- Brad Haugaard
Zoom Memorial for Betty Sandford Planned for March 24
Another Report of Possible Animal Poisoning On Norumbega
In addition, she said neighbors on Norumbega (she lives in the 900 block) have reported finding doggie cookies along the side of the road and several dead foxes.
This is not the first time there have been suspicions of poisoning of animals around Norumbega. In May of 2019 resident Sandi Warren reported neighbors found a suspicious bag of meat along the side of the road. https://is.gd/bn3OMTUpdate: City Council Member Becky Shevlin commented on Facebook that her understanding is that the Monrovia Police Department "is working on a type of Neighborhood Watch program that will hopefully help address this situation," though details are not available yet.
- Brad Haugaard
We Will Teach You In A House; We Will Teach You With a Mouse
Gem City Images caught a great, imaginative take-off of Dr. Seuss on a sign at Monroe Elementary School. I'm not going to steal Gem City's image, but I assure you, it's worth clicking through to see: https://is.gd/oM1qQj
- Brad Haugaard
Taffy Is Learning How Nice It Is To Be Petted
The adoption fee for cats is $100. All cat adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets and schedule a virtual adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for the following week.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: 1906-7 School Annual Report
Monrovia Annual School Report for 1906-7 with a glimpse inside the school. See full details here. From the Rehrman family collection.
School Board to Consider Modified Discipline Policy
- Race
- Color
- Gender
- Sex
- National origin
- Implicit bias
- Cultural responsiveness
It would also add "mentoring programs" as one of its disciplinary strategies.
- Brad Haugaard
Chick-fil-A Plans Restaurant In Monrovia
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports:
~ Chick-fil-A is planning a restaurant in Monrovia. Chick-fil-A - and Starbucks - want to open drive-through restaurants at the corner of Encino Avenue and Huntington Drive (the former Claim Jumper restaurant site). The proposed project needs approval by the city's Planning Commission and City Council. City staff anticipates the public hearing and review process to begin this spring. Video explaining what is planned: https://is.gd/Vai8ec
~ Frontier Communications will be working throughout the City to make extensive improvements to their communications network during the next few months. The company is required to notify property owners and residents 72 hours prior to any work that might directly affect their properties.
~ The Community Services Department is accepting city facility rental requests for consideration. Applications must include a plan stating how the applicant will ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. For more information contact the Monrovia Community Center at 256-8246.
Correction: Claim Jumper is currently still open. My apologies for suggesting it has already been closed.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Noodle Street
Dinner tonight at Noodle Street, in the Vons shopping center at Myrtle and Foothill. Got the Shrimp and Pork Dumplings with Chives for $9.80 and a hot tea for $2.80. Nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: Infection Rate Dropping, But 4 More Deaths
Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m.,
02/17/2021. Changes since
02/10/2021.
City of Monrovia: 3,033 cases (up 42), 64 deaths up 4
Unincorporated Monrovia: 352 cases (up 3), 1 death (unchanged)
City of Monrovia: 3,033 cases (up 42), 64 deaths up 4
Unincorporated Monrovia: 352 cases (up 3), 1 death (unchanged)
Despite the sad number of deaths, the infection rate for Monrovia definitely seems to be dropping. This week 42 new cases, one week ago 82, two weeks ago 114, three weeks ago 120, and four weeks ago 201.
- Brad Haugaard
Gem City Grill Planning to Switch From Dive Bar to Neighborhood Bar
Gem City Grill, on Olive just east of Myrtle, will be reopening, according to a report in Monrovia Weekly, which says the bar has been sold to bartender Tricia Hobbs and her sister Tayler Nestlerode, who are cleaning, painting and polishing it, and hope to transform it "from dive bar to neighborhood bar." It will serve bar food, such as hamburgers, sandwiches, and wings. https://is.gd/52NaYN
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Baby Delivered in Parking Lot; Lights Stolen from Restaurant; Stolen Auto Recovered; 40 Stolen Cell Phones Located; Etc.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 334 service events, resulting in 65 investigations.
Grand Theft
February 11 at 7:12 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of W. Cherry called police to report the catalytic converter had been stolen from his 2003 Honda Accord. The theft had occurred sometime the previous night. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
February 12 at 7:58 a.m., the owner of a tobacco store in the 100 block of W. Foothill arrived to his business and discovered a window had been shattered sometime during the night. Officers arrived and discovered various merchandise had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 12 at 10:55 a.m., a resident in the 1100 block of S. Fifth walked outside her home and discovered someone had shattered her car window sometime during the night. Officers arrived and discovered the suspects had stolen personal property from inside the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
February 12 at 12:06 p.m., a caller reported a motorist had collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of Huntington and Ivy. Officers responded and found the pedestrian was complaining of pain. Paramedics responded to treat the subject. The driver of the vehicle was found to be at fault and was issued a citation.
Violation of Restraining Order – Suspect Arrested
February 12 at 9:29 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of E. Foothill called police to report a male and female were arguing loudly in the area. Officers arrived and located the subjects. After investigation, it was learned that the male subject was restrained by a court order from being around the female. He was arrested for being in violation of a domestic violence restraining order.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
February 12 at 10:11 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of S. Mayflower called to report a subject was trespassing on her property. Officers arrived and contacted the individual, who had obvious signs of intoxication. It was determined that the subject was too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.
Theft
February 13 at 8:15 a.m., the manager of a restaurant in the 900 block of W. Huntington reported that the exterior lights had been stolen off the building sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 13 at 10:09 p.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of S. Mountain regarding a vehicle burglary investigation. The suspects gained entry into the victim's locked vehicle by punching the door lock. A bag was stolen from the front seat and insurance documents from the center console. Surveillance footage was obtained from a nearby business. This investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
February 14 at 12:47 a.m., officers contacted a subject near the intersection of Highway Esplanade and W. Huntington that was seen pushing a motorcycle along the sidewalk. The motorcycle did not have a rear license plate attached. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of controlled substance and he was arrested.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
February 14 at 4:05 p.m., police responded to a domestic violence incident at a residence in the 200 block of W. Palm. The female resident’s boyfriend had fallen asleep after they had argued, and he had taken some medication. He woke up later and started arguing with the victim again, and then punched her on the back of the neck. The victim's daughter heard screams from inside the bedroom and called police. Police arrived and arrested the boyfriend. An Emergency Protective Order was granted.
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
February 14 at 11:24 p.m., officers were patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle when they saw a subject they knew from previous encounters. An investigation revealed he had an outstanding warrant and was on probation with search conditions. A search of the subject revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested.
Grand Theft Auto / Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Suspect Arrested
February 16 at 9:22 a.m., Glendora Police Department called to advise they had recovered a stolen vehicle last seen in the 200 block of Scenic in Monrovia. Officers conducted an investigation and were able to locate the suspect who had taken the vehicle. He was positively identified and arrested for grand theft auto.
Medical Assist
February 16 at 5:22 p.m., officers responded on a medical assist of a female subject who was five month pregnant and was having a medical emergency in a parking lot in the 300 block of Heliotrope. Officers arrived, provided immediate care, and the baby was delivered. Paramedics then arrived and transported mother and baby to a local hospital for treatment.
Grand Theft
February 16 at 6:55 p.m., a caller reported four subjects had entered a cell phone store in the 600 block of W. Huntington and stole cell phones. A similar incident had just taken place in Glendora. The phones were able to be tracked to a residence in San Bernardino. Officers were able to search the residence and located approximately 40 stolen cell phones. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
February 17 at 12:30 a.m., a grand theft was reported at a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington. The female hotel guest had allowed some people she met recently to stay with her at the hotel. She fell asleep, and upon waking, found the subjects were gone. They had taken her vehicle, her cellphone and some cash. This investigation is continuing.
Medical Assist / Assault
February 17 at 3:42 p.m., officers and paramedics responded to the 200 block of Los Angeles regarding a medical assist. While at the scene, the subject became combative, requiring additional officers to respond. The subject displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. The subject was transported to a local hospital. One paramedic and one officer were struck by the suspect. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
February 17 at 8:33 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of S. Fifth advised police that it appeared his neighbor’s house had been burglarized. He saw a female subject go through a window and exit with a bag. Officers made contact with the owner of the residence. The owner only had a few items inside due to work being done before he actually moves into the home. There is surveillance footage of the female exiting with a bag of property. This investigation is continuing.
Weapon Offence – Suspect Arrested
February 17 at 10:40 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 500 block of W. Huntington observed a male and female who appeared to be arguing. As he drove closer, the male went down behind a pillar and set something down, and then both the male and female walked away. The officer stopped to see what the male subject had set down and found it was a loaded firearm. He immediately called for units to assist and kept an eye on the subjects. The male subject continued north through the parking lot, and then ran east towards Mayflower and was detained without incident by assisting officers. The firearm was recovered, and the male subject was found to be on parole. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Big Puppy Milo - Fun Dog With Boundless Energy
Looking for a big puppy? Meet Milo! Milo is ten months old and full of energy. He likes to jump when he’s excited, just like a puppy, so his ideal adopter would be someone who wants to teach him his puppy manners and give him lots of playtime. Milo already knows basic commands, so we know he’s very smart. If you’re looking for a fun dog with boundless energy (and a super cute face), Milo is ready to spring into your life!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets and schedule a virtual adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for the following week.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Historic Homes Tour Will Be Virtual This Year
Those who sign up will view a videos of each home. The videos will be available from 9 a.m. on May 1 until 9 p.m. on May 9. Because the pandemic has been a financial burden for so many, MOHPG is asking for a $20 donation to view the videos, but payment is up to each individual. https://is.gd/EmAvjY
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: 4th Grade at Orange Avenue School
Orange Avenue School Fourth Grade Class. See full details here. From the Rehrman family collection.
Valentine's Day Carriage Ride; Job Opening at Police Department
~ There will be Valentine's Day Carriage Rides in Old Town starting from Library Park. $40 for a private ride. For reservations or more information, call 256-8234.
~ The city is looking for a part-time person to serve as Police Communications Operator. Details: https://is.gd/tfr6sp
- Brad Haugaard
Photo by Edward Howell on Unsplash
Victim of Stabbing on Wildrose Identified
The victim who was fatally stabbed in the 1000 block of Wildrose Avenue in Monrovia on Monday has been identified by the LA County coroner’s office as 69-year-old Catherine Gordon of Monrovia. If you know anything about this homicide, please call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. https://is.gd/jfLy54
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Mikomi Sushi
Dinner at Mikomi Sushi on the east side of Myrtle a half block south of Lime. Got the Spicy Pork for $15.95 and a small beer $4.95. It came with tempura and a green salad. Everything was very good!
- Brad Haugaard
Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: Five More Deaths, But Is Infection Rate Dropping?
Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m.,
02/10/2021. Changes since
02/03/2021.
City of Monrovia: 2,991 cases (up 82), 60 deaths up 5
Unincorporated Monrovia: 349 cases (up 6), 1 deaths (unchanged)
- Brad Haugaard
City of Monrovia: 2,991 cases (up 82), 60 deaths up 5
Unincorporated Monrovia: 349 cases (up 6), 1 deaths (unchanged)
The infection rate for Monrovia seems to be dropping. This week 82 cases; last week 114; the previous week 120; and the week before that 201.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Homicide on Wildrose; Bad Boyfriends; Fake Bank Employee Defrauds Customer; Shoplifting for Pet; Sex Offender and Traffic Blocker
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 339 service events, resulting in 71 investigations.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 4 at 9:39 p.m., a caller reported that motorist collided into a parked vehicle in the 300 block of W. Colorado and then drove away. Officers responded and were able to locate the suspect vehicle nearby. The driver of the vehicle displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation was conducted, and it was determined the driver had been driving under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Vehicle Burglary – Suspects Arrested
February 4 at 11:50 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of Genoa called police to report a vehicle burglary in progress. A white vehicle stopped in the street, the passenger exited and then walked over to a neighbor's vehicle. The passenger forced entry into the vehicle, while the driver waited. Officers arrived and located the suspect still inside the vehicle. They detained both the passenger and the driver of the waiting vehicle. After an extensive investigation, both suspects were arrested. One for vehicle burglary and being in possession of burglary tools, and the other for conspiracy to commit a crime.
Commercial Burglary
February 5 at 1:11 a.m., officers responded to an alarm activation at a business in the 1600 block of California. They arrived and found the front door had been pried open. A building search was conducted, but the suspects had already fled the scene. Video footage was obtained and it showed the two suspects arriving at the location. They used bolt cutters to remove the locking mechanism from the front gate. Once inside the gate, the suspects pried open the front door. A short time later, the audible alarm sounded, causing the suspects to flee on foot. It was unknown if anything missing. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
February 5 at 8:18 a.m., a caller reported seeing fresh graffiti on a vacant building in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers documented the vandalism and then reported it to graffiti removal. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence
February 5 at 9:01 a.m., a guest at a long-term stay hotel in the 900 block of S. Fifth reported her ex-boyfriend had just battered her, then fled the hotel. She said she had let him inside her hotel room that morning, and after an argument, he hit her in the face, possibly breaking her nose. Paramedics responded and provided medical care. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
February 6 at 1:02 a.m., a female caller reported that her boyfriend assaulted her and then fled their residence in the 300 block of S. Heliotrope. Officers arrived and learned the female had sustained a head injury after she was thrown to the floor. She was treated by paramedics. The male suspect was contacted by phone, and he said he was at a family address in Azusa. Officers responded to the location and arrested the suspect. He will be held pending his court date.
Grand Theft
February 6 at 11:49 a.m., an employee of a grocery store in the 400 block of W. Huntington made a report of a theft that occurred the previous day. Two unknown male suspects entered the store on two different occasions, stealing vitamins, wine, and other miscellaneous items. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
February 6 at 5:21 p.m., officers responded to a fraud report made by a resident in the 100 block of Melrose. The suspect called claiming to be from the victim’s bank and said there was fraudulent amount charged on his account. The suspect asked the victim to help catch the suspect by buying a large amount of gift cards and sending the gift card information to them. Only after he did this, did he realize he had been scammed by the suspect, who was impersonating a bank employee. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
February 6 at 6:51 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of Genoa reported her bicycle had been stolen from inside her attached garage. The victim forgot she left the garage door open. Officers arrived and conducted an investigation.
Injury Traffic Collision
February 7 at 1:58 p.m., officers responded to a report of an injury traffic collision in the 700 block of W. Duarte. It was determined that the at-fault vehicle was exiting an apartment complex parking lot and failed to see oncoming traffic, causing the collision.
Shoplifting
February 7 at 4:24 p.m., officers responded to the report of shoplifting at a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington. A group of three women entered a business and stole miscellaneous pet merchandise. They fled in a black BMW. The reporting party was able to get the vehicle license plate. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 8 at 5:14 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Walnut called police to report two suspicious subjects on his property. The resident heard glass breaking and went outside. He saw two suspicious subjects on his property and he chased them away. They left behind two handbags. Officers arrived and located a vehicle nearby with a broken window. The owner of the vehicle was contacted. The handbags left behind belonged to the vehicle owner. The property was returned to the owner and he found the contents was still inside. He was very grateful. Officers searched the area for additional victims, but did not see any signs of criminal activity. This investigation is continuing.
Weapons Offence – Suspect Arrested
February 8 at 3:14 p.m., police responded to a business in the 1800 block of California regarding the report of a man with a gun. A male suspect, believed to be an ex-employee, entered the location and displayed a handgun. He fled the location in a black Mazda SUV. Officers located the vehicle at the registered owner's residence in the 1400 block of Alamitas. Officers established a perimeter and were able to contact the suspect inside the residence. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to a facility for a mental health evaluation. There is an ongoing criminal investigation at his time.
Homicide Investigation
February 8 at 9:09 p.m., the Monrovia Police and Fire Departments responded on a report of a medical assist in the 1000 block of Wildrose Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female deceased inside a residence from an apparent stabbing. Her death is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.
Burglary
February 9 at 7:10 a.m., a resident in the 1600 block of S. Mayflower called police to report her vehicle had been broken into overnight. The vehicle was parked at the location and was secured. The victim returned to the vehicle in the morning and found a window shattered and items missing from the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism / Attempt Burglary
February 9 at 8:21 a.m., an unknown suspect attempted to break into several vehicles in the 700 block of Crescent sometime during the night. Video footage shows a male suspect. The suspect was unable to gain entry to the vehicles, and out of frustration, he broke the mirrors. This investigation is continuing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
February 10 at 2:34 a.m., officers were on patrol at the intersection of Myrtle and Longden when they saw a subject walking in the street. The subject was stopped, and during their encounter, he consented to a search of his person. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a glass pipe used for smoking controlled substances. He was arrested.
Sex Offense / Mental Evaluation – Suspect Arrested
February 10 at 2:49 p.m., the Monrovia Fire Department called police to report a male subject that was masturbating in public in the 300 block of W. Foothill. They stopped to report the incident, and the subject approached a residence in that area. He continued masturbating while looking through a front window at the female occupant of the home. He then broke the window and fled on foot. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. He was arrested and released on a citation to appear in court on the charges. At 3:55 p.m., the same subject was seen walking in the middle of the street in the 400 block of W. Foothill, attempting to walk in front of vehicles. Traffic was heavy and vehicles nearly struck him. He was detained by officers and transported to a facility, where he was held for a mental evaluation.
Local Mail Thefts Rising
The number of mail thefts in this area has increased, according to the Arcadia Police Department. It suggests that "this increase may be in response to the recent stimulus checks/debit cards that have been sent out." It suggests these tips to prevent your mail from being stolen:
- Pick up your mail as soon as possible.
- Secure or lock your mail box.
- Don’t let your mail stack up for multiple days.
- If you are gone during the daytime, consider a Post Office Box .
- If you are out of town, have a neighbor or relative collect your mail daily.
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