The Arcadia Police Department responded to 901 calls for service from Sunday, Aug. 22 through Saturday, Aug. 28, of which 115 required formal investigations. Here is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the officers of the Arcadia Police Department during this period. (Listed in crime categories created by Arcadia’s Best).
ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Calls for Criminal Activity Totals Year-to-Date (thru 8/28) Calls for Service: 31,658 (2009 total: 50,371; 2008 Total: 49,699) Formal Investigations: 4,588 (2009 total: 7,092; 2008 total: 6,705)
65-year-old man punches fiance in face at Tokyo Wako Units responded to Tokyo Wako around 12:38 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in regards to a possible battery. During an argument, a man struck his fiancé in the face with a closed fist. A 65-year-old Caucasian was taken into custody for inflicting corporal injury to cohabitant.
Cancer victims commit suicide * Units responded to the 1200 block of Oakwood around 11:14 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, in reference to a welfare check. Co-workers were concerned about an 81-year-old male Caucasian who did not show up to work. Upon entry into the residence, officers found the victim deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Further investigation revealed that he was suffering from terminal cancer. * Around 8:00 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, units responded to the 500 block of West Las Tunas regarding a possible suicidal subject. A 58-year-old male Asian victim was located, and he apparently died from self-inflicted lacerations to his wrists. Family members advised that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.
Brothers beat each other Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Arcadia around 4:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, regarding a battery investigation between two brothers. A 46-year-old victim was apparently struck in the head and face several times with a broken door jamb and a closed fist by his 40-year-old African-American brother. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival, and the victim was transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Later in the morning the suspect showed up at the station and presented his side of the story. He also sustained serious injuries to his head and hand and was also transported to the hospital. Due to the serious injuries sustained by both brothers and the conflicting stories, it is unclear who the primary aggressor was in the incident and a follow-up investigation will need to be conducted.
Business theft/burglary Loss prevention personnel from JC Penney advised that they had detained a man for theft around 4:38 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22. The suspect was seen concealing merchandise in a shopping bag and leaving the store without making payment. A private person’s arrest was made, and an 18-year-old Caucasian was taken into custody for commercial burglary. Additional stolen property from Cotton On was also recovered in the shopping bag.
Residential burglary Between July 22 and Thursday, Aug. 26, a residential burglary occurred in the 00 block of Alta. While the resident was on vacation, unknown suspect(s) entered the home by breaking the dead bolt lock. Suspect(s) ransacked rooms and stole a substantial amount of cash and other property.
Stolen auto Between 2:30 a.m. and 9:29 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, a grand theft auto occurred in the 100 block of Bonita. A 2003 black GMC Yukon was stolen from the location.
Auto burglary An auto burglary occurred between 12:55 p.m. and 1:07 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, in the 100 block of South First. Unknown suspect(s) broke into a vehicle and stole $6,000 from the center console.
Parolees at large, outstanding warrants * While on routine patrol by the horse trail adjacent to Par 3, 620 East Live Oak on Monday, Aug. 23, officers recognized a male subject due to numerous prior contacts. The 42-year-old Hispanic was a felony parolee at large with a no bail warrant, so he was taken into custody. * Around 1:52 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, units were called to the 5400 block of Peck in reference to several suspicious subjects going in and coming out of a parked RV. Subjects were contacted and a male Caucasian lied to officers by providing two different names. A fingerprint check revealed the 53-year-old man’s true identity and that he was a parolee at large.
Drugs and alcohol * Shortly after 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, a car was seen swerving between lanes and a traffic stop was initiated at Live Oak and Longden. A 31-year-old male Hispanic driver was contacted and officers detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his person. A field sobriety test was conducted and it was determined that the driver was operating the vehicle while intoxicated. A record check also indicated that he had a suspended license for DUI and was on court probation for DUI. The driver was arrested at the scene without incident. * While officers were conducting an investigation in the 1000 Alta Vista around 4:52 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, they discovered a room with more than 30 marijuana plants. Lights, fans, and special ducting were installed in the room for the purpose of cultivating marijuana. * A solo traffic collision occurred in the 300 block of East Live Oak around 3:18 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. An intoxicated 23-year-old female Hispanic driver crashed into a tree. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. * Around 3:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, a drunk driver ran a red light and struck a vehicle in the intersection of Baldwin and Huntington. The inebriated driver then struck a parked car in the 600 block of West Huntington. A 48-year-old male Hispanic driver was arrested for DUI, driving on a suspended/revoked license, and an $85,000 felony DUI warrant.
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