Monrovia Police: Landscaping talk distracts burglary victim; Driver allegedly swings baton; Decoy meeting leads to arrest; Park runner found with dagger; and more...

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for November 5 - 9, 2026. 294 calls for service, 49 investigations, 1 mental evaluations, 5 traffic collisions, 12 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]

NOVEMBER 5

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested

At 3:31 a.m., officers patrolling the 700 block of W. Chestnut saw a subject loitering near a closed business. Officers made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Drug Offense

At 12:05 p.m., a caller in the 1700 block of S. Magnolia reported a suspicious female subject loitering on the property. Officers arrived and made contact with her. A computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.

Drug Offense / Weapons Offense – Suspect Arrested

At 11:39 p.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle an officer saw a subject in a park after hours. When the subject saw the officers he fled on foot. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a dagger and a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

NOVEMBER 6

Shoplifting

At 11:57 a.m., a caller in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported that a former employee entered the business and stole several items of merchandise before fleeing the location on foot. This investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested

At 2:33 p.m., an officer patrolling the 300 block of S. Myrtle saw a male subject displaying signs of alcohol intoxication. The officer made contact with the subject and determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Residential Burglary

At 3:28 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Stedman reported that multiple subjects burglarized her residence. Officers arrived and determined that the resident was approached by a subject under the pretense of discussing her landscaping. While the victim was distracted, additional suspects entered the residence and took her personal property. This investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication / Trespassing – Suspect Arrested

At 11:14 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of E. Lime reported that a subject who had been previously trespassed had returned. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation also revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

NOVEMBER 7

Public Intoxication

At 2:08 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of E. Olive reported an intoxicated subject in the middle of the road, causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was found to have injuries. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.

NOVEMBER 8

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested

At 12:37 a.m., a witness reported a domestic violence incident where a husband and wife were arguing while traveling in a vehicle. Officers located the husband and wife in the 700 block of Monterey. The officers made contact with the parties and discovered the male subject shoved his wife during the argument. He was arrested and taken into custody.

NOVEMBER 9

Unlawful Solicitation of Minor – Suspect Arrested

At 6:05 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of W. Olive Ave after a suspect attempted to meet with someone he believed was a minor. The meeting was actually a setup coordinated by an adult subject posing as a juvenile. The suspect fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

At 6:04 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that a traffic collision and an assault with a deadly weapon. An investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a traffic collision and while they were exchanging information, the suspect became upset, approached her car and swung a baton at her. She fled and drove to MPD. The suspect was located, arrested and taken into custody.

Trespass / Battery on a Police Officer – Suspect Arrested

At 10:06 p.m., a trespasser was reported in the 100 block of E. Lime. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. The subject refused to leave the property and became combative after he was arrested. He was arrested and taken into custody.

- Brad Haugaard