Crime & Safety

Crime Blotter: Drug Arrests, Reckless Driving, Motorcycle Accident

Major non-property crimes and arrests from last week, courtesy of the Arcadia Police Department.

Crime information provided by Arcadia Police Department

Sunday, September 15:
Just after 2:19 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for swerving in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Las Tunas Drive. Upon contact with the driver, the officer detected an odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and person. An investigation revealed the 24-year-old male was under the influence and in possession of cocaine. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.  

At approximately 5:41 p.m., an officer made consensual contact with a juvenile subject in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue. A search revealed the 15-year-old male was in possession of a glass smoking pipe and lighter. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Monday, September 16:
At about 9:34 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive, in reference to possible suicide attempt. A student told her teacher that she contemplated the thought of committing suicide by taking sleeping pills. An investigation revealed the subject was depressed over a recent break-up with her boyfriend. The 17-year-old female was placed on a 72-hold for evaluation and treatment.  

Around 4:12 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Colorado Place regarding a disturbance between a male and female subject. An investigation revealed the female subject, a 30-year-old  female, was under the influence of methamphetamine. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Friday, September 20: 
Shortly after 2:00 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of Macy's at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a report of a reckless driver. The officer made contact with the reported subject and discovered he was under the influence of alcohol. An investigation revealed his blood alcohol content was greater than 0.08 percent. The 20-year-old male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Saturday, September 21:
At about 11:20 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a traffic collision at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue. The driver of an older model Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL was attempting a left turn onto northbound Baldwin Avenue when she struck a motorcyclist that was traveling southbound on Naomi Avenue. The officer determined the driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic. The motorcyclist was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital where he was treated for abrasions to his chest, arms, and legs. 


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