[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for July 25-28. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to the City of Monrovia website and click on the crime mapping link. Sign up to follow us on twitter for police notifications.
Residential Burglary
On July 25 at 2:17 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Duarte regarding a burglary. The victim left his residence at 9:30 a.m. and returned at 2:00 p.m. He entered his residence and noticed his bedrooms had been ransacked. The suspect(s) entered through an unlocked bedroom window. The suspect(s) took 2 laptops, a checkbook and cash. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - Suspect Arrested
On July 25 at 8:00 p.m., an officer stopped a male who was talking on his cell phone while driving in the 1500 block of South Mountain. Upon contacting the driver, he noticed signs and symptoms of alcohol use. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be under the influence and was arrested.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - Suspect Arrested
On July 26 at 2:46 a.m., an officer observed a female driving at the intersection of Myrtle and Central and talking on her cell phone. The officer stopped and contacted the driver who showed symptoms of intoxication. After an investigation, the driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Possession of Controlled Substance / Possession of Paraphernalia use for Unlawfully Injecting Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
On July 26 at 10:43 a.m., while on routine patrol, an officer observed a female asleep behind the wheel of a parked vehicle in the 800 block of Orange. He stopped to see if she was okay and saw a syringe on her lap. The driver was arrested for drug charges.
Violation of Gang Injunction / Resisting and Delaying a Police Officer – Suspect Arrested
On July 26 at 6:33 p.m., dispatch received a call of a disturbance in the 100 block of West Foothill. When officers arrived the subject fled the scene and ran into a business. A containment was established and the subject was located inside. When the officers asked the subject to exit the store he refused. The subject was later determined to be in violation of Monrovia’s gang injunction. The subject was arrested for violation of court order and resisting and delaying a police officer.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
On July 27 at 4:01 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of South Madison regarding a disturbance. When officers arrived they discovered a male subject who was first lying in bed and was unresponsive. After a few minutes, the subject became uncooperative and confrontational with paramedics. The subject was displaying symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. It took 10 emergency personnel to hold the subject down. The wife claimed the subject came home and appeared fine and stepped outside for a few minutes and returned in a psychotic state. He broke a bedroom window and passed out and was unresponsive. The subject was taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital. Officers located a small glass vial, which contained a liquid substance which tested positive for a controlled substance. No injuries were sustained by any emergency personnel.
Vehicle Burglary
On July 27 at 4:22 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of Prospect regarding a vehicle burglary. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the window of the vehicle and stole a navigation system. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft – Vehicle
On July 27 at 4:23 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of Linwood regarding a petty theft from a vehicle. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and took the victims paycheck, I Phone charger and registration. The investigation is continuing.
