FedEx truck hits woman in parking lot

Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report January 6 to January 12

Calls for Service / Formal Investigations 905                 /                120 Total Year to Date for 2013 1,570              /                 194

For the period of Sunday, January 6th, through Saturday, January 12th, the Police Department responded to 905 calls for service of which 120 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, January 6:

1. At about 0:33 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue in regards to a disturbance. An investigation revealed an argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend resulted in a physical altercation. The 33-year-old Asian female suspect was determined to be the aggressor. The suspect was transported to Methodist Hospital for evaluation, and later cited and released in the field.

2. At approximately 7:02 p.m., officers responded to the Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a stolen vehicle report. The victim parked his Honda Accord in the parking lot next to the Promenade Shops and discovered it missing a short time later. No evidence was left behind and the victim was not aware of any possible suspects.

Monday, January 7:

3. Around 9:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Kids Footlocker at Westfield Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a commercial burglary report. Two unknown male suspects forced entry into the store and fled with a safe and surveillance video recorder. A search revealed one suspect left behind his wallet which contained his driver license. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.

4. Shortly after 4:20 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of KGS Electronics, 418 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. A female adult was walking to her car when she was struck by a Fed Ex Truck, causing her to fall and hit her head on the ground. An investigation revealed the truck driver was not paying attention to his surroundings as he drove through the parking lot. The victim was transported to Methodist Hospital for treatment.

Tuesday, January 8:

5. At approximately 2:01 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Salon Centric, 411 East Huntington Drive, in regards to an activated alarm. Upon arrival, the officer noticed the front glass door had been shattered. The store manager determined nothing was missing except an envelope containing cash. No evidence was located.

6. At about 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the parking lot of the 99 Cent Store, 140 East Duarte Road, in reference to a man passed out inside of his vehicle. The vehicle was still running and parked in the store’s driveway. The 43-year-old subject of unknown race indicated he was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and numerous prescription medications. He was transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation. The officer determined the subject was driving under the influence and requested a criminal filing.

Wednesday, January 9:

7. Around 7:45 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for crossing over a section of double yellow lines in the area of Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue. The officer discovered the 48-year-old Asian male was never issued a license. He was cited, released in the field, and his vehicle was left legally parked.

8. At about 10:12 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of Fallen Leaf Road regarding a medical assist. The resident at the location accidentally shot himself in the hand as he grabbed his handgun. He was transported to the Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment. The officer determined no foul play was related to this incident.

Thursday, January 10:

9. At approximately 0:40 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Goldring Road and Kardashian Avenue regarding vehicles involved in street racing and generating “burn outs.” Upon arrival, the officer observed a vehicle making circles and noticed smoke emitting from the passenger and engine compartments. The 18-year-old Hispanic male driver was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. His vehicle was left in the care of a friend.

10. Shortly after 1 a.m., Dispatch advised officers of a possible DUI driver weaving through lanes in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue. An officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and upon contact with the driver, noticed an open bottle of liquor on the front passenger seat. A vehicle search revealed additional empty bottles of liquor. The 36-year-old Black male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, October 11:

11. At about 3:05 p.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom at Westfield Santa Anita, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a theft report. A male suspect selected three belts and exited the store without making payment. The 18-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

12. At almost 11:00 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of South Mayflower Avenue regarding several gun shots that were heard in the area. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect(s) discharged a firearm at the victim’s residence, breaking one front window. The resident observed a white or silver colored “American Model” SUV drive slowly in front of his residence as it headed southbound on Mayflower Avenue; however, he was unable to identify the driver or any passengers. The officer determined the shooter fired approximately four rounds. No one was injured and the victim had no idea why his residence was targeted.

Saturday, October 12:

13. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1800 block of South Seventh Avenue regarding a fraud report. The victim explained she was contacted by a loss prevention officer from a Nordstrom store in San Antonio, Texas, who informed her that two unknown suspects used her personal information to open a credit card account and charged approximately $4,000. The victim had no idea how her information was compromised.

14. At about 3:12 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of East Forest Avenue regarding a mail theft report. The resident observed an unknown Hispanic female adult remove mail from his mailbox and watched her run toward a black Dodge Challenger which was waiting in front of his house. The vehicle fled eastbound on Forest Avenue. The suspect can be identified if seen again.