Police report Jan. 19-25

Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report

January 19 to January 25: Calls for Service / Formal Investigations                           959 / 105 Total Year to Date for 2014                       2,983 / 394

For the period of Sunday, January 19th, through Saturday, January 25th, the Police Department responded to 959 calls for service of which 105 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, January 19:

1. At approximately 9:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for making an illegal U-turn on Huntington Drive at Santa Anita Avenue. The officer discovered the driver was under the influence and had open bottles of alcohol inside his vehicle. A records check revealed the 46-year-old male was on DUI probation. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At about 6:15 p.m., a subject came to the Arcadia Police Department front counter to pick up property for an inmate. Officers learned the subject had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant in the amount of $30,000. A subsequent search of her purse revealed she was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The 25-year-old female was arrested and escorted to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Monday, January 20:

1. Around 11:22 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for making an illegal right turn onto Santa Clara Street from Huntington Drive. The officer discovered the 35-year-old male was never issued a license. He was cited in the field without incident and his vehicle was left legally parked.

2. At approximately 6:50 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Macy’s parking lot at Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding two subjects looking into vehicles with a flashlight. An investigation revealed a 31-year-old female was in possession of stolen property, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. The other subject, a 44-year-old male, was in possession of stolen property and burglary tools. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Tuesday, January 21:

1. Just after 10:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Second Avenue for expired registration. An investigation revealed the driver had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for $150,000 and was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The 59-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. Sometime around 11:15 p.m., officers responded to CVS Pharmacy, 1401 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to an assault that just occurred. The victim explained that on his way to the location, a dark colored vehicle was following too close from behind, especially as he made a right turn into the parking lot. As the victim parked his vehicle, the driver appeared at his window, punched him the face, and fled the location. All the while, the suspect yelled at the victim for “brake checking him.” The suspect driver is described as a Black male, approximately 30-years-old, 5’11” tall, 180 lbs., with brown eyes, wearing a grey polo shirt and dark colored jeans. Part of the incident was recorded on video surveillance.

Wednesday, January 22:

1. Around 2:16 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 200 block of Santa Cruz Road and observed a black pickup truck parked on the front lawn of a residence. The officer made contact with the driver who claimed he was the resident; however, conflicting statements and an inspection of the residence revealed he was attempting to burglarize the location. A records check revealed the suspect had four outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The 36-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At approximately 4:20 p.m., an officer was dispatched to JC Penney at Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. A male suspect concealed a pair of jeans inside a used shopping bag and exited the store without making payment. The 37-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Thursday, January 23:

1. Just after 5:00 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at Westfield Santa Anita mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. An 18-year-old male suspect selected a candy bar and ate it while he selected numerous items from other display racks. He concealed the items underneath his backpack and exited the store without making payment. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. At approximately 11:45 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Orange Grove Avenue near Santa Margarita Drive for no license plates. The officer discovered the driver had an outstanding DUI warrant, suspended license, and no insurance. The 50-year-old male was arrested, transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking, and his vehicle was impounded.

Friday, January 24:

1. At approximately 9:00 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) opened a Dish Network account using his personal information. He believed the unknown suspect(s) who burglarized his vehicle in 2010 could be responsible since they stole several of his tax documents.

2. Around 3:14 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of Oakhaven Road regarding a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a garage door and fled undetected. The loss was unknown at the time of the report and no witnesses were located.

Saturday, January 25:

1. At about 2:35 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle stopped on West Huntington Drive at Baldwin Avenue. Upon contact with the vehicle, the officer discovered the driver was asleep and knocked on the window to wake him up. An investigation revealed the 21-year-old male was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

2. Around 3:08 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Live Oak Avenue and Peck Road for a broken tail light. The officer discovered the 22-year-old Hispanic male driver was in possession of black metal knuckles. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.