Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, May 18th through Saturday, May 24th

For the period of Sunday, May 18th through Saturday, May 24th , the Police Department responded to 996 calls for service, of which 98 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, May 18:

At approximately 9:35 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of Fairview

Avenue regarding a battery investigation. The officer discovered an altercation turned physical between two adult females resulting in both participants being punched. Neither party sought medical attention. The investigation is ongoing.

Monday, May 19:

At approximately 9:13 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of West Las Tunas Drive regarding an aggravated assault report. An investigation revealed a verbal argument between the victim and her ex-boyfriend led to a physical altercation with the ex-boyfriend head butting and choking the victim. The suspect fled the scene by the time officers arrived but was later located, arrested, and the 19-year-old male from Jurupa Valley was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Tuesday, May 20:

At approximately 6:04 p.m., an officer responded to the 1700 block of Claridge Street regarding a theft from vehicle incident. Sometime between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on May 20th, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet and miscellaneous items. The stolen credit and debit cards were then used fraudulently. The suspect was seen driving away in a black BMW X6.

Wednesday, May 21:

At approximately 1:30 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West Longden Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured two suspects shattering a rear glass door and stealing a safe. The suspects may have fled in a crew cab truck. The investigation is ongoing.

Thursday, May 22:

At approximately 10:52 a.m., officers responded to the area of Las Tunas Drive and Longley Way regarding a multi-vehicle traffic collision with one vehicle overturned. Upon contacting the drivers, the driver of the overturned vehicle (Party 1) exhibited signs of driving under the influence of alcohol. An investigation revealed the overturned vehicle collided with two other vehicles (Party 2 & Party 3) resulting in the drivers of these vehicles being injured and needing to be transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for treatment. Party 1 was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment. Party 1 admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol. After being medically cleared, Party 1, a 46-year-old male from Pasadena, was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, May 23:

At approximately 7:21 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of West Foothill Boulevard and North Baldwin Avenue regarding a weapons violation. The officer determined an unidentified suspect brandished a firearm during a road rage incident. The suspect, a Hispanic male, fled in a black Toyota SUV.

Saturday, May 24:

At approximately 6:59 p.m., an officer responded to CVS, located at 188 West Las Tunas Drive, regarding a theft report. Store employees witnessed a known shoplifter stealing reading glasses and a bottle of medicine. The 30-year-old male from Pasadena was gone by the time officers arrived.