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Monrovia a Finalist in Most Business Friendly City Competition

Monrovia has - for the second year in a row - been named one of five finalists competing to be Los Angeles County’s most business friendly city in the under-50,000 population category. Our near neighbors, Duarte and Azusa are also finalists. https://goo.gl/s4FMhY

Thanks for the tip, Brad Hori!

- Brad Haugaard 

Lunch at a Jim’s Burger

Lunch at Jim’s Burger, on Duarte Road at 6th. Got an Avocado, Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich for $6.75 and an iced tea for 90 cents. Tasty!

- Brad Haugaard 

Scouting Program Open House Oct. 13

Venture Crew 147 will host an Open House for prospective members on Saturday, 13 October at the Gazebo in Recreation Park in Monrovia. We’ll get started at 3:30 and wrap up by 5:00. After that we’ll fire up the BBQ. Parents are encouraged to attend. Venturing is a Scouting program for young women and men ages 14 to 21 with a focus on adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service. It’s a great way to build life skills (and a great resume) while having fun in the outdoors with new friends. You can find us on the web at www.VentureCrew147.org and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @VentureCrew147.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Gun Robbery; Driver Stuck in Stolen Car; Annoying Drunk Ex-Boyfriend; Shoplifter Too Late With Second Thoughts; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Highlighted Activity for September 6-12. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 437 service events, resulting in 92 investigations.

Vehicle Burglary
September 6 at 1:30 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of N. Canyon reported his vehicle had been burglarized sometime during the night. The suspect took the vehicle’s handicap placard. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
September 6 at 1:54 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Sombrero walked outside his home and discovered his vehicle’s window was shattered. She looked inside the car and saw her purse, wallet and other items had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 2:44 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 1000 block of Briarcliff when he saw a male subject sitting in a parked vehicle. He recognized the subject from previous contacts and a computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. The officer contacted the subject and took him into custody for the warrant.

Grand Theft
September 6 at 4:22 p.m., employees of a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported two male subjects had just run out of the store without paying for merchandise they took. Officers arrived and searched for the subjects, but were unable to locate them. This investigation is continuing.

Injury Traffic Collision / Stolen Vehicle
September 6 at 7:59 p.m., a caller reported a motorist had collided into two parked vehicles in the 900 block of W. Colorado. When officers arrived, they found the driver stuck in the vehicle with non-life-threatening visible injuries. A computer check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital, and charges will be sought at a later date.

Warrant / Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 8:05 a.m., an employee of a business in the 900 block of E. Duarte reported a male subject loitering on private property, refusing to leave. When officers arrived, the subject was contacted. A computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest, so he was taken into custody. During a search incident to arrest, the officer found the subject to be in possession of methamphetamine.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 8:10 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of W. Lemon when he saw a male subject loitering in a private business parking lot. He contacted the subject, and during a concent search of the subject’s property, a pipe that had been used to smoke methamphetamine was found. The subject was arrested.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 11:12 p.m., a sergeant was patrolling the 1700 block of S. Myrtle next to the train station, when he saw two subjects he recognized from previous contacts. A computer check revealed one of them had a warrant for his arrest. The subject was contacted and taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 12:49 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Monrovista reported her ex-boyfriend was continuously driving by her house honking his horn. Officers responded to the area and located the driver, who was found to be heavily intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and the subject was arrested for DUI.

Grand Theft Auto / Burglary
September 8 at 8:46 a.m., the owner of a business in the 1000 block of S. Mountain arrived to work and discovered the warehouse and been burglarized sometime during the night and his black Volkswagen had been stolen from inside the building. The vehicle was entered into the DMV stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested
September 8 at 8:52 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of W. Duarte when he saw a suspicious male loitering next to a closed business. He contacted the subject and a computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. The subject was taken into custody. During a search incident to arrest, the subject was found to be in possession of a pipe that had been used to smoke methamphetamine.

Vehicle Burglary
September 8 at 9:11 a.m., a caller reported seeing a male subject burglarizing a parked vehicle in the 700 block of E. Huntington. The subject shattered one of the vehicle’s windows, then reached inside the car. When the suspect saw the caller watching him, he ran from the area. Officers arrived and searched for the suspect, but were unable to locate him. This investigation is continuing.

Fraud
September 8 at 12:15 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Duarte was checking his bank account statement and saw several charges that he did not make. All of the charges were from online purchases. This invesigation is continuing.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 2:05 p.m., employees of a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported seeing a male subject inside their store, concealing merchandise in his clothing. As he exited the store, he decided to return the merchandise to the store. Officers arrived and contacted the subject outside. A computer check revealed he had a felony warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody.

Shoplifting
September 8 at 2:40 p.m., employees of a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject had just run out of their store with merchandise and had not paid. Officers responded and searched for the subject, but were unable to locate him. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 9:13 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of E. Huntington, when he saw a motorist commit a driving violation. He stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver. A computer check revealed she had a warrant for her arrest, so she was taken into custody.

Robbery
September 9 at 9:06 a.m., an employee of a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported three male subjects had just run out of the store with power tools and did not pay for them. One of the subjects yelled at employees that he would shoot them if they tried to stop them. Officers searched the area for the suspects, but were unable to locate them. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Automobile
September 9 at 10:10 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of E. Palm walked outside his home and discovered his black Chrysler had been stolen sometime during the night. The vehicle was entered into the DMV stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 1:15 p.m., a caller reported a male and female subject yelling at each other in the 1700 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and contacted both subjects. A computer check revealed one of them had a warrant for his arrest, so he was taken into custody.

Vehicle Burglary
September 9 at 5:06 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of N. Canyon walked outside his home and discovered his car had been burglarized sometime during the night. The suspect gained entry by shattering one of the car windows and a purse was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 7:11 p.m., a caller reported a male and female subject yelling at each other in the 700 block of S. Shamrock. Officers responded and contacted both subjects. A computer check revealed the male subject had a warrant for his arrest, so he was taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 11:42 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 2500 block of S. Myrtle when he saw a motorist speeding. As he attempted to catch up to the vehicle, he saw the vehicle drive through two solid red lights. He stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, who was found to be heavily intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 12:02 a.m., a caller reported a male subject lying in the street in the 200 block of S. Encinitas. Officers responded and contacted the subject. He was heavily intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety, so officers took him into custody.

Shoplifting / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 2:50 p.m., an employee of a store in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported a female subject was being detained in the store for shoplifting. Officers arrived, and after an investigation, took custody of the subject. A computer check revealed she had a warrant for her arrest.

Petty Theft
September 10 at 4:31 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Chestnut walked outside his home and attempted to start his vehicle, but it wouldn’t start. He lifted the hood and discovered someone had stolen the car battery. Another resident in the same block reported their car battery was also stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
September 10 at 8:37 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Foothill walked outside her home and discovered someone had burglarized her vehicle sometime during the day. The suspect had shattered one of the vehicle’s windows and took the victim’s purse, which she had left on the front seat. This investigation is continuing.

Robbery
September 10 at 9:08 p.m., an employee of a business in the 800 block of E. Huntington reported the business had just been robbed. Two male subjects entered the business brandishing handguns and demanded cash, while a third subject remained outside as a lookout. The employees handed over cash and the suspects fled the area. Officers responded and searched for the suspects, but could not locate them. This investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 10:37 p.m., a caller reported a motorist collided into a parked car in the 800 block of W. Colorado and was attempting to drive away. Officers responded and contacted the driver, who was found to be intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI.

Vehicle Burglary – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 11:01 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of N. Canyon reported seeing a male subject attempting to gain entry into a locked vehicle. When officers arrived, they watched the suspect gain entry. The suspect was rummaging through the inside of the vehicle as officers contacted him. The vehicle did not belong to him, so he was arrested.

Petty Theft
September 11 at 7:16 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of S. Fifth walked outside his home and attempted to start his vehicle, but it wouldn’t start. He looked inside the engine compartment and discovered someone had stolen his car battery. This investigation is continuing.

Petty Theft
September 11 at 8:08 p.m., a resident in the 1100 block of S. Fifth had ordered a Dyson vacuum online and had it delivered to her apartment. On the day of delivery, she never received her package; however, the delivery company advised her they left it by her front door. This investigation is continuing.

Battery – Suspect Arrested
September 12 at 11:07 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of N. Shamrock reported her roommate had just hit her. They had been arguing about the victim taking a plant with her as she was moving out. Officers responded and after an investigation, took the suspect into custody.

Grand Theft Auto
September 12 at 10:39 a.m., a resident in the 1200 block of S. Alta Vista walked outside his home and discovered someone had stolen his black Dodge Durango sometime during the night. Officers responded and had the vehicle entered into the DMV stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting
September 12 at 2:53 p.m., an employee of a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a male subject had just run out of the store with merchandise and did not pay. Officers responded to the area and searched for the suspect, but could not locate him. This investigation is continuing.

Traffic Collision
September 12 at 6:05 p.m., a caller reported a motorist had just collided into the side of a house in the 300 block of N. Canyon. Officers responded, along with Monrovia Paramedics, and contacted the driver. The driver had suffered a heart attack while driving, which caused him to collide. He did not have any injuries from the collision. He was transported to a nearby hospital for his heart condition.

Arcadia Police Looking for this Man Regarding Sexual Assault


On Sept. 8, at approximately 8:42 p.m., an adult female victim was sexually assaulted while walking in the 2300 block of S. Santa Anita Avenue. The suspect is described as follows:

Male Hispanic, in his mid-20's, 5'6", 140-150 lbs., with a shaved head, a long nose, and a distinct crossed left eye. The suspect also had what appears to be a tattoo on the left side of his neck resembling "growing plant vines." The suspect was wearing a light colored t-shirt and dark colored shorts. The suspect rode a silver or metal color BMX style bicycle.

The victim was able to complete a composite sketch of the suspect and the Arcadia Police Department is interested in hearing from anyone who recognizes a person matching the composite sketch.

The case is under investigation. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at 574-5151, case number 18-4073. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 Tips" Mobile APP on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: Arcadia Police press release

- Brad Haugaard

Singing in the Rain Movie, This Saturday at the Library


For Classic Movie Afternoon, Singing in the Rain, Saturday Sept. 15, from 2-4 p.m. in the library Community Room. Details: https://goo.gl/fnRUKD

- Brad Haugaard

Ulta Beauty Opening - Being Joined by Kids Empire, Tapioca Express

Ulta Beauty, which is opening at Monrovia Landing shopping center (former Albertson's shopping center), will be joined shortly by Kid's Empire (hopefully in January) and Tapioca Express (hopefully in November).

Ulta Beauty is the largest beauty retailer in the U.S. Its grand opening will be Sept. 14, at 9:45 a.m.

Michael Odell, principal and co-founder of Warner Pacific Properties, also reports that, "We have also signed two new tenants, Kids Empire and Tapioca Express, which brings the occupancy to 100 percent."

Kids Empire, which was developed in Southern California, will open a 10,500-square-foot facility at Monrovia Landing. Kids Empire provides a safe, high-quality place for children to play and explore. There is a cafe where adults.

Tapioca Express is a South El Monte-based Taiwanese-American fast-food franchise chain specializing in bubble tea, coffee, fruit juices, yogurt, smoothies and slushies, and small meals, sandwiches and light snacks. It will occupy a 200-square-foot restaurant space.

Source: Warner Pacific Properties press release

- Brad Haugaard

City Serving Senior Lunches; Ulta Beauty Opening; Beer and Wine Fest; Bridge Work; Clean Sidewalks; Etc.

In his weekly report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Oliver Chi reports ...

~ The City has begun serving free meals to seniors at the Monrovia Community Center.  Lunches are served from 11:30 a.m. to noon, with a suggested donation of $2.  All seniors over 55 are welcome, but will be required to become a club member of either the Gad-A-Bouts or New Horizons Club after two visits. Memberships are $5 for the year.

Comment: I'm not in the least bit comfortable with the city making membership in a private club a requirement to receive a government service. This seems wrong.

~  Ulta Beauty - cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, and hair products - will open its newest location at the Monrovia Landing Shopping Center (the old Albertson's center) with aformal ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 14, at 9:45 a.m.

~  The  third annual Monrovia Station Beer, Wine & Music Fest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 4-8 p.m. at the Station Square Park. More than 30 craft beer and wines from award winning breweries and wineries. Proceeds benefit the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce & Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills. And yes, you gotta be at least 21.

~ East Huntington Drive lanes will occasionally be closed between Sept. 10 - Sept. 19 so workers can do maintenance and repair work on the overhead pedestrian bridge  The work will be between the hours of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., from Monday through Friday only.

~ Old Town sidewalks will be pressure washed starting Monday, Sept. 10 through Sept. 12.  Each day, the work will begin at 3 a.m. and end at 7 a.m.

~  Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board needs a new member. Interested? Apply here - https://goo.gl/kTrjbn - before 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17. Questions? Contact the City Clerk's office at 932-5505.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police Joins City of Hope in Battle Against Breast Cancer

The Monrovia Police Department is proud to continue its Pink Patch Project partnership in fighting against breast cancer with the City of Hope. The Pink Patch Project is an innovative public awareness campaign designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and support research efforts working to combat this disease. This project will also raise awareness about early detection and treatment for breast cancer.

The Pink Patch Project began in 2015, when the Irwindale Police Department raised over $20,000 for breast cancer research by selling pink colored versions of their police patch. In 2016, the Pink Patch Project quickly grew into a collaborative effort between numerous Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies.

Beginning in September, the Monrovia Police Department will be selling limited edition pink police department patches and challenge coins for $10 each. We will also be selling limited edition MPD breast cancer awareness pins for $5 and graphic designed t-shirts for $20. All profits from these sales will be donated to the City of Hope to help fund their research for breast cancer.

Also, throughout the month of October, in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Monrovia Police Officers will be wearing pink patches on their patrol uniforms to continue to help raise awareness. These are the same official patches that will be available for purchase.

To purchase official Monrovia Police Department Pink Patch items, please come by the police station, located at 140 E. Lime Avenue, and help support the cause. Cash or checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to the Monrovia Police Officers' Association.

On behalf of Chief Sanvictores, the Monrovia Police Officers' Association and the Monrovia Police Department, we thank you for your support for a cure to breast cancer.

For additional information, please contact Sergeant Daniel Verna at 256-8020

Source: Monrovia Police press release

- Brad Haugaard

Frisbee Dog Needs a Home


Maggie (A461589) is a 10-years-young terrier mix looking for a new home! She loves to play with toys and will fetch a Frisbee like a pro! One of Maggie's favorite things to do is go for walks in the park. She's been known to jump up on the park bench to get in a snuggle with a volunteer. Maggie is a true volunteer favorite, and they say she loves to be petted and scratched. Maggie also knows her sit and down commands. If you are looking for an active older pup, stop by and ask for Maggie.

The adoption fee for dogs is $130. All dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before going to their new home.

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 at pasadenahumane.org. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

- Brad Haugaard

Aggressive Bear in Canyon Park

Here is video and a description of a family's encounter with an aggressive bear in Monrovia Canyon Park. https://goo.gl/Nzpkvv

- Brad Haugaard

Eyewitness News Films Monrovia Bear Report




Channel 7 Eyewitness News was in Monrovia Canyon Park today (Monday) filming a segment on - if I understood correctly- aggressive bears.

Well, I’ve had a momma bear lunge at me but that was because I was an idiot. I wanted a better camera shot and got too close and baby bear was with her.

- Brad Haugaard 

Fork Fire No Threat to Monrovia

Monrovia Fire Department reports:

Early today, a brush fire dubbed the Fork Fire began spreading in the San Gabriel Reservoir in Azusa Canyon, off of Highway 39 / San Gabriel Road, adjacent to the City of Azusa. So far, ~90 acres have burned.

While smoke from the fire is highly visible, it is important to note that the San Gabriel Canyon is not in close proximity to Monrovia. Based upon the latest on-the-ground information, there is currently no threat to Monrovia. The public is being urged to stay clear of the area.

The Monrovia Fire Department will continue to monitor this situation and weather patterns closely, and if anything changes that may impact the safety of our community, the City will be certain to provide notification immediately at that time.

- Brad Haugaard

Car Show Pictures

Some great pictures of the car show on Myrtle Saturday at Gem City Images: https://goo.gl/UjqnWB

- Brad Haugaard

Old Car Show on Myrtle


Old cars on display today on Old Town. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Car Show on Myrtle Tomorrow

Old Town Monrovia Car Show tomorrow, Sept. 8, on Myrtle from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Juvenile Car Thief Crashes Car in Monrovia

A juvenile stole a car in Arcadia and crashed it in Monrovia, knocking one parked car about 30 feet. https://goo.gl/3c7pKL

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia School Budget; Cop on Campus; Etc.


The general fund.

At its Sept. 12 meeting (agenda: https://goo.gl/rPgK73) the Monrovia Board of Education will ...

~ Take a look at the district's general fund. It looks to me as if revenues are down, but so are expenditures: https://goo.gl/YT5N9j

~ Consider implementing with the city a School Resource Officer (Cop on Campus) program for up to $80,000 a year. https://goo.gl/1Xk9BL

~ Consider hiring Leslie Stawarz for up to $16,500 to - as best I can figure out - help the district with the computer system of CALPADS, the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System, a data system that tracks students' academic performance. https://goo.gl/RGDQ9C

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Customer Punches Out Gas Pump; Tailgater Hits Tail; Assault With Pants; Old Lady Hits and Runs; Semi Knocks Down Pole

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Highlighted Activity for August 30 – September 5. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 394 service events, resulting in 67 investigations.

Vandalism
August 30 at 1:10 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of E. Olive started her vehicle, which immediately began to overheat. She discovered someone had poured sugar in her radiator and cut several zip-ties that were holding engine parts together. This investigation is continuing.

Traffic Collision
August 30 at 7:57 p.m., an eighteen-wheel truck was backing in the 700 block of E. Cypress, when the trailer struck a light pole, causing the pole to fall.

Vandalism
August 30 at 8:43 p.m., an employee at a gas station in the 800 block of E. Huntington reported a customer had just hit the gas pump several times with his hand, causing the digital display to break. The customer left the area after damaging the pump. Officers arrived and searched the area for the subject, but could not find him. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 31 at 1:31 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 100 block of W. Duarte when he saw several subjects he knew from previous contacts. A computer check revealed one of the subjects had a warrant for his arrest, so he was stopped and taken into custody.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 31 at 4:10 a.m., a sergeant was patrolling the 2600 block of S. Myrtle when he saw a motorist commit a driving violation. A traffic stop was conducted, and after the driver identified himself, a computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. The driver was taken into custody.

Possession of Narcotics – Suspect Arrested
August 31 at 7:42 a.m., an officer was patrolling on foot in the 300 block of S. Myrtle, when he saw a male subject in Library Park in possession of methamphetamine. He arrested the subject, who was later released with a citation to appear in court on the charges.

Residential Burglary
August 31 at 9:43 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of S. Sunset walked outside his home and discovered someone had entered his attached garage. The suspect took power tools, lighting equipment and DJ equipment. This investigation is continuing.

Traffic Collision
August 31 at 4:42 p.m., a motorist was traveling east in the 800 block of W. Foothill and was following too close to the car in front of them. The vehicle in front had to brake, causing the two vehicles to collide. The motorist who was following too close was issued a citation for the driving violation.

Vehicle Pursuit – Suspect Arrested
August 31 at 11:04 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 300 block of E. Huntington when he saw a vehicle illegally stopped in a driving lane. He approached the vehicle and attempted to contact the person sitting in the driver’s seat; however, the driver ignored him and began driving away. A pursuit ensued, with the motorist failing to stop for several red lights and stop signs, finally yielding in the 400 block of N. Alta Vista. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Hit & Run Traffic Collision
August 31 at 11:16 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Hillcrest reported a motorist had just collided into two parked vehicles, then fled the area. Officers searched for the suspect vehicle and located it five blocks away from the scene. The driver was not located. This investigation is continuing.

Vandalism
September 1 at 1:18 a.m., a resident in the 1800 block of S. Mayflower was inside her home when she heard a loud firework explosion outside. She went outside and found the windshield on her vehicle had been shattered from a firework that had been placed under the windshield wiper. This investigation is continuing.

Warrants – Suspects Arrested
September 1 at 3:18 a.m., a female subject called 911 from her cellphone and said she needed help, then she hung up. GPS tracked the phone call to the 100 block of W. Walnut. When officers arrived, they located two male subjects, who said the female was with them, but just left the area. A computer check revealed both male subjects had warrants for their arrest, so they were taken into custody. Officers searched the area for the female subject, but were unable to locate her.

DUI / Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
September 2 at 1:22 a.m., a caller reported two motorists collided in the 300 block of N. Canyon. Officers arrived and found one of the drivers to be intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted and he was determined to have been driving while under the influence. Due to a complaint of pain from the collision, he was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. DUI charges will be filed at a later date.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 2 at 10:18 p.m., a caller reported a male subject heavily intoxicated in the 400 block of S. Myrtle. Officers responded to the area and located the subject, who was too intoxicated to stand without assistance. He was arrested for public intoxication.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 8:40 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of E. Huntington when he saw a subject he recognized from previous contacts. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest, so he was stopped and taken into custody.

Petty Theft
September 3 at 12:44 p.m., a resident in the 1200 block S. Alta Vista walked outside to his vehicle and discovered someone had entered his unlocked vehicle. The suspect stole a shotgun that was left in the vehicle trunk the night before after the owner returned home from a hunting trip. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 12:47 p.m., security for a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported they were detaining a male subject for theft. The subject loaded a cart full of merchandise and left the store without paying. When officers arrived, an investigation was conducted and the subject was arrested.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 1:41 p.m., officers responded to a house in the 800 block of W. Olive regarding a report of domestic violence. When they arrived, they located a male and female subject, who have a child together and were involved in an argument. It was discovered that the female subject hit the male with a pair of pants, leaving visible injuries on his body. The female subject was arrested.

Residential Burglary
September 3 at 1:55 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of E. Colorado arrived to his home and discovered someone had entered it while he was gone and stole several power tools. The house was left unlocked. This investigation is continuing.

Petty Theft
September 4 at 9:36 a.m., the victim parked his vehicle in a business parking lot in the 1600 block of S. Mountain and went into the business. When he returned to his truck, he discovered someone had stolen tools from the bed of the truck. Officers responded and reviewed store surveillance cameras. This investigation is continuing.

Possession of Narcotics / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 4 at 10:44 a.m., a caller reported a male subject in the 500 block of W. Colorado that was believed to have a warrant for his arrest. Officers responded and contacted the subject. A computer check confirmed there was a warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 4 at 5:05 p.m., a caller reported a heavily intoxicated male subject that was in the parking lot of a gas station in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. Officers responded and contacted the subject. He was found to be too intoxicated to care for his own safety. He was arrested for being drunk in public and taken into custody.

Battery
September 4 at 6:08 p.m., a caller reported two subjects physically fighting in front of a house in the 500 block of E. Colorado. Officers responded and contacted both subjects, who said they were friends. They became involved in an argument, which led to fighting. Neither were found to be injured. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney for prosecution.

Hit & Run Traffic Collision
September 5 at 7:46 p.m., a caller reported seeing an elderly female driver collide into a parked vehicle in the 700 block of S. Shamrock. The driver stopped, exited her vehicle, looked at the damage, and then drove away without leaving a note. Officers responded, but were unable to locate the suspect. This investigation is continuing.

Injury Traffic Collision
September 5 at 1:13 p.m., a caller reported that two vehicles collided in the 1400 block of S. California. Officers arrived to investigate. Both drivers complained of pain and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 5 at 2:08 p.m., officers stopped a motorist in the 100 block of N. Sunset for reportedly being a possible DUI driver. Officers contacted the driver and found him to be heavily intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and the driver was arrested for DUI.

Traffic Collision
September 5 at 3:18 p.m., a caller reported that two motorists collided into one another in the 700 block of S. Monterey. Officers responded and found no one was injured. After an investigation, the driver who was found to be at fault was issued a citation.

Grand Theft Auto / Recovered Stolen Vehicle
September 5 at 6:47 p.m., a resident in the 1800 block of S. Alta Vista walked outside his home and found that someone had stolen his Honda Civic. Officers arrived to investigate, and the vehicle was entered into the DMV stolen vehicle system. Later in the evening, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies found the vehicle in Duarte, unoccupied. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

Warrant – Suspect Arrested
September 5 at 7:53 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 200 block of W. Foothill when he saw a male subject he recognized from previous contacts. A computer check revealed the subject had several warrants for his arrest. He was stopped and taken into custody.

Petty Theft / Fraud
September 5 at 9:45 p.m., an employee of a business in the 1400 block of S. Shamrock walked outside to her car, which she had left unlocked. She discovered someone had entered the vehicle and took her purse. She immediately called her credit card company to cancel her cards and was told someone had already used them at nearby stores. This investigation is continuing.

Lunch at The Diplomat

Lunch at The Diplomat, on the north side of Lemon just a few steps off Myrtle. Mediterranean food. Got the Chicken Kebab Wrap for $10 and a beer for $5. Tasted good.

- Brad Haugaard