[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for February 16-19. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Vandalism - Suspect Arrested
On February 16 at 1:28 p.m., a citizen called to report a subject vandalizing a city trash dumpster at a park in the 800 block of East Olive. The suspect had written graffiti on the dumpster. The witness was able to give a description of the suspect. Police responded to the area and detained a subject matching the description and the witness positively identified him as the suspect who vandalized the city property. The suspect was arrested and the citizen who reported the graffiti is eligible to receive a $100 bill through Monrovia Police Department's Stop Graffiti Bounty Program.
Possession of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
On February 16 at 2:04 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of East Lemon regarding possible drug activity. As officers arrived on scene, one of the officers saw a subject drop a clear plastic baggie under the bleachers where he was seated. The item was recovered and found to contain one solid white pill. The pill was determined to be an illegal substance and the suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Residential Burglary
On February 17 at 10:58 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 400 block of Parkrose. The suspect(s) entered by forcing a rear sliding door off the track. The location was ransacked and the suspect(s) took cash and jewelry. The burglary occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. A witness reported seeing a male Black subject in a red/maroon, four-door vehicle in front of the residence at about that time. Investigation continuing.
Commercial Burglary / Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer - Suspects Arrested
On February 17 at 4:16 p.m., a burglary was reported by store personnel at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. A male Hispanic subject entered the store while a female accomplice waited outside in a vehicle. The suspect walked directly to an isle in the store, took merchandise from the shelf, and then immediately exited the store without attempting to pay for the item. Officers arrived in the area quickly and spotted the suspect vehicle in the parking lot. The vehicle stopped and the male suspect exited the vehicle and ran. There was a brief foot pursuit by officers, resulting in the apprehension of the suspect. One of the officers sprained his ankle during the pursuit. Both suspects were arrested for burglary. The male suspect is a known gang member.
Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer / Possession of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
On February 18 at 2:29 a.m., a call was received from a resident in the 700 block of East Foothill. The caller stated her 18-year-old son had been drinking and was getting physical with the family. An officer arrived and saw the subject coming out of a side gate onto Foothill. The officer told the subject to stop, but the subject took off on a bicycle. The officer ran after the subject and detained him at Foothill and Shamrock. The subject was arrested for resisting and delaying a peace officer. At the jail, a small amount of cocaine was found in the subjects clothing. The subject was also charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Hot Prowl Burglary
On February 19 at 12:10 a.m., a female resident in the 400 block of East Foothill called to report an attempt burglary. She reported she was asleep, but woke when she heard someone in her bedroom. She saw a subject in the room and yelled out, asking who was there. The suspect yelled back that the manager said no one was supposed to be there and he ran out the front door. The suspect was described as a light-skinned, male Black, approximately 5' 6", wearing a baseball cap, windbreaker, and dark jeans. The suspect apparently removed four louvers from the front window to gain entry to the location. Investigation continuing.
72-Hour Mental Evaluation
On February 19 at 2:50 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 1500 block of South Myrtle observed a subject acting strange at the corner of Evergreen and Myrtle. The officer stopped to check on his welfare. The subject was disoriented and did not know where he was or the day and time. He could not state where he lived. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics were summoned to examine him for medical problems and he was found to be okay. Officers determined the subject was unable to care for his own well-being and advised him of the 72-hour hospitalization. The subject stated he did not want to go to the hospital and he ran from the officers. Officers caught up to him quickly, but he further resisted their attempt to detain him. He was eventually taken into custody and taken to a hospital without further incident.
