The Arcadia Police Department responded to 952 calls for service from Sunday, Jan. 16 through Saturday, Jan. 22 of which 120 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 1/22) Calls for Service: 2,890 (2010 total: 48,318) <2009 total: 50,371; 2008 Total: 49,699> Formal Investigations: 396 (2010 total: 6,895) <2009 total: 7,092; 2008 total: 6,705> .
19-year-old threatens to kill her mother with a rifle Around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, units responded to the 5800 block of South Baldwin regarding a suspect threatening to kill her mother with a firearm. A perimeter was established and a 19-year-old female Caucasian suspect eventually exited the house and was taken into custody for assault with a deadly weapon and making terrorist threats. A rifle was found inside the house.
26-year-old woman threatens to kill her grandmother; causes head injury Officers were called to the 1600 block of Lovell around 11:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in reference to a disturbance. Apparently during a fit of rage, a 26-year-old female Asian threatened to kill her 73-year-old grandmother and then struck her, causing the victim to fall and hit her head against a piano. The woman was transported to AMH for treatment, and the suspect was arrested for elder abuse and making terrorist threats.
Teen gang beating While a victim was walking in the 00 block of East Duarte around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, a group of male Asian suspects approached and attacked him. The victim was struck with fists and kicked repeatedly while he was on the ground and his wallet was also taken. The suspects then fled in a black sedan. An area search was conducted, but the suspects were not located. Further investigation led to the arrests of 5 male Asian suspects, 16 to 18 years of age, on January 20. The suspects were charged with conspiracy, assault with a deadly weapon, threaten crime with intent to terrorize, and robbery.
Stolen bales of hay at race track Shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, units responded to the racetrack regarding an attempted theft of hay bales. Two male Hispanic suspects backed a truck to a large pile of hay bales and began loading them into the truck. Security personnel spotted them, and the suspects fled on foot. An area search resulted in the apprehension of a 22-year-old suspect; however, the other suspect was not located.
Bicyclist killed after being struck by auto Shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, a bicyclist versus auto traffic accident occurred at Baldwin and Longden. A 71-year-old male bicyclist rode through a red light and was struck by a vehicle. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.
Residential burglaries/theft A residential burglary occurred in the 400 block of West Duarte between 9:45 a.m. and 11:25 a.m Monday, Jan. 17. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home through an unlocked kitchen window and then stole jewelry and a watch for an estimated loss of $8,200.
Business theft/grand theft * Between 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 15 and 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, a commercial burglary occurred at Westfield Santa Anita. Unknown suspect(s) entered a secured T-Mobile stockroom and stole about 100 cellular phones. * Units responded to Ralphs, 1101 West Huntington, on Sunday, Jan. 16, in reference to a theft that just occurred. A female suspect concealed merchandise in her purse and then left the store without paying for the items. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 25-year-old Caucasian was taken into custody for petty theft. * Units were dispatched to Nordstrom around 5:22 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, regarding two female employees detained for theft. An internal investigation revealed that the two employees worked together to make fraudulent returns and then credited over $1,200 to their personal accounts. A 26-year-old Caucasian and a 24-year-old Hispanic were taken into custody for commercial burglary. * Loss prevention personnel from Old Navy advised that they had detained a woman for theft around 5:49 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. The suspect concealed merchandise in her purse and then left the store without making payment. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 26-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for commercial burglary. Additional stolen property from Wet Seal, Forever 21, and American Apparel were recovered.
Auto burglary Between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, an auto burglary occurred in the 100 block of East Live Oak. Unknown suspect(s) smashed a car window and stole a designer purse containing cash, expensive jewelry, and a Cartier watch for a reported loss of $18,600.
Alcohol/drugs * Shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, a traffic collision occurred at California and Santa Anita. An intoxicated driver rear-ended a parked BMW, and a 28-year-old male Caucasian driver was arrested for DUI and a $35,000 outstanding warrant. * Around 1:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, a traffic stop was conducted at Huntington and Gate 1 for driving the wrong way on a one-way street. An intoxicated 21-year-old female Hispanic driver was arrested for DUI.
Identity theft / fraud Two victims came to the station around 4:14 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, to file an identity theft report. Between Nov. 29 and Jan. 20, unknown suspect(s) used the victims’ personal information to open a credit card account and made over $16,500 in fraudulent charges at Nordstrom.
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