[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Nov. 3-9. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 504 service events, resulting in 107 investigations. Following are the highlighted issues and events. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping.
Arson - Suspects Arrested
On November 3 at 3:43 p.m., police received a call reporting smoke coming from the railroad tracks at Monterey Avenue. An animal control officer was near the tracks and saw three juveniles leaving the tracks near the smoke. Officers responded and were able to detain the three juveniles. During the investigation, the officers were able to determine that the juveniles not only set this fire, but were also responsible for four previous fires set on the tracks over the past several weeks. The juveniles were brought to the station and Juvenile Hall was notified. Juvenile Hall requested the juveniles be cited and released.
Grand Theft Auto - Suspects Arrested
On November 4 at 12:41 a.m., an officer observed a suspicious vehicle eastbound in the 500 block of West Huntington. A license plate check revealed the vehicle was stolen. The officer stopped the vehicle in the 100 block of East Evergreen and detained four occupants. The vehicle was part of a sting operation through the California Highway Patrol's Taskforce for Regional Auto-theft Prevention (TRAP). CHP was notified and responded to the scene. CHP TRAP officers took the suspect into custody and stored the vehicle. Two other occupants were arrested, one for a misdemeanor traffic warrant and the other for a no-bail warrant out of Monrovia. The fourth person complained of chest pain and was taken to a hospital.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
On November 4 at 2:28 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Ninth Avenue regarding a traffic collision. A driver hit a parked vehicle. The driver was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested for driving under the influence.
Medical Assist
On November 4 at 7:45 p.m., a woman was sitting on the window sill of her second floor apartment in the 400 block of East Foothill and fell from the window onto the patio below. When officers and paramedics arrived, she was conscious and was able to tell the officers she had not been pushed; she simply lost her balance and fell. Neighbors were questioned and said they did not hear any disturbance from the apartment. At this time, no foul play or crime is suspected.
Hit & Run on Private Property
On November 5 at 3:51 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Huntington regarding a hit and run collision. An employee who works night hours came out to his car to find it had been struck and shoved up onto the walkway from the parking lot area. He did not know when the incident occurred and no suspects were observed. There was white paint transfer found on the car. Apparently, the suspect cut through the parking lot and struck the car, then fled the scene. An area check was conducted, but the suspect vehicle was not located.
Drug Activity / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Suspect Arrested
On November 5 at 10:29 p.m., an officer stopped a bicyclist for not having lighting equipment at night. During the contact, the bicyclist admitted to having drugs and a pipe on his person. The suspect was patted down and found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a drug pipe. The suspect was arrested.
California Highway Patrol Activity in Monrovia / Driving Under the Influence / Pursuit - Suspect Arrested
On November 6 at 8:29 p.m., the CHP was involved in a pursuit of a suspected drunk driver. The suspect exited the 210 Freeway at Myrtle and the pursuit eventually terminated in an alley behind a bar in the 1500 block of South Myrtle. The suspect fled on foot, but was apprehended by CHP Officers in the 100 block of East Pomona. The CHP did not request Monrovia Police Department's assistance during this incident.
Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 10:11 p.m., an officer on patrol observed an intoxicated subject behind the wheel of a stopped vehicle that was blocking the roadway in the 500 block of West Chestnut. The engine was running and the driver told the officer he had driven from El Monte. The officer arrested the driver for driving under the influence. The suspect's criminal history revealed he had three other DUI arrests within a 10-year period. The suspect was charged with felony driving under the influence.
September 29, 2011, Vehicle Burglary - Suspect Arrested
On November 7, an officer on patrol in the 600 block of East Huntington recognized a suspect wanted for vehicle burglary. The suspect was with two other subjects. The officer detained the subjects and subsequently arrested the wanted suspect. The vehicle burglary occurred on September 29, 2011, at an apartment complex parking structure in the 100 block of West Colorado. Fingerprints were lifted at the scene from the vehicle and a suspect was identified. The detective assigned to the case notified patrol of the suspect's identification and the suspect was located on November 7.
Vehicle Burglary
On November 9 at 5:17 a.m., a caller reported his vehicle broken into overnight. The vehicle was parked in a parking lot in the 700 block of West Huntington. The vehicle had been locked and secured.
Petty Theft from a Vehicle
On November 9 at 8:11 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of South Primrose regarding a theft from a vehicle. The victim reported that he parked his vehicle in his driveway at approximately 4:00 p.m. He left the vehicle unlocked and the windows were cracked about 2 inches on both sides. Overnight, the suspect(s) entered the vehicle and took his wallet, which was left in the driver side compartment.
Graffiti Vandalism
On the morning of November 9, three locations called to report vandalism that had occurred overnight. The locations had been vandalized with similar graffiti. The vandalism occurred in the 500 block of Fallen Leaf, 600 block of South Shamrock and the 100 block of East Chestnut. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
On November 9 at 4:42 p.m., an officer drove by a suspicious vehicle parked in the 300 block of Genoa. He conducted a DMV check on the vehicle's plate and it returned as stolen out of Sacramento on November 6, 2011. The vehicle was recovered.
Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
On November 9 at 5:35 p.m., a caller reported a subject who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs trying to start his vehicle at Myrtle and Foothill. A second caller reported the subject drove off east in his vehicle. Officers responded, located the vehicle and stopped it east of Myrtle. The investigation revealed the subject was under the influence of a controlled substance and he was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
On November 9 at 8:33 p.m., a 2005, 4-door, white Chevy Silverado was reported stolen from the 800 block of Bonita. The crime occurred between 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Grand Theft Auto
On November 9 at 8:50 p.m., a 2000, white Honda Civic was reported stolen from the 500 block of West Huntington. At 10:40 p.m., an officer located the vehicle parked in the 600 block of West Huntington. The vehicle's engine was cold when it was found. It appeared the suspect(s) took the vehicle for a joyride, ransacked it, stole a toolbox and the vehicle's registration, and abandoned the vehicle.
