Monrovia Police Blotter
By Monrovia Weekly
Published: Thursday, September 24th, 2009
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 560 service events, resulting in 120 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:
Homicide / Suspect Arrested
On September 11 at 12:10 p.m., officers went to a residence in the 500 block of West Duarte Rd. regarding a medical assist. The caller reported his girlfriend was having a heart attack. Officers arrived and could not get the caller to open the door immediately, but he eventually did. Police and paramedics found the victim lying on the upstairs bathroom floor. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Officers and detectives felt the condition of the body and the changing stories of the boyfriend were suspicious enough to call in Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Homicide. Based on the investigation, the boyfriend was arrested for murder. The investigation continues.
Vehicle Burglaries
On September 13, there were four reported vehicle burglaries that occurred during the evening in the 100 block of South Ivy, the 100 block of South Encinitas, and the 100 block of North May, which could be related. None of the burglarized vehicles had signs of forced entry, which possibly indicates they were entered by the use of a lock pick or master key of some type. Investigation continuing.
Suspicious Subject / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Burglary Tools / Suspect Arrested
On September 13 at 9:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Greystone and Grand in regards to an occupied suspicious vehicle. As the officer arrived, he observed a male subject standing next to the open passenger door. The subject entered the vehicle and made furtive movements near the front seats, as if he was concealing an object. The suspect was detained and determined to be on probation for possession of burglary tools. A search of the vehicle was made and a small quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana was found inside the vehicle. The officer arrested the subject for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Further searching of the vehicle resulted in finding numerous house, vehicle, and padlock keys; one of the keys was filed down as a master key. Two digital cameras and a laptop computer were also found in the vehicle, which were held for observation pending further investigation. The suspect was booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of burglary tools, and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container. Based on the amount of keys found in the suspect’s possession and the suspect being arrested in close proximity to where several vehicle burglaries occurred, there is a possibility the suspect in this case was involved with those crimes. Investigation continuing.
Strong-Arm Robbery
On September 13 at 10:59 p.m., a female subject made a withdrawal at a bank ATM machine in the 600 block of West Huntington. As she walked toward her vehicle, she saw a heavyset female hiding behind her vehicle. She yelled at the woman, believing she was trying to take something from her car. The suspect ran out and tried to take the victim’s money from her hand. After a short struggle, the suspect took the money and ran to a waiting vehicle. The vehicle fled East through the parking lot and out of sight.
Vandalism
On September 15 at 8:08 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Kruse regarding a male subject writing graffiti on a real estate sign in front of a business. The reporting party saw the subject head toward Myrtle and followed him. He asked the suspect why he was tagging his property. The suspect denied having done anything and went toward the rear of another business. Officer Garcia arrived and found the suspect under a vehicle. He was detained and arrested. A can of spray paint was located. The suspect later admitted to tagging the sign. The reporting party is received $100 from the Police Department’s Graffiti Bounty Program.
Vehicle Burglary
On September 15 at 8:50 p.m., a female subject entered the police lobby to file a report. The female stated that someone had broken into her vehicle the night before through the sunroof and had stolen clothing items. She reported that her husband’s vehicle was also broken into, but nothing was taken from it. Investigation continuing.
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