Monrovia Police: Santana Convicted of Muder; Nothing to Steal, Stolen iPod

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for February 20-22. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 443 service events, resulting in 81 investigations.

 

Burglary

On February 20 at 9:59 p.m., a burglary of a garage was reported in the 500 block of West Foothill.  The burglary occurred sometime between Sunday night and Monday night.  The suspect(s) used bolt cutters to cut the hasp of the garage door to gain entry.  The interior cabinets were ransacked, but there was no loss.

 

Vehicle Burglary

On February 20 at 10:36 p.m., an officer responded to a vehicle burglary that occurred in the 700 block of East Huntington.  The burglary occurred in the parking lot of a gym.  The suspect vehicle is a newer, grey Toyota Corolla.  A male suspect punched the lock on the driver side door and stole an I-Pod from the vehicle.  The suspect vehicle drove off southbound.  Investigation continuing.

 

 

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

 

2008 Attempt Murder Case Follow-up - Suspect Jimmy Santana Convicted 

In February of 2008, a male subject/victim was riding his bicycle in the 2500 block of South Peck Road.  He was approached by a suspect with a gun who walked up to him and shot him.  The suspect, Jimmy Santana, is a known gang member.  The incident was found to be gang related; however, the victim is not a gang member.  This incident occurred in the county area of Monrovia and was investigated by Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau detectives.  Monrovia Police Department detectives and officers played a major part in the conviction of this suspect in testimony regarding gang affiliation.

 

In February of 2012, the suspect in this case, Jimmy Santana, was convicted of willful, deliberate and premeditated murder; the jury also found he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm, causing great bodily injury to the victim.  Santana was also convicted of shooting from a motor vehicle and assault with a firearm.  The jury found the gang allegation true as to all counts.  Sentencing is set for March 15, 2012.