Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 10, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 10, 2015 

SPORTS CHALET ROBBERY

 On January 4, 2014, at about 12:37 PM, Arcadia 
Police officers were dispatched to Sport Chalet at the 
Westfield Santa Anita Mall. Loss Prevention Officers 
saw two suspects load primarily sports clothing into a 
backpack. Loss Prevention Officers attempted to stop 
the suspects, and they were able to recover some of the 
stolen property. Both suspects ran into the parking lot, 
where a Loss Prevention Officer was punched and then 
threatened with Pepper Spray. The suspects drove away 
in a Black Honda Civic. A few minutes later, Officers 
located the vehicle on Colorado Boulevard near 
Baldwin Avenue. The suspects refused to pull over for 
the officer, and a short pursuit occurred. The suspects 
voluntarily stopped in the area of Corta Calle and 
Buff Avenue, in the City of Pasadena. There were no 
collisions as a result of the pursuit, and both suspects 
were taken into custody without any further incident.

 The driver of the vehicle was Dominique Javon Jones, 
who is 20 years old, and he lives in Pasadena. Jones was 
charged with violations of PC 211 – Robbery, CVC 
2800.2(a) – Evading a Peace Officer, CVC 12500(a) 
– Driving without a License, and a misdemeanor 
vandalism warrant. Jones’ bail is $105,000. The other 
suspect was Royce Lee Emerson Camp, who is 18 
years old, and he also resides in Pasadena. Camp was 
charged with a violation of PC 211 – Robbery, and his 
bail is $50,000. Both suspects are in custody at the 
Arcadia Police Department’s jail.

 This incident is being investigated by Arcadia Police 
Department Detectives. Anyone with information 
please contact the Arcadia PD at (626) 574-5151, 
case #15-0046. If you prefer to provide information 
ANONYMOUSLY, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by 
dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA 
plus your tip to CRIMES (274637)

ARCADIA LAUNCHES LIBRARY NEEDS STUDY

CITY OF ARCADIA SENIOR 
SERVICES

NOMINATIONS FOR 2015 

SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Nomination forms are available at the Arcadia 
Community Center and the Recreation Department 
office for the 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year! Do 
you know someone who is: 

55+ years of age 

Arcadia resident

Actively involved in volunteer work

Have made significant contributions to improve 
the community

 If so, please stop by one of these locations or log 
onto the city website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us and 
download the nomination criteria and nomination 
form. Recipient of the award will be honored at the 
Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors luncheon 
on Tuesday, May 12, at the Arcadia Community 
Center.

Nomination forms must be submitted to Dan 
Belling, Recreation Supervisor, by Friday, February 
27 by 4:30pm. For more information, please call 
626.574.5130.

The City of Arcadia has launched 
an assessment of community needs 
for the Arcadia Public Library. 
The process, designed to guide the 
development of the Arcadia Public 
Library’s programs, collections, 
and services for the next several 
years, will include opportunities for 
community members to participate 
through a needs assessment survey 
and one of two town hall meetings 
in January.

 The Arcadia Public Library 
will host two town hall meetings 
for community members who 
are interested in contributing 
ideas for future library programs, 
collections, and services:

THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 2015 7:00 
P.M.

Arcadia Public Library 

20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia, CA

SATURDAY, JAN. 31, 2015 2:00 
P.M.

Arcadia Museum Education 
Center 

382 E. Huntington Drive Arcadia, 
CA 

 An electronic needs survey 
will be made available later this 
month through the Arcadia Public 
Library’s website. Printed copies 
of the survey will also be available 
in the Library and at the Arcadia 
Community Center. As an added 
incentive for participating, each 
person who completes the survey 
has the option to enter into a 
drawing for a chance to win a free 
$100 Amazon Gift card.

 The Arcadia Public Library 
operates out of a single 48,000 sq. 
ft. facility containing more than 
206,000 items including books, 
magazines and newspapers, 
compact discs and DVDs. The 
Library also provides Internet 
access, free Wi-Fi, public computers, 
(free usage with a library card or 
a fee with a guest pass), ebooks, 
electronic subscription databases, 
and a variety of helpful software, as 
well as an online catalog. 

 With more than 553,000 visitors 
annually, the Arcadia Public 
Library staff – consisting of 18 full-
time, 7 permanent part-time, and 
18 part-time aides – is available to 
assist any patron with any of the 
resources available. The Library 
also has over 150 volunteers to 
assist with programs, computers, 
the Friends Bookstore, and more. 
A wide variety of programs and 
activities are offered to children, 
youth, and adults. 

 The Library needs assessment 
process is a continuation of a 
strategic planning process started 
in 2014. The process resulted in 
plans to develop library programs, 
particularly in the area of 
technology services. The senior 
staff of the Arcadia Public Library 
is committed to building programs, 
collections, and services that meet 
the needs of the community. “We 
hope everyone who cares about 
the Library will participate in the 
survey and the town hall meetings 
so that we can create the future of 
Arcadia’s library together,“ said 
Mary Beth Hayes, Director of 
Library and Museum Services.

 The Arcadia Public Library 
is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., 
Arcadia. The Library is open 
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 
a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday and 
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 
You can also follow the Library on 
Twitter and Facebook.

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, December 21st, through 
Saturday, December 27th, the Police Department 
responded to 881 calls for service of which 111 
required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by the 
Department during this period.

Sunday, December 21:

Just before 12:25 a.m. during a DUI Checkpoint, an 
officer conducted a sobriety inspection of a driver at 
the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and El Capitan 
Avenue. While the officer confirmed the expiration 
of the driver’s license, he detected a strong odor 
of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Through 
a series of tests, the officer determined the driver 
was under the influence of marijuana. The 20-year-
old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The vehicle was 
impounded.

At approximately 2:31 p.m., an officer responded to 
the 200 block of Renoak Way regarding a vandalism 
report. Sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 
on December 21st, an unknown subject damaged the 
passenger side of the victim’s car while it was parked 
in front of Ralph’s, 1101 West Huntington Drive. The 
car was not in view of the surveillance cameras. 

Monday, December 22:

At about 8:35 a.m., officers responded to a residence 
in the 400 block of West Woodruff Avenue regarding 
a burglary report. An investigation revealed 
unknown suspect(s) entered the locked garage and 
stole two road bicycles and a set of bicycle rims. The 
suspects entered the garage by breaking one of the 
glass panels in the garage door and disengaging the 
locking mechanism. No suspects were seen and no 
witnesses were located. 

 At approximately 7:10 p.m., an officer responded to 
the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department 
to take a suspicious circumstances report. The owner 
of the residence, located in the 900 block of South 
Second Avenue, noticed a 30 foot tall tree went 
missing from his yard while the house was under 
construction. One of the construction workers 
arrived at the location this morning and found the 
fence surrounding the location missing, and eight to 
nine men cutting down the tree. The worker did not 
report the incident because he thought the owner of 
the home arranged for the tree to be cut down. The 
investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, December 23:

Around 12:33 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic 
stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive 
and Centennial Way for not having a front or rear 
license plate. Upon contacting the driver, the officer 
discovered the driver had a suspended license. The 
42-year-old Black female was issued a citation and 
released in the field. Her vehicle was left legally 
parked. 

Just after 8:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 
block of West Huntington Drive regarding a hit and 
run collision. The officer determined Party-1 hit the 
front end of Party-2, who was legally parked, while 
trying to back up into a parking spot. Through 
witness statements, the officer was able to determine 
the hit and run vehicle was registered out of Los 
Angeles. 

Wednesday, December 24:

Shortly after 12:01 a.m., officers responded to the 
area of Baldwin Avenue and Gate 9 of the Santa 
Anita Race Track regarding a traffic accident. An 
investigation revealed a 26-year-old Hispanic male 
collided with three parked vehicles then fled the 
scene on foot. Officers located him nearby and a 
breath test confirmed he had a blood alcohol content 
of .18%. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. The vehicle was stored 
for the registered owner.

 At about 10:30 p.m., an officer responded to 
Planet Recycling Center, 1101 West Huntington 
Drive, regarding a commercial burglary report. 
Surveillance footage revealed an unknown White 
male suspect manipulated the combination lock to 
get into the business and attempted to break open 
the receipt box. The suspect fled empty handed 
eastbound toward Sunset Boulevard. The suspect 
is described as 5’9” tall, with short hair, wearing a 
jacket, shorts, and long socks. The investigation is 
ongoing.

Thursday, December 25:

At approximately 1:30 a.m., an officer located 
a parked trailer that was partially blocking the 
roadway near the intersection of Duarte Road and 
First Avenue. A records check revealed the trailer 
had been stolen from Huntington Beach. The trailer 
was towed and held for the registered owner. 

 Around 11:43 a.m., an officer responded to the 1700 
block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a burglary 
report. The officer determined an unknown suspect 
entered the home sometime over the past three days 
by unknown means and stole two envelopes of cash. 
No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 

Friday, December 26: 

Just after 7:31 a.m., an officer responded to Salvation 
Army, 180 West Huntington Drive, regarding a 
vehicle burglary report. An employee of Salvation 
Army stated an unknown suspect entered the 
company’s van during the previous night through 
an unlocked door and stole a tool box with 
miscellaneous tools. No suspects were seen and no 
witnesses were located. 

 At about 2:00 p.m., an officer conducted an 
enforcement stop on a vehicle in the 3300 block of 
Peck Road for failing to have license plates on their 
vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer 
discovered they were driving with a suspended 
license. The 28-year-old Hispanic male was cited and 
released in the field. The vehicle was impounded for 
30 days.

Saturday, December 27:

Just after 9:51 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 
block of West Duarte Road regarding a vehicle 
burglary report. An investigation revealed an 
unknown suspect smashed the rear passenger 
window and stole the victim’s radio and a kitchen 
pan. Surveillance cameras were present but did 
not cover the area where the victim’s vehicle was 
parked. 

 At approximately 8:18 p.m., an officer responded to 
Sephora at the Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding a person in custody 
for shoplifting. The 28-year-old Hispanic female 
admitted to stealing approximately $325.00 worth of 
merchandise from four stores within the mall. She 
was cited and released in the field.


FREE COMMUNITY 
CLASSES AND 
SEMINARS OFFERED AT 
METHODIST HOSPITAL

 Methodist Hospital offers several free 
classes and seminars to the community 
each month. These are free and are held 
on the Methodist Hospital campus 
unless otherwise noted. 

50+ Senior Services Informational 
Lecture Tuesday, January 27: 
Colorectal Cancer is Preventable

Colorectal cancer is a very preventable 
disease. Many people do not know that 
they are at risk of developing this type 
of cancer. Dr. AnaMaria Garza will 
provide information about colorectal 
cancer screening, prevention and 
treatment that could potentially save 
your – or your loved one’s – life. 

Program will be 1:30-2:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, January 27, at the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 Campus 
Drive. Reservations are necessary: 
626-574-5130.

Cancer Survivors Program: Next 
Session Starts February 9

Stepping Forward is a free body-and-
mind strengthening program for 
survivors of any type of cancer. Classes 
are held twice a week, Mondays and 
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., for five weeks. 

The next session of five-week classes 
will be February 9 to March 11 in the 
hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation center. 
Led by therapists, this new program for 
cancer survivors will include exercise/
fitness classes, educational talks on 
nutrition, meditation, current cancer 
research, community support services/
resources and more. 

If you or someone you know might 
benefit from this program, please call 
the physical medicine department at 
626-574-3630 for more information 
and registration materials. Class size is 
limited to 12 people, so call early!

Blood Pressure Screenings

These free screenings are offered the 
second Tuesday of every month at the 
following locations. The registered 
nurses also provide one-on-one health 
counseling and help with medications. 

Arcadia Community Center, 365 
Campus Drive, Arcadia. 10-11:15 a.m. 
(626-574-5113), Sierra Madre Hart 
Park House, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., 
Sierra Madre. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (626-355-
7394), Monrovia Community Center, 
119 W. Palm Ave., Monrovia. 9:15-
10:15 a.m. (626-821-2344) 

Chronic Illness Support Group 

 This group meets every Thursday 7 – 
8:30 p.m. in Classroom 3. To register, 
call Hugh at Santa Anita Family 
Services, 626-359-9358, ext. 38. 

Diabetes Education Series 

A four-week series of diabetes 
education classes is offered the first 
four Tuesdays of every month 4:30-
6:30 p.m., in Classroom 3. For more 
information or to register, please call 
626-821-2344.

Maternity Orientation and Tour

 The maternity orientation and tour 
will acquaint expectant parents who 
plan to deliver at Methodist Hospital 
with services and staff. It will provide 
information needed to prepare for 
delivery at Methodist Hospital. Moms 
and dads should plan to attend early 
in the pregnancy and should not bring 
other children to the session. 

Tours are given 3 – 4:45 p.m. and 6:45 
– 8:30 p.m. on second Wednesdays at 
Methodist Hospital’s Lewis Hall. Tours 
will also be given on fourth Wednesdays 
6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Registration is not 
necessary, but for more information, 
call 1-800-950-BABY. 

Mended Heart Support Group meets 
2 – 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of 
every other month in Classroom 4. 
(January, March, May, July, September 
and November). For more information 
and to subscribe to the Mended Heart 
newsletter, please call Colleen Wilber, 
626-574-3422. Stroke and Brain Injury 
Support Group The group meets 2-4 
p.m. the second Wednesday of each 
month in classroom 2. The group 
offers peer support for stroke or brain 
injury survivors and their families 
and friends. Brain injuriess happen 
everywhere every day. This group 
provides survivors and caregivers a 
forum for sharing their successes and 
needs related to stroke or brain injury. 
It is also a valuable source of sharing 
information and resources. For more 
information, call 626-462-2726.

neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, 
acute physical rehab and complete 
cardiovascular services. Methodist 
Hospital is a Los Angeles County-
certified stroke center, as well as an 
approved STEMI receiving center for 
heart attack patients. 

Visit www.methodisthospital.com

MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

RABBI JERROLD GOLDSTEIN TO 
SPEAK AT 14TH ANNUAL MARTIN 
LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY 
REMEMBRANCE AT DUARTE PAC

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 390 service 
events, resulting in 80 investigations. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go 
to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping. For Police 
Department news and information, visit our website and follow us on Twitter.

Commercial Burglary

January 5 at 7:00 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 
100 block of West Chestnut. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry by smashing a 
front window. A 42 inch television was the only item taken. The investigation is 
continuing.

Grand Theft Auto

January 5 at 12:35 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the area of Magnolia 
and Colorado. The vehicle is a Blue, 2006 Toyota Matrix. The vehicle was locked 
and was taken sometime between 6:00 p.m. on January 4 and 12:35 p.m. on 
January 5. The investigation is continuing.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested

January 5 at 12:23 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of 
South Madison regarding a domestic violence incident. The suspect is the ex-
boyfriend of the victim. They had recently broken up. The victim was at a friend’s 
home on Madison when the suspect approached them and started a fight with the 
victim’s male friend. He then turned his aggression toward the victim. The victim 
sustained injuries, but was able to get away from the suspect and drove home to 
Covina. The suspect left the location. Officers were able to track down the suspect 
and he was arrested for domestic violence.

Injury Traffic Collision

January 6 at 4:41 p.m., police received a report of a traffic collision in the 100 block 
of West Foothill. A car was entering onto Foothill Boulevard from a parking lot 
and was struck by a vehicle traveling east in the number one lane of Foothill. 
Both vehicles were occupied by solo male drivers and both vehicles sustained 
heavy damage, with airbags deployed. Both drivers were taken to a hospital for 
treatment. There was no indication of driving under the influence. The accident 
occurred during heavy traffic on Foothill.

Robbery

January 6 at 11:51 p.m., a male subject came into the police lobby to report he 
was the victim of a robbery. The victim was walking south on Monterey and was 
pushing his bicycle, which had a flat tire. He was attacked by two male suspects 
that were standing in the area of Monterey and Walnut. One of the suspects had 
a small, light-colored dog on a leash. The suspect dropped the leash and began 
punching the victim and trying to go through his pockets to take his belongings. 
The victim dropped his bicycle to defend himself, and the second suspect picked 
up the bicycle and rode away, despite the flat tire. The first suspect then fled the 
area. The bicycle was the only item taken. The investigation is continuing.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

January 8 at 1:09 a.m., officers on patrol in the 400 block of West Huntington 
noticed a vehicle that looked out of place. They ran the license plate and it 
returned as a stolen vehicle. The car was recovered, printed and the registered 
owner was notified.

DUARTE, CA, January 6, 2015 – Rabbi Jerrold Goldstein will recount 
his firsthand experiences marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King 
Jr. in 1964 at the 14th Annual City of Duarte Community Remembrance 
occurring on January 15, 2015 at the Performing Arts Center. Rabbi 
Goldstein will reflect on his experience as a protest participant who, along 
with a group of fellow Rabbis, was welcomed by Dr. King to march in 
support of civil rights in St. Augustine, Florida. 

 The event will begin at 8:50 a.m. and will be held at the Duarte Performing 
Arts Center, 1401 Highland Ave. Also showcased in the program will be 
performances by Duarte Dance and the Duarte High School Cantabile 
Show Choir. This event is jointly organized by Duarte’s Promise: Alliance 
for Youth and the Duarte Unified School District.

 For more information, please contact Duarte’s Promise at (626) 357.7931 
ext. 260. 


Alert: Park and Ride lot will be closed beginning January 17th until May 2015. See 
details below.

 OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS 

(Streets, Medians, Sidewalks and Freeway Underpass) 

WHEN: January 12 to January 16, 2015

WHERE: Myrtle Avenue (between Duarte Road and Evergreen Avenue)

WHAT: Crews will be digging trenches and street light foundations. Pedestrian traffic 
will be routed to the east side of Myrtle Avenue. Traffic lanes will be impacted, but 
all lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be available. Please observe street 
delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: California Avenue (between Duarte Road and Evergreen Avenue)

WHAT: Crews will be digging trenches and street light foundations. . Pedestrian 
traffic will be routed to the east side of California Avenue. Traffic lanes will be 
impacted. Street parking will not be available. Please observe street delineations and 
traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: Duarte Ave (between California Ave and Magnolia Ave)

WHAT: Crews will be digging trenches and street light foundations. One lane will 
remain closed from California Ave to Myrtle Ave. The sidewalk west of Myrtle will 
remain open for pedestrian traffic. Street parking will not be available. Please observe 
street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: Pomona Ave (between Myrtle Ave and Magnolia Ave)

WHAT: Crews will be pouring concrete planters on the south side of Pomona Ave. 
Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the north side of Pomona Avenue. Traffic lanes will 
be impacted, but all lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be available. Please 
observe street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: Magnolia Ave (between Evergreen Ave and railroad crossing)

WHAT: Crews will be excavating for the planters in the sidewalk on the east side of 
Magnolia Ave. Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the west side of Magnolia Avenue. 
Traffic lanes will be impacted, but all lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be 
available. Please observe street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

WHERE: Primrose Ave (south of Evergreen Ave)

WHAT: Crews will be digging trenches and street light foundations. Pedestrian 
traffic will be routed to the east side of Primrose Ave, south of Pomona. Traffic lanes 
will be impacted, but all lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be available. 
Please observe street delineations and traffic signs for your safety.

CONSTRUCTION HOTLINE 1 (800) 983-5416 (Griffith Company)

 ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS 

(Station Square Plaza, Park and Promenade)

WHEN: January 12 to January 16, 2015

WHERE: Monrovia Park & Ride Lot 

WHAT: The contractor will finish construction of underground utilities and begin 
removal of the asphalt parking lot. The remaining 5 ADA Accessible Parking spaces 
and the 18 regular parking spaces in the Park and Ride lot will no longer be available 
for public parking starting January 17th and will remain closed until the parking lot is 
completed sometime first week of May 2015. Alternative parking spaces are available 
at 123 W. Pomona Avenue, Monrovia - northwest of the Park and Ride lot (see aerial 
map below). Signs showing the direction of the alternate parking are posted on site. 
Overnight parking is not allowed on any parking areas.

CONSTRUCTION HOTLINE 

(949) 276-5589 (M.S. Construction Mgmt Group) for More Information

For Construction Questions

Call (626) 932-5575 or email pwcomments@ci.monrovia.ca.us

For Community Relations or Media Inquiries

Call (626) 932-5506 or email lvasquez@ci.monrovia.ca.us

To Find More Online Visit www.cityofmonrovia.org/stationsquare 

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