Monrovia's STAAR Surgical, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable lenses for the eye, has entered into an agreement EyeQ Vision Private Ltd., of India to provide STAAR's intraocular lenses for refractive vision treatment in India. https://goo.gl/oJLxa9
- Brad Haugaard
New Monrovia Apartments to Have Waterfall Art; Video of Street Fair; Bulky-Items Removal
In his weekly report ( http://goo.gl/douYrh ), City Manager Oliver Chi reports that ...
~ MODA at Monrovia Station, the 261-unit luxury apartment complex being built next to the Gold Line station will have an artistic waterfall on its south face. Artis Justin Hansch of San Juan Capistrano entitles his work, Monrovia Falls. "The concept involves installing tiny cascading reflective discs that are commonly used in billboard advertising, and made famous by Sparkletts' water trucks to highlight their signage. It will stand 36 feet tall and be 16 feet wide, and as the wind blows, the discs will reflect light to create an illusion of moving water.
~ Video taken by a drone of the September 2 Street Fair is now on line: https://vimeo.com/181-48430
~ Monrovia has a bulky-items pick-up agreement with Athens, so if you see anything that needs to be picked-up, contact the city by email at bulkyitem@ci.monrovia.ca.us or by phone at 932-5553.
- Brad Haugaard
Classical Music Tonight in Monrovia
Classical music by composers of African descent during the third Annual Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Concert tonight at St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Monrovia at 8 p.m. http://goo.gl/HX8U7L
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Third-Row Seats Stolen; Criminal Threats; Car vs. Light Pole; Theft From Next Door Storage Space; Burglary; Drugs; More Drugs; Alcohol
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for September 8-11. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Vehicle Burglary
September 8 at 8:27 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1100 block of Briarcliff. The victim reported that two of his vehicles had the windows smashed and miscellaneous items were stolen. Two male suspects were seen removing items from the vehicles and fleeing the location in a black Jeep Wrangler. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 4:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Huntington Drive regarding a subject drinking alcohol and lying on the sidewalk. Officers contacted the subject and determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and held for detoxification.
Vehicle Burglary
September 9 at 7:14 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of E. Walnut reported a vehicle burglary. The resident parked and locked his vehicle in front of his home in the evening and went in for the night. When he returned to his vehicle the next morning, he found the door lock had been tampered with and the third row seats had been stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
September 9 at 7:55 a.m., a burglary was reported at a business in the 800 block of W. Foothill. The victim arrived at his business in the morning to find the rear window had been forced open and items were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 4:39 p.m., a male and female subject entered a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain, selected merchandise and put it in a cart. The female subject left the store and the male subject completed a return of the items with receipts the two had brought into the store. Loss prevention personnel detained the male suspect. An officer responded to the location and the male suspect was arrested and taken into custody. The suspect was also found to be in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was later released with a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Criminal Threats / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 5:37 p.m., a disturbance was reported at a residence in the 500 block of E. Lemon. The investigation revealed two brothers were involved in an argument and one made criminal threats against the other. One of the subjects was taken into custody for criminal threats and was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held pending his court appearance.
Felony Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision
September 9 at 9:06 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Mountain and Evergreen. A vehicle had exited the freeway and collided with two other vehicles. The driver attempted to flee, but was detained by citizens. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence. He was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries. The other drivers complained of pain only. The case will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s office for filing consideration.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 11:39 p.m., officers responded to Huntington and Magnolia regarding a possible drunk driver in the area. The vehicle was located and stopped on Huntington for vehicle code violations. The driver was found to be driving under the influence and was arrested for DUI.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
September 10 at 1:03 a.m., officers responded to Myrtle and Palm regarding a traffic collision. They arrived and found a vehicle on the sidewalk, which had crashed into a light pole and a building. The driver fled the scene of the accident. Witnesses reported seeing a white vehicle fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. A white vehicle was located by officers, but the two occupants stated they were not involved in a collision and the vehicle had no damage. Through investigation, the officers eventually determined that the passenger in the white vehicle was, in fact, the driver of the vehicle involved in the traffic collision. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft from a Vehicle
September 10 at 6:56 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 100 Block of E. Fig. The victim parked his vehicle in his driveway in the evening and left it unlocked. When he returned in the morning, he found someone had stolen his stereo from the dashboard. The investigation is continuing.
Burglary
September 10 at 11:05 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 2100 block of S. Myrtle regarding a burglary report. The victim arrived at his storage unit and discovered someone had drilled a large hole from the adjoining unit to gain entry into his unit. Several items were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
September 10 at 1:25 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 200 block of Norumbega Drive. The victim was away on vacation and returned to find his home had been broken into and ransacked. The suspect forced entry through a rear bedroom window and several items were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 2:59 a.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of Huntington called police to report a shoplifter. The suspect was observed selecting merchandise and hiding it on his person. He then left the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect was detained by officers in an adjoining business and arrested. The suspect also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was held pending his court appearance.
Residential Burglary
September 10 at 4:24 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of Highland Avenue. The victim was away from the residence for approximately 24 hours and returned to find the home had been burglarized. The suspect gained entry by breaking the glass out of a rear door. The home was ransacked and jewelry was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
September 11 at 11:57 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 800 block of Bonita. The investigation is continuing.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Vehicle Burglary
September 8 at 8:27 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1100 block of Briarcliff. The victim reported that two of his vehicles had the windows smashed and miscellaneous items were stolen. Two male suspects were seen removing items from the vehicles and fleeing the location in a black Jeep Wrangler. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 4:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Huntington Drive regarding a subject drinking alcohol and lying on the sidewalk. Officers contacted the subject and determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and held for detoxification.
Vehicle Burglary
September 9 at 7:14 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of E. Walnut reported a vehicle burglary. The resident parked and locked his vehicle in front of his home in the evening and went in for the night. When he returned to his vehicle the next morning, he found the door lock had been tampered with and the third row seats had been stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
September 9 at 7:55 a.m., a burglary was reported at a business in the 800 block of W. Foothill. The victim arrived at his business in the morning to find the rear window had been forced open and items were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 4:39 p.m., a male and female subject entered a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain, selected merchandise and put it in a cart. The female subject left the store and the male subject completed a return of the items with receipts the two had brought into the store. Loss prevention personnel detained the male suspect. An officer responded to the location and the male suspect was arrested and taken into custody. The suspect was also found to be in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was later released with a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Criminal Threats / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 5:37 p.m., a disturbance was reported at a residence in the 500 block of E. Lemon. The investigation revealed two brothers were involved in an argument and one made criminal threats against the other. One of the subjects was taken into custody for criminal threats and was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held pending his court appearance.
Felony Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision
September 9 at 9:06 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Mountain and Evergreen. A vehicle had exited the freeway and collided with two other vehicles. The driver attempted to flee, but was detained by citizens. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence. He was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries. The other drivers complained of pain only. The case will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s office for filing consideration.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 11:39 p.m., officers responded to Huntington and Magnolia regarding a possible drunk driver in the area. The vehicle was located and stopped on Huntington for vehicle code violations. The driver was found to be driving under the influence and was arrested for DUI.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
September 10 at 1:03 a.m., officers responded to Myrtle and Palm regarding a traffic collision. They arrived and found a vehicle on the sidewalk, which had crashed into a light pole and a building. The driver fled the scene of the accident. Witnesses reported seeing a white vehicle fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. A white vehicle was located by officers, but the two occupants stated they were not involved in a collision and the vehicle had no damage. Through investigation, the officers eventually determined that the passenger in the white vehicle was, in fact, the driver of the vehicle involved in the traffic collision. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft from a Vehicle
September 10 at 6:56 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 100 Block of E. Fig. The victim parked his vehicle in his driveway in the evening and left it unlocked. When he returned in the morning, he found someone had stolen his stereo from the dashboard. The investigation is continuing.
Burglary
September 10 at 11:05 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 2100 block of S. Myrtle regarding a burglary report. The victim arrived at his storage unit and discovered someone had drilled a large hole from the adjoining unit to gain entry into his unit. Several items were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
September 10 at 1:25 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 200 block of Norumbega Drive. The victim was away on vacation and returned to find his home had been broken into and ransacked. The suspect forced entry through a rear bedroom window and several items were stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 2:59 a.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of Huntington called police to report a shoplifter. The suspect was observed selecting merchandise and hiding it on his person. He then left the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect was detained by officers in an adjoining business and arrested. The suspect also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was held pending his court appearance.
Residential Burglary
September 10 at 4:24 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of Highland Avenue. The victim was away from the residence for approximately 24 hours and returned to find the home had been burglarized. The suspect gained entry by breaking the glass out of a rear door. The home was ransacked and jewelry was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
September 11 at 11:57 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 800 block of Bonita. The investigation is continuing.
Gardening With Native Plants Topic at Monrovia Garden Club
Orchid Black, a specialist in native plants and landscaping, will speak on "Gardening with Native Plants" at the Monrovia Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, on the northeast corner of Myrtle and Foothill. Social hour with light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Details: facebook.com/groups/MonnroviaGardenClub/
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Zip Code Day Festivities Begin
Mayor Tom Adams (with Nancy Bond and council members Larry Spicer and Becky Shevlin) opens the festivities for Zip Code Day. If you are at the fountain in Library Park at 1 p.m. You can be in a group picture taken by a drone.
- Brad Haugaard
Four Blocks of Old Cars on Myrtle
If you are an old car lover today is the day to visit Old Town Monrovia. Four blocks of beautifully restored cars.
- Brad Haugaard
Camel at Monrovia Street Fair
I was curious to see the camel at the Friday Night Street Fair. Well, here it is. He (or she - I'm not sure when it comes to camels) can carry children or adults weighing up to 250 pounds.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Zip Code Day in Monrovia Tomorrow, Saturday
Tomorrow, Saturday 9-10-16, is Zip Code Day in Monrovia. Festivities start at 11 a.m. in Library Park. Here are details: http://goo.gl/EEWpnN
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus College Dedicates $19 Million Visual Arts Building
Citrus College, which serves Monrovia, dedicated a new $19 million, 37,000 square foot visual arts building on Sept. 6 after several years of planning and nearly two years of construction.
It features studio for drawing, painting, printmaking, digital design, transmedia, animation, mixed media and photo and video production, a 150-seat lecture hall, an art gallery, computer labs, a ceramics lab, general purpose classrooms, faculty offices and a space for Citrus College's student newspaper, the Clarion.
The three-story project was funded by Measure G, a general obligation bond measure approved in 2004 by voters in the Citrus Community College District.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Macky's Noodle House
Dinner last night at a place I hadn't noticed before, Macky's Noodle House, in the shopping center at Sixth and Duarte Road. I got a large bowl of Seafood Noodles for $8.45 and an iced tea for 50 cents. Food was good and the service almost instantaneous.
- Brad Haugaard
Navy Successfully Demonstrates Sub-Launched Drone Made by Monrovia's AeroVironment
The U.S. Navy has successfully demonstrated the use of a submarine-launched Blackwing drone, made by Monrovia's AeroVironment, to link a swarm of unmanned undersea vehicles and communicate with the submarine combat control system during the Annual Naval Technology Exercise. https://goo.gl/SRSlsk
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Hiding in a Dumpster; Driver Hits Girl on Bicycle - Drives On; Asleep in the Lobby; Intruder Wakens Sleeping Woman; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for eptember 5-7. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 413 service events, resulting in 61 investigations.
Restraining Order Served / Warrants / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 1:33 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Walnut called police to report a male and female adult were his backyard causing a disturbance, and that he had a restraining order against the female. Officers responded and located both subjects. The female was detained, served with the restraining order and later released. The male subject had several outstanding warrants and was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody for the charges.
Wanted Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 7:50 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 100 block of W. Foothill saw a suspect that he knew was wanted by State Parole. The suspect was to be considered armed and dangerous. When the suspect saw the officer, he ran and hid inside a trash dumpster. The suspect was pointed out to police by a witness who saw him get into the dumpster. He was arrested and taken into custody without further incident.
Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 11:37 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 2000 block of S. Mountain when he saw a male subject sitting in a vehicle. The vehicle was parked in front of a fire hydrant. As the officer approached the vehicle, the subject exited and walked away. As he was walking away, he attempted to toss a baggie containing methamphetamine on the ground. The suspect was detained and arrested.
Felony Hit and Run Traffic Collision
September 7 at 8:27 a.m., a female juvenile was riding her bicycle west on Colorado and passed the intersection at Mayflower. The suspect was traveling North on Mayflower in a vehicle and made a left turn onto Colorado. After the turn, the suspect veered to the right and sideswiped the bicyclist, causing her to lose control of her bike and fall to the ground. The suspect fled the scene of the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to her knee and elbow. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 2:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of W. Huntington regarding a male subject passed out in a bathroom. The officers arrived and contacted the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of a methamphetamine pipe and was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 7:46 p.m., an officer stopped a bicyclist for a vehicle code violation. During a consent search, the subject was found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 9:06 p.m., a business in the 900 block of S. Fifth Avenue called police to report a subject sleeping in their lobby who was refusing to leave. Officers arrived and contacted the subject, who was uncooperative. The subject was subsequently arrested for trespassing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 9:09 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of S. Sherman regarding the report of a suspicious vehicle in the area. Officers located the vehicle and contacted the occupants. The subject in the driver seat was determined to be under the influence of drugs and was arrested. The passenger was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hot Prowl Burglary
September 8 at 1:22 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2100 block of S. Peck Road regarding a suspect who opened a sliding glass door and began entering a home. The female resident was asleep inside. She heard the sliding glass door opening and screamed. The suspect immediately fled the home. Containment of the area was set up and the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter responded to assist. A search of the area was conducted, but the suspect could not be located. The investigation is continuing.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 413 service events, resulting in 61 investigations.
Restraining Order Served / Warrants / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 1:33 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Walnut called police to report a male and female adult were his backyard causing a disturbance, and that he had a restraining order against the female. Officers responded and located both subjects. The female was detained, served with the restraining order and later released. The male subject had several outstanding warrants and was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody for the charges.
Wanted Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 7:50 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 100 block of W. Foothill saw a suspect that he knew was wanted by State Parole. The suspect was to be considered armed and dangerous. When the suspect saw the officer, he ran and hid inside a trash dumpster. The suspect was pointed out to police by a witness who saw him get into the dumpster. He was arrested and taken into custody without further incident.
Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 11:37 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 2000 block of S. Mountain when he saw a male subject sitting in a vehicle. The vehicle was parked in front of a fire hydrant. As the officer approached the vehicle, the subject exited and walked away. As he was walking away, he attempted to toss a baggie containing methamphetamine on the ground. The suspect was detained and arrested.
Felony Hit and Run Traffic Collision
September 7 at 8:27 a.m., a female juvenile was riding her bicycle west on Colorado and passed the intersection at Mayflower. The suspect was traveling North on Mayflower in a vehicle and made a left turn onto Colorado. After the turn, the suspect veered to the right and sideswiped the bicyclist, causing her to lose control of her bike and fall to the ground. The suspect fled the scene of the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to her knee and elbow. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 2:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of W. Huntington regarding a male subject passed out in a bathroom. The officers arrived and contacted the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of a methamphetamine pipe and was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 7:46 p.m., an officer stopped a bicyclist for a vehicle code violation. During a consent search, the subject was found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 9:06 p.m., a business in the 900 block of S. Fifth Avenue called police to report a subject sleeping in their lobby who was refusing to leave. Officers arrived and contacted the subject, who was uncooperative. The subject was subsequently arrested for trespassing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 9:09 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of S. Sherman regarding the report of a suspicious vehicle in the area. Officers located the vehicle and contacted the occupants. The subject in the driver seat was determined to be under the influence of drugs and was arrested. The passenger was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hot Prowl Burglary
September 8 at 1:22 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2100 block of S. Peck Road regarding a suspect who opened a sliding glass door and began entering a home. The female resident was asleep inside. She heard the sliding glass door opening and screamed. The suspect immediately fled the home. Containment of the area was set up and the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter responded to assist. A search of the area was conducted, but the suspect could not be located. The investigation is continuing.
No Parking Shortage in Old Town Monrovia - Just a Distribution Problem; Small Victory in Stormwater Mandate; Compost Give-Away; Etc.
In his weekly report ( http://goo.gl/EC3d2W ), City Manager Oliver Chi reports that ...
~ Monrovia's Traffic Engineer has concluded that Old Town does not have a parking shortage problem, but rather, a parking distribution problem, which could be solved by better utilizing outlying parking spaces. Solutions: relocate employee parking, better signs, sharing private parking spaces during busy times, adding a 15-minute spot for each block of Myrtle, restriping to pick up an additional 10 spaces. Most crowded parking times for Old Town: Noon for weekdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. for Saturday.
~ You may recall that government stormwater requirement would have put Monrovia (and other cities) on the hook for expenses many times its total annual budget. Well, the California Supreme Court has ruled "that various requirements of the 2001 Los Angeles County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit could be considered unfunded state mandates subject to reimbursement by the State." Chi said this is "a small but helpful step in our efforts to reconcile the financial challenges associated with complying with the provisions of the MS4 Permit, while also working towards cleaning up stormwater."
~ City Hall is going to be repainted. The body of the building will be painted "Shortbread."
~ There will be a compost and mulch give-away for Monrovians on Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon on Chestnut Avenue, between Ivy Avenue and Myrtle Avenue. It's self-serve.
~ It is now illegal to smoke in Monrovia parks. Warnings at first, then citations after a few months.
~ With interest rates very low, the city may refinance some of its bonds.
~ Monrovia will be posting new signs to direct visitors to the city's Historical Museum.
~ This month the library will be giving out a free gift to people who get a library card. No idea what it is.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia's Traffic Engineer has concluded that Old Town does not have a parking shortage problem, but rather, a parking distribution problem, which could be solved by better utilizing outlying parking spaces. Solutions: relocate employee parking, better signs, sharing private parking spaces during busy times, adding a 15-minute spot for each block of Myrtle, restriping to pick up an additional 10 spaces. Most crowded parking times for Old Town: Noon for weekdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. for Saturday.
~ You may recall that government stormwater requirement would have put Monrovia (and other cities) on the hook for expenses many times its total annual budget. Well, the California Supreme Court has ruled "that various requirements of the 2001 Los Angeles County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit could be considered unfunded state mandates subject to reimbursement by the State." Chi said this is "a small but helpful step in our efforts to reconcile the financial challenges associated with complying with the provisions of the MS4 Permit, while also working towards cleaning up stormwater."
~ City Hall is going to be repainted. The body of the building will be painted "Shortbread."
~ There will be a compost and mulch give-away for Monrovians on Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon on Chestnut Avenue, between Ivy Avenue and Myrtle Avenue. It's self-serve.
~ It is now illegal to smoke in Monrovia parks. Warnings at first, then citations after a few months.
~ With interest rates very low, the city may refinance some of its bonds.
~ Monrovia will be posting new signs to direct visitors to the city's Historical Museum.
~ This month the library will be giving out a free gift to people who get a library card. No idea what it is.
- Brad Haugaard
Donate Shoes for Monrovia Football
Monrovia High School Football is holding an Angel Bins shoe drive fundraiser. Donate new or slightly used shoes. Pair them by tying the laces together or rubber banding them together. The team will be collecting on Saturdays 9/10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the student parking lot, and at the first home game on Friday 9/9.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Leading Up to Monrovia's Zip Code Day - We Have an Ambigram!
The Monrovia Community Development blog ( http://goo.gl/lhg1D2 ) has some interesting background information on zip codes, leading up to Monrovia's Zip Code Day on 9.10.16 in Library Park (lots of details here: http://goo.gl/EEWpnN ) . Did you know, for instance, that Monrovia's zip code is an ambigram? That means it is the same if you turn it upside down. Cool!
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's AeroVironment to Sell Drones to Australian Military
Monrovia's AeroVironment is going to sell some of its Wasp drones to the Australian military.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Assault With Knife; Stealing Car Seats; Bicyclist With Improper Lighting; Drunks and Drugs
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for September 1-4. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Grand Theft Auto
September 1 at 6:45 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 800 block of Genoa Avenue. The victim reported his 1992 Honda was stolen from in front of his home sometime during the early morning hours. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 1 at 12:44 p.m., a suspicious subject was reported under the 210 Freeway at Mayflower. Officers arrived and determined the subject was extremely intoxicated and could not care for himself. The subject was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft Auto
September 1 at 10:42 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 500 block of W. Huntington. The vehicle is a green, 1998 Honda Civic. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 2 at 5:23 a.m., officers were dispatched on the report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Linwood and Alta Vista. The officers located and contacted the driver, who worked for a transportation company. The female passenger was intoxicated and did not know where she was or where she was going. She was determined to be too intoxicated to care for her own safety. The subject was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 2 at 6:49 a.m., a domestic dispute was reported at a parking lot in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and contacted a female subject who was involved in the dispute. The investigation determined that no crime had occurred, but the female subject was discovered to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was taken into custody and held pending her court appearance.
Grand Theft
September 2 at 11:45 a.m., a grand theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Fifth Avenue. The victim parked and locked her vehicle in a hotel parking lot. When she returned to the vehicle, she found the third row seats had been stolen. Forced entry was made through a rear window. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 4:19 a.m., an officer on patrol stopped a bicyclist riding at night without the proper lighting equipment. A computer check revealed the subject had multiple warrants for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. During a search of his property, the officer located drug paraphernalia, which was added to his charges.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 9:39 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 700 block of W. Duarte Road stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The investigation determined the subject was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 4:09 p.m., police responded to the report of a subject lying on the sidewalk near a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington. Officers were dispatched and contacted the subject, who was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. The subject was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 5 at 9:56 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Cypress called police to report that his neighbor lost control of his vehicle, hitting his fence and colliding into his tree. Officers arrived, contacted the subject and observed symptoms of intoxication. The investigation determined the subject was driving under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 4 at 9:22 a.m., a vehicle was reported at a gas station at Huntington and Shamrock with a driver that appeared intoxicated. As officers arrived, the vehicle left the gas station and failed to stop for a stop sign. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Robbery / Assault with a Deadly Weapon
September 4 at 5:31 p.m., staff from a local hospital called police to report an assault victim that came into the emergency room for treatment. Officers responded to investigate and determined the victim had been assaulted and robbed. The victim sustained lacerations and contusions to the face. The weapon used was the suspect's foot. The suspect is known to the victim and the investigation is continuing.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
September 5 at 9:56 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of W. Huntington regarding a male subject running in and out of traffic and acting strange. When officers arrived, the subject tried running in and out of traffic to avoid contact. Officers detained the subject and determined he was under the influence of a controlled substance. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects Arrested
September 5 at 1:59 p.m., graffiti vandalism in progress was reported in the 100 block of W. Maple Avenue. When officers arrived in the area, four male juveniles were located that matched the description of the suspects. One of the juveniles admitted to tagging graffiti nearby, one had marijuana on his person, and one had prescription medication, marijuana and a scale on his person. Three of the subjects were arrested and the investigation is continuing.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Grand Theft Auto
September 1 at 6:45 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 800 block of Genoa Avenue. The victim reported his 1992 Honda was stolen from in front of his home sometime during the early morning hours. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 1 at 12:44 p.m., a suspicious subject was reported under the 210 Freeway at Mayflower. Officers arrived and determined the subject was extremely intoxicated and could not care for himself. The subject was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft Auto
September 1 at 10:42 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 500 block of W. Huntington. The vehicle is a green, 1998 Honda Civic. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 2 at 5:23 a.m., officers were dispatched on the report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Linwood and Alta Vista. The officers located and contacted the driver, who worked for a transportation company. The female passenger was intoxicated and did not know where she was or where she was going. She was determined to be too intoxicated to care for her own safety. The subject was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 2 at 6:49 a.m., a domestic dispute was reported at a parking lot in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and contacted a female subject who was involved in the dispute. The investigation determined that no crime had occurred, but the female subject was discovered to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was taken into custody and held pending her court appearance.
Grand Theft
September 2 at 11:45 a.m., a grand theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Fifth Avenue. The victim parked and locked her vehicle in a hotel parking lot. When she returned to the vehicle, she found the third row seats had been stolen. Forced entry was made through a rear window. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 4:19 a.m., an officer on patrol stopped a bicyclist riding at night without the proper lighting equipment. A computer check revealed the subject had multiple warrants for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. During a search of his property, the officer located drug paraphernalia, which was added to his charges.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 9:39 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 700 block of W. Duarte Road stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The investigation determined the subject was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 4:09 p.m., police responded to the report of a subject lying on the sidewalk near a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington. Officers were dispatched and contacted the subject, who was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. The subject was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 5 at 9:56 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Cypress called police to report that his neighbor lost control of his vehicle, hitting his fence and colliding into his tree. Officers arrived, contacted the subject and observed symptoms of intoxication. The investigation determined the subject was driving under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 4 at 9:22 a.m., a vehicle was reported at a gas station at Huntington and Shamrock with a driver that appeared intoxicated. As officers arrived, the vehicle left the gas station and failed to stop for a stop sign. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Robbery / Assault with a Deadly Weapon
September 4 at 5:31 p.m., staff from a local hospital called police to report an assault victim that came into the emergency room for treatment. Officers responded to investigate and determined the victim had been assaulted and robbed. The victim sustained lacerations and contusions to the face. The weapon used was the suspect's foot. The suspect is known to the victim and the investigation is continuing.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
September 5 at 9:56 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of W. Huntington regarding a male subject running in and out of traffic and acting strange. When officers arrived, the subject tried running in and out of traffic to avoid contact. Officers detained the subject and determined he was under the influence of a controlled substance. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects Arrested
September 5 at 1:59 p.m., graffiti vandalism in progress was reported in the 100 block of W. Maple Avenue. When officers arrived in the area, four male juveniles were located that matched the description of the suspects. One of the juveniles admitted to tagging graffiti nearby, one had marijuana on his person, and one had prescription medication, marijuana and a scale on his person. Three of the subjects were arrested and the investigation is continuing.
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