Monrovia High to battle Bishop Amat in baseball. http://goo.gl/U0WyO
- Brad Haugaard
Did Assembly Approve Bill as Rebuke to Monrovia Assemblyman? | Church Fiesta | Monrovian Arrested
~ The State Assembly has approved a bill by Democratic Assemblywoman Norma Torres that would require people caught with guns in airports to be taken into custody. Would this have anything to do with Republican Assemblyman Tim Donnelly (who represents part of Monrovia) taking a gun into Ontario Airport, apparently by accident? Torres says no. http://goo.gl/EUmiF and http://goo.gl/D9Tv6
~ Immaculate Conception Church Fiesta will be held Friday-Sunday May 25-27. "Fun, Food, Games, Raffles, Concerts, and much more!" http://goo.gl/m7O8y
~ Monrovian arrested in connection with beating at Dodger Stadium. http://goo.gl/M2W5W
- Brad Haugaard
~ Immaculate Conception Church Fiesta will be held Friday-Sunday May 25-27. "Fun, Food, Games, Raffles, Concerts, and much more!" http://goo.gl/m7O8y
~ Monrovian arrested in connection with beating at Dodger Stadium. http://goo.gl/M2W5W
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Watching His Car Drive Away, Beating Because of Phone Pictures, Contributing to Delinquency of Minors, Etc
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 17-20. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Burglary Residential
On May 17 at 10:24 a.m., a victim reported a residential burglary that occurred in the 1100 block of Orange. Someone entered the residence through a window and went through the victim's jewelry, but nothing was missing. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
On May 17 at 11:51 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of Colorado. The victim parked and locked his vehicle on the second level of a parking structure. When he returned, the vehicle was still locked, but his backpack containing clothing was missing from the backseat, along with a cell phone, which was in the center console. Investigation continuing.
Conspiracy / Strong Arm Robbery - Suspect Arrested
On May 17 at 9:12 p.m., police received a call from a female subject in the 900 block of Monterey. She reported that her 17-year-old brother returned home and was bleeding, but he couldn't remember anything. Through investigation, police learned he had been battered by several male subjects. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics arrived and treated the juvenile.
After leaving the location, officers received information on the identity of one of the suspects. They learned that one of the suspects beat up the victim because of pictures he had on his cell phone. Officers went to the suspect's house to speak to him and subsequently arrested him. The suspect admitted to his involvement. He was later released to his parents.
Contributing to the Delinquency of Minors - Suspects Arrested
On May 17 at 10:08 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 400 block of North Grand regarding juveniles hanging out in the park after it was closed. Officers arrived and located two male adults, who are known gang members, with four female juveniles. Their vehicle was parked on the street and contained alcohol, with a number of open containers. The female juveniles were picked up by the parents and the two adults were arrested for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
Grand Theft Auto
On May 18 at 11:26 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1300 block of Peck Road. The victim's son used his father's car and went to a business. While he was there, unknown persons stole the car, a grey, 1990 Toyota Camry. Investigation continuing.
Warrant Arrest / Domestic Violence Restraining Order - Suspect Arrested
On May 18 at 3:47 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of Cloverleaf regarding a domestic dispute. The female resident's husband, who was recently arrested for domestic violence, was back at her house, and she believed he had turned off the power to the house. Officers arrived and were speaking to the woman when they observed a male subject running from the location, attempting to hide in the brush on the hillside. Officers contained the area and apprehended the suspect without incident.
The suspect was the husband, and he had been drinking alcohol. He had not yet been served the restraining order, and the wife did not witness him at the power box. He was arrested for an outstanding warrant, served with the restraining order and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
On May 20 at 4:15 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Pearl regarding a grand theft auto in progress. The victim woke up and remembered he had left the keys in his vehicle. He went outside to get the keys and saw his vehicle driving away toward Norumbega. An area search was made by officers, but the vehicle was not located. The vehicle is a red, 1993 Chevy Suburban with black flames on both sides. It has guitar detail on the rear window, chrome rims, and had guitar equipment inside. Investigation continuing.
Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity
Fraudulent Registration Tabs / Defrauding Department of Motor Vehicle - Suspect Arrested
On May 15 at 9:00 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers stopped a vehicle with fraudulent registration tabs. The driver was arrested for making false registration tabs and defrauding the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Gang Injunction Served
On May 16, Special Enforcement Team officers conducted a pedestrian stop at Shamrock and Almond on a known gang member. He was field interviewed and served the gang injunction.
Possession for Sales / Transportation of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested
On May 17 at 2:02 p.m., the Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Magnolia. A canine officer was requested from Irwindale Police Department. The canine had a positive alert on the right front passenger seat. A search of the seat revealed a hidden compartment inside that contained approximately half a pound of heroin. The driver was arrested for possession for sales and transportation of a controlled substance.
Warrant - Suspect Arrested
On May 18 at 7:40 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers arrested a known gang member for two misdemeanor warrants in the 1200 block of South Myrtle.
Pix of Monrovia Parade | Green Dot Deal | Gold Line Backing Off Parking Promise?
~ Pictures of the Monrovia Day Parade. http://goo.gl/XAHMa
~ Monrovia's Green Dot has signed a deal with Dollar Tree to distribute Green Dot's prepaid credit cards. http://goo.gl/oaUma
~ Arcadia is worried that the Gold Line may not build as substantial a parking center at the train station as originally indicated. Hmmm, I wonder if there are Monrovia implications here. http://goo.gl/enlpC
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia's Green Dot has signed a deal with Dollar Tree to distribute Green Dot's prepaid credit cards. http://goo.gl/oaUma
~ Arcadia is worried that the Gold Line may not build as substantial a parking center at the train station as originally indicated. Hmmm, I wonder if there are Monrovia implications here. http://goo.gl/enlpC
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Mayor Gets Dunked
Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz gets well soaked at the dunk tank at the Monrovia Days celebration. 
Scenes from Monrovia Days
Old Seagrave fire engine, in need of restoration; Monrovia Reads bus; Boy Scouts, etc.
- Brad Haugaard
"Tommy," Monrovia's 1917 Seagrave fire engine, was purchased after the La Vista Grande hotel fire in 1916. Fire Chief George C. King asked the city leaders for a more effective fire apparatus. The city authorized the purchase of this 350-gallon, six-cylinder Seagrave motor-pumping continuous pumping hose and chemical truck for $5,000. In 2003 Monrovian Susan Motander tracked down the truck in Nevada and bought it for $4,000, then donated it to the Monrovia Fire Department. With citizen contributions, help from Coachcraft Auto Body, and from Brian Soash of Foothill Towing, "Tommy" will be restored to its original state.
Second Monrovia Fountain to Falls Race Gets Started
Runners approach Myrtle and Hillcrest in the second annual Fountain to the Falls race. The beginning of Monrovia Days events.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Math Instructor Loses Battle with Cancer
Monrovia High math instructor Ricardo (Ricky) Martin passed away Friday, May 11, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He taught mathematics since 2006. "Mr. Martin's daughter specifically requested that Monrovia High School students know that her family deeply thanks them for being in her father's life and making his life so meaningful." http://goo.gl/czAVw
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Board to Consider Contract with Web Hosting Company
At its Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m. meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/jvFte ), the Monrovia School Board will, among other things, consider a web hosting contract with School Loop for $13,974 a year, of which the district will pay $5,589.
Opinion: I complained about the cost of this as originally presented and am glad to see it is now $8,184 less. Though I think $13,974 is still far too high, this is significantly better.
- Brad Haugaard
Opinion: I complained about the cost of this as originally presented and am glad to see it is now $8,184 less. Though I think $13,974 is still far too high, this is significantly better.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Assemblyman to Unions: Bring it On! | Huff on Budget
~ The Service Employees International Union California is opposing the reelection of Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia ( http://goo.gl/0FTXD ). On his Facebook page Donnelly writes: "If you stand up for common sense and living within our means, the unions will target you for removal from office. Bring it on!"
~ Video: Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, is not impressed with the Governor Brown's May Budget Revision. http://goo.gl/mMMGU
- Brad Haugaard
~ Video: Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, is not impressed with the Governor Brown's May Budget Revision. http://goo.gl/mMMGU
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Starlight Express
- Brad Haugaard
Will Gold Line Stop at Azusa for Foreseeable Future?
It appears the staff of the Metro feels the Gold line will not be extended past Azusa to Claremont until around 2050 ... maybe.
Gold Line spokesman Habib Balian says that Metro staff "assumes the Foothill Extension to Claremont won't be fully funded until all other Measure R projects are completed and the Measure R debt service is paid off. They anticipate that will occur around the year 2050, and then 'because we are priority project,' the extension to Claremont would 'likely' be first in line for funding.
Habib adds, "This contradicts the 2008 initiative, when the project was clearly defined from Pasadena to Claremont - a key point of the Congress Members letter [ http://goo.gl/PR1wE ], as they urge Metro to correct this error in the upcoming Expenditure Plan."
Source: Gold Line press release
- Brad Haugaard
Gold Line spokesman Habib Balian says that Metro staff "assumes the Foothill Extension to Claremont won't be fully funded until all other Measure R projects are completed and the Measure R debt service is paid off. They anticipate that will occur around the year 2050, and then 'because we are priority project,' the extension to Claremont would 'likely' be first in line for funding.
Habib adds, "This contradicts the 2008 initiative, when the project was clearly defined from Pasadena to Claremont - a key point of the Congress Members letter [ http://goo.gl/PR1wE ], as they urge Metro to correct this error in the upcoming Expenditure Plan."
Source: Gold Line press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Over Chino | Police vs. Fire
~ Monrovia Wildcats score 6-2 win over visiting Chino in a CIF-Southern Section Division 4 first-round baseball playoff game. http://goo.gl/m0Tqy
~ Monrovia Police vs Monrovia Fire in basketball. http://goo.gl/uP7KW
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia Police vs Monrovia Fire in basketball. http://goo.gl/uP7KW
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Website Hacked to Stop Global Warming
Checking this morning I find that the Monrovia City Website has been hacked and the pages replaced with this message to "stop global warming!" (I guess Monrovia being recognized as a green city was not good enough for them.) If you'd like to see for yourself: http://www.ci.monrovia.ca.us/ or http://www.cityofmonrovia.org/
Opinion: Some unsolicited advice. Apparently Warwick, Rhode Island, was similarly hacked (according to LatinHackTeam's Twitter comment) so maybe the folks there, who now have their website up and running, know a good solution: http://www.warwickri.gov/
Update: The city site is back online
Opinion: Some unsolicited advice. Apparently Warwick, Rhode Island, was similarly hacked (according to LatinHackTeam's Twitter comment) so maybe the folks there, who now have their website up and running, know a good solution: http://www.warwickri.gov/
Update: The city site is back online
- Brad Haugaard
Getting Ready to Pour Concrete in June for Gold Line Bridge
Reinforcing steel is being added to the Gold Line freeway bridge form for the major concrete pour in June. Over 500 tons of rebar will be installed to support the main superstructure and cross beam. http://goo.gl/0TNjd
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Free Calendars at Monrovia Fire Department | Fourth of July | Death on 210 | CPR | Brush Clearance
Fire Department calendars available.
~ Free 2012 fire department calendars still available. Pick one up at Fire Department headquarters at 141 E. Lemon. http://goo.gl/LJt8O
~ If you would like to contribute to a bang-up Monrovia Fourth of July celebration, click here: http://goo.gl/pCFWe
~ Pasadena man dies on 210 Freeway in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/wSw90
~ Spend ten minutes to learn CPR from a Monrovia firefighter. June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in front of the library. http://goo.gl/LJt8O
~ Brush clearance tips here: http://goo.gl/LJt8O
- Brad Haugaard
Local Congress Members Say Gold Line Should Develop Comprehensive Plan
Congress members Judy Chu, Adam Schiff, and Grace Napolitano have written to the Gold Line suggesting that "Metro should develop a comprehensive spending plan to implement a truly regional transportation system" before a measure goes on the November ballot "to make permanent the Measure R half-Âcent tax." The issue, according to the Congress members, is that Measure R says the Gold Line should go out to Claremont but only provides funds for it to go out to Azusa.
Source: Gold Line press release
- Brad Haugaard
Source: Gold Line press release
- Brad Haugaard
Watch Out! Monrovia Police Looking for Unbuckled Seat Belts
The Monrovia Police Department will be participating in the 2012 National Click It or Ticket campaign, May 21-June 3, during which there will be "maximum high-visibility seatbelt enforcement both day and night."
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Hero Cop Rescues Family, Burglary From Car, Fraud and Stolen Property
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 14-16. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 482 service events, resulting in 90 investigations.
Vehicle Burglary
May 14 at 10:16 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of North Alta Vista. The victim had parked his vehicle on the street. Suspect(s) smashed the rear windows on the vehicle and stole tools and computer parts from inside. A witness saw an older, dark blue or green, 4-door vehicle leaving southbound from the location at the time of the burglary. Investigation continuing.
Fire Assist
May 15 at 3:19 p.m., police responded to a fire assist call in the 1600 block of Encino. The first officer arrived on scene and saw smoke coming from a structure. He started evacuating the building, but did not get a response from one of the units. The officer heard a woman screaming from the second story. He entered the smoke filled apartment and was able to work his way upstairs and reach the adult female and four children. He led them down the stairs and out of the building to safety. The officer was treated for smoke inhalation, but was able to return to work.
Detective Bureau Case Follow-up
Search Warrant Service - Fraud / Receiving Stolen Property - Suspects Arrested
Monrovia detectives received a call from an out-of-state company fraud investigator who had identified a commercial account that had been compromised. The suspect was ordering expensive merchandise on the companies account and was having the shipments delivered to an address in Monrovia. A Search Warrant was served on the address by detectives. The location was occupied by a male and a female adult. The search did not uncover additional company property, but marijuana and a syringe were found in the house, along with several smoking pipes. The female was charged with grand theft, receiving stolen property and possession of a syringe. The male was arrested for possession of more than 28.5 grams of marijuana.
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