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Monrovia Police: Bicyclist and Pedestrian Hit, Indecent Exposure, Under the Influence

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 18-21 -Brad Haugaard]

Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.

Hit & Run Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Bicyclist

October 19 at 7:46 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of East Huntington regarding a hit and run traffic accident. A bicyclist was in the number two lane and stopped for the red light at Mountain. A white compact vehicle approached in the same lane to the left of a bicyclist and began to make a turn onto Mountain. During the turning movement, the vehicle struck the bicyclist, causing him to fall to the ground. The driver of the vehicle exited to check on the bicyclist and tried to render assistance, but the bicyclist indicated that his leg might be broken and not to move him. The driver returned to his vehicle and fled the scene south on Mountain.

The bicyclist was treated by paramedics and taken to a hospital by ambulance for pain to his left leg. The hit and run driver is described as a dark-complected, African-American male, wearing a black security uniform.

Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

October 19 at 1:07 p.m., an accident was reported in the 600 block of South Myrtle involving a subject in a wheelchair. The subject in the wheelchair was crossing Myrtle in the crosswalk and was struck by a vehicle going southbound on Myrtle. The vehicle tapped the wheelchair, causing it to spin. The subject sustained a small abrasion to the lower left leg and was treated by paramedics at the scene and released. The driver of the vehicle was cited and released.

Indecent Exposure / Obstructing & Delaying a Peace Officer / Battery on a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested

October 19 at 9:36 p.m., a business in the 300 block of West Huntington reported that a male subject was exposing himself in public. Officers arrived and found the suspect in the loading dock area of a business. He was contacted by officers, but refused to cooperate. He refused to follow repeated commands from the officers and became combative. The suspect resisted arrest and fought with officers until additional units arrived to assist in taking him into custody. Two of the officers involved sustained injuries.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

October 21 at 1:45 a.m., Special Enforcement Team officers were traveling west on Foothill, near California, when they saw a vehicle traveling head on with them in the wrong lane. They conducted a traffic stop, and the driver was determined to be driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and the vehicle was stored.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

October 21 at 2:40 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 2300 block of Primrose. After investigation, the driver was found to be driving under the influence. He was arrested and the vehicle was stored.

Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity

Felony Warrant for Possession of Dangerous Drugs – Suspect Arrested

On October 18, Special Enforcement Team officers conducted a traffic stop on a subject that was found to have a felony warrant for possession of dangerous drugs out of San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the warrant.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested

On October 20, Special Enforcement Team officers stopped a vehicle driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Foothill near California. The driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested. The vehicle was stored. 

 

- Brad Haugaard

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