Monrovia Police Blotter
By Monrovia Weekly
Published: Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
During the last seven day period the Police Department handled 613 service events, resulting in 119 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:
Vehicle Vandalism. On May 7 at 6:28 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North
Lincoln regarding a vandalism report. The victim had parked his vehicle in front of his residence the night before on May 6. In the morning, he discovered someone had thrown a rock through the rear window. No suspects were seen or heard. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Burglary . On May 7 at 7:45 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of West Hillcrest.
When they arrived, the victim reported that someone had broken the driver side door window of his vehicle and had taken his IPod from under the seat and his wallet from the glove box. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Vandalism . On May 7 at 10:23 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Peppertree regarding a vandalism report. The victim reported that someone had broken the windshield of his vehicle during the night. No suspects were seen or heard. Investigation continuing.
Theft from Vehicle. On May 7 at 3:52 p.m., an officer went to the 200 block of El Nido regarding a theft report. The victim’s vehicle was parked overnight on the street and left unlocked. The only item taken was white polo shirt. No suspects were seen or heard. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Burglary. On May 7 at 4:26 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Norumbega regarding a vehicle burglary. When the officer arrived, the victim told him someone had broken into the camper shell on his truck during the night and stole approximately $1,000 worth of tools from a tool box. The truck was parked on the street and the suspects punched the handle locks on the shell.
Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft from Vehicle. On May 8 at 6:14 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Alta Vista. When the officer arrived, the victim told him he parked his vehicle in front of the location last night, but left a window partially down. He returned to his vehicle this morning and found his stereo had been taken. Investigation continuing.
Attempt Grant Theft Auto. On May 8 at 7:31 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of Valley View.
On arrival, the victim reported he had parked his vehicle in front of his residence the night before. The driver side door was left unlocked. The victim returned to his vehicle the next morning and noted the glove box open and papers all over the interior. He tried to start the vehicle and it would not start. He then noticed the ignition had been punched. Investigation continuing.
Vandalism / Minors in Possession of Alcohol / Contributing to Delinquency of Minors / Suspects Arrested. On May 8 at 1:45 p.m., a witness reported a subject had vandalized a left turn traffic sign on Huntington. She provided a description of the vehicle, the license plate, and reported the vehicle had driven into a parking lot in the 300 block of West Huntington. Officers arrived and stopped the vehicle. A DMV check of the license plate indicated the registered owner had a $30,000 outstanding warrant. The six occupants were detained and subsequently arrested. The parents were notified and responded to the police station to take custody of their sons. The registered owner of the vehicle came into the lobby and was arrested for the warrant. The reporting party was called and advised she is eligible for the $100 Graffiti Bounty reward for reporting the crime, which led to the arrest of the vandals.
Grand Theft Auto. On May 8 at 2:09 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the high school student parking lot regarding a vehicle theft. The victim reported he had parked his vehicle in the lot and secured it. He returned to the vehicle at a later time to retrieve an item and locked it again. When he returned to the vehicle at about 2 p.m., the vehicle was gone. There was no broken glass found where the vehicle was parked and they have accounted for all of the keys. Investigation continuing.
Fight / Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Subject Arrested. On May 9 at 1:52 a.m., an officer was driving through the rear parking lot of a local bar in the 300 block of South Myrtle when he saw a male subject reach into his vehicle and retrieve a folding utility knife. The subject opened the knife and threatened a group of people standing near him in the parking lot. The subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Felony Driving Under the Influence / Subject Arrested. On May 9 at 7:12 p.m., dispatch received a 9-
1-1 cellular call reporting a possible drunk driver north on California, bumping into curbs. An officer on patrol located the vehicle stopped in the middle of the street, but then the driver proceeded again on the wrong side of the road. The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was determined to be driving under the influence. A check of the drivers arrest history revealed three convictions for DUI, making this arrest a felony.
Hit and Run Traffic Accident with Injury / Felony Driving Under the Influence / Suspect Arrested. On May 9 at 7:52 a.m., dispatch received a 9-1-1 cellular call of a hit and run collision on Mountain. The driver had driven over the center line and collided with a vehicle on the other side, and then attempted to leave the scene. The vehicle information was broadcast to police units. A Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy observed the suspect vehicle trying to turn onto Mountain from Hurstview, but the driver hit the curb. The deputy was able to detain the driver, and he was positively identified as the being involved in the hit and run accident. The driver was arrested and taken to the Monrovia Police Department where his blood alcohol count was found to be more than twice the legal limit. The victim complained of back and neck pain and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Shot Fired / Warrant Arrest. On May 9 at 11:36 p.m., residents called about a single shot being fired in the area of the 500 block of Royal Oaks. Officers responded and checked the area, but did not find anyone or any evidence of a shot being fired. One of the officers spoke to a resident who gave information on a male subject they said fired the shot. They reported the man fired the shot to scare teens who he believes poisoned his dogs. Officers made contact with the man and he was determined to be intoxicated. He was agitated and claimed a group of male teens were responsible for poisoning several of his dogs. A computer check of the resident revealed a warrant for his arrest.
He did not admit to firing a gun and no gun or evidence of a gun being fired was located. The resident was arrested for the warrant, booked, and later released with a citation to a family member due to existing medical conditions.
Vandalism / Drunk in Public / Warrant Arrest. On May 11 at 1:26 a.m., officers were dispatched to the
300 block of South Myrtle regarding three subjects walking southbound and breaking planters.
Officers responded and located the subjects. A field show-up was conducted and the subjects were positively identified and arrested. They were charged with vandalism, being drunk in public and outstanding warrant.
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