Police blotter March 17-23

For the period of Sunday, March 17th, through Saturday, March 23rd, the Police Department responded to 1,017 calls for service of which 125 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Calls for Service / Formal Investigations March 17-23: 1,017 / 125 Year-to-Date: 11,047 / 1,380

Sunday, March 17:

1. At about 1:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 2000 block of Winthrop Avenue in reference to a battery report. An upset coach pushed a child to the ground at Hugo Reid Park as he ran toward an umpire to confront him about the outcome of a baseball game. Witnesses reported the suspect used violent force and the child’s father is desirous of prosecution. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.

2. Around 8:52 p.m., an officer responded to the scene of a public disturbance in the area of East Longden Avenue and South Sixth Avenue. Two subjects were stalled on the side of the road due to tire damage and were determined to be under the influence of alcohol. One subject was unconscious in the passenger seat. The 22 and 28-year-old Hispanic males were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, March 18:

3. Shortly after 2:40 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for broken tail lights, in the area of Fifth Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The officer discovered the driver had a suspended license. The 43-year-old female of unknown race was cited, released in the field, and her vehicle was left legally parked.

4. At approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The suspect entered a fitting room where she concealed several items of clothing inside her purse and underneath the clothing she was wearing. She exited the store without making payment. The 37-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Tuesday, March 19:

5. At roughly 1:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 000 block of Alice Street regarding an attempted vehicle burglary that just occurred. The victim looked out his window and observed an unknown Black male inside his vehicle. The victim stepped outside to confront the suspect and discovered two additional suspects, a Hispanic male and an Asian male, standing on the sidewalk near his vehicle. All three suspects entered a black Honda sedan and fled eastbound out of sight. An area check proved negative; however, one handprint was located on the driver side window. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.

6. Around 5:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to two suspects in custody for theft. The suspects concealed merchandise inside their purses and a shopping bag, and exited the store without making payment. An investigation revealed the suspects also stole from Hollister and Forever 21. The 17 and 18-year-old Hispanic females were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Wednesday, March 20:

7. At about 0:38 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 000 block of West Foothill Boulevard, after he observed the vehicle traveling on a flat tire for several hundred feet. Upon contact with the driver, the officer smelt an odor of alcohol emitting from his person. An investigation revealed the 25-year-old Black male was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

8. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Winnie Way in reference to a residential burglary investigation. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through the front door, ransacked a bedroom, and fled undetected with property including two laptops and passports. No evidence was located.

Thursday, March 21:

9. Between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., a vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of 612 West Duarte Road while the victim was inside the location. No evidence was left behind and no one reported seeing or hearing anything suspicious.

10. At about 10:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken head light on Colorado Boulevard at Michillinda Avenue. An investigation revealed the passenger had a no bail warrant for her arrest, and was in possession of drug paraphernalia and a hypodermic needle. The 24-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, March 22:

11. Around 3:00 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Pamela Road, and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for having no front license plate. An investigation revealed the driver had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The 38-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

12. Roughly after 8:00 a.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of Fairview Avenue in regards to a battery investigation. A juvenile hit his father numerous times and fled the location. He later returned to the residence and brandished a knife toward his father and brother. The 17-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Saturday, March 23:

13. Shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to Hollister at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The suspect was observed removing security sensors from clothing with a pair of wire cutters. As the suspect attempted to exit the store with concealed merchandise, he pushed the loss prevention officer trying to apprehend him, fled through the mall, and was later detained in the Promenade parking structure. A records check revealed the 38-year-old Black male was on probation for burglary and had one outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

14. At approximately midnight, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration in the area of Lovell Avenue and Duarte Road. An investigation revealed the driver had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and was in possession of a narcotic controlled substance. The 34-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.