Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 1:36 a.m., officers responded to the area of Huntington and Cypress regarding a rollover traffic collision. When officers arrived, they found an intoxicated 18-year-old, male subject standing outside of his crashed vehicle on the center divider. The driver told the officers he had been drinking beer. He was driving west on Huntington when he hit the center divider and rolled his vehicle approximately four times. The driver claimed no injuries, but Monrovia Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and checked out the subject. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 7:52 a.m., citizen patrol officers were conducting extra patrol of an uninhabited residence in the 1100 block of Sesmas. They discovered an open door to the rear of the location and requested an officer to assist. An officer arrived and conducted a search of the residence, locating a male adult inside. The suspect was arrested for trespassing on the property.
Graffiti Vandalism
August 9 at 8:12 a.m., the owner of a business in the 1800 block of California called police to report graffiti vandalism from taggers on the side of his business. The investigation is continuing.
Assault
August 9 at 6:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of East Cypress on the report of an assault that occurred in the parking lot. The victim was involved in a vehicle dispute in the parking lot with the suspect. The suspect then cut off the victim with his vehicle, ran up to the victim's window and pepper sprayed the victim through the open window. The victim drove to his residence and called the police. The suspect was not located and the investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
August 10 at 1:28 a.m., an incident of domestic violence that occurred in the 900 block of E. Huntington was reported to police. Sherriff’s deputies contacted a male and female subject in a business parking lot in Duarte. The female told the deputies that she was assaulted by the male in Monrovia. Monrovia officers were requested to investigate.
Through investigation, it was learned that the subjects work together and are in a dating relationship. They were involved in an argument outside of work that escalated and the male assaulted the female. The female victim ran across Huntington to a business in Duarte and was followed by the male suspect. The female called police on her cell phone and both subjects were at the location when the deputies arrived. The male suspect was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody. Paramedics arrived and treated the female for her injury.
Graffiti Vandalism
August 10 at 11:30 a.m., an incident of graffiti vandalism was reported at a park in the
700 block of E. Lemon. Graffiti was spray painted all over the tennis courts at the park.
The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
August 10 at 9:44 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a possible burglary at a
residence in the 100 block of Poinsettia. The caller reported that the door to the home
was open. Officers arrived and searched the residence, which had been ransacked. A
bottle of prescription medication had been taken. The investigation is continuing.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of August 28-September 3, 2014

72-Hour Mental Evaluation
August 28 at 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 700 block of East Huntington regarding two male subjects fighting. Upon their arrival, they found one of the subjects involved was trying to restrain the other. One of the subjects appeared to have blood on him. Further investigation revealed the violent subject was a mentally ill son that was with his mother at the business. The son ran across the street to a
Halloween store where he got fake blood and started putting it on his face and head.
The other subject was trying to stop the son and he became violent and started to fight. The subject was taken to a hospital, where was held for a 72 Hour mental evaluation.
Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On August 28 at 4:37 p.m., dispatch received a call from the victim of a traffic collision, stating he was just rear ended by another driver at Huntington and Magnolia. When the other party exited his vehicle, the victim could smell alcohol on the driver’s breath. The driver went back inside his vehicle and fled the scene. The victim followed the vehicle until an officer arrived and stopped the vehicle at Baldwin in Arcadia. After further investigation, the driver was arrested for hit and run and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Shoplifting / No-Bail Warrants
On August 28 at 10:18 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a female who had been denied a merchandise return and had concealed merchandise on her person. She was detained and was found to have two no-bail warrants for possession of stolen property. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism / Graffiti Bounty Awarded to Witness – Suspect Arrested
On August 28 at 11:59 p.m., a witness called police to report two male subjects, about 16 to 18 years old, vandalizing the stop sign on the northwest corner of Lime and Jasmine. Officers arrived and detained the two subjects. They were positively identified by the witness and arrested; they were later released to their parents. The witness who reported the crime that led to the arrest of the suspects received $100.00 from the
Police Department’s Stop Graffiti Bounty Program for reporting the crime.
Utility Problem
On August 29 at 12:25 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Los Angeles regarding possible downed wires. A short time later, numerous signals on Huntington and Foothill from Shamrock to Fifth started going out. The power also went out in several residential areas. The power continued to go out throughout the afternoon. Edison sent out crews and eventually fixed the problem.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
On August 29 at 5:41 p.m., a female victim and her friend ran into the police lobby stating her ex-boyfriend was following her and threatened to kill her and others. When officers ran out to the lobby, the suspect fled in his vehicle at a high rate of speed. He drove northbound on Ivy and failed to stop for two stop signs. The Foothill Air Support helicopter was called for assistance. An officer located the suspect vehicle in the area of
Foothill and Mountain, and conducted a high-risk stop.
Further investigation revealed the victim had a restraining order against the boyfriend because he threatened to kill her prior to this incident. The suspect was taken into custody for criminal threats.
Theft From a Vehicle
On September 2 at 2:27 a.m., police received a call from a witness reporting two male subjects running from a vehicle in the 600 block of West Colorado. The vehicle had its doors and trunk open and the subjects were wearing masks. The witness gave a suspect vehicle description, a white Chevrolet Cavalier, but the vehicle was not located. Officers conducted an area search and contacted the witness and then the victim. A few items were missing from the interior of the vehicle. There was no sign of forced entry.
The investigation is continuing.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of April 4-7, 2013

raffic Collision

April 4 at 2:17 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 700 block of East Huntington.  A vehicle was exiting a business parking lot and the driver failed to yield to a vehicle traveling west on Huntington, striking the rear of that vehicle.  That vehicle was then pushed into the raised center divider and it struck a concrete light pole, knocking the pole over.  No one was injured and the driver who failed to yield was issued a citation for the traffic violation. 

Stop Graffiti Bounty Program

One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program.  If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill.  Help keep Monrovia looking great!

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of May 17-20, 2012

Burglary Residential

On May 17 at 10:24 a.m., a victim reported a residential burglary that occurred in the 1100 block of Orange.  Someone entered the residence through a window and went through the victim's jewelry, but nothing was missing.  Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary

On May 17 at 11:51 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of Colorado. The victim parked and locked his vehicle on the second level of a parking structure.  When he returned, the vehicle was still locked, but his backpack containing clothing was missing from the backseat, along with a cell phone, which was in the center console.  Investigation continuing.

Conspiracy / Strong Arm Robbery - Suspect Arrested

On May 17 at 9:12 p.m., police received a call from a female subject in the 900 block of Monterey.  She reported that her 17-year-old brother returned home and was bleeding, but he couldn't remember anything.  Through investigation, police learned he had been battered by several male subjects.  Monrovia Fire Department paramedics arrived and treated the juvenile.  

After leaving the location, officers received information on the identity of one of the suspects.  They learned that one of the suspects beat up the victim because of pictures he had on his cell phone.  Officers went to the suspect's house to speak to him and subsequently arrested him.  The suspect admitted to his involvement.  He was later released to his parents.

Contributing to the Delinquency of Minors - Suspects Arrested

On May 17 at 10:08 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 400 block of North Grand regarding juveniles hanging out in the park after it was closed.  Officers arrived and located two male adults, who are known gang members, with four female juveniles.  Their vehicle was parked on the street and contained alcohol, with a number of open containers.  The female juveniles were picked up by the parents and the two adults were arrested for contributing to the delinquency of minors.  

Grand Theft Auto

On May 18 at 11:26 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1300 block of Peck Road.  The victim's son used his father's car and went to a business.  While he was there, unknown persons stole the car, a grey, 1990 Toyota Camry.  Investigation continuing.

Warrant Arrest / Domestic Violence Restraining Order - Suspect Arrested

On May 18 at 3:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Cloverleaf regarding a domestic dispute.  The female resident's husband, who was recently arrested for domestic violence, was back at her house, and she believed he had turned off the power to the house.  Officers arrived and were speaking to the woman when they observed a male subject running from the location, attempting to hide in the brush on the hillside.  Officers contained the area and apprehended the suspect without incident.  

The suspect was the husband, and he had been drinking alcohol.  He had not yet been served the restraining order, and the wife did not witness him at the power box.  He was arrested for an outstanding warrant, served with the restraining order and taken into custody.

Grand Theft Auto

On May 20 at 4:15 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Pearl regarding a grand theft auto in progress.  The victim woke up and remembered he had left the keys in his vehicle.  He went outside to get the keys and saw his vehicle driving away toward Norumbega.  An area search was made by officers, but the vehicle was not located.  The vehicle is a red, 1993 Chevy Suburban with black flames on both sides.  It has guitar detail on the rear window, chrome rims, and had guitar equipment inside.  Investigation continuing.

Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity

Fraudulent Registration Tabs / Defrauding Department of Motor Vehicle - Suspect Arrested

On May 15 at 9:00 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers stopped a vehicle with fraudulent registration tabs.  The driver was arrested for making false registration tabs and defrauding the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Gang Injunction Served

On May 16, Special Enforcement Team officers conducted a pedestrian stop at Shamrock and Almond on a known gang member.  He was field interviewed and served the gang injunction.

Possession for Sales / Transportation of a Controlled Substance - Suspect  Arrested

On May 17 at 2:02 p.m., the Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Magnolia.  A canine officer was requested from Irwindale Police Department.  The canine had a positive alert on the right front passenger seat.  A search of the seat revealed a hidden compartment inside that contained approximately half a pound of heroin.  The driver was arrested for possession for sales and transportation of a controlled substance.

Warrant - Suspect Arrested

On May 18 at 7:40 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers arrested a known gang member for two misdemeanor warrants in the 1200 block of South Myrtle.

Stop Graffiti Bounty Program

One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program.  If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill.  Help keep Monrovia looking great!

Taggers punk our neighborhood

Sadly our neighbors closer to Foothill got tagged in the wee hours Saturday morning. MPD was called and assured the owner of the worst hit property the city would be by to remove it. (If the city can't clean it up soon we will. Frank, Mike and Joey visited with her and let her know we would clean it up for her if the city lets this go too much further). We may not be a "map" neighborhood but we deserve to be graffiti free as well!

Renee has a call into MPD to talk with the officer who took the report. She will find out if possible if we know which gang did it and what to watch for in the future to help prevent future incidents.

Karen who used to live on the street was by with Adrian on Sunday. As a little refresher she works for MUSD as a child psyche and is involved with at risk kids in our schools. She saw the graffiti and let Renee know that it was not a Monrovia gang. We don't know which gang it is, and we don't know if we should be reassured by it being "outsiders" or not.

As always if you see something going on call it in. If you see some up here that shouldn't be and they are some place where an outsider shouldn't be, call 911 as well. MPD needs our help to keep crime off our street.