Police Blotter: Driver With Obstructed Windshield Found With Meth and Stun Gun

From the Arcadia Police Department:

For the period of Sunday, May 12th, through Saturday, May 18th, the Police Department responded to 1,004 calls for service of which 128 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.  

Sunday, May 12:  

At about 3:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Abercrombie and Fitch at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The victim explained she left her purse unattended on a display table and discovered it missing a short time later. No one saw or heard anything suspicious. 

Just before midnight, an officer responded to the 2400 block of Doolittle Street in reference to a report of domestic violence. The suspect pushed his wife causing her to fall and injure her elbow. The intoxicated 24-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.  

Monday, May 13: 

At approximately 9:50 a.m., officers responded to the area of Huntington Drive and First Avenue regarding a solo traffic accident. The driver was unable to stop in time and veered to the right in order to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of her; however, she struck a curb and a fire hydrant. One witness reported seeing the driver talking on her cell phone. No injuries were reported.  

At about 9:37 p.m., an officer was dispatched to LA Fitness, 1325 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a burglary report. The victim observed an unknown suspect reach into his locker and remove his wallet. As the suspect attempted to hide the wallet underneath a towel, the victim approached him and grabbed the wallet from his hand. The suspect fled the location in an unknown direction. He is described as a male, approximately 40-years-old, 5’9” tall, thin build, with white and gray hair, wearing a turquoise shirt and black shorts.  

Tuesday, May 14:

Around half past midnight, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration on Huntington Drive, at Holly Avenue. The officer discovered the driver was never issued a license, had no insurance, and was displaying fraudulent registration stickers. The 37-year-old male was cited, released in the field, and his vehicle was impounded.  

At approximately 10:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim explained she received an urgent telephone call from a person she believed to be her grandson and mailed him a cashier’s check for $3,500. The victim realized she had been scammed when she contacted her grandson to confirm the payment and he had no idea what she was talking about.  

Wednesday, May 15:  

At about 7:40 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of El Sur Avenue in regards to a residential burglary report. The victim observed an unknown male knocking on her front door. Shortly after, the suspect walked to the rear of the location, attempted to force entry through a bathroom window, and fled the location. The suspect was located and arrested in the 1000 block of Mayflower Avenue, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Around 8:09 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Live Oak Avenue. The officer discovered the driver had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants, a suspended license, and was in possession of metal knuckles. The 23-year-old female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.  

Thursday, May 16: 

Shortly after 1:20 a.m., an officer made consensual contact with two subjects to the front of Ralphs, 211 East Foothill Boulevard. Both subjects had outstanding warrants and were in possession of cocaine. The 41 and 46-year-old males were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At roughly 4:45 p.m., an officer responded to H&M at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The suspect concealed merchandise inside her purse and exited the store without making payment. The 24-year-old female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.    

Friday, May 17:

At approximately 2:54 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding on Las Tunas Drive, at Baldwin Avenue. A vehicle search revealed the driver was in possession of drug paraphernalia and controlled substances for sale. The 39-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.    

Just after 5:25 p.m., an officer responded to a traffic collision on Huntington Drive, west of Sunset Boulevard. The driver was unable to stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle in front of her. The officer observed the driver to be lethargic and her balance was unsteady. An investigation revealed the 26-year-old female she was under the influence of prescription medications known to cause drowsiness. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.   

Saturday, May 18: 

Just before 2:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an obstructed front windshield in the area of Huntington Drive and Gateway Drive. The officer discovered the driver had a suspended license, and was in possession of methamphetamine and a stun gun. The 24-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Around 8:13 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. Two suspects concealed merchandise inside used shopping bags and exited the store without making payment. The 29 and 33-year-old females of unknown race were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.