District Attorney Charges Monterey Park Man with Two Counts of Lewd Acts on a Child

Kwan Y. Chow was arrested by Arcadia Police Officers on Monday night after allegedly molesting a boy inside a bathroom at Dave and Buster's, Arcadia.  During the investigation, Chow was identified as molesting a second boy in previous days inside the same restaurant.

The case was presented to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office and Chow was charged today with two counts of Lewd Acts on a Child with a proposed bail of $1,200,000.00.  See the LADA News Release for additional information.  Chow is due to be arraigned, tomorrow, at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Pasadena.

Weekly Tip - Preventing Package Theft

Have you ordered Christmas presents over the phone, via the Internet, or by mail? Chances are that those packages will be delivered straight to your front porch. The majority of deliveries do not require a signature and are generally left at your door, even if no one is home to accept them. This time of year brings out those looking for a crime of opportunity as well as those thieves that actually target your delivery. Thieves will follow or watch for the UPS, Fed Ex or other delivery trucks and then target a home after a delivery is made.

Here are some suggestions for helping to prevent a theft of your packages:

• Use your workplace as the shipping address.
• Track your shipments by phone or on-line so you know what day they should arrive.
• Ask you neighbor to watch for your delivery and then hold the items until you arrive home.
• Keep an eye on your neighborhood and report suspicious persons and vehicles sitting or cruising the area. See Something, Say Something!
• Request a signature delivery option, if available.
• Have the shipment be held at the shipping facility such as a UPS office.
• Utilize a "mailbox" businesses in your town and see if they will accept shipment of your item for a fee.
• If you do not receive your shipment on time, check with the company of origin and confirm the delivery. If the item was delivered and you did not receive it, then report the theft or loss to the original company, the shipping company, and your local police.

These tips are good year round, not just at holiday time!

News Release: Lewd Act with a Child

Incident: Lewd Act with a Child

Contact: Watch Commander – (626) 574-5156

Date / Time of News Release: November 11, 2014 / Updated at 3:00 P.M.

On November 10, 2014, at approximately 6:44 P.M., officers of the Arcadia Police

Department were dispatched to the Westfield Mall located at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue on a report of a sexual battery involving a minor. The officers also received information the suspect was being detained by mall security personnel.

Preliminary investigation determined that the victim was a 10-year-old male who was fondled by the suspect while in the restroom of “Dave & Busters.” The victim notified his mother soon after the incident had occurred. The mother chased the suspect as he left the restroom which alerted the business managers of Dave & Busters. The managers resumed the chase and caught up with the suspect and detained him. Mall security personnel responded and detained the suspect until the police arrived. The suspect was identified by the victim and was placed under arrest for a violation of California Penal Code section – 288(a) – Lewd Act with a Child (under 14).

The suspect was identified as Kwan Chow, 31-years-old, of Monterey Park.  He was transported to the Arcadia City jail for booking and was transferred to the Los Angeles County Inmate Reception Center for housing.  Chow’s bail is currently set at $200,000.00.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives have identified an additional 10-year-old male victim who was also fondled in the restroom at Dave & Busters.  Chow has also been identified as the suspect in this case.  Detectives are looking for additional victims who may have experienced similar circumstances in or around the men’s bathroom at Dave & Busters within the recent past.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 57-5123, Case # 14-5527.  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), or using the tip page at Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers.

Robert T. Guthrie, Chief of Police

By: Brett Bourgeous, Sergeant

Veterans Day 2014

Please join us in honoring and saying thanks to all who have served our Nation.

Happy Veterans Day 2014!

Fundraiser for Pomona PD Officer Shaun Diamond

The fundraiser is generously being sponsored by California Pizza Kitchen and is valid at all Southern California locations.  Print out the pic posted here and take it with you.  On behalf of all or our law enforcement extended family, we thank you!

Arcadia Police Department Honor and Color Guard

The Arcadia Police Department Honor Guard made their debut at the recent Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. The Honor Guard began to take shape earlier this year, with members being fitted for the specialized uniforms, equipment being procured, and lots of practice. The Honor Guard is comprised of a Lieutenant, a Sergeant, and six Police Officers, all of whom volunteered to be part of the unit.

The APD Honor Guard will participate in law enforcement funerals and services, honoring the deceased for their service and sacrifice.  They will also be used for services of retired Arcadia Police Department members.

Not just to be used in line of duty or law enforcement deaths and memorial services, but the APD Honor Guard will proudly participate in ceremonies requiring a Color Guard. The Color Guard will present our National, State, and City flags at City Council and civic events, sporting events, and other requested venues.

Four members of the Arcadia Police Department Honor Guard are pictured below.  Please visit the APD Facebook photo album page where we will post pictures of the Honor Guard and Color Guard.

The Arcadia Police Department Announces a Major Upgrade to its MyPD App with New Features and Updated Design

The Arcadia Police Department announces its first major app update since launch: MyPD version 3, adding new user features, upgraded integrations, and a new sleek user interface.

The updated app is available now to the public. Current users can opt-in to the app update, or new users can download it now by searching the iPhone or Android app stores for MyPD or My Police Department.

The app includes about 10 new features. Some new features include information for victims, traffic updates, missing children, and similar resources. Older features were also updated. The app is easy to use with well-designed icons which are easy to browse from the main screen or slide up menu.

“The Public can get updates from the police department as push notifications” said Chief Bob Guthrie. “We can send the notifications through our app dashboard or through other social media platforms within the app.  We encourage users to opt in to messages if they want to be informed quickly of updates.”

Sending in tips about crimes or other quality of life issues is another way citizens can use the Arcadia Police Department MyPD app.  It allows the user to either attach their contact information or send it anonymously.  Photos and GPS locations of incidents can also be attached from either the phones gallery or live camera.

 

While the app links to or integrates with some social media, it is not another social network. There are no ads on the app and no social account is necessary to use MyPD.  APD has been using social media like Facebook and Twitter for quite a few years now.  The MyPD app is not meant to replace those or be another social network for people to join.  It is a resource for the public, so when they need to send a crime tip, or want to research something, they have it available.

MyPD is free for the public, contains no advertising, and users do not need to share personal information or set up an account to use the app.  Any information sharing is optional.

Citizens looking to connect with the Arcadia Police Department should search for “MyPD” in their app store. Once the app is downloaded and the agency chosen, it will always open to the Arcadia Police Department and its resources. For additional information about the My Police Department app users can visit: MyPDapp.com or ArcadiaPD.org.