St. Luke's Episcopal Church will hold an Evensong choral service on Sunday, Jan. 18, at 4 p.m. 122 S. California Ave. Choir and guest singers performing selections for Epiphany, including: the Alan Knight Preces and Responses, the John Ireland Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. The anthem will be the Epiphany suite from Christus by Felix Mendelssohn; Dermot Kiernan, Victor Mazzone, and Jim Campbell will sing the roles of the three kings. Rev. Neil Tadken will be officiant and cantor. A freewill offering will be taken and a wine and cheese reception will follow.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Grocery Bag Ban in Effect; Get free Reusable Bag | Care Cafe for Elderly
~ The plastic grocery bag ban is now in effect for Monrovia. If you need a reusable grocery bag you can get one at City Hall or the Public Works office while supplies last. Details: http://goo.gl/AHJXIT
~ Care Cafe, a morning of relaxation for the elderly (60 ) and their caregivers, February 19, at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 West Palm Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Monrovia Providers Group. Program includes manicures by Citrus College Cosmetology, lunch by Market Grill, dessert from Rivanis Baking Company, and mini-massages. Reservations required. Call Rebecca at 256-8232 to reserve a spot.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Care Cafe, a morning of relaxation for the elderly (60 ) and their caregivers, February 19, at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 West Palm Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Monrovia Providers Group. Program includes manicures by Citrus College Cosmetology, lunch by Market Grill, dessert from Rivanis Baking Company, and mini-massages. Reservations required. Call Rebecca at 256-8232 to reserve a spot.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Car Fix Scam; Indecent Exposure; Car Stripped; Robbery Suspect Arrested; Cigarette Heist
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 29 – January 4, 2015. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Vehicle Repair Scams
December 29 at 1:13 p.m., an elderly male subject came to the police station to report being the victim of a scam. The victim parked in a handicap stall at a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. He was approached by a male white subject who claimed the victim hit something with his vehicle. The suspect said he could fix the problem. He reached under the dash and said a computer part was burned out. He convinced the victim to withdraw $400 from the bank kiosk in the parking lot. Once the victim handed the suspect the cash, the suspect fled.
This is the third incident that has been investigated with a similar suspect description and involving elderly victims and car repair scams. The two additional cases occurred in Arcadia. The suspect approached elderly females in parking lots and told them they had a wobbly front tire. The suspect attempted to dupe the victims into handing over large sums of money for the vehicle repairs. The two victims refused and reported the incidents to a local repair shop that, in turn, reported the incidents to police. The investigations are continuing.
Indecent Exposure
December 29 at 2:50 p.m., a female subject was at the library in the 300 block of South Myrtle Avenue. She was seated at a desk in a rear corner cubicle. A male subject walked up to the cubicle and mumbled something toward her. She did not understand what he was saying and continued to study. A few minutes passed and she looked up again. She now saw the male subject standing in the book aisle between the book cases, and he was masturbating. After seeing the suspect, she stood up and walked to the front counter and called the police. Officers arrived and searched the area for the suspect, but he was not located. The suspect is described as a male white, early to mid 30s, approximately 6'1" to 6'2" tall, thin build, clean cut, bleached blond buzz haircut, with a small earring stud in his left ear. He was wearing a light gray sweater and possibly carrying a backpack. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 30 at 5:23 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of West Walnut. The victim parked and locked her car in her assigned parking space at about 6:00 p.m. She returned to her vehicle early the next morning and noticed a window had been smashed. A carry-on bag was stolen from the front seat, which contained $30.00 in rolled coins in plastic wrappers. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 30 at 9:41 a.m., officers responded to the report of a vehicle burglary in the 300 block of South Primrose. They arrived and found the driver side door of the vehicle unlocked and no sign of forced entry. Several items were missing from the vehicle. The surrounding area was searched and some of the stolen items were located inside a dumpster. They were returned to the victim. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
December 30 at 12:52 p.m., an officer on patrol noticed a vehicle that was parked irregularly in the 800 block of South Primrose. He ran a computer check on the license plate and discovered it was stolen out of Pasadena. The vehicle had been stripped. A rubber glove was found inside the vehicle. The owner said it was not in the vehicle when it was stolen on December 29. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys in the ignition when it was stolen.
Grand Theft Auto
December 30 at 11:33 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence in the 1100 block of Starlit Lane. The resident had a party where alcohol was served. All guests that drove to the party were required to put their car keys in a basket, but the basket was not secured. After the party, the owner of one of the vehicles noticed her car was gone and reported her car stolen to police. The next morning, the Los Angeles Police Department located the car and it had been crashed. The investigation is continuing.
Strong-arm Robbery – Suspect Arrested
December 31 at 6:00 p.m., police responded to the report of a strong-arm robbery that occurred in the area of Fifth Avenue and Duarte Road. The victim was riding his skateboard on the sidewalk and listening to his headphones. He heard something behind him and stopped and took off his headphones. A male subject who claimed to be in a gang told him he wanted his wallet and valuables. The victim stumbled back off his skateboard and the suspect grabbed his headphones. The victim’s wallet fell out of his pocket as he fell and the suspect grabbed it, too, and ran. An officer arrived and located the suspect in the area. The victim was able to identify the suspect and he was arrested and taken into custody.
Residential Burglary
January 1 at 6:52 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of North May. Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on December 31 and 5:00 a.m. on January 1, unknown suspect(s) entered the victim's unlocked, detached garage. The suspect(s) took ten $2.00 bills and left undetected. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 1 at 10:58 a.m., the victim of a residential burglary reported that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered her home in the 100 block of North Canyon through a bedroom window. The suspect(s) took the victim's purse from a room and left undetected through the front door. The victim believes she was at home sleeping during the burglary. She found the latch broken on the bedroom window and the front door left unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
Manufacturing Synthetic Marijuana
January 1 at 8:10 p.m., officers responded to assist the Monrovia Fire Department on a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Fig. Evidence at the scene led the fire fighters to believe the location was being used to manufacture some form of drug. The initial indication is that the suspect was attempting to manufacture a synthetic form of marijuana. A lit cigarette caused the solution to ignite, burning the suspect's face and hands. The suspect was treated at a hospital for the burns. The investigation was turned over to the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) for location cleanup and possible prosecution.
Residential Burglary
January 2 at 1:21 p.m., a family returned to their house in the 100 block of North May Avenue after a three day holiday vacation and discovered their house had been burglarized. A men's bicycle and an Xbox video game console was taken. It is unknown how the suspects entered the home, as there were no signs of forced entry. It is possible the victims may have left a rear door unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
January 3 at 6:07 p.m., police responded to the area of Duarte and Encino regarding a female driver observed striking several parked cars with her vehicle. She was located at Encino and third in Arcadia. The driver was positively identified by witnesses. She was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.
Grand Theft Auto
January 4 at 1:06 p.m., a female victim called police to report her vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was taken from a hotel parking lot in the 700 block of West Huntington Drive. The vehicle is a 1998 Honda Civic and was taken sometime overnight. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
January 4 at 11:45 p.m., police received an alarm activation at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington Drive. Officers arrived and found the back door of the business open. Additional resources were requested to help search the location for suspects. Arcadia Police Department officers, the Glendora Police Department canine officer and the Foothill Air Support helicopter responded to assist. The location was searched, but no suspects were located. A large quantity of cigarette cartons was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Vehicle Repair Scams
December 29 at 1:13 p.m., an elderly male subject came to the police station to report being the victim of a scam. The victim parked in a handicap stall at a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. He was approached by a male white subject who claimed the victim hit something with his vehicle. The suspect said he could fix the problem. He reached under the dash and said a computer part was burned out. He convinced the victim to withdraw $400 from the bank kiosk in the parking lot. Once the victim handed the suspect the cash, the suspect fled.
This is the third incident that has been investigated with a similar suspect description and involving elderly victims and car repair scams. The two additional cases occurred in Arcadia. The suspect approached elderly females in parking lots and told them they had a wobbly front tire. The suspect attempted to dupe the victims into handing over large sums of money for the vehicle repairs. The two victims refused and reported the incidents to a local repair shop that, in turn, reported the incidents to police. The investigations are continuing.
Indecent Exposure
December 29 at 2:50 p.m., a female subject was at the library in the 300 block of South Myrtle Avenue. She was seated at a desk in a rear corner cubicle. A male subject walked up to the cubicle and mumbled something toward her. She did not understand what he was saying and continued to study. A few minutes passed and she looked up again. She now saw the male subject standing in the book aisle between the book cases, and he was masturbating. After seeing the suspect, she stood up and walked to the front counter and called the police. Officers arrived and searched the area for the suspect, but he was not located. The suspect is described as a male white, early to mid 30s, approximately 6'1" to 6'2" tall, thin build, clean cut, bleached blond buzz haircut, with a small earring stud in his left ear. He was wearing a light gray sweater and possibly carrying a backpack. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 30 at 5:23 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of West Walnut. The victim parked and locked her car in her assigned parking space at about 6:00 p.m. She returned to her vehicle early the next morning and noticed a window had been smashed. A carry-on bag was stolen from the front seat, which contained $30.00 in rolled coins in plastic wrappers. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 30 at 9:41 a.m., officers responded to the report of a vehicle burglary in the 300 block of South Primrose. They arrived and found the driver side door of the vehicle unlocked and no sign of forced entry. Several items were missing from the vehicle. The surrounding area was searched and some of the stolen items were located inside a dumpster. They were returned to the victim. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
December 30 at 12:52 p.m., an officer on patrol noticed a vehicle that was parked irregularly in the 800 block of South Primrose. He ran a computer check on the license plate and discovered it was stolen out of Pasadena. The vehicle had been stripped. A rubber glove was found inside the vehicle. The owner said it was not in the vehicle when it was stolen on December 29. The vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys in the ignition when it was stolen.
Grand Theft Auto
December 30 at 11:33 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence in the 1100 block of Starlit Lane. The resident had a party where alcohol was served. All guests that drove to the party were required to put their car keys in a basket, but the basket was not secured. After the party, the owner of one of the vehicles noticed her car was gone and reported her car stolen to police. The next morning, the Los Angeles Police Department located the car and it had been crashed. The investigation is continuing.
Strong-arm Robbery – Suspect Arrested
December 31 at 6:00 p.m., police responded to the report of a strong-arm robbery that occurred in the area of Fifth Avenue and Duarte Road. The victim was riding his skateboard on the sidewalk and listening to his headphones. He heard something behind him and stopped and took off his headphones. A male subject who claimed to be in a gang told him he wanted his wallet and valuables. The victim stumbled back off his skateboard and the suspect grabbed his headphones. The victim’s wallet fell out of his pocket as he fell and the suspect grabbed it, too, and ran. An officer arrived and located the suspect in the area. The victim was able to identify the suspect and he was arrested and taken into custody.
Residential Burglary
January 1 at 6:52 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of North May. Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on December 31 and 5:00 a.m. on January 1, unknown suspect(s) entered the victim's unlocked, detached garage. The suspect(s) took ten $2.00 bills and left undetected. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 1 at 10:58 a.m., the victim of a residential burglary reported that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered her home in the 100 block of North Canyon through a bedroom window. The suspect(s) took the victim's purse from a room and left undetected through the front door. The victim believes she was at home sleeping during the burglary. She found the latch broken on the bedroom window and the front door left unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
Manufacturing Synthetic Marijuana
January 1 at 8:10 p.m., officers responded to assist the Monrovia Fire Department on a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Fig. Evidence at the scene led the fire fighters to believe the location was being used to manufacture some form of drug. The initial indication is that the suspect was attempting to manufacture a synthetic form of marijuana. A lit cigarette caused the solution to ignite, burning the suspect's face and hands. The suspect was treated at a hospital for the burns. The investigation was turned over to the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) for location cleanup and possible prosecution.
Residential Burglary
January 2 at 1:21 p.m., a family returned to their house in the 100 block of North May Avenue after a three day holiday vacation and discovered their house had been burglarized. A men's bicycle and an Xbox video game console was taken. It is unknown how the suspects entered the home, as there were no signs of forced entry. It is possible the victims may have left a rear door unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
January 3 at 6:07 p.m., police responded to the area of Duarte and Encino regarding a female driver observed striking several parked cars with her vehicle. She was located at Encino and third in Arcadia. The driver was positively identified by witnesses. She was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.
Grand Theft Auto
January 4 at 1:06 p.m., a female victim called police to report her vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was taken from a hotel parking lot in the 700 block of West Huntington Drive. The vehicle is a 1998 Honda Civic and was taken sometime overnight. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
January 4 at 11:45 p.m., police received an alarm activation at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington Drive. Officers arrived and found the back door of the business open. Additional resources were requested to help search the location for suspects. Arcadia Police Department officers, the Glendora Police Department canine officer and the Foothill Air Support helicopter responded to assist. The location was searched, but no suspects were located. A large quantity of cigarette cartons was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Pirate Joe's Imitates Monrovia-Based Trader Joe's
Video interview of the owner of Pirate Joe's, a Vancouver knock-off of Monrovia-based Trader Joe's. He buys from Trader Joe's stores in the US, then resells in his store in Canada. http://goo.gl/c3LfqK
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
City Plans Improvements to Entrance Trail for Monrovia Canyon Park
Monrovia is planning $149,904 of improvements to the trail alongside the entrance road to Monrovia Canyon Park - four concrete aprons and 1,930 linear feet of concrete curb to divert rain water into the Sawpit Debris Basin to help eliminate trail erosion.
However, the property belongs to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and, oops, turns out there is no formal agreement between the district and the city for a trail. So this measure, if the council approves it at its Jan. 6 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/FFK6nj ), would essentially formalize the current arrangement between the city and the flood control district.
Source: http://goo.gl/8JPi7M
- Brad Haugaard
However, the property belongs to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and, oops, turns out there is no formal agreement between the district and the city for a trail. So this measure, if the council approves it at its Jan. 6 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/FFK6nj ), would essentially formalize the current arrangement between the city and the flood control district.
Source: http://goo.gl/8JPi7M
- Brad Haugaard
People Thinking of Running for Monrovia Council
A number of people have "pulled" (taken out) papers they need to fill out to run for mayor or city council. Here is the status of people who are interested in running, from City Clerk Alice Atkins:
For Mayor:
- Leonard Holen (pulled 12/29/2014)
- Tom Adams (pulled 12/30/2014)
- Chris Ziegler – appointment for orientation 12/29/2014 but postponed pulling papers, indications are he may run for City Council instead
- Mary Ann Lutz (appointment to pull on 1/6/2014)
For City Council:
- Becky Shevlin (pulled 12/22/2014)
- Tom Adams (pulled 12/22/2014 – forfeited 12/30/2014)
- Robert Parry (pulled 12/22/2014)
- Victor Castellano (pulled 12/22/2014, Filed and Qualified 12/26/2014)
- Clifford DeCosta (pulled 12/22/2014)
- Gloria Crudgington (pulled 12/26/2014)
- Tom Gulley (pulled 12/26/2014)
- Scott Austin (pulled 12/30/2014)
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at La Adelita
Lunch at La Adelita. Mexican food. Half block east of Myrtle on the south side of Colorado. Got the Two Items Quick Combo with a shredded beef taco and chili relleno for $5.99, plus an iced tea. Good food. Attentive service.
- Brad Haugaard
Adams to Run Against Lutz as Monrovia Mayor
Monrovia Councilman Tom Adams will challenge incumbent Mayor Mary Ann Lutz in the upcoming election. He says the city is slipping backwards, with unstable management and infrastructure in poor repair: http://goo.gl/IzwC1r
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Stealth Bomber Over Monrovia
After flying over the Rose Parade, the Stealth bomber banks right over Monrovia. If you see it on TV then run outside you can almost always catch it. [Corrected. Bomber not fighter.]
- Brad Haugaard
Happy New Year Monrovia
Happy New Year from the Monrovia New Year's Eve party on Myrtle!
- Brad Haugaard
Lights on In New Monrovia Train Maintenance Facility
The lights have been switched on in the main shop building of the new Gold Line maintenance yard next to Home Depot in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/NMJZrH
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Trader Joe's Float in Parade | Monrovia Drones in Canada | Party Tonight
~ Watch for float by Monrovia-based Trader Joe's in the Rose Parade: http://goo.gl/OmHCDg
~ Canada considering drones made by Monrovia's AeroVironment for search and rescue and other tasks. Privacy a concern. http://goo.gl/xY0ZYR
~ Monrovia's New Year's Eve festival tonight: http://goo.gl/yK6AFI
- Brad Haugaard
~ Canada considering drones made by Monrovia's AeroVironment for search and rescue and other tasks. Privacy a concern. http://goo.gl/xY0ZYR
~ Monrovia's New Year's Eve festival tonight: http://goo.gl/yK6AFI
- Brad Haugaard
Rain | Cold for New Year's Eve | Les Miserables Auditions
~ Chance of rain has risen to 60% this Tuesday. http://goo.gl/scVSkg
~ National Weather Service warns of freezing or near-freezing temperatures in the area for New Year's Eve into New Year's Day morning ( http://goo.gl/JjFZBx ). I guess this means to bundle up tight for Monrovia's New Year's Eve festival: http://goo.gl/yK6AFI
~ Auditions for Les Miserables at IFGF Church in Monrovia (at Primrose and Palm) this Saturday, Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. Bring 16 bars of a piece from the show or a similar selection. Julie Lamouruex, accompanist, provided. All roles except Jean Valjean open. Directed by Keely Milliken. No Pay. Performances March 26-April 4. For information call 297-4758
- Brad Haugaard
~ National Weather Service warns of freezing or near-freezing temperatures in the area for New Year's Eve into New Year's Day morning ( http://goo.gl/JjFZBx ). I guess this means to bundle up tight for Monrovia's New Year's Eve festival: http://goo.gl/yK6AFI
~ Auditions for Les Miserables at IFGF Church in Monrovia (at Primrose and Palm) this Saturday, Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. Bring 16 bars of a piece from the show or a similar selection. Julie Lamouruex, accompanist, provided. All roles except Jean Valjean open. Directed by Keely Milliken. No Pay. Performances March 26-April 4. For information call 297-4758
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Kicking Girlfriend; Mail Theft; Missing Boy Found; Suicide Prevention; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 18-28. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Residential Burglary
December 18 at 6:14 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of East Cypress called police to report his home had been burglarized. The victim reported that he left his residence in the morning with all doors and windows locked. He returned home in the evening and found his residence had been broken into and ransacked. It appears the suspect(s) forced entry through the kitchen door by prying it open with some type of tool. The suspect(s) ransacked the house and left back out through the kitchen door. The only loss appears to be a laptop computer. The investigation is continuing.
Identity Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects Arrested
December 19 at 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue on the report of a subject using a fraudulent credit card to rent a room. The investigation revealed the two suspects in the room were in possession of several credit cards and mail belonging to possible victims, fraudulent DMV identification cards, and methamphetamine. Both suspects were arrested and held, pending their court appearance.
Identity Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
December 19 at 2:14 p.m., an officer was sent to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue in reference to a fraud investigation. The investigation revealed the suspect in the room was in possession of several credit cards and mail belonging to possible victims. The suspect was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and heroin. The suspect was arrested and held, pending his court appearance.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 19 at 7:55 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Tenth and El Norte for a vehicle code violation. Upon investigation, he discovered the driver had two outstanding warrants. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 20 at 2:07 a.m., a vehicle was observed by officers being driven erratically in the area of Evergreen and Myrtle. The driver was stopped and was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 20 at 5:10 a.m., officers on patrol in the area of Duarte and Mayflower observed a male subject who appeared to be loitering near several vehicles. The officers contacted the subject and discovered he had an outstanding warrant; he was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 21 at 2:15 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Magnolia and Huntington stopped a driver for a vehicle code violation. After investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 21 at 3:15 a.m., an officer observed a driver make several vehicle code violations near Myrtle and Central. The officer stopped the driver, and after investigating, determined the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary
December 22 at 7:24 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 200 block of East Foothill. Suspect(s) possibly entered the business with a key or through an unlocked door and forced open a safe. The suspects took cash from the safe, a computer system, two hard drives and iPads. Later in the shift, the victim called and reported a credit card had also been taken from the business and was used at a Walmart. The investigation is continuing.
Bicycle Theft / Possession of Burglary Tools – Suspect Arrested
December 22 at 11:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the report of a bicycle theft in the 400 block of East Duarte Road. While responding to the area, the officers observed the suspect riding the stolen bike. The subject was stopped and detained. The subject was in possession of a backpack, which was found to contain cutting pliers. The suspect claimed he was given the bike, but admitted to cutting the lock on the bicycle. He was arrested for the theft and possession of burglary tools.
Domestic Violence / Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
December 23 at 12:46 p.m., officers responded to the report of possible domestic violence at a residence in the 1300 block of South Alta Vista. Upon arrival, they located a female subject with visible injuries. Further investigation revealed the female subject’s boyfriend had punched her in the back of the head during an argument. The female attempted to call the police from her cell phone. The suspect threw her on the ground, started kicking her, and threatened to kill her. The suspect was arrested for domestic violence and criminal threats.
Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
December 23 at 9:36 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Palm regarding possible drug activity going on around the park area. Upon investigation, officers located and arrested a 58-year-old male subject for sales of methamphetamine. The suspect was in possession of a backpack containing methamphetamine packaged in small baggies.
Mail Theft
December 24 at 2:35 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Acorn called police to report a suspicious vehicle that was driving slowly and circling through their neighborhood. Officers arrived and contacted the subjects in the car. The driver was found to have a suspended license, and a consent search of the vehicle revealed stolen mail under the passenger seat of the vehicle. The subjects are husband and wife, and both were arrested for mail theft.
Critical Missing Located
On December 25 at 10:40 p.m., a 14-year-old autistic male juvenile was reported missing from a residence in the 500 block of East Walnut. The child had wandered away from the home. A description of the child was broadcast and officers conducted an area search. At approximately 12:35 a.m., the child was located by a relative at a Walmart in the city of Duarte.
Mental Evaluation
On December 28 at 9:50 p.m., an adult female phoned police to report her 28-year-old son was suicidal, aggressive and was threatening her. She had left the residence to phone police for help. Officers responded to the location in the 300 block of North Mountain Avenue and de-escalated the situation. They spoke with the adult son and determined that he was suicidal. He was determined to be both a danger to himself and others; he was taken to a hospital, where he was held for a 72-hour mental evaluation.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Residential Burglary
December 18 at 6:14 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of East Cypress called police to report his home had been burglarized. The victim reported that he left his residence in the morning with all doors and windows locked. He returned home in the evening and found his residence had been broken into and ransacked. It appears the suspect(s) forced entry through the kitchen door by prying it open with some type of tool. The suspect(s) ransacked the house and left back out through the kitchen door. The only loss appears to be a laptop computer. The investigation is continuing.
Identity Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects Arrested
December 19 at 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue on the report of a subject using a fraudulent credit card to rent a room. The investigation revealed the two suspects in the room were in possession of several credit cards and mail belonging to possible victims, fraudulent DMV identification cards, and methamphetamine. Both suspects were arrested and held, pending their court appearance.
Identity Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
December 19 at 2:14 p.m., an officer was sent to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue in reference to a fraud investigation. The investigation revealed the suspect in the room was in possession of several credit cards and mail belonging to possible victims. The suspect was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and heroin. The suspect was arrested and held, pending his court appearance.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 19 at 7:55 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Tenth and El Norte for a vehicle code violation. Upon investigation, he discovered the driver had two outstanding warrants. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 20 at 2:07 a.m., a vehicle was observed by officers being driven erratically in the area of Evergreen and Myrtle. The driver was stopped and was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 20 at 5:10 a.m., officers on patrol in the area of Duarte and Mayflower observed a male subject who appeared to be loitering near several vehicles. The officers contacted the subject and discovered he had an outstanding warrant; he was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 21 at 2:15 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Magnolia and Huntington stopped a driver for a vehicle code violation. After investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 21 at 3:15 a.m., an officer observed a driver make several vehicle code violations near Myrtle and Central. The officer stopped the driver, and after investigating, determined the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary
December 22 at 7:24 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 200 block of East Foothill. Suspect(s) possibly entered the business with a key or through an unlocked door and forced open a safe. The suspects took cash from the safe, a computer system, two hard drives and iPads. Later in the shift, the victim called and reported a credit card had also been taken from the business and was used at a Walmart. The investigation is continuing.
Bicycle Theft / Possession of Burglary Tools – Suspect Arrested
December 22 at 11:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to the report of a bicycle theft in the 400 block of East Duarte Road. While responding to the area, the officers observed the suspect riding the stolen bike. The subject was stopped and detained. The subject was in possession of a backpack, which was found to contain cutting pliers. The suspect claimed he was given the bike, but admitted to cutting the lock on the bicycle. He was arrested for the theft and possession of burglary tools.
Domestic Violence / Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
December 23 at 12:46 p.m., officers responded to the report of possible domestic violence at a residence in the 1300 block of South Alta Vista. Upon arrival, they located a female subject with visible injuries. Further investigation revealed the female subject’s boyfriend had punched her in the back of the head during an argument. The female attempted to call the police from her cell phone. The suspect threw her on the ground, started kicking her, and threatened to kill her. The suspect was arrested for domestic violence and criminal threats.
Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
December 23 at 9:36 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Palm regarding possible drug activity going on around the park area. Upon investigation, officers located and arrested a 58-year-old male subject for sales of methamphetamine. The suspect was in possession of a backpack containing methamphetamine packaged in small baggies.
Mail Theft
December 24 at 2:35 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Acorn called police to report a suspicious vehicle that was driving slowly and circling through their neighborhood. Officers arrived and contacted the subjects in the car. The driver was found to have a suspended license, and a consent search of the vehicle revealed stolen mail under the passenger seat of the vehicle. The subjects are husband and wife, and both were arrested for mail theft.
Critical Missing Located
On December 25 at 10:40 p.m., a 14-year-old autistic male juvenile was reported missing from a residence in the 500 block of East Walnut. The child had wandered away from the home. A description of the child was broadcast and officers conducted an area search. At approximately 12:35 a.m., the child was located by a relative at a Walmart in the city of Duarte.
Mental Evaluation
On December 28 at 9:50 p.m., an adult female phoned police to report her 28-year-old son was suicidal, aggressive and was threatening her. She had left the residence to phone police for help. Officers responded to the location in the 300 block of North Mountain Avenue and de-escalated the situation. They spoke with the adult son and determined that he was suicidal. He was determined to be both a danger to himself and others; he was taken to a hospital, where he was held for a 72-hour mental evaluation.
Astronomy Tonight in Monrovia? | Rain and Cold Coming?
~ I hear that tonight there MAY be a couple sidewalk astronomers at the southeast corner of Library Park, at Myrtle and Lime. Try around 6 or 7 p.m. They'll have their telescopes aimed at the moon and hope to get a glimpse of Venus as well.
~ 40 percent chance of rain in Monrovia this coming Tuesday, and a low of 35 degrees this coming Wednesday. Brrrr. http://goo.gl/somNLE
- Brad Haugaard
~ 40 percent chance of rain in Monrovia this coming Tuesday, and a low of 35 degrees this coming Wednesday. Brrrr. http://goo.gl/somNLE
- Brad Haugaard
St. Francis over Monrovia :-( Former Mayor Bob Bartlett Celebration
~ Basketball. 58-43, St. Francis over Monrovia. http://goo.gl/MfCLGw
~ Video: Conversations with Ralph Walker, who attends the ceremony celebrating former Monrovia Mayor Bob Bartlett. http://goo.gl/hGvPa9
- Brad Haugaard
~ Video: Conversations with Ralph Walker, who attends the ceremony celebrating former Monrovia Mayor Bob Bartlett. http://goo.gl/hGvPa9
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Jersey Mike's
Lunch at Jersey Mike's, in the Sprouts shopping center on Huntington. Got the regular size Famous Roast Beef and Provolone sandwich ($8.25) and a large iced tea ($2.49). Nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Autistic Boy Lost and Found | New Year's Day in Monrovia
~ Monrovia Police report a 14-year-old autistic boy was lost late last night and temperatures were getting down into the 40s, but fortunately he was found at Walmart.
~ Next up, New Year's Eve on Myrtle, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Beer and wine, kids' area, ball drop, restaurants, live music with the Lance and Gary Show. http://goo.gl/yK6AFI
- Brad Haugaard
~ Next up, New Year's Eve on Myrtle, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Beer and wine, kids' area, ball drop, restaurants, live music with the Lance and Gary Show. http://goo.gl/yK6AFI
- Brad Haugaard
Merry Christmas, Monrovia!
"Child and Madonna," oil on canvas board, by Brad Haugaard.
- Brad Haugaard
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