Police Blotter: Gun, Explosive Device, Meth Allegedly Found in Arrested Man's Car

For the period of June 5 through June 11, the responded to 882 calls for service of which 123 required formal investigations.  The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, June 5

Police Allegedly Find Gun, Explosive Device, Meth in Man's Car

Shortly before 10:00 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted to the front of located at 1150 West Colorado Boulevard for expired registration.  A consensual vehicle search revealed a loaded firearm as well an explosive device. The Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department was called and arrived at the scene to examine the device and take custody of it. The vehicle also contained methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia as well as an illegally modified air soft gun.  The 41-year-old male driver of unknown race was placed under arrest for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of narcotics for sale, possession of paraphernalia, having a hidden compartment for drugs, altering a replica firearm and possession of illegal fireworks.

Suicidal Man Taken to Psychiatric Center

At about 7:25 p.m., officers responded to the 00 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a suicidal subject.  Upon contact the 57-year-old male was deemed to be a risk to himself and was transported to Exodus Recovery Center in Los Angeles for a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation and treatment.

Monday, June 6

Go Phone Shop Burglarized

Between 12:00 a.m. and 3:24 a.m., a commercial burglary occurred at the Go Phone Shop located at 411 East Huntington Drive.  Unknown suspect(s) shattered a front window.  Once inside, the suspect(s) stole unknown property from a glass case.

Men Arrested for Using Fraudulent Credit Card

Shortly before 7:00 p.m., units were dispatched to located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue in regards to a suspicious subject.  Officers were advised that a male subject was using a fraudulent identification card and credit card to make a purchase. The subject exited the store and entered a vehicle as officers arrived.  A traffic stop was conducted. An investigation revealed several purchases had been made under different names. Two males one age 36 and the other age 45, were placed under arrest for commercial burglary, using another’s personal identification to obtain credit and providing false information to a peace officer.

Tuesday, June 7

Car Burglarized on Lemon Avenue

Between 7:45 p.m. on June 6 and 7:35 a.m. on June 7, an auto burglary occurred in the 600 block of West Lemon Avenue.  Unknown suspect(s) damaged the driver’s side door lock, entered the vehicle and stole various coins, gift cards and business cards.

Wednesday, June 8

Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of Subway

At approximately 3:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to located at 288 East Live Oak Avenue regarding a robbery that had just occurred.  A suspect described as a male with a goatee, wearing a white tee shirt, blue jeans and armed with a handgun had just left the location.  An area check was conducted for the suspect however, he was not located. The loss was approximately $93.00 in cash.  A follow-up investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau.

Residential Burglary on Catalpa

Between 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 900 block of Catalpa Road.  Unknown suspect(s) entered the location by shattering a window on the rear door.  Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked the home and stole unknown property.

Thursday, June 9

Domenico's Restaurant Robbed

Shortly before 4:30 a.m., a commercial burglary occurred at located at 251 North Santa Anita Avenue.  Two males in their 2os attempted to pry open the rear door and when unsuccessful, proceeded to kick it open.  Once inside the suspects went through the contents of the office and took unknown property before leaving the location.

Friday, June 10

Man Arrested for DUI at Rosemead and Huntington

A traffic stop was conducted around 2:03 a.m. at Rosemead Boulevard and Huntington Drive for tinted windows. An investigation revealed that the 31-year-old male driver was intoxicated and he was placed under arrest for DUI.

Suicidal Man Taken to Treatment Center

At about 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of South Sixth Avenue regarding a suicidal subject.  The 50-year-old male was determined to be a danger to himself and taken into custody for a 72 hour mental health evaluation. He was transported to BHC Alhambra hospital for the evaluation and treatment.

Saturday, June 11

Car Burglarized on Duarte

Between 6:00 p.m. on June 10 and 10:00 a.m. on June 11, an auto burglary occurred in the 400 block of West Duarte Road. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the front passenger side window and stole a GPS device, an iPod and sunglasses for an approximate loss of $500.00.

Man Arrested for Public Intoxication After Verbal Dispute with Girlfriend

At about 5:00 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of La Cadena Avenue regarding a verbal argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend. An investigation revealed that the involved 28-year-old male was intoxicated and he was placed under arrest for being drunk in public.

Map locations are approximate and based on police reports.

Report provided by the Arcadia Police Department.

For questions about this blotter, e-mail matthew.burch@patch.com.