Monrovia High senior Elyssa Santano is "Miss Majorette of California." Video: http://goo.gl/gau4r
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Recognize Outstanding Employees
The Monrovia Police Department will be recognizing the accomplishments of four of its employees on Thursday, June 6, 2012, at 5 p.m., in the City of Monrovia Council Chambers. One recipient will be awarded the Medal of Valor, one will be recognized as the Officer of the Year, and two will be awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for their exceptional work, their dedication to the Monrovia Police Department and their commitment to the community of Monrovia.
The Honorees are:
Medal of Valor: Officer Jose Pacheco
Distinguished Service Medal: Sergeant Daniel Verna, Officer John Donchig, Communications Operator Christal Stubbe
Source: Monrovia Police press release
- Brad Haugaard
The Honorees are:
Medal of Valor: Officer Jose Pacheco
Distinguished Service Medal: Sergeant Daniel Verna, Officer John Donchig, Communications Operator Christal Stubbe
Source: Monrovia Police press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Pulling Wires While Nude; Assaulting Grandma With Canned Corn; Waving Handgun While Wearing Only Underwear
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 27- June 2. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weeks highlighted issues and events.
Weapons Offense / Possession of Marijuana – Suspects Arrested
May 27 at 7:49 a.m., an officer observed a male and female subject coming out from behind a church in the 500 block of East Duarte Road. The church was not open for services, and the officer felt it was suspicious they were there. He contacted them, and a consent search revealed the male subject to be in possession of marijuana and the female was in possession of a large, straight-edged knife, wrapped in a towel. Both subjects were arrested. The female was later found to be in possession of marijuana, also.
Warrant / False Information to a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
May 27 at 4:00 p.m., an officer on patrol saw two female subjects in possession of shopping carts that had been removed from their properties. He spoke to them and identified the women. One provided a false name, using the name of her sister, who lives out of state. When her true identity was revealed, it was determined she had a warrant for her arrest out of San Bernardino. She was arrested and charged for providing false information to a peace officer and for using the personal identifying information of another to avoid being identified.
Felony Vandalism / Indecent Exposure / Mental Evaluation
May 28 at 7:27 a.m., a subject known to officers to have mental health problems was pulling on electrical wires on the roof of a business in the 600 block of West Huntington and yelling obscenities. He was nude, except for a shirt. When officers arrived, he had fled the scene, but was located and detained at a mobile home complex a short distance away. He was taken to a hospital for mental evaluation. He did about $1500 in damage to the business.
Indecent Exposure – Suspect Arrested
May 28 at 3:29 p.m., a witness called police to report a male suspect masturbating as he stood behind three junior-high-aged girls, who were waiting at the bus stop at Huntington and California. The girls were unaware he was doing this behind them. Officers arrived and detained the suspect, but the girls and the reporting party had left the location. The reporting party returned, identified the suspect and was willing to be listed as a witness for prosecution. The suspect was found to have prior convictions for similar offenses, qualifying this incident as a felony. He was arrested for the felony charge and held on bail.
Residential Burglary
May 30 at 10:00 a.m., a resident in the 900 block of Crescent left her house for the day and returned home at 3:00 p.m. She didn't notice anything out of place immediately. After about an hour, she discovered a side window to the house was open, as well as the backdoor. She looked to see if anything was missing and discovered her jewelry missing from her jewelry box in her bedroom. She immediately called the police. The investigation is continuing.
Elder Abuse / Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested
May 30 at 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of Genoa regarding a report of elder abuse and domestic battery. The 83-year-old grandmother of the suspect had a water bottle blessed by the pastor of her church and instructed her grandson, who lives with her, not to touch it. While she was cooking, the suspect grabbed the bottle of water and began drinking it. The grandmother attempted to take the bottle from the suspect and he slapped her in the face and threw an open can of corn at her, which did not hit her. The suspect then stormed out of the residence, and the grandmother locked the door and called police. While she was on the phone, the suspect grabbed a brick and threw it through the kitchen window.
Officers arrived quickly and detained the grandson. The grandmother stated she had been trying to get him out of the house because he was becoming more abusive. The suspect was arrested. The officer was able to obtain an Emergency Protective Order, and the suspect was held for bail and served in jail with the order.
Petty Theft From a Vehicle
May 31 at 8:00 a.m., officers were on patrol in the 1100 block of Carmelita when they observed a white BMW parked in a residential driveway. The officer noticed the passenger door was not closed all the way and thought it looked suspicious. Officers investigated and discovered the vehicle had been ransacked. The owner was contacted and was unaware of the incident. The vehicle had been left unlocked. The ashtray, containing money, was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation / Weapons Confiscated
June 1 at 9:11 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of South Mayflower. A man was reportedly standing on his porch, waving a handgun. The man was wearing only underwear. The reporting party had knowledge that the man is mentally ill. Officers arrived and saw the man seated near the garage with a holstered handgun on a table about two feet away. The man was disoriented and talking to himself. An officer yelled verbal commands to the man. He complied and was detained without incident. No one was injured. The man said he was off his medication and was hearing voices. He was taken to a hospital, where he was held for a 72-hour mental evaluation. The handgun and several other weapons were confiscated and held for safekeeping.
Petty Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
June 1 at 9:34 p.m., dispatch received a call from a business in the 100 block of West Foothill reporting a theft. A male and female had exited the store pushing shopping carts containing food, and they had not paid for the items. A few minutes later, police received a second call reporting two subjects going to the rear of a residence, pushing shopping carts. Officers responded and detained the suspects. They were arrested and, during the pat down search, one of the suspects was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.
Residential Burglary
June 2 at 3:00 p.m., a homeowner in the 1400 block of South Fifth left their house to go shopping. When they returned home at 4:00 p.m., they discovered their house had been burglarized. The backdoor was left unlocked, which is how the suspect gained entry. A laptop, an iPad mini and an unknown amount of U.S. currency in change was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
June 3 at 5:24 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of West Duarte Road reported seeing two male suspects breaking into a vehicle parked to the rear of an apartment complex. When officers arrived, the suspects were gone. A window had been shattered on the vehicle and the dashboard had been dismantled. Officers located the victim and processed the vehicle for evidence. The investigation is continuing.
Status of Bills by Monrovia's Assemblymember
Status of several bills by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia:
The California Assembly has approved several bills by Assemblymember Chris Holden. These bills now move to the Senate for consideration. In his first legislative session, Assemblymember Holden authored measures to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, streamline programs for small businesses, and encourage state agencies to buy California first.
AB 139 - Domestic Violence Fees This measure strengthens penalties that abusers are required to pay to ensure that more funding is available to Domestic Violence Shelters. It was the first piece of legislation heard on the Assembly floor this session and was unanimously approved.
AB 143 - Military Use Tax Exemption Gives active duty military a tax break from state Use Tax on personal property purchased prior to being transferred into the state. AB 143 is supported by the State Board of Equalization and Veterans groups throughout California.
AB 199 - Choose California Act Encourages state run institutions to buy California agricultural products. Under AB 199, state agencies, public schools districts and public colleges would be encouraged to give California agriculture producers priority when purchasing food products.
AB 201 - Small Business Loan Guarantee Program This bill streamlines the program by making it accessible and user friendly by maintaining an Internet Website that would include information on programs on small business financial guarantees, direct lending and disaster loans.
AB 250 - iHUB Program Will expand the development of iHubs across California and develop more economic opportunities for start-up companies, promoting greater collaboration between innovators and venture capital investment within the state.
AB 358 - Lead Testing Kits Provides specific standards for lead hazard evaluation in public and residential buildings.
AB 358 allows California Department of Public Health to include EPA recognized tests in its lead testing programs.
AB 359 - Airport Rental Agreement Streamlines the Airport Rental Car Facility charge audit process by permitting California's airports, many of which are operated by local governments, to submit to the Legislature the same facility information contained in mandatory disclosures currently required by other regulatory agencies. This bill will remove the financial burden of duplicative audits while maintaining all existing consumer protections enacted by the Legislature.
AB 630 - Architects Prohibits a person from using an architect's work without a written contract or written assignment authorizing that use.
In addition, Assemblymember Holden's AB 72 - Municipal Water Districts - has been approved by both legislative houses and is now on Governor Brown's desk pending his signature.
Holden's AB 132 - Foreclosure Prevention Bill - will be heard June 10 in the Assembly Revenue & Taxation Committee.
- Brad Haugaard
The California Assembly has approved several bills by Assemblymember Chris Holden. These bills now move to the Senate for consideration. In his first legislative session, Assemblymember Holden authored measures to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, streamline programs for small businesses, and encourage state agencies to buy California first.
AB 139 - Domestic Violence Fees This measure strengthens penalties that abusers are required to pay to ensure that more funding is available to Domestic Violence Shelters. It was the first piece of legislation heard on the Assembly floor this session and was unanimously approved.
AB 143 - Military Use Tax Exemption Gives active duty military a tax break from state Use Tax on personal property purchased prior to being transferred into the state. AB 143 is supported by the State Board of Equalization and Veterans groups throughout California.
AB 199 - Choose California Act Encourages state run institutions to buy California agricultural products. Under AB 199, state agencies, public schools districts and public colleges would be encouraged to give California agriculture producers priority when purchasing food products.
AB 201 - Small Business Loan Guarantee Program This bill streamlines the program by making it accessible and user friendly by maintaining an Internet Website that would include information on programs on small business financial guarantees, direct lending and disaster loans.
AB 250 - iHUB Program Will expand the development of iHubs across California and develop more economic opportunities for start-up companies, promoting greater collaboration between innovators and venture capital investment within the state.
AB 358 - Lead Testing Kits Provides specific standards for lead hazard evaluation in public and residential buildings.
AB 358 allows California Department of Public Health to include EPA recognized tests in its lead testing programs.
AB 359 - Airport Rental Agreement Streamlines the Airport Rental Car Facility charge audit process by permitting California's airports, many of which are operated by local governments, to submit to the Legislature the same facility information contained in mandatory disclosures currently required by other regulatory agencies. This bill will remove the financial burden of duplicative audits while maintaining all existing consumer protections enacted by the Legislature.
AB 630 - Architects Prohibits a person from using an architect's work without a written contract or written assignment authorizing that use.
In addition, Assemblymember Holden's AB 72 - Municipal Water Districts - has been approved by both legislative houses and is now on Governor Brown's desk pending his signature.
Holden's AB 132 - Foreclosure Prevention Bill - will be heard June 10 in the Assembly Revenue & Taxation Committee.
- Brad Haugaard
Draft Signs for Two Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Reserve Trail Heads
Two entrances to the Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Reserve are set to open this month. Here are pictures of signs that are proposed for the Sleepy Hollow (i.e. Norumbega) and Highland trail heads. Scroll down just a bit. http://goo.gl/FKcLE
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Wine Tasting | Eat for Foothill Unity Center
~ An Evening of Wine Tasting to benefit Monrovia seniors through Monrovia Providers Group. June 7, 5-8 p.m. at Westminster Gardens. $30 per person. 755-7170 for info.
~ You can support Foothill Unity Center by just having dinner at North Woods Inn (Rosemead near Huntington) from 5-9 p.m. On June 18. Ten percent of dinner sales goes to Unity Center.
- Brad Haugaard
~ You can support Foothill Unity Center by just having dinner at North Woods Inn (Rosemead near Huntington) from 5-9 p.m. On June 18. Ten percent of dinner sales goes to Unity Center.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's World Vision Expands Tornado Help | Gospel Concert
~ World Vision, a Christian relief agency based in Monrovia, will be expanding its efforts in the Midwest because of the rash of tornadoes. http://goo.gl/MQHoI
~ "Christian Gospel Explosion" concert in Library Park June 29. http://goo.gl/J8mWJ
- Brad Haugaard
~ "Christian Gospel Explosion" concert in Library Park June 29. http://goo.gl/J8mWJ
- Brad Haugaard
Eaten any Townsend Frozen Berries? Get a Shot
If you ate any Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries recently, you might want to go to the Monrovia Health Center, 330 W. Maple Ave., from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to get a shot. Possible hepatitis exposure. http://goo.gl/0Z56J
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at the Monrovian
Lunch at the Monrovian, on Myrtle at Colorado. Got the Hameater sandwich ($8.69) with cottage cheese and iced tea ($2.19). Plus tax, tip. It was nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Layoffs at AeroVironment? | Construction Begins on Monrovia Train Station | Food Exchange at Library Park
~ The investment website, Seeking Alpha, reports layoffs at Monrovia's AeroVironment. Blamed on delays in government contracts and slow adoption of electric cars. http://goo.gl/yxrIr Update: LA Business Journal confirms: http://goo.gl/OrSEf
~ Building the Monrovia train station has started. http://goo.gl/ml0oU
~ Produce in the Park food exchange will be tomorrow, June 1, from 9-11 a.m. in Library Park (at Mark Twain).
- Brad Haugaard
~ Building the Monrovia train station has started. http://goo.gl/ml0oU
~ Produce in the Park food exchange will be tomorrow, June 1, from 9-11 a.m. in Library Park (at Mark Twain).
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council Meeting | Water Art | Graduation Time!
"On the Water" by Frank Krifka, oil - Segil summer art show.
~ At its June 4 meeting, the Monrovia City Council will meet in closed sessions to deal with the 2013-2015 fiscal budget, a couple lawsuits, and labor negotiations with police and firefighters. Also, at 7:30 p.m. the council will hear an appeal of Historic Preservation Commission Decision regarding 535 W. Lemon, consider an historic landmark for 201 Acacia Ave., consider a permit for a 21-unit development on a portion of 1323 S. Magnolia Ave. http://goo.gl/m7236
~ The summer show at Segil Fine Art (110 W. Lime) will feature 50 artists' interpretations of the theme, water. Artist's Reception, June 15, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit runs through August 31.
~ Monrovia High graduation, June 5, 7-9 p.m., Wildcat Stadium, Monrovia High. Graduation for Canyon Oaks High School, Mountain Park School, and Quest Academy, at June 4, 6:30-8 p.m. at Monrovia Historical Musuem, 742 E. Lemon.
- Brad Haugaard
Bike Race Through Monrovia | Train Station Tile Work
~ On Sunday, June 2, the Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia bike race ( http://goo.gl/P88n5 ) will go through Monrovia along Foothill Boulevard from 5th Avenue to Mountain Avenue and along Royal Oaks Avenue, about 1,200 riders from 7:45 to 9:45 a.m. will raise money for the Wounded Warriors project. http://goo.gl/01edC
~ Get a sneak peak at some of the tile-work that will be going into the new Monrovia train station. http://goo.gl/01edC
- Brad Haugaard
~ Get a sneak peak at some of the tile-work that will be going into the new Monrovia train station. http://goo.gl/01edC
- Brad Haugaard
Closing in on a Superintendent | Monrovia Summer School | Baseball Bat Arrest | Book Sale
~ The Monrovia school board will hold a closed session meeting June 3 at 9:30 a.m. to narrow down a list of candidates to interview. The winner will replace Linda Wagner as Superintendent. http://goo.gl/BjmpI
~ Details on Monrovia Schools Foundation summer enrrichment program. http://goo.gl/3wQjB
~ Suspect arrested in string of baseball bat robberies, including one in Monrovia.
~ Throughout June Friends of the Monrovia Public Library bookstore (in the Library) will have adult books and media with a light green dot on the spine are half-price. Regular prices are from $0.25 to $2.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Details on Monrovia Schools Foundation summer enrrichment program. http://goo.gl/3wQjB
~ Suspect arrested in string of baseball bat robberies, including one in Monrovia.
~ Throughout June Friends of the Monrovia Public Library bookstore (in the Library) will have adult books and media with a light green dot on the spine are half-price. Regular prices are from $0.25 to $2.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Assembly Member's Bills Pass Assembly
Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, had two bills approved by the Assembly. They will now go to the State Senate. They are:
- AB 143, which will to give active duty military personnel a tax break when they are transferred into California. The Military Use Tax Exemption would eliminate use taxes - a type of sales tax - on personal property purchased by an active duty military member who has been transferred into the state.
- AB 250 establishes an iHub ("innovation hub") program to help start-up companies and creates the iHub Accelerator Fund as part of the state treasury to accept private funding to operate the program. It was approved on a vote of 63 to 2. Holden said establishing the fund "will allow the state to compete for grant funding from the federal government, private sector and foundations."
- Brad Haugaard
- AB 143, which will to give active duty military personnel a tax break when they are transferred into California. The Military Use Tax Exemption would eliminate use taxes - a type of sales tax - on personal property purchased by an active duty military member who has been transferred into the state.
- AB 250 establishes an iHub ("innovation hub") program to help start-up companies and creates the iHub Accelerator Fund as part of the state treasury to accept private funding to operate the program. It was approved on a vote of 63 to 2. Holden said establishing the fund "will allow the state to compete for grant funding from the federal government, private sector and foundations."
- Brad Haugaard
AeroVironment Search and Rescue | Monrovia City Link Starting | The Accursed
~ AeroVironment apparently thinks its drone aircraft would be useful for search and rescue. It announced on Twitter that it is "excited to exhibit at the National Assoc for Search & Rescue Conf (May 30 - June 1)."
~ Monrovia City Link is a new mentoring project that connects a high school student with a college student, and that college student with a professional adult. City Link is looking for students and professionals to be part of the pilot program. Former School Superintendent Linda Wagner helped start the program. http://goo.gl/HWPGb
~ On June 25th, Novel T's, a book club at the Library, will discuss "The Accursed" by Joyce Carol Oates, a Gothic mystery described as "Ragtime" in Dracula's castle. All are welcome. Discussion begins at 6:45 in the Library Community Room. Light refreshments.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia City Link is a new mentoring project that connects a high school student with a college student, and that college student with a professional adult. City Link is looking for students and professionals to be part of the pilot program. Former School Superintendent Linda Wagner helped start the program. http://goo.gl/HWPGb
~ On June 25th, Novel T's, a book club at the Library, will discuss "The Accursed" by Joyce Carol Oates, a Gothic mystery described as "Ragtime" in Dracula's castle. All are welcome. Discussion begins at 6:45 in the Library Community Room. Light refreshments.
- Brad Haugaard
Assembly Approves Bill by Monrovia's Assemblyman to Encourage Governments to Buy California Food
The Assembly today unanimously approved a bill by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, to promote California livestock, vegetables, fruits and nuts.
Under Holden's AB 199 Choose California Act, state agencies, public schools districts and public colleges would be encouraged to give California agriculture producers priority when purchasing food products.
"This bill would help introduce more Californians to the amazing variety of agricultural products grown in the state and help them develop the healthy habit of seeking out nutritious, affordable California-grown foods, which will have long-term benefits to farmers and the agricultural economy," stated Assemblymember Holden.
According to the Department of Food & Agriculture, California is the number one state in agricultural output with farms and ranches earning a record $43 billion last year.
AB 199 passed on a vote of 70 to 0. Earlier in the session the measure was approved by the Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review Committee and the Assembly Agriculture Committee. It now moves to the Senate.
Source: Holden press release
Comment: This bill has been vastly improved. It was originally terrible because it would have forced various California governments to pay more for food. But it has been amended so now it simply "encourages" the purchase of California food. No problem with that. http://goo.gl/dICtM
- Brad Haugaard
Under Holden's AB 199 Choose California Act, state agencies, public schools districts and public colleges would be encouraged to give California agriculture producers priority when purchasing food products.
"This bill would help introduce more Californians to the amazing variety of agricultural products grown in the state and help them develop the healthy habit of seeking out nutritious, affordable California-grown foods, which will have long-term benefits to farmers and the agricultural economy," stated Assemblymember Holden.
According to the Department of Food & Agriculture, California is the number one state in agricultural output with farms and ranches earning a record $43 billion last year.
AB 199 passed on a vote of 70 to 0. Earlier in the session the measure was approved by the Assembly Accountability and Administrative Review Committee and the Assembly Agriculture Committee. It now moves to the Senate.
Source: Holden press release
Comment: This bill has been vastly improved. It was originally terrible because it would have forced various California governments to pay more for food. But it has been amended so now it simply "encourages" the purchase of California food. No problem with that. http://goo.gl/dICtM
- Brad Haugaard
The Artist at Work on Monrovia Train Station | Market Grill Number 1 | Head Start Program Hit
~ At work on the art of the new Monrovia Gold Line station. http://goo.gl/PXsBE
~ Monrovia's Market Grill, first stop on an LA hamburger tour. http://goo.gl/X1Blk
~ Monrovia Head Start program affected by sequester. http://goo.gl/p0f07
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia's Market Grill, first stop on an LA hamburger tour. http://goo.gl/X1Blk
~ Monrovia Head Start program affected by sequester. http://goo.gl/p0f07
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Fundraiser: Chuck a Pie at a Teacher
Monrovia High Interact Club has what should be a very successful fundraiser planned for tomorrow, May 29: "Come to the quad Wednesday at lunch to throw a pie at a teacher. It is $1 for one pie, or $2 for three. All proceeds go to the Monrovia Relay for Life, to help fight cancer." http://goo.gl/OoYsD
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Chasing a Cop Till He Catches You; Man Walks Home, Flusters Family; DUIs; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 23-26. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Commercial Burglary – One Suspect Arrested
May 23 at 1:54 p.m., a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain called to report a shoplifter in custody. Two suspects, a male and a female, entered the store, while a third suspect waited in a vehicle outside. The male suspect selected merchandise and handed it to the female, who then concealed the property inside her purse. The female suspect exited the store without paying for the merchandise. A loss prevention officer detained the female, but the male suspect was not located. The male suspect and the suspect waiting in the car fled the scene before police arrived. The female suspect was arrested for burglary and two outstanding warrants. A computer check revealed she is currently on parole for burglary and has two outstanding drug related warrants. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs / Possession of Marijuana – Suspect Arrested
May 24 at 12:16 a.m., an officer noticed a vehicle traveling north on Peck Road with a broken taillight, following too close to a vehicle, and changing lanes without signaling, so he conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle struck the curb while pulling over for the officer. When he approached the vehicle, he noticed the driver appeared to be under the influence of drugs. The officer conducted a DUI investigation and subsequently arrested the driver for DUI. During a search of the vehicle, he located a useable amount of marijuana in the vehicle.
Vandalism
May 25 at 12:06 a.m., an officer responded to the report of vandalism in the 700 block of California. The victim parked his Chevy Tahoe in an alley. Suspect(s) in a white, two-door vehicle, possibly a Honda, drove by the Tahoe and struck the vehicle with a baseball bat. The Tahoe was hit two times within a 30 minute period. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
May 25 at 10:24 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Primrose and Pomona. Upon arrival, they located a converted school bus, now being used as a motor home, with several subjects inside. Officers contacted the subjects and determined one of them had an outstanding warrant for petty theft. The subject was taken into custody for the warrant.
Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer by Means of Threats – Suspect Arrested
May 25 at 1:42 p.m., officers were completing a call and, as the last officer drove away, two subjects from the incident began yelling obscenities at the officer. One of the subjects chased the officer's police vehicle on foot, while yelling and challenging the officer to fight. The officer approached a stop sign, approximately 300 feet away from the original call, and saw the subject was still chasing and challenging him, and was now approaching his patrol vehicle.
The officer positioned his vehicle several feet away from the subject, requested backup, and exited his vehicle to deal with the subject. The subject continued running towards the officer, threatening to fight him. The officer drew his Taser and the subject stopped. The suspect was arrested for resisting and delaying a peace officer by means of threats.
Warrant / Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
May 26 at 1:11 a.m., police received a call reporting three subjects acting suspicious around a vehicle in the area of California and Colorado. Officers arrived and contacted three subjects. One of the subjects was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. When the officer attempted to arrest the suspect for the warrant, he tensed up and struggled with the officer, attempting to pull away. Another officer had to assist in taking him into custody. The suspect was arrested without further incident.
Driving Under the Influence / Obstructing and Delaying a Peace Officer – Suspects Arrested
May 26 at 3:10 p.m., an officer on patrol noticed that a vehicle traveling south on Myrtle almost struck a detour sign, so he conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The female driver appeared to be under the influence. The male passenger exited the vehicle and became argumentative with the officer and removed his t-shirt. The officer requested backup and removed his Taser. The suspect told the officer to go ahead and Tase him, but when he saw assisting officers approaching, he placed his hands behind his back. He was arrested for obstructing and delaying an officer without further incident.
The officer then completed his investigation on the female driver and determined she was driving under the influence; she was arrested. The passenger later admitted that he thought if he was arrested, it would distract the officer away from the DUI driver, his girlfriend.
Critical Missing Located
May 26 at 6:40 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 400 block of West Huntington regarding a missing person. A 65-year-old male was shopping with his family at the business and he became bored and wanted to go home. His family told him to wait by the door and they would be out soon. When the family was ready to leave they could not find him. They looked all over the store and then called police. Officers responded and searched the area, put out a missing person's flyer, and contacted surrounding agencies. Just after 8:00 p.m., the family called and said he had returned home. The man had walked home from the store in Monrovia to his home in Rosemead.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
May 27 at 2:13 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 3300 block of South Peck Road observed a white van parked on the street. He ran a computer check on the van and found it was reported stolen out of Pico Rivera. The van was recovered.
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