Highlighted Activity for February 4-7, 2016

Park Closure Violation – Suspect Arrested

February 4 at 11:19 p.m., officers were using the services of the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter on a call and requested they check the roof of the Library in the 300 block of South Myrtle on their way out of the city. During the check, a subject was spotted in the bushes at the park. Officers responded to the park and located a subject sleeping in the bushes. They arrested the subject for being in the park during closed hours and he received a citation to appear in court on the charges.

Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested

February 7 at 7:28 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation at Myrtle and Duarte. During the investigation, the officer determined the driver was under the influence of marijuana. The driver was arrested and later released on a citation to appear in court.

Park Closure Violation/Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested

February 7 at 11:41 p.m., an officer was patrolling a park in the 600 block of South Shamrock and found a subject in the park after hours. During the investigation, the officer discovered the subject was also in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested for the charges and was later released on a citation to appear in court.

Highlighted Activity for October 29 – November 1, 2015

Stolen Vehicle
October 29 at 12:55 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a dealership located in the 1300 block of South Mountain. The vehicle was discovered missing during an inventory at the dealership. Both the vehicle and keys were missing. When the vehicle identification number was entered into the law enforcement stolen vehicle database, it showed the license plates from the vehicle were recovered on July 9, 2015, in Baldwin Park. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle system and the investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
October 29 at 7:01 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 800 block of East Huntington regarding a theft that had just occurred. The suspect entered the business, selected several bottles of expensive men's cologne and fled without paying for the merchandise. The suspect was confronted outside the store by the loss prevention agent, and he dropped the cologne and fled on foot, followed by the loss prevention agent. Containment of the area was established, and the suspect was located hiding in a backyard in the 500 block of Maple Avenue. He was arrested and taken into custody. The suspect claimed to be having chest pains and was taken to a hospital for treatment. He was later issued a citation to appear in court on the shoplifting charges.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
October 29 at 10:03 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of East Foothill on the report of a suspicious vehicle in the area. A witness reported that the driver of the vehicle was driving very slowly and when she stopped the vehicle and exited the car, she had no clothing on from the waist down. She entered the vehicle again and drove off south on Mountain. Officers located the vehicle in the 800 block of East Huntington and the investigation revealed the driver was intoxicated. The suspect was arrested and held for a sobering period. She was later released with a citation to appear in court on the DUI charges.
Mountain Lion Sighting
October 29 at 11:36 p.m., officers responded to the area of Myrtle and Scenic on the report of a mountain lion sighted. The officers located the animal in the front yard of a residence in the 100 block of East Scenic, lying in the grass. The Department of Fish
and Game was contacted, but had no one available to respond. They recommended the officers use a beanbag round to encourage the mountain lion back into the hills. One beanbag round was deployed and the animal fled into the hills.
Transporting Marijuana/Unlicensed Driver – Suspect Arrested
October 30 at 7:44 p.m., an officer stopped a motorist he knew was unlicensed from prior contacts. The investigation revealed the motorist was also transporting marijuana. The motorist was arrested for the above violations and taken into custody.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
October 30 at 8:08 p.m., officers responded to the area of Huntington and Myrtle regarding a bus driver being assaulted by a passenger. Upon arrival, there was no evidence found of a crime; however, one of the involved parties had an outstanding warrant issued for his arrest by the Glendale Police Department. The suspect was arrested per the authority of the warrant and taken into custody. Glendale Police Department was notified and officers responded to take custody of suspect.
Residential Burglary
October 30 at 8:40 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 500 block of Alta Vista. Unknown suspects entered the victim's detached garage and stole music equipment. The victim believes he left the pedestrian door on the side of his garage open when the burglary occurred. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
October 31 at 3:16 a.m., a motorist was stopped in the 200 block of West Huntington for unsafe speed. The investigation revealed the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol. The motorist admitted to drinking beer at a park prior to being stopped by the police. He was arrested, taken into custody and held for sobering. He was later released on a citation to appear in court.
Injury Traffic Collision
October 31 at 3:25 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting an injury traffic collision in the area of California and Evergreen. A vehicle made a left turn into the path of another vehicle. One of the drivers complained of wrist pain.
Grand Theft Auto
November 1 at 8:41 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the street in the area of Monterey and Olive. The vehicle stolen was a white, 1997 Honda Accord. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
November 1 at 10:50 a.m., an officer in the area of Violet and Lime located a stolen vehicle left abandoned on the street. The vehicle recovered was a Maroon, 1995 Acura. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
November 1 at 12:55 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the street in the 400 block of West Lime. The vehicle stolen was a black, 1997 Honda. The investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
November 1 at 3:30 p.m., a resident called to report a vandalism in the 1200 block of Mayflower. Mailboxes were vandalized between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
November 1 at 7:03 p.m., a driver was heading west on Huntington when a vehicle turned in front of her, striking her vehicle. She was able to obtain a plate number, which returned to a Monrovia resident. Officers went to the residence and determined an elderly male was driving the other vehicle involved, but he did not realize that he had struck the other vehicle. No criminal charges will be filed.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
November 1 at 10:57 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of North Alta Vista regarding a domestic violence incident. A male adult called to report his wife had struck him in the face during an argument. The wife was arrested and taken into custody.

Highlighted Activity for September 28-30, 2015

Theft From a Vehicle

September 28 at 9:05 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported at a residence in the 100 block of South Ivy Avenue. The victim left her vehicle parked and unlocked in front of her residence. When she returned to the vehicle, she noticed property had been stolen from the interior. Miscellaneous clothing and a briefcase was taken. The investigation is continuing.

Attempted Murder – Suspects Arrested

September 28 at 10:01 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of South Encinitas on the report of a stabbing that had just occurred. The victim had been in an altercation earlier with the brother of the suspect who stabbed him. The two brothers showed up at the victim’s residence and a physical fight ensued. During the fight, the victim was stabbed multiple times. The suspects fled on foot and containment of the area was established. One suspect was taken into custody near the original location. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he required surgery for his injuries. The second suspect has been located and arrested.

Vehicle Burglary

September 28 at 1:41 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of West Duarte Road. The victim left his vehicle to be repaired at an automotive repair shop on September 25. When he returned to the repair shop, he found tools had been stolen from a locked toolbox in the bed of his truck. The investigation is continuing.

Petty Theft

September 28 at 2:00 p.m., a petty theft was reported in the 400 block of Genoa. The victim parked her vehicle in front of her apartment the night before. She returned at 8:00 a.m. and saw that one of her tires was stolen. The investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary

September 28 at 6:26 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Palm regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim parked her vehicle on the street in front of her house at 5:00 p.m. and locked the doors. She then went into her house. She returned to her vehicle an hour and a half later and discovered a window was shattered and her briefcase containing miscellaneous papers had been taken. She immediately called the police. Officers searched the area, but did not locate a suspect. The investigation is continuing.

Possession of Marijuana for Sales/Warrant – Suspect Arrested

September 28 at 10:09 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 1400 block of South Mountain stopped a vehicle for failing to stop for a red light signal at an intersection. The officer approached the male driver and immediately smelled marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle. A computer check of the subject revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest and was driving with a suspended license. A lawful search of the vehicle revealed several individually packaged bags of marijuana and evidence the driver was transporting the drugs for sales. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft From a Vehicle

September 29 at 11:48 a.m., a purse was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 500 block of South Mountain. The victim was picking up her daughter at the location. She parked her vehicle and left it for approximately five minutes, leaving her purse in the vehicle. When she returned, she saw a white pickup truck with tinted windows and no plates leaving from directly behind her vehicle. She entered her vehicle and saw her purse was missing. Officers later recovered her property in two separate locations after it had been discarded. The victim was missing cash and a debit card. The investigation is continuing.

Theft From a Vehicle

September 29 at 11:55 a.m., a victim of theft called police to report her purse was stolen out of her unlocked vehicle while she was inside a business in the 200 block of South Ivy Avenue. The investigation is continuing.

Injury Hit and Run Collision/Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

September 29 at 7:20 p.m., a Chevrolet Suburban was traveling west in the 400 block of West Colorado when it collided into a bicyclist who was also traveling westbound. The bicyclist fell off his bike and landed on the pavement, causing non-life-threatening injuries to his arms and legs. The bicyclist was wearing reflective, protective gear and his bike had the legal lighting equipment. The driver of the Suburban fled west on Colorado.

A witness called police and reported the license plate of the suspect vehicle. Officers responded to the registered owner’s house, where they located the vehicle and the driver outside the home in Monrovia. The driver was determined to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested for felony driving under the influence and hit and run.

Highlighted Activity for June 18-21, 2015

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
On June 18 at 7:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to a non-injury traffic collision in the area of Primrose and Huntington. The investigation revealed one of the drivers failed to yield and pulled out in front of on coming traffic. Both vehicles were damaged and a city owned traffic control sign.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
On June 18 at 10:03 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of East Huntington regarding a male subject trying to get into parked cars. The officer arrived and located the subject. The investigation revealed the male was under the influence of a controlled substance and he was arrested.
Violation of Court Order – Suspect Arrested
On June 18 at 10:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Olive regarding a restraining order violation. The subject, who was released from County Jail earlier that day, took a cab to his parent’s house, where a valid restraining order is in force. A family member who feared for his safety called police and the violator was contacted and arrested.
Stolen/Vehicle Recovered
On June 19 at 8:04 a.m., an officer on routine patrol was driving through a parking lot in the 400 block of West Huntington Drive. He observed a 1998, gray Honda Civic parked in the parking stall near the rear alley. A computer check revealed the vehicle was a reported stolen out of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Walnut Station. There was no sign of forced entry and the owner was notified.
Burglary Commercial
On June 19 at 8:06 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a school in the 800 block of West Colorado regarding a burglary investigation. The reporting party was contacted and stated the shed was left locked and secured. Upon returning, he found the lock latch had been pried away from the shed and all their tools and gardening equipment were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
On June 19 at 2:46 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of West Lemon. The victim parked her vehicle and rolled up the windows, but unsure if she locked the doors. When she returned the following morning she saw that the interior appeared ransacked and her laptop computers, checkbook and vehicle registration were missing. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
On June 19 at 3:09 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the northeast corner lot at Primrose and Pomona regarding a theft. The victim parked his vehicle on May 30 and returned to his vehicle 2 hours later. He turned his ignition on and immediately heard a loud sound. The victim exited his vehicle and examined the rear end, discovering his catalytic converter was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
On June 20 at 11:13 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a theft. A male subject entered a grocery store and put a bag of disposable razors in his pocket. He ran out of the store without paying for the merchandise. Officers searched for the male and located him at the corner of Magnolia and Huntington. A field show-up was conducted and the male was positively identified as the shoplifter. He was placed under private person’s arrest, and transported to the
Monrovia Jail, where he was booked. He was still in possession of the razors, which were returned to the store.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Methamphetamine / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
On June 20 at 8:00 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle and contacted the driver. Upon contacting the subject a strong smell of marijuana emitted from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed the subject is on probation for drug related violations. A search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana. The subject admitted to having syringes in his possession. Also found in his possession was Methamphetamine and Heroine. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
On June 20 at 12:10 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting three subjects drinking in a vehicle at Shamrock/Huntington. The vehicle left before officers arrived. The vehicle was spotted and stopped on Huntington near Myrtle. The driver, a 19-year-old male, was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
On June 21 at 4:00 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Central and Myrtle. The driver was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested and taken into custody.

Highlighted Activity for June 4-7, 2015

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested 
June 5 at 1:13 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of West Walnut when she stopped a motorist for failing to obey a traffic sign. A subsequent investigation revealed the motorist was intoxicated. The officer arrested the motorist and took him into custody. The motorist was held for sobering.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
June 5 at 12:58 a.m., an officer was in the area of Lime and Primrose on patrol when he observed a subject stumbling. The officer contacted the subject and determined he was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. The officer arrested the subject for public intoxication and took him into custody. The subject was held for sobering.
Injury Traffic Collision
June 5 at 4:35 a.m., an injury traffic collision was reported at Bradbury and Royal Oaks. A motorist was driving eastbound on Royal Oaks and struck a driver who was southbound on Bradbury, turning to eastbound Royal Oaks. Both drivers claimed the light was green in their direction. No independent witnesses could be located. Both vehicles sustained major damage and both drivers were checked for injury at the scene by Monrovia Fire Department paramedics. Both drivers declined to be taken to the
hospital for minor injuries that were sustained. The vehicles were towed.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
June 5 at 4:50 a.m., an off-duty officer observed a vehicle stopped at Evergreen and Myrtle that did not move as the traffic light cycled through, and the driver appeared to be asleep behind the wheel. When the officer knocked on the window, the driver awoke and drifted into the intersection, swerving. The driver struck a curb on the right side of the freeway on-ramp and continued driving onto the freeway.
The off-duty officer followed the driver onto the freeway and Monrovia and California Highway Patrol units responded to handle the incident. The vehicle then exited the freeway and drove west on Live Oak, where it was stopped by police. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and his vehicle was stored. A marijuana pipe and marijuana was also located inside the vehicle. The driver was held for sobering.
Traffic Offense / Evading a Peace Officer / Driving Without a License – Suspects Arrested
June 5 at 4:25 p.m., an officer responded to Mayflower and Hillcrest regarding speeding vehicles. While he was speaking with the reporting party, two young men on minibikes drove by on the street. They were on vehicles that were not properly equipped for public streets. The resident told him that these young men ride the minibikes on the street frequently. The officer followed and attempted to stop them by activating his red light and siren. The subjects looked back at the officer and increased their speed, failing to yield. The officer was able to get the subjects to stop after a brief pursuit. One rider was a licensed adult and the other was an unlicensed seventeen-year-old subject. They were arrested for the above listed violations. The minibikes were stored as evidence.
No-bail Warrants – Suspect Arrested
June 5 at 5:20 p.m., an officer was in the area of Huntington and Buena Vista on patrol, when he observed a male subject that he knew had an outstanding no-bail warrant for his arrest. He was able to stop and detain the subject and confirmed he had two no-bail warrants. He was arrested without incident.
Critical Missing Adult – Subject Located
June 6 at 10:37 a.m., a 21-year-old female took her mother’s car from her residence in the 500 block of East Almond and drove away, even though she is unlicensed. Her mother was extremely concerned because of her daughter’s state of mind. She was entered into the law enforcement system as a critical missing person and law enforcement agencies were notified.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., detectives received a call from a California Highway Patrol officer advising that the missing female had been arrested for driving under the influence. She was arrested on Interstate 15, about an hour past Barstow. Her mother was notified that she was located, and she was removed from the missing person’s system.
Driving Under the Influence Traffic Collision With Injuries – Suspect Arrested
June 6 at 5:19 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the 700 block of East Central. The male driver was westbound on Central and struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street. The victim suffered head trauma and a broken rib. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested for DUI. He will be charged for felony driving under the influence traffic collision with serious injury.
Grand Theft Auto
June 6 at 1:38 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of South Mayflower Avenue. The victim reported parking and securing her vehicle at approximately 1:30 a.m. She did not return to the vehicle until 1:30 p.m., when she found it was missing and called police. She does not know who took her vehicle and did not give anyone permission to drive her car. The vehicle stolen is a blue/green, 1994 Honda Accord. The investigation is continuing.

Highlighted Activity for April 27-29, 2015

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
April 27 at 8:37 p.m., two officers were on a call at the corner of Myrtle and Olive when they saw a vehicle driving south on Myrtle, blaring loud music. The vehicle made a right turn onto Olive, against eastbound traffic. The officers shined their flashlight on the driver and she abruptly pulled into a parking lot. The officers contacted the driver and through investigation determined she was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested for DUI and held for sobering.
Domestic Violence
April 27 at 10:19 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported at a residence in the 700 block of Mountain View. The male suspect left the location prior to police arrival. The female stated that her boyfriend slashed her fingers with a set of keys during a verbal dispute. Paramedics responded to the residence and the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of her cut fingers. A wanted person entry was made into the law enforcement system for the suspect and his vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
April 28 at 5:53 a.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of East Duarte Road regarding the report of a vehicle burglary. The burglary happened sometime during the night. There were several batteries taken from the vehicle.
Possession of a Controlled Substance/Warrants – Suspects Arrested
April 29 at 6:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to the rear of a residence in the 100 block of East Olive regarding two subjects in a white truck, possibly dealing drugs. Officers arrived and contacted three subjects in the truck. Investigation revealed that one of the subjects had a large quantity of marijuana in his possession. He was arrested for drug possession. The other two subjects had outstanding warrants for their arrest and were also taken into custody.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of September 11-14, 2014

Possession of Marijuana for Sales – Suspect Arrested
On September 12 at 10:10 p.m., an officer observed a motorist speeding north on Madison and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer smelled marijuana in the vehicle and subsequently searched it. The officer located approximately 18 grams of marijuana packaged separately. The motorist explained that he was in possession of the marijuana because he was supposed to deliver it to his medical marijuana clients. The suspect was unable to show proof of
legitimately operating a business and was arrested for possession of marijuana for
sales.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
On September 13 at 3:46 p.m., a male and female subject got into an argument at a residence in the 500 block of East Foothill. The argument led to a physical altercation. The subjects are in a dating relationship and had been drinking. An officer arrived and determined the male suspect to be the primary aggressor in the incident; he was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
On September 13 at 11:04 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Madison regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in the roadway. Upon arrival, the officer found the vehicle parked in the opposing lane of traffic with two flat front tires. The driver was the sole occupant and was still in the driver's seat. The investigation revealed the driver had crashed into an unoccupied parked car and was under the influence of drugs while operating a motor vehicle. The driver was arrested.
Suspicious Person / Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
On September 13 at 11:04 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of East Maple on the report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival, the officer located an intoxicated personinside of the reporting party’s vehicle without permission. The suspect was determinedto be too intoxicated to care for his own safety and was arrested for public intoxication.The suspect was taken into custody and held for sobering.
No-bail Warrants / Delaying an Officer – Suspect Arrested
On September 15 at 12:28 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Royal Oaks and Mountain when he saw a male subject riding a bicycle who appeared to be casing the neighborhood. The officer turned on his lights and siren, but the bicyclist attempted to flee by riding faster. The officer yelled at the subject to stop, but he kept riding as fast as he could for two blocks. The officer drove in front of the male, blocking his path and allowing the officer to apprehend him. A computer check revealed the subject had two no-bail warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody without further incident.

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 June 23-25, 2014

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol / Non-Injury Hit & Run Traffic Collision –
Suspect Arrested
On June 23 at 3:21 a.m., officers responded to the area of California and Huntington regarding a hit and run traffic collision. A silver truck collided into another vehicle that was stopped for a red light. The driver and passenger of the truck got out of the vehicle and ran. Both suspects were apprehended by the officers. The driver was intoxicated, so field sobriety tests were conducted. He was arrested and taken into custody. The
passenger was also arrested for 2 warrants both for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
On June 23 at 6:45 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a male subject holding a big stick, talking to himself in the area of Huntington and California. The subject was contacted and found to be in possession of uncapped hypodermic needles. He was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Vehicle Vandalism
On June 23 at 11:12 a.m., dispatch received a call from a resident in the 100 block of Encinitas regarding a vandalized vehicle. The resident reported that one of his vehicle tires was slashed sometime on Saturday and several flower pots were broken. No suspects were seen and the victim claims no one specific is suspected. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
On June 23 at 12:06 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of East Olive called to report a burglary. He parked his work truck in the driveway of his residence leaving the left driver side window down about 5 inches. An unknown suspect reached through the window, activated the garage opener and took a bag containing miscellaneous tools. A work lap top computer from inside an unlocked vehicle in the garage was also taken.
The investigation is con tinuing.
Commercial Vandalism
On June 24 at 7:42 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of South Myrtle regarding vandalism that occurred between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00  a.m. A light fixture on the ceiling above the front door of the business had been pulled down and thrown on the ground. The investigation is continuing
Vehicle Burglary
On June 24 at 10:05 a.m., a passerby called to report broken glass on the ground from a car window in the 900 block of West Huntington. During his investigation, the officer discovered a witness who saw two male Hispanics in a grey sedan, break the window and take luggage from a Buick, and break a window on a Toyota. The investigation is continuing.
Possession for Sales of Concentrated Cannabis and Marijuana – Suspect Arrested
On June 24 at 12:59 p.m., an officer was conducting extra patrol in the area of California and Cherry when he observed a suspicious male seated in a vehicle. Upon approaching the vehicle he immediately smelled a pungent odor of fresh marijuana.  During the course of his investigation, he discovered a large amount of concentrated cannabis and marijuana inside of the vehicle. Also discovered were approximately 25
individually packaged items of concentrated cannabis "wax," additional baggies of marijuana and a digital scale. The suspect was arrested for sales of concentrated cannabis and marijuana.
Theft from an Unlocked Vehicle
On June 25 at 8:27 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Lime regarding a theft investigation. The victim parked his vehicle in the parking lot of his complex at approximately 11:15 p.m., but left it unlocked. Upon returning the following morning discovered his iPod, three cell phones and some cash were missing. The investigation is continuing.
Cultivation of Marijuana / Sales / Grant Theft / Conspiracy – Suspects Arrested
On June 25 at 9:33 p.m., Monrovia Special Enforcement Team with the assistance of Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force, served a search warrant in the 200 block of West Cypress. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of over 600 marijuana plants, 2 pounds of dried marijuana, 2 vehicles and US currency. Three male adults were arrested and charged for cultivation, sales, grand theft, and conspiracy. Charges will be sought with the Los Angeles District Attorney.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of May 12-14, 2014

Medical Assist / Warrant – One Suspect Arrested
May 12 at 8:42 a.m., Monrovia police and fire personnel responded to a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington on the report of a subject having a seizure in one of the hotel rooms. It was determined that the subject had overdosed. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. Several friends of the subject were present in the hotel room and were identified; one of subject was found to have a warrant and was arrested.
Violation of a Court Order – Suspect Arrested
May 12 at 9:57 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Mayflower and Alta Vista when he observed a subject on a bicycle he recognized. The subject had a restraining order prohibiting him from the area. The officer detained the subject, as he was only 30 yards away from the protected person's residence. The officer confirmed the restraining order and arrested the subject.
Vehicle Burglary
May 13 at 6:34 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at a business in the 700 block of East Huntington. An Unknown suspect smashed the window of a vehicle parked in the business parking lot. Two purses that were left in the vehicle were taken. The investigation is continuing.
Medical Assist
May 13 at 8:13 a.m., police received a call reporting a driver in a vehicle at Myrtle and Huntington was possibly having a heart attack. Responding officers arrived on scene quickly and checked the subject for a pulse, but did not find one. Officers applied an automated external defibrillator (AED). A shock was advised and delivered. A pulse was obtained. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics arrived and rendered aid to the
subject. He was taken to a hospital for further treatment and was released later that day.
Commercial Burglary
May 13 at 11:47 a.m., a burglary was reported at a business in the 400 block of South Myrtle. The reporting party returned to the business in the morning and found the front door was unlocked. She noticed items were missing. There was an instructor at the business on Sunday, but it is unknown if door was left unlocked. There were no signs of forced entry. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft From a Vehicle
May 13 at 11:58 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the police lobby on the report of a grand theft from a vehicle. The victim had parked his unlocked vehicle at the corner of Palm and Ivy in the evening. He returned to his vehicle the next day and found that his Titanium road bike was missing. The victim does not remember if he locked the vehicle. There were no signs of forced entry. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
May 13 at 5:17 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at a business in the 700 block of East Huntington. The victim parked her vehicle in the parking lot and went into the gym to work out. When she returned to her vehicle, she found the front passenger window smashed. A gym bag with clothing in it was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary / Conspiracy / Weapons Offense – Four Suspects Arrested
May 14 at 3:11 a.m., and officer was on patrol in the area of Magnolia and Huntington when he stopped a motorist for a modified exhaust violation. When the officer approached the vehicle, he smelled the odor of marijuana and observed metal knuckles on the rear floor board. The officer requested additional officers to assist and removed the four occupants from the vehicle.
One of the occupants had a large hunting knife concealed in his pocket. Further investigation revealed unopened mail and electronics inside of the vehicle. The mail belonged to a victim who lives in the 500 block of North Alta Vista. The burglary had occurred minutes before the officer detained the suspects. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody. One of the suspects admitted to the burglary.
Vandalism
May 14 at 8:02 a.m., a business in the 1800 block of South California reported that someone wrote graffiti on the front door of the business sometime during the night. The graffiti was written on the front door of the business in black marker. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary – Suspect Arrested
May 15 at 3:39 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Norumbega regarding a burglary. The victim had just been released from police custody. When he returned home, he observed an acquaintance inside of his residence. The victim yelled at the suspect and he ran out of the back door holding the victim's cell phone charger.
An officer responded and found the suspect one block away from the location. The suspect claimed he found the cell phone charger. Further investigation revealed the suspect knew the victim was arrested earlier and did not expect him to be released from custody yet. Fresh pry marks were located on the
victim's back door. The suspect was arrested.

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of April 14-16, 2014

Warrant – Suspect Arrested On April 14 at 6:15 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Royal Oaks regarding the boyfriend of the reporting party being intoxicated and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. A computer check was run on the subject and it was discovered that he had an outstanding warrant. He was arrested for the warrant.
The subject complained of difficulty breathing. Monrovia paramedics responded and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Theft of a Bicycle On April 14, the theft of a bicycle was reported in the 300 block of West Colorado. The victim reported that someone took his black, BMX bicycle with aqua colored hubs from the rear yard. The suspect left behind a mountain bike. The investigation is continuing.
Theft from a Vehicle On April 15 at 7:48 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Walnut. The victim parked her vehicle in her assigned parking spot the day before. She returned to her vehicle in the morning and discovered her cell phone, money, registration, and a pair of sunglasses were missing. She had left the vehicle unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
Sexual Battery On April 15 at 8:47 a.m., a female subject was walking to her vehicle, which was parked in the 1200 block of South Mayflower. As she neared her vehicle, she heard someone behind her and felt someone slap her buttocks. The suspect kept going southbound on the sidewalk, riding his skateboard. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 18 years old, light complexion, 5'7" tall, thin build, wearing a zipped up, light-colored, hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The victim came to the police lobby to report the incident. An area check was made by officers, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing. Attempt Grand Theft Auto On April 15 at 10:29 a.m., a Monrovia High School security employee saw a male subject standing near a vehicle in the school parking lot. The employee knew the vehicle belonged to a student and thought the subject might be a parent. As he walked toward the vehicle, the subject ducked down behind the car and then ran west, jumping over a fence onto Madison.
Police were called as the student/owner of the vehicle was located. Apparently, the suspect had made entry and was trying to hotwire the vehicle. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, late 40's, heavyset, wearing a burgundy shirt and denim shorts. The investigation is continuing.
Delaying an Officer – Suspect Arrested On April 15 at 2:53 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 300 block of West Huntington saw a juvenile subject who matched the suspect description from a sexual battery that occurred earlier in the day. He contacted the subject and found him to be in possession of tobacco products. The subject provided unverifiable information to the officer. The juvenile was arrested and brought to the station. A detective was notified and spoke with the juvenile. The juvenile was later released to his parents with a citation for the tobacco offense and delaying an officer. The investigation is continuing.
Spousal Battery / Violation of Restraining Order / Warrants – Suspect Arrested On April 16 at 2:56 a.m., an officer responded to the 1300 block of South Primrose on the report of domestic violence. The female victim said her boyfriend punched and slapped her several times in the face and head. She did not have any visible injuries and declined medical treatment.
Investigation revealed the male subject was previously served with a domestic violence restraining order, and he also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor / Furnishing a Minor with Alcohol and Marijuana / Warrant – Suspect Arrested On April 16 at 6:39 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of West Huntington regarding a juvenile problem. When the officer arrived, he observed a male and female consuming alcohol to the rear of the location. Upon contact, he learned the male subject was 20 years old and the female was 17 years old.
The male adult was found to be in possession of marijuana. The investigation revealed the male adult had furnished the female juvenile with alcohol and marijuana. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and for the warrant. The female juvenile was taken to her residence, where she was released to the custody of her father.