flashing yellow lights on a school bus indicate it is preparing to stop to load or unload children, and drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.  Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped, and children are getting on and off.  Drivers are required to stop their vehicles and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.  The greatest risk to children is not riding on the bus, but getting on and off the bus.

Always drive more carefully near schools, playgrounds, parks, and residential areas because children may suddenly dart into the street from between parked cars and other objects along the roadway.  Also, many children have not yet developed the ability to judge speeds and distances well enough to cross streets safely when cars are moving fast.  Drivers need to stay alert and obey traffic signs, especially where children may be present.  Slow down and stay alert to help keep children safe!