[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 2-5. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to the City of Monrovia website and click on the crime mapping link. Sign up to follow us on twitter for police notifications.
Annual Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination & Licensing Clinic for Dogs
On June 12, 2013, the Monrovia Police Department will be hosting its Annual Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination & Licensing Clinic for dogs. The clinic will be held at Recreation Park in Monrovia, outside the tennis courts, off Olive Avenue; parking is available. The Clinic will start at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. For more information, click on Rabies Vaccination & Licensing Clinic.
Residential Burglary
May 2 at 5:53 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Maryanna Lane regarding the report of a residential burglary. The victim's loss was a gun safe which contained a pistol and cash, as well as two computers, an iPad, an iPhone, and several designer purses. It appears the suspect(s) entered through a rear door. The investigation is continuing.
Utility Problem
May 2 at 8:25 p.m., a power line was reported down in the 200 block of East Colorado. Officers arrived and contained the area until Monrovia Fire Department personnel arrived. The line, for some unknown reason, snapped and struck a parked vehicle, causing minor damage. Edison responded and repaired the line, which was energized.
Vehicle Tampering / Attempt Burglary
May 3 at 5:15 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Mauna Loa came out of his house and discovered a suspect inside his vehicle. Once the suspect realized he had been discovered, he fled the location. Officers got into the area quickly, but were unable to locate the suspect. The investigation is continuing.
Structure Fire
May 3 at 9:39 p.m., a structure fire was reported in the 900 block of West Foothill. When officers arrived, they saw smoke emitting from a third story window. Monrovia Fire was dispatched. Officers spoke with the resident, who stated he was asleep in his bedroom when he was awakened by the automatic sprinkler system. He sat up and saw the window drapes where on fire, which were apparently ignited by a lamp. The sprinkler system extinguished most of the fire.
The Monrovia Fire Department contacted the Red Cross, and they responded to the station and provided a hotel voucher to the victim for temporary shelter for a week, which would be the duration the unit would be uninhabitable. The fire was determined not suspicious in nature.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 4 at 2:06 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 1500 block of South Myrtle noticed that a vehicle approaching Central almost struck the concrete center median, and then the driver abruptly turned on the roadway. The officer stopped the driver and noticed he appeared to be under the influence. After investigation, the driver was determined to be under the influence and was arrested.
Carrying a Concealed Weapon / Possession of Marijuana / Driving Without a License – Suspect Arrested
May 4 at 2:18 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle that was speeding in the 100 block of South Myrtle. The officer discovered the driver was unlicensed. Further investigation revealed the driver had an open container of alcohol and marijuana in the vehicle. He also had a concealed dagger in his rear pocket. The driver was arrested for the above listed charges.
Robbery
May 4 at 6:09 a.m., officers responded to the report of a robbery that just occurred in the 1400 block of Alamitas. Two male victims were approached in front of their friend's house by a passenger/suspect that got out of a tan, four-door sedan, possibly a Hyundia, occupied by two other male Hispanic suspects. The victims were loading their duffle bags into a vehicle. The suspect walked up to the victims and demanded they give him the bags. He lifted his sweatshirt, revealing a black handgun in his waistband. The suspect did not brandish the weapon.
The victims gave the suspect their gear bags, which contained soccer uniforms, soccer gear, and a wallet with identification and a bank debit card. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 5'8" tall, thin build, shaved head, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with "Los Angeles" written on the front in black letters. The suspect had his hood up and a black bandana over his face. Officers searched the area for the suspects, but they were not located. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant / Possession of Narcotics for Sale – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 10:44 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a possible male trespasser who was unresponsive at a residence in the 100 block of Oaks Avenue. When officers arrived, they entered the home with the assistance of the home owner's house sitter. They located a male subject sleeping, unresponsive on the couch. Officers had to yell at him to wake him. He did not have any medical issues, but did have an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of San Bernardino. He was arrested for the warrant and transported to the Monrovia City Jail with his bicycle and backpack.
In the jail, a search of his backpack revealed a large quantity of methamphetamine, a large amount of cash in his wallet in multiple denominations, small empty plastic bags, and a digital scale with white residue on top of it. It was determined he was in possession of the methamphetamine in order to sell it. He was charged with the additional crime.
Extradition Warrant – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 10:15 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle in the area of Mountain and Huntington for a traffic violation. A computer check of the driver revealed he is on parole and had an out-of-state felony warrant for narcotics. The issuing agency was contacted and confirmed they would extradite the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody, pending extradition.
