Monthly Archives: March 2016

Arsonist torches car in Pasadena

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PASADENA >> Police and fire department investigators are seeking an arsonist who torched a parked car in a residential neighborhood late Saturday.
The 2002 Volvo was discovered in flames just after 11 p.m. as it was parked along the street at La Tierra Street and Daisy Avenue, Pasadena Fire Department spokeswoman Lisa Derderian said.
Firefighters extinguished the fire, but the car was a total loss, she said.
Investigators determined the fire had been intentionally set, Derderian said.
No information regarding any possible suspects or motive was available as officials continued pursuing investigative leads Sunday afternoon, she said.
Anyone with information can reach Pasadena police at 626-744-4241. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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Shot fired during West Covina robbery; 1 suspect in custody, 1 sought

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WEST COVINA >> Police arrested a woman and sought a man after they shot at, but missed, a man during a robbery on a walking path in West Covina early Sunday, authorities said.
The crime took place just after 7:15 a.m. on a walkway behind the 1700 block of Glenridge Circle Drive, West Covina police Lt. Dennis Patton said.
A woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s approached the victim and demanded his belongings, the lieutenant said. The woman brandished a semi-automatic handgun.
At some point during the robbery, the woman fired a shot at the victim, but did not strike him, Patton said.
The victim, a man in his 20s, turned over his backpack to the robbers, who then ran northwest, toward Temple Avenue and Amar Road.
Police began searching the area and soon found a woman matching the description of the female robber, Patton said.
She was found to be in possession of a gun, as well as some of the victim’s property, he said.
Her male accomplice remained at large Sunday.
Police withheld the female suspect’s name as they continued searching for the second robber. She was booked on suspicion of robbery and attempted murder.
Anyone with information can reach West Covina police at 626-939-8500, or the department’s 24-hour voicemail tip line at 626-939-8668.

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UPDATED: Pickup truck found, driver sought following fatal hit-and-run in Uptown Whittier

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WHITTIER >> Police are seeking the driver of a pickup truck that struck and killed a man crossing the road in Uptown Whittier late Saturday, then fled the scene.
The hit-and-run took place at 9:08 p.m. as the victim — a man in his late-50s — was walking across Pickering Avenue, just south of Hadley Street, Whittier police Lt. Jay Tatman said.
A white, older-model Toyota pickup truck heading north on Pickering Avenue struck the man and continued driving, he said.
0321_NWS_WDN-L-HITANDRUN2Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His name was not available Sunday.
A witness briefly followed the fleeing truck, but lost sight of it before getting its license plate number, the lieutenant said.
Police found the pickup truck believed to be the one that struck the pedestrian Sunday afternoon, parked in the 2200 block of Ruiz Place in Hacienda Heights, police said in a written statement. But the driver remained outstanding.
The pickup truck was adorned with black lettering on the driver-side door reading “GLASS 951-.” Black lettering on the truck’s tailgate reads, “AFFORDABLE SHOWERS, CLOSET DOORS, WINDOWS, MIRRORS.”
Detectives continued working to identify and find the person who was driving the truck when the fatal collision occurred, Lt. Jay Tatman said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Whittier police at 562-567-9240, or the department’s tip hotline at 562-567-9299.

*PHOTO [TOP] courtesy of Venusse Navid [BELOW] courtesy of the Whittier Police Department

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West Covina brothers arrested after foot chase, Taser use

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WEST COVINA >> Police used a Taser to subdue a wanted man who ran from officers in West Covina Saturday afternoon, and also jailed his brother when he attacked on of the arresting officers, authorities said.
The incident began about 4:10 p.m. when an officer spotted 32-year-old Antonio Almanza, who was wanted on a warrant, in the 1000 block of North Morris Avenue, West Covina police Lt. Dennis Patton said.
The suspect ran when confronted by the officer, who chased Almanza to his home nearby, the lieutenant said.
Officers used a Taser to subdue the fleeing suspect, he said.
Meanwhile, Almanza’s brother, 34-year-old Alfredo Almanza, emerged from the house angered that police were arresting his brother, Patton said.
The older brother tried to strike an officer with an elbow, which the officer was able to dodge before police took Alfredo Almanza into custody as well on suspicion of assault on a peace officer and resisting or obstructing police, Patton said.
Antonio Almanza was booked for his outstanding warrant, as well as resisting or obstructing police.

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Pico Rivera teens accused of Monterey Park burglary attempt

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MONTEREY PARK >> Police arrested two Pico Rivera teens Saturday in connection with an attempted break-in at a Monterey Park home the day before, officials said.
The failed burglary took place about 6:30 p.m. Friday in the 1000 block of East West Crest Way, Monterey Park police officials said in a written statement.
Two intruders got into the home’s backyard and tried to pry open a bedroom window, she said. But the would-be burglars fled when confronted by the homeowner.
Investigators obtained surveillance camera images of the suspect and soon identified them.
Monterey Park police arrested both suspects Saturday at their homes in Pico Rivera, officials said. Both were booked on suspicion of residential burglary.

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Bicyclist critically injured in collision with UPS truck in Baldwin Park

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BALDWIN PARK >> A bicyclist suffered major injuries when he was involved in a collision with a UPS truck along Baldwin Park Boulevard on Friday, authorities said.
The collision took place about 5:50 p.m. in the 1100 block of Baldwin Park Boulevard, in front of a UPS facility just south of the 10 Freeway, Baldwin Park police Sgt. Darryl Kosaka said.
The big rig was pulling into a driveway when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling along the boulevard, he said.
Paramedics took the badly injured cyclist to a hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing. No further details were available Saturday afternoon.

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CHP plans ‘Coffee With a Cop’ event in Santa Fe Springs

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SANTA FE SPRINGS >> The California Highway Patrol invites members of the community to sit down with officers for coffee Tuesday in Santa Fe Springs.
The “Coffee With a Cop” event will begin at 7 a.m. at Cherri’s Donuts, 10017 Orr and Day Road, according to Officer Al Perez of the CHP’s Santa Fe Springs area office.
“‘Coffee with a Cop’ is an open invitation for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Los Angeles County,” Perez said in a written statement.
“I invite community members to drop in, if only for a few minutes,” added Capt. David Moeller. “Ask questions and address concerns; share criticisms and appreciation; or simply get to know our officers. Be part of the conversation that improves our community partnership.”
For more information, contact Officer Perez at 562-868-0503, or email alfperez@chp.ca.gov.

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CHP, sheriff’s department to host ‘Coffee With a Cop’ in San Dimas

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SAN DIMAS >> California Highway Patrol officer and Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies are inviting the public to join them for some coffee and conversation Tuesday during a “Coffee With a Cop” event in San Dimas.
The event is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Klatch Coffee, 806 W. Arrow Highway, California Highway Patrol Officer Rodrigo Jimenez said in a written statement.
“Coffee with a cop is as simple as it sounds. It is a chance to meet with your local officers and have a cup of coffee with them,” Jimenez said. “There are no agendas at this event, just an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.
Officers from the CHP’s Baldwin Park area office, which patrols much of the San Gabriel Valley, as well as deputies from the sheriff’s San Dimas Station will take part.
For more information, contact Officer Jimenez at 626-338-1164, or email rjiminez @chp.ca.gov.

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3 women sought in Pasadena robbery, carjacking

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PASADENA >> Three women robbed and carjacked another woman at knifepoint along a residential street in Pasadena Friday afternoon, police said.
The three robbers approached the victim, a Pasadena woman in her 30s, about 5:40 p.m. as she was getting out of her white, 2002 Toyota Avalon in the 400 block of North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena police Lt. John Mercado said.
One of the women tried to grab the victim’s cell phone and wallet from her hand, but was unable to, and the two began to struggle over the items, Mercado said.
“While they were fighting, (another) suspect produced the knife and demanded the victim’s cell phone and wallet,” the lieutenant said. The frightened victim complied.
All three robbers then got into the victim’s car and drove off, he said.
The woman had purchased the car via a private sale three days prior and could not immediately provide police with its license plate number, Mercado said.
She suffered injuries including a bloodied lip and scrapes and bruising to her shoulder, but declined to be taken to a hospital, he added.
The woman who wielded the knife was described as Latina, in her late-teens or early-20s, heavyset, with red or burgundy hair, wearing black leggings and a black shirt.
Police described her two accomplices only as Latina women in their early-20s.
Anyone with information can reach Pasadena police at 626-744-4241. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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Elderly Rowland Heights couple bound in home-invasion robbery

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ROWLAND HEIGHTS >> Three masked intruders tied up an elderly Rowland Heights couple and ransacked their home during a home-invasion robbery late Friday, authorities said.
The crime unfolded about 9 p.m. in the 1400 block of Annadel Avenue, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Sgt. Bruce Yoell said.
A man was home alone when he heard a noise in front of his home and opened the door to see what it was, the sergeant said.
“He opened the door, there they are,” Yoell said. At least one of the masked robbers was armed with a handgun.
The robbers tied up the man and began ransacking the home, he said.
The victim’s wife arrived home in the midst of the home invasion, Yoell said. The robbers tied her up as well before fleeing the home.
Neither victim wished to be taken to a hospital, he added. Both were senior citizens.
It appeared the intruders were looking for money, officials said. It was not initially clear what, if anything, was taken in the crime.
A detailed suspect description was not available, Yoell said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s Walnut-Diamond Bar Station at 626-913-1715. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

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