Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m.,
05/04/2022. Changes since
04/27/2022.
City of Monrovia: 8,401 cases (up 58), 104 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 881 cases (up 4), 4 deaths (unchanged)
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: More Catalytic Converter Thefts; Cameras to Steal PIN Numbers; Stolen Vehicles; Drunk Driving; Man Arrested for Arson; Etc.
Attempt Grand Theft
April 28 at 4:25 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Highland reported that he just interrupted four suspects attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his Prius. The suspects fled in two vehicles after being confronted. Officers responded to the area and located the two vehicles on Foothill. Both vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed and officers discontinued any further pursuit for safety reasons. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
April 28 at 6:54 a.m., an employee of a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill called to report that the business was broken into sometime during the night. Officers arrived and saw the glass front door was shattered. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
April 28 at 10:11 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of W. Hillcrest called to report that sometime during the night his vehicle's catalytic converter was taken. This investigation continuing.
Grand Theft
April 28 at 11:52 a.m., a catalytic converter was reported stolen in the 2600 block of Doray Circle. This investigation continuing.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
April 28 at 12:17 p.m., an employee from a business in the 800 block of W. Huntington called to report that someone had broken into a vacant building and was possibly still inside. Officers arrived and located a suspect inside the building. Further investigation revealed that he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence
April 28 at 3:08 p.m., Monrovia Dispatch received an emergency call regarding a domestic dispute that occurred somewhere on the 15 freeway. The involved parties were in the 700 block of S. Primrose. Officers arrived and contacted the couple. Further investigation revealed that a crime did occur. The California Highway Patrol was notified and the investigation was relinquished to them.
ATM Tampering
April 28 at 7:10 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of S. Myrtle regarding a subject attempting to tamper with an ATM. The subject had already left the area, but officers located two false panels hiding cameras positioned to capture customers pin numbers. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
April 28 at 7:31 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 900 block of S. Fifth. The victim advised that she had left her purse in the vehicle while the trunk was unlocked. Upon returning she found that her purse and other personal items had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
April 28 at 7:53 p.m., officers responded to a robbery alarm at a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington. Upon arrival they saw that multiple suspects had entered the location and smashed display cases with hammers. Items from the display cases were stolen. The suspects had left the area when officers arrived. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
April 28 at 9:19 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington advised that three female suspects had stolen merchandise from the location. Officers checked the area, but the suspects had already left. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
April 28 at 9:46 p.m., a caller in the 700 block of Bonita advised that her son’s scooter had been stolen from the front of their home. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Threatening – Suspect Arrested
April 28 at 11:45 p.m., officers responded to a drive-thru restaurant in the 100 block of W. Huntington regarding a female subject causing a disturbance. The female was found to be intoxicated and driving a vehicle. She attempted to back her vehicle into another vehicle while in the drive-thru and further investigation revealed that she had threatened several employees. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
April 29 at 6:50 a.m., a caller in the 900 block of W. Foothill reported that the front window of his business had been smashed sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
April 29 at 9:02 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Genoa reported that his vehicle had been stolen from the front of his house sometime during the night. Officers entered the vehicle into the National Stolen Vehicle System. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
April 29 at 11:07 a.m., a caller in the 300 block of N. Grand reported that three juveniles in the park had just spray painted a rock. Officers arrived and located the juvenile offenders. A spray can and fresh graffiti were also located. The juveniles were issued citations and released to their guardians.
Assault
April 29 at 6:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of S. Myrtle after a parent called to report that a male juvenile had slapped a female juvenile in the face. Officers checked the area and located the suspect on a nearby street. He was issued a citation and released to a guardian.
Assault
April 29 at 9:00 p.m., an assault was reported in the 300 block of S. Myrlte. A juvenile caller reported that he was just assaulted by three other juvenile suspects. This investigation is continuing.
Weapon Offence – Suspect Arrested
April 29 at 11:28 p.m., a caller reported a suspect brandishing a firearm in the area of Genoe and Mayflower. An investigation revealed that a male and female were involved in an argument inside their vehicle when an unknown suspect approached them. The suspect told the male to leave and then pulled out a firearm from his waistband. The suspect then walked away into a nearby residence. Officers located the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
April 30 at 2:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the intersection of Evergreen and Mayflower saw a vehicle swerving in the roadway. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver exhibited symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation was conducted and the driver was ultimately arrested and transported to the Monrovia Police Department j for a sobering period.
Vandalism
April 30 at 10:38 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported that her rental vehicle had been keyed. This investigation is continuing.
Theft / Delaying a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
April 30 at 11:36 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a theft that had just occurred. The suspect was located and positively identified after providing officers with false information regarding his identity. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
April 30 at 11:49 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of E. Duarte reported that his vehicle was stolen sometime during the night. Officers responded and conducted an investigation.
The vehicle was entered into the National Stolen Vehicle database. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
April 30 at 12:57 p.m., officers responded to a transient camp in the wash near the 1100 block of S. Fifth regarding a possible brush fire. The subjects there had made a small fire to cook food. Further investigation revealed that one of the subjects had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested per the authority of the warrant and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
April 30 at 2:09 p.m., an officer was patrolling the intersection of Colorado and Magnolia when he observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and it was determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Monrovia Police Department jail for a sobering period.
Weapon Offence
April 30 at 6:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of S. Lincoln regarding a suspect who had brandished a handgun from a moving vehicle. An area check was conducted, but the suspect vehicle was not located. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 1 at 12:12 a.m., an officer patrolling the intersection of Duarte and Mayflower saw a vehicle fail to stop at a nearby stop sign. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested and transported to the Monrovia Police Department jail for a sobering period.
Mental Evaluation
May 1 at 12:21 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of W. Foothill regarding a subject who was attempting suicide. Paramedics also responded and transported the subject to a nearby hospital for treatment. It was determined the subject also needed to be evaluated by a mental health professional.
Want – Suspect Arrested
May 1 at 10:23 a.m., while on patrol in the intersection of Primrose and Walnut, an officer saw a subject who he recognized from previous encounters. Further investigation revealed the subject was actively wanted for assault with a deadly weapon. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
May 1 at 1:35 p.m., a disturbance was reported in a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill. Further investigation revealed the subject had a warrant issued for his arrest. He was arrested per the authority of the warrant and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
May 1 at 4:33 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of E. Duarte advised that her purse had been stolen from her locked vehicle parked at the location. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
May 1 at 5:20 p.m., officer responded to a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain regarding a female suspect who had just stolen merchandise. The suspect was located and positively identified by the victim. A private person’s arrest was completed and the suspect was taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
May 1 at 5:47 p.m., a caller in the 800 block of W. Walnut reported that someone had broken into her locked vehicle and stolen personal property. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision / Hit and Run
May 1 at 6:24 p.m., a hit and run traffic non-injury collision was reported in the 900 block of S. Mayflower regarding a hit and run traffic collision. The victim reported that his vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle while it was parked in the street. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 2 at 2:22 a.m., an officer was patrolling near the intersection of Live Oak and Longden when he saw a vehicle make several traffic violations. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was displaying symptoms of alcohol intoxication. A DUI investigation was conducted and he was ultimately arrested and transported to the Monrovia Police Department jail for a sobering period.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
May 2 at 7:40 a.m., an officer patrolling near the intersection of Central and Mayflower saw an equipment violation on a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and further investigation revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest. The driver was arrested per the authority of the warrant and taken into custody.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
May 2 at 12:31 p.m., an officer observed a bicyclist commit a traffic violation near the intersection of Myrtle and El Norte. He conducted a traffic stop and after getting consent to search, he located a controlled substance on the person. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
May 2 at 2:15 p.m., a caller stated a female was lying on the ground near the intersection of Lemon and Shamrock. Officers arrived and woke up the female. Further investigation revealed she was in possession of a controlled substance. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
May 2 at 3:26 p.m., Arcadia Police Department called to report they had a suspect in custody with a felony warrant for burglary out of Monrovia. An officer responded to their department to pick him up. He was brought back to the Monrovia Police Department jail where he was booked and housed until his court appearance.
Grand Theft
May 2 at 4:18 p.m., a victim in the 900 block of Valley View called to report that jewelry had been stolen from his residence. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence / Threatening – Suspect Arrested
May 2 at 9:45 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of E. Lemon regarding a domestic dispute. A female subject advised that her husband had been drinking and was threatening her. An investigation revealed that the husband had held a knife to her throat and threatened to slit it. He was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.
Burglary
May 3 at 3:36 a.m., a burglary in progress in the 2600 block of S. Myrtle was reported. A witness reported that two suspects had broken into the location, but then fled the area once confronted. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspects. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
May 3 at 10:34 a.m., an employee at a business in the 1300 block of S. Mayflower advised that someone had used a key to enter the business and steal electronics. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
May 3 at 11:32 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of E. Olive reported that a suspect was vandalizing his vehicle with a crowbar. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
May 4 at 9:44 a.m., a victim staying at a hotel in the 900 block of S. Fifth reported that someone had stolen the catalytic converter from her rented vehicle the night before. Officers arrived and conducted an investigation. This investigation is continuing.
Arson – Suspect Arrested
May 4 at 12:02 p.m., officers responded to a structure fire at a residence in the 200 block of Jasmine. Flames were seen coming from the garage and were put out by fire personnel. A suspect was identified by the residents and officers checked the area. He was located and then ran from officers near Canyon and Hillcrest. Officers were able to locate him hiding in an alley. He was arrested and transported to the Monrovia PD Jail for booking.
Lunch at Merengue Bakery
Lunch today at Merengue Bakery and Cafe, on the west side of Myrtle a bit south of Lime. Got the MediaNoche sandwich (pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle) for $8.75 and a beer for $5. It came with plantain chips. Very nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Colorado Woman Meets Her Mom in Monrovia After 50 Years
A Colorado woman and her birth-mother recently met in Monrovia after more than 50 years. Sarah Kleinhans, the daughter, was put up for adoption in South Korea when she was 14 months old and was adopted by a couple in New Hampshire. She successfully located her mother using a genetic testing company. https://tny.im/Zq8ow
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
MWD Water Restrictions Don’t Yet Apply to Monrovia
If you are wondering if the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) declaration of a Water Shortage Emergency and it’s accompanying restrictions on watering apply to Monrovia, they do not... for now. Most of Monrovia’s water is pumped from the ground and comes from the mountains just to the north, not from MWD. That from City Manager Dylan Feik.
- Brad Haugaard
Little Garth is an Adorable Lap Kitten
Seven-week-old Garth is incredibly soft and adorable! Garth is a lap kitten, but he also loves to perch on your thigh or knee. If he’s not already on your lap, he just might climb up your pant leg to get there! Garth is also very playful and loves his wand toy.
The adoption fee for kittens is $150. All kitten 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 an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
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: Myrtle and Olive in 1903
American National Bank building at the corner of Myrtle and Olive 1903. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Monrovia Biotech Firm Opens Manufacturing Plant in Puerto Rico
CytoImmune Therapeutics Inc., of Monrovia, which develops therapies to kill tumors, opened a manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico in March to produce its products. https://tny.im/Fp7VP
- Brad Haugaard
Killer of Monrovia Couple is Himself Killed
Alfredo Valenzuela, 50, who murdered an elderly Monrovia couple in 2003, has been killed in his prison cell at Kern Valley State Prison. He was pronounced dead early Saturday morning. His cell mate is under investigation for the killing.
Valenzuela murdered Charles Shaum, 78, and his wife Bernice, 70, in July of 2003 after breaking into their home. https://tny.im/wAPMQ
- Brad Haugaard
Integrating Tech Into Classrooms
- Brad Haugaard
City Finances - Pretty Good; Working With Neighboring Cities; Etc.
~ Receive a generally positive report on the city’s finances. “Overall, the City is in a solid financial position as we enter the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-22. While we are beginning to see some cost increases due to growing inflation, most contracts have already been established for the year, so impacts are minimal for this fiscal year. However, inflation and growing costs are a concern as we are developing our upcoming budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Additionally, we’re not quite out of the woods yet with respect to the pandemic’s financial impacts, but finances do, in fact, continue to improve over time.” Full report: https://shrtm.nu/LqR2
~ Consider forming an working group with Arcadia, Bradbury, Duarte, and Sierra Madre to establish the Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Watershed Management Joint Powers Authority. The point of this is to work together to meet federal water runoff purity regulations. https://shrtm.nu/mT5B
~ Also, the city council members will (figuratively) take off their city council hats and put on their Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency hats to consider a measure that could save the city approximately $2,498,538 in interest. https://shrtm.nu/zWXt
~ Finally, the council will hold a study session to consider the city’s “Capital Improvement Program and Overview of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fees.” https://shrtm.nu/cpRg
- Brad Haugaard
Water Art Contest; Blood Drive; Monrovia Days; Firescaping and Compost
~ The Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District is sponsoring a “Water is Life” art contest for grades K-12. The contest encourages students to envision water as a vital part of their everyday lives and to think about water conservation through their artwork. Deadline to submit artwork is June 2. Details: https://shrtm.nu/8PVM
~ The Monrovia Police Officers' Association is sponsoring a blood drive on May 5 at the Community Center (119 W. Palm), from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment go to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code “MONROVIA”
~ The city, school district, and Centre Stage are sponsoring the three-day Monrovia Days celebration, May 13 - 15. Activities include a Monrovia High School pep rally, parade, live music, beer garden, Merengue pie eating contest, a carnival and more.
~ The Monrovia Days Parade will be on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m., featuring our local youth, “Scholars and Champions.” To apply to be in the parade submit an application by May 6. https://shrtm.nu/dHYJ
~ The Upper San Gabriel Water District will hold two virtual workshops on firescaping and composting. Free but you need to register.
Firescaping: May 12, noon - 1 p.m. Learn how to have a fire-resistant landscape. https://shrtm.nu/4uwe
Compost: June 9, noon- 1 p.m. Learn to make compost and mulch for healthy soil. https://shrtm.nu/yYDu
~ Monrovia Fire & Rescue is holding a free Business Emergency Resiliency Training (BERT) workshop on preparedness for both businesses and their employees. May 17, 1 - 4 p.m. at the library Community Room. https://shrtm.nu/lV5w
- Brad Haugaard
Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 11 More Cases, One More Death
Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m.,
04/27/2022. Changes since
04/26/2022.
City of Monrovia: 8,343 cases (up 11), 104 deaths (up 1)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 877 cases (up 1), 4 deaths (unchanged)
- Brad Haugaard
City of Monrovia: 8,343 cases (up 11), 104 deaths (up 1)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 877 cases (up 1), 4 deaths (unchanged)
- Brad Haugaard
Innocent of Car Theft But Arrested for Drunk Driving; $5,000 Taken from Unlocked Car; Thief Swaps Old Shoes for New; Safe Stolen from Business
Vandalism
April 21 at 2:02 a.m., an officer patrolling near the 210 Freeway and Huntington saw graffiti painted on a wall. No suspect was seen in the area. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
April 21 at 6:35 a.m., a caller reported a transient encampment along the wash in the 900 block of W. Huntington. Officers responded and found graffiti on the train overpass structure. Three more locations were later discovered to have been vandalized in a similar way. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
April 21 at 9:39 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of E. Huntington regarding a male caller stating he was having “issues” with his head. Officers arrived and determined the subject may be a danger to himself or others and needed to be evaluated by a mental health professional. He was transported to a local facility for treatment.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
April 22 at 1:51 a.m., a suspicious subject was reported breaking into a vehicle in the 700 block of E. Foothill. Upon arrival officers saw that the vehicle being broke into was now driving away from the location. The vehicle was stopped and an investigation revealed that the suspect had broken into his parents’ vehicle. The parents were contacted and advised he had permission to use the vehicle. The suspect advised that he had locked the keys in the vehicle and decided to break a window to get in. The suspect showed signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested for DUI and transported to the Monrovia Police Department jail for a sobering period.
Vehicle Fire
April 22 at 4:42 a.m., a vehicle fire was reported in the 700 block of Mountain View. Upon arrival they found the vehicle in flames. Fire personnel responded and put out the fire. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
April 22 at 7:32 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported someone had stolen the catalytic converter from a vehicle during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Battery – Suspect Arrested
April 22 at 9:42 a.m., an employee at a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill called to report a male transient walked into the store and punched the manager. Officers arrived and located the suspect walking away from the store. The suspect was identified by the victim and was placed under private person's arrest. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
April 22 at 11:03 a.m., two callers reported their vehicles’ catalytic converters were stolen overnight. One in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks and the second in the 300 block of N. Madison. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
April 22 at 12:31 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject was down on the street and unresponsive. Officers arrived and found the subject to be sleeping. While speaking to the subject officers saw drug paraphernalia next to him. The subject admitted the paraphernalia was his and that he uses it to smoke a controlled substance. He was arrested and released with a citation.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
April 22 at 1:27 p.m., an employee at a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called to report they had caught someone stealing and that he was currently being detained. Officers arrived and accepted their private person's arrest. He was released with a citation.
Grand Theft
April 22 at 2:40 p.m., a caller in the 900 block of E. Lemon reported she had parked her vehicle in front of a school and went inside for a few minutes. When she returned she noticed $5,000 in cash was taken from her unlocked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Missing Person
April 22 at 10:05 p.m., a subject who had been arrested for a series of vandalism’s was released from court the previous day. His mother had not heard from him since his release and wanted to report him missing. Officers responded to their residence in the 100 block of N. Mountain and took a Missing Person’s report. He was added into the national missing person’s database. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity / Parole Violation – Suspect Arrested
April 22 at 11:08 p.m., an officer was patrolling the intersection of Mountain and Evergreen when he saw a vehicle traveling without headlights. The vehicle was stopped and an investigation revealed that one of the passengers had used a false name and was also in possession of a controlled substance. Further investigation revealed that he was also on parole. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence
April 23 at 3:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1200 block of Sherman after a subject broke into his girlfriend’s residence and tried to steal her cell phone. During the altercation the suspect pushed both his daughter and his girlfriend. The girlfriend sustained a minor injury. The suspect fled the scene before officer’s arrived. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
April 23 at 1:45 p.m., a caller reported a single car traffic collision in the 400 block of E. Foothill. Officers arrived and checked on the well-being of the occupants and determined that no one was injured. The driver at fault was issued a citation and a police report was completed.
Grand Theft Auto
April 24 at 9:02 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of Bonita called to report his vehicle was missing and he did not give anyone permission to take it. Officers arrived and added the vehicle to the national stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
April 24 at 9:51 a.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington called to report that two guests had their catalytic converters taken from their vehicles sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
April 24 at 4:01 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Lime called to report that her son was in violation of a domestic violence restraining order by being on her property. Officers arrived and saw the son on the property. The restraining order was confirmed and the son was subsequently arrested.
Warrants – Suspect Arrested
April 24 at 4:27 p.m., a caller reported that a subject was causing a disturbance at a homeless encampment near Fifth and Huntington. Officers arrived and located the individual. An investigation revealed that he had several warrants for his arrest. He was arrested per the authority of the warrants and taken into custody.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
April 24 at 6:23 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of S. Primrose regarding a subject spray painting a wall. Upon arrival officers located a suspect matching the description. During the investigation, officers found additional areas that had been spray painted with similar paint. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Injury Traffic Accident
April 24 at 8:30 p.m., an injury traffic accident was reported in the area of Magnolia and Central. A juvenile who was bleeding from the head claimed to have been involved in a traffic collision while riding his motorized bicycle. When officers arrived they discovered the victim was riding on the sidewalk when a passerby in a vehicle yelled at him to not ride on the sidewalk. The victim exchanged words with the passerby and while distracted collided into a second vehicle. The victim fell off his bicycle and the other vehicle continued driving. It's unknown if the other party knew he was struck from behind by the bicycle. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Traffic Collision / Hit and Run
April 24 at 11:26 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the area of 600 block of W. Duarte. Upon arrival officers discovered the pole had been knocked down by a vehicle, but the vehicle fled the scene. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
April 25 at 2:33 a.m., an officer near the intersection of Central and Mayflower saw a subject going through a shopping cart in the area. The officer stopped and spoke with the subject. An investigation revealed that the subject had a no-bail warrant issued by parole. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
April 25 at 7:24 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of W. El Norte reported his vehicle stolen. An investigation revealed that he had parked it the night before and locked the doors. He went out the next morning and discovered his vehicle was missing. The vehicle was entered into the national stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
April 25 at 11:52 a.m., a victim in the 1400 block of Encino called to report that eight high end remote control cars had been taken from his patio. Officers collected surveillance footage of the incident. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
April 25 at 1:01 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called to report that a suspect took off his old shoes and put on a new pair of shoes before leaving the store. A description was given and he was located a short distance away. The suspect was positively identified. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Loitering / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
April 25 at 3:46 p.m., a caller in the 900 block of S. Myrtle reported that a female subject was camped out in the parking area of a local business. An investigation revealed that there was a previous no trespass authorization issued against her for that location. Officers arrived and also confirmed that there were multiple warrants for her arrest. She was arrested per the authority of the warrants and taken into custody.
Attempt Grand Theft Auto / Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
April 26 at 2:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Bonita regarding a grand theft auto in progress. Upon arrival officers detained a female suspect inside the vehicle. An investigation revealed that the suspect had also threatened to kill the reporting parties if they called the police. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
April 26 at 5:30 a.m., a delivery driver reported that he had backed up his truck and struck a light pole.
Commercial Burglary
April 26 at 7:51 a.m., an employee at a business in the 200 block of W. Huntington reported that a construction crew had been working at the location and left the alarm off. An investigation revealed that sometime during the night unknown suspects entered the location and removed a safe. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
April 26 at 7:00 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of Shamrock reported that someone had stolen his vehicle’s catalytic converter sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
April 27 at 8:56 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of E. Olive to speak with a 90 year old female who was in need of medical and mental health services. She was transported to a local facility for treatment.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
April 27 at 8:57 a.m., a caller in the 3000 block of Peck Road reported a vehicle that was purchased in early April was discovered to be a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was recovered and removed from the national stolen vehicle system.
Grand Theft Auto
April 27 at 9:10 a.m., the victim parked his vehicle in front of his residence in the 800 block of Linwood and sometime during the night someone stole his vehicle. The vehicle was entered into the national stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
April 27 at 4:24 p.m., the victim called to report he was working on a yard in the 300 block of Hill when a suspect in a white truck approached his van and removed several gardening tools. This investigation is continuing.
Dinner at Tacos Ensenada
Dinner at the newTacos Ensenada, on the north side of Huntington just east of Monterey Ave. Got two Tacos Baja (fish and shrimp) for $9.40 and a small horchata for $2.09. The décor is basic but the tacos were delicious!
- Brad Haugaard
You’ll Love Minnie’s Goofy Personality
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 an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Candidate Forum May 4 at City Hall
The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters will host a Mayoral Candidate Forum and Ballot Measure Forum on Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. Audience members may submit written questions to candidates and home viewers can submit questions by calling 932-5550 during the event. The forum will be aired live by KGEM-TV.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Receipts from Getts Drug Store
Two receipts from Getts Drug Store. From the Kim Anderson collection. See full details here.
Creative School Comes Up With Creative Fundraiser for Dodger Fans
Here's the link: https://fevo.me/wildroseschool
- Brad Haugaard
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