Police Blotter: Man Frustrated With Wait Allegedly Punches Jiffy Lube Employee

From the Arcadia Police Department:

For the period of Sunday, May 19th, through Saturday, May 25th, the Police Department responded to 1,078 calls for service of which 116 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.  

Sunday, May 19 

At approximately 2:07 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration in the area of Peck Road and Clark Street. The officer observed a fraudulent registration sticker on the vehicle’s license plate. The 34-year-old male was cited, released in the field, and his vehicle was impounded.        

Just after 2:50 p.m., an officer responded to First Avenue Salon, 10 North First Avenue, in regards to a theft report. A female suspect received a hair treatment valued at $250 and left the location without making payment. The suspect is described as Hispanic, approximately 24-years-old, 5’6” tall, 150 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a peach-colored top, blue jeans, and gold sandals. She can be recognized if seen again.  

Monday, May 20

Around 2:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of Lovell Avenue in regards to an auto burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the victim’s rear passenger window and stole her stereo and laptop. No evidence was left behind and no witnesses were located.

Between 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) forced open a window to a residence in the 600 block of East Norman Avenue, causing the alarm to activate. The suspect(s) fled prior to the officer’s arrival and the interior of the home appeared undisturbed. No fingerprints were located.  

Tuesday, May 21

At about 2:52 p.m., an officer responded to Denny’s, 7 East Huntington Drive, in reference to a disturbance. The officer discovered an intoxicated subject was unable to care for himself and a records check revealed he had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The 35-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

At approximately 6:51 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. Two 14-year-old female suspects concealed merchandise inside used shopping bags and exited the store without making payment. While in custody of store personnel, one of the suspects cut herself with a razor blade and made suicidal comments. She was transported to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation and treatment. The other suspect was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking and later released to her grandfather. An investigation revealed the juveniles stole from a total of ten stores.  

Wednesday, May 22          

At roughly 9:10 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Lemon Avenue to conduct follow-up on reports of the location being used as a maternity home. Upon contact with one of the residents, the officer discovered she was in possession of a fraudulent driver’s license. The 26-year-old female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.  

Just after 1:40 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Sunset Boulevard in regards to a domestic violence report. A female subject hit her husband numerous times in the face and body, resulting in visible injuries. The 53-year-old female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Thursday, May 23       

Around 6:30 a.m., an officer responded to Chevron, 102 East Huntington Drive, in regards to a robbery that had just occurred. The suspect pushed the victim to the ground, took his beer, and fled the location on foot. The 35-year-old male was located in the 000 block of East La Porte Street, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.  

At approximately 6:12 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a traffic collision on Santa Clara Street, at Front Street. As party-one exited a driveway, she attempted a right turn onto eastbound Santa Clara Street and collided into a bicyclist traveling westbound. The officer determined the bicyclist caused the collision by traveling in the wrong direction, and he was not wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported.        

Friday, May 24

At about 10:19 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Gilpin Way and Live Oak Avenue in regards to a dispute. Upon contact with the suspect, the officer discovered she was under the influence of a controlled substance. The 38-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.  

Just after 7:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an unsecured license plate on Arcadia Avenue at Sunset Avenue. The officer discovered the passenger was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. Meanwhile, the driver refused to comply with the officer’s instructions and delayed the investigation. A records check revealed the 28-year-old males each had multiple outstanding warrants. They were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.  

Saturday, May 25

Around 1:25 a.m., officers conducting DUI patrol stopped a vehicle for a broken tail light on Main Street at Fourth Avenue in Alhambra. Upon contact with the 35-year-old female driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. An investigation revealed the driver and two passengers were intoxicated. One of the passengers, a 41-year-old female, was also in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia while the other passenger, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. All three subjects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.  

Before 2:45 p.m., an officer was flagged down by an employee at Jiffy Lube, 5 West Huntington Drive, who explained he was just attacked by a customer. The suspect became upset after learning there was a short wait and punched the victim with his left forearm. The suspect fled in a black Chevrolet Suburban and the victim recorded the license plate. The suspect is described as a White male, approximately 45-years-old, 5’7” tall, 240 lbs., wearing a grey t-shirt and blue jeans.