On Thursday, Jan. 16, at approximately 7 a.m., the Arcadia Police Department’s SWAT Team served a search warrant at a house in the 300 block of Walnut Avenue. Two suspects were initially detained at the house, and one suspect ran from the location. Detectives determined the occupants were in possession of ketamine for sale, stealing…
More than 600 people gathered for a ceremony taking a stance against an abortion clinic opening in Baldwin Park.
Jan. 5 Shortly before 10:34 a.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of Alta Street regarding a vehicle burglary report. Sometime between 7 and 9 a.m. on Jan. 5, an unknown suspect smashed a window to the victim’s vehicle and fled with a card holder containing cash and credit cards. The cards were subsequently…
The Arcadia Police Department’s preliminary review of Arcadia’s 2019 crime statistics indicates that incidents of crime decreased again last year. Compared to 2018’s statistics, there was a 28% drop in residential burglaries, a 17% decrease in robberies, and an 11% reduction in assaults. Compared to 2017’s statistics, residential burglaries dropped 46% and robberies decreased by…
Tensions escalate between U.S. and Iran as 3,500 troops head to Middle East post drone attack in Baghdad By Terry Miller We’re but a few days into 2020 and already the fifes and drums are beating for history to repeat itself; imminent presidential impeachment may be looming hard and heavy; plus a brave new world…
Dec. 29 Shortly before 4:30 p.m., an officer responded to Vons, 745 W. Naomi Ave., regarding a theft report. The officer determined four suspects entered the grocery store, stole six bottles of alcohol, and fled in a white SUV. The suspects are described as three black males, 20 to 25-years-old. The investigation is ongoing. At…
Interested in volunteering during the annual City of Arcadia’s Homeless Count on Jan. 21, 2020. The City of Arcadia in partnership with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, will conduct its annual Homeless Count starting at 8 p.m. in the Arcadia Community Center (365 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006). Arcadia participates annually as one way…
By Galen Patterson 2020’s Rose Parade greeted the U.S. at the dawn of a new decade on Jan. 1. The show began with the traditional stealth bomber flyover, where the military showcased it’s quiet technology even at low altitudes, which led immediately into a short performance by Ally Brooke. Accompanied by many dancers and drummers,…
Dec. 22 Shortly before 10:08 a.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect stole nearly $275 worth of merchandise before being apprehended by a loss prevention employee. The suspect, a 52-year-old male from Arcadia, admitted to being under the influence of prescription medication and…
By Terry Miller Let’s face it; the majority of us here in California rely, perhaps a little too much, on our motor cars — despite the advancements in public transport. So it’s only natural that we commence the new laws with those that directly apply to the DMV. But before we get there, here are…
