Blotters

December 22

At 12:05 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of North Encinitas regarding a traffic collision. Officers arrived and saw a vehicle had crashed into two parked vehicles. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol, and the front passenger of the vehicle had facial and head injuries. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 1:52 a.m., a caller reported three male subjects fighting outside a business in the 100 block of East Olive. Prior to officers arriving, the subjects stopped fighting and went back inside. Officers located a victim that had an injury to his lip. MFD responded and treated him for injuries. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:58 a.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of South Myrtle regarding a female acting strange. After speaking with the subject, it was determined she was unable to care for herself. She was transported to a hospital for a mental evaluation.

At 2:51 p.m., a loss prevention officer from a store in the 700 block of East Huntington called to report they had two female subjects shoplifting. He said the suspects had concealed approximately $250 worth of merchandise before exiting the store. Both suspects were detained until officers arrived. Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:41 p.m., while investigating a shoplifting in the 700 block of East Huntington officers made contact with two occupants of a vehicle they believed was involved in the crime. A computer check revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest. Further investigation revealed the passenger was in possession of a controlled substance. The driver was arrested per the authority of the warrant and taken into custody. The passenger was arrested, cited and released at the scene. a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot in the 700 block of West Huntington. He stopped to investigate and saw the vehicle was occupied by a male adult. As he spoke to the subject he saw drug paraphernalia in plain sight. He asked the subject to exit the vehicle and then saw a handgun laying on the seat. The subject was detained and additional drugs and a large amount of money were located. The subject also had a warrant for a prior weapons offense. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:07 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of North Mountain reported that a resident was physical with a staff member. The officer determined the resident was a danger to others and he was placed on a mental evaluation hold. He was transported to a local hospital.

At 11:25 a.m., a property manager from the 1000 block of Royal Oaks called and reported a tenant was unresponsive in his apartment bathroom. Officers and Paramedics arrived and provided medical treatment. The individual was pronounced deceased by Paramedics. No signs of foul play.

At 3:24 p.m., an employee from a business in the 600 block of West Huntington called to report that a shoplifting had just occurred. Officers responded and located the subject. The subject ran and an officer gave chase. A short foot pursuit ensued and the subject was detained. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:06 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of East Olive called to report her ex-boyfriend was inside her residence creating a disturbance. Officers arrived and the resident asked for the ex-boyfriend to leave the property. The ex-boyfriend refused to leave the location. He was arrested and taken into custody.

December 24

At 6:19 p.m., a reporting party called advising his delivery van had just been stolen from the 300 block of Genoa. The van was entered into the stolen vehicle system as the delivery company was able to access the van's GPS. The van was located and in El Monte. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:43 a.m., a bus driver in the area of Fifth and Huntington reported that a male subject was trying to get on the bus and was causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and the subject was trying to get into vehicles that were passing by. He was detained and determined to be a danger to himself or others. He was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.

December 26

At 7:11 a.m., a victim in the 1400 block of South Shamrock reported his catalytic converter was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:22 a.m., officers were driving in the area of Myrtle and Chestnut and when they noticed a male urinating in public. They stopped and spoke to the subject, who was intoxicated. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:27 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of West Huntington called stating a female subject was attempting to pay with fraudulent currency. When she was confronted about the bills, she ran off. Officers arrived but were unable to locate her. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:38 p.m., an employee from the 100 block of West Duarte called to report a male subject inside the location arguing. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. It was soon determined he was intoxicated and couldn't care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 10:52 p.m., a passerby called to report a brush fire near Huntington & the 210 Freeway on-ramp. Officers arrived and CHP assisted with shutting down the offramp. No structures were damaged and the cause of the fire is unknown.

December 27

At 12:31 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Live Oak and Lynd for a traffic violation. The driver had a suspended license for a DUI and displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. The female in the front passenger seat was the registered owner of the vehicle, but she was also intoxicated. After a DUI investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 8:27 a.m., the caller reported he located a bag of narcotics in a parking lot in the 200 block of West Maple. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:43 a.m., a representative from a medical facility called to request a welfare check on her client at 100 West Cherry. Officers arrived and after speaking with the subject, determined he was a danger to himself. He was taken to a mental hospital.

At 12:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Shamrock and Huntington regarding a vehicle versus a motorcycle. When the officers arrived, they saw the motorcycle and the rider on the ground. It was discovered the motorcycle was in a solo accident. He had a complaint of pain and was transported to the hospital for further treatment.

At 7:54 p.m., a caller reported that a subject had stolen multiple handbags from a store in the 700 block of East Huntington. Officers arrived and located the subject. He was identified as the theft suspect and the stolen property was recovered. The suspect was arrested, cited and released at the scene.

Arcadia

December 25

At 6:07 p.m., an officer responded to the 1900 block of Alta Oaks Drive regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear sliding door and ransacked the home. The loss is unknown as of the date of this report.

At 6:51 p.m., an officer responded to CVS Pharmacy, located at 1401 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a shoplifting incident. The officer determined the suspect, a 33-year-old male transient from Temple City, stole approximately $60 worth of wine, chocolate, and a blanket. He was located nearby and was arrested. He was then transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 11:54 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Huntington Drive and First Avenue regarding a subject digging through trash, an Arcadia Municipal Violation. Upon contacting the subject and conducting a records check, the officer discovered the 36-yearold male transient from South El Monte had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

December 26

At 7:39 a.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of Huntington Drive regarding a battery investigation. An investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred between an adult son and his mother resulting in the son punching and kicking his mother. The 19-year-old male from Arcadia was gone by the time the officer had arrived. The mother did not require medical treatment.

At 3:07 p.m., an officer responded to the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue in regard to a theft report. Sometime during the previous night, someone stole the victim’s catalytic converter from his Toyota Prius. The investigation is pending a review of nearby surveillance footage.

At 6:22 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a theft report. Loss prevention witnessed and confronted the suspects as they stole nearly $800.00 worth of merchandise. The 46-year-old male from Glendale and 39-year-old female from Glendale was arrested and cited in the field.

December 27

At 7:48 a.m., an officer responded to 1306 South Fourth Avenue regarding a theft from vehicle report. Surveillance footage captured three thieves stealing the victim’s catalytic converter from her Toyota Prius and fleeing. The suspects committed the crime around 3:30 a.m. and were all males in dark clothing. Similar incidents occurred in the 200 block of Laurel Avenue and the 200 block of Bonita Street. It is unknown if the thefts were committed by the same suspects. to a vandalism report. The officer determined the suspect parked in a private parking lot and when a security gate prohibited her from leaving, she and a second suspect forcefully opened the gate, leaving the gate damaged and in need of repair. The suspects are described as an Asian female, approximately 5 feet, 3 inches, with a thin build, black hair, and a White male between the ages of 45 and 50 years old with a heavy build.

At 6:54 p.m., an officer responded to The Shops at Santa Anita, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a stolen vehicle report. The victim discovered her Porsche 911 had been stolen from the Nordstrom parking lot sometime earlier in the day.

December 28

At 9:21 p.m., an officer responded to Albertsons, located at 298 E. Live Oak Ave., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Surveillance footage and the store manager witnessed a team of three suspects working in concert to steal approximately $1000 worth of non-prescription medications. The suspects are described as one Black female in her 20s, and two Black males in their early 20s. They fled in a Honda Civic.

December 29

At 2:39 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department lobby regarding an attempted robbery report. The victim stated she was walking to her car when she was approached by the suspect who demanded her bag. A second suspect also threatened the victim. Thankfully, additional family members walked by and the suspects fled. The suspect is described as a 16-year-old Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall.

At 6:56 p.m., an officer responded to The Derby, located at 233 E. Huntington Dr., regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. An investigation revealed someone stole the victim’s jacket while she was inside the restaurant, and then used her car keys to steal her car. The suspect(s) then used the victim’s credit cards to complete fraudulent transactions. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 35 and 45 years old.