Thursday, May 30, 2019

Five Arrested for Area Burglaries

Once again, an alert resident calls the police with information leading officers to detain and arrest five suspects for residential burglary. This past Tuesday afternoon, a teenage Hispanic female knocked on the door of a home off Foothill Boulevard. The resident answered the door and the female showed a flyer asking if the resident had seen her dog. When the girl was told no, she quickly left and got into a green 2002 Nissan Altima with a male driver. As the Nissan left, the resident was able to write down the license plate. The resident did not recognize the girl and felt her actions were suspicious so they called APD.

Officers found the Nissan parked nearby in the 1200 block Rancho Road and saw a teenage female walking across the street back to the car. The officers detained the female along with four other males who were in the car. Inside the Nissan, officers found what appeared to be possible stolen property.

During the detention, we learned a residential burglary had occurred in the City of Sierra Madre and officers believed the persons who were being detained were possibly involved. A witness was brought to the scene and identified one of the suspects. 

Amaijay J. Duncan, a 20-year-old male from Compton, Trevor K. Pamphlim, an 18-year-old male from Los Angeles, a 17-year-old male from Granada Hills, a 16-year-old male from Compton, and a 17-year-old female from Compton were all arrested on suspicion of residential burglary. It is believed this group is responsible for several attempted burglaries and at least two area burglaries within the last week. This is another great example of community and law enforcement working together to help prevent crime. Remember, if you See Something, Say Something!


Weekly Activity Highlights for May 19 - 25, 2019

https://www.arcadiaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=19190

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Weekly Tip - Join Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. Neighborhood Watch can trace its roots back to the days of colonial settlements when night watchmen patrolled the streets. The modern version of Neighborhood Watch was developed in response to requests from sheriffs and police chiefs who were looking for a crime prevention program that would involve citizens and address an increasing number of burglaries. 
 
Launched in 1972, Neighborhood Watch counts on citizens to organize themselves and work with law enforcement to keep a trained eye and ear on their communities, while demonstrating their presence at all times of day and night.

Give our Community Services Office a call and ask about joining your local neighborhood watch. Or, consider hosting a neighborhood meeting if there is not an established group near you. Community Services can be reached at 626.821.2649. 

Monday, May 27, 2019

Memorial Day 2019

The men and women of the Arcadia Police Department want to say "Thank You" to all members of the United States Armed Forces who currently serve, or served our country.

To the men and women who served our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice, we salute you!

We urge you to take the time to say "Thanks" to our veterans and to current members of our military, not just today, but every day.

Please enjoy your holiday responsibly. 

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Weekly Tip - Move Right for Sirens and Lights!

CVC 21806 requires drivers to yield to authorized emergency vehicles. Police, Fire, Medics, and Forestry are the most common emergency vehicles seen in our City, but any authorized emergency vehicle displaying at least a solid red light and a siren as needed shall be yielded to on the road. What does this mean? The CVC is specific in saying that drivers shall not only yield, or in other words "get out of the way", but shall pull toward the right side of the road and stop. Hence the saying, "Move Right for Sirens and Lights".

- Don't panic!
- Don't stop in the middle of the road!


- DO slow down and pull to the right safely!
- DO remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed!




Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Weekly Tip - Motorcycle Safety and Licensing

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Here is a post offering some tips on motorcycle safety and education.

Summertime, gas prices, both are reasons why many people turn to a motorcycle for their daily commute. Motorcycles can save time and fuel cost, but without proper training and practice, the rider can be much more prone to becoming involved in a collision compared to driving a car. California law requires that a motorcycle rider obtain a Class M1 endorsement on their license. The test is fairly simple and with a minimum of studying and practice, a rider can pass the tests. However, that is NOT enough.

Prior to straddling a motor and hitting the streets or freeways, motorcycle riders need to understand their bikes, know their capabilities as a rider, what to look for, and what to expect while riding. To accomplish this, the rider needs to practice, study, and hopefully, take a safety course. Learning from other's mistakes and taking advantage of the advice from an experienced rider can save your life.

Here are some links to information resources and rider classes:

•National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


Web Bike World

Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. Sac - Local Safety Classes)

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Happy Mother's Day!


Wishing the best to all Moms on this Mother's Day 2019!

Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~Author Unknown

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Weekly Tip - Bike Arcadia!

There have been some beautiful mornings lately, offering the perfect opportunity to get out and ride a bike! Did you know that the City of Arcadia has over 28 miles in suggested bicycle riding loops? The different loops tour the City and highlight our parks and neighborhoods. You can download the City of Arcadia brochure, Bicycling in Arcadia. The brochure offers loop maps, safety tips, rules of the road, and information from the MTA on public transportation and bicycles. The State of California Department of Motor Vehicles website also is a good resource with links to bicycle laws and tips.

Before you ride, visit the Arcadia Police Department and register your bicycles. If you are an Arcadia resident, we will register your bike and record the serial number for free. Should your bicycle ever be stolen, this greatly increases the chances of recovery and makes entering the proper information in the statewide database much easier. Many bicycles are booked into property each year that are never able to be returned to an owner. Don't let it be your bicycle sold at auction.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

National Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremonies

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.

The California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremonies are held the first week of May at the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument in Sacramento on State Capitol grounds. The ceremonies serve to formally enroll peace officers who have died in the line of duty the preceding year, pay tribute to the over 1500 officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice since California became a state, and to honor the families left behind.

The ceremonies are a two-day event, beginning with a Candlelight Vigil at the Memorial Monument. At dusk families, friends, community members, and colleagues walk in solidarity to the Memorial Monument to remember and celebrate their fallen heroes.


The next morning’s formal ceremonial events include a memorial procession for law enforcement vehicles, a Walk of Honor for department representatives and immediate family members of officers being enrolled, and the Enrollment Ceremony, where the names of newly enrolled officers are formally added to the Memorial Monument. This beautiful and solemn ceremony incorporates many law enforcement traditions including a riderless horse presentation, the folding of the United States Flag, releasing of doves, and concludes with a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps.


Visit the National Police Week website for additional information and dates of events.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Weekly Tip - May is National Bike Month

Did You Know?
  • Head injuries are the most serious type of injury and the most common cause of death for bicyclists. Bicycle helmets have been proven to reduce the risk of head and brain injury when a crash occurs by as much as 85 to 88 percent.
  • Children with bicycle-related head injuries are more likely to require hospitalization and to have their injuries result in death.
  • More than one-fifth of all bicyclist deaths occur among school-age youth ages 5 to 15.
  • More children go to hospital emergency departments for bicycle-related crashes than for any other sport.
  • Of child bicyclists (16 years and under) killed on the road, 49 percent are killed while bicycling on minor roads (connecting roads and neighborhood streets) and almost 49 percent are killed while bicycling on major roads (high-volume roads across cities and towns).
  • Almost half of bicycle crashes occur in driveways or on sidewalks

For some great safety tips and additional information, please visit the Safe Kids USA website.  You can also find information on "bike to work" and "bike to school" programs on the CalTrans website.