Weekly Tip - Temps Rising Equal Risk for Seniors and Heat Illness

Summer heat waves can be dangerous and it seems the high temperatures have hit the area. A very high body temperature can damage the brain and other vital organs. Some health conditions can make it harder for the body to stay cool in hot weather. These include old age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn, or drug and alcohol use. Our senior population can be especially at risk during times of high temperatures.

Some general tips for all of us to help prevent heat illness may include:

• Stay hydrated by getting plenty of water to drink
• Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing
• Apply sunscreen before you venture into the sun
• Schedule activities during cooler hours of the day
• Stay indoors, preferably with air conditioning
• Take advantage of Cooling Centers
• Pay attention to friends, family, and co-workers for any warning signs
• Check in on elderly family and neighbors twice a day during heat waves

Visit the CDC website for additional information and tips.

Congratulations to Two Arcadia High Seniors

Congratulations are in order for two of Arcadia High School's Seniors!

Dylan Morris was the recipient of the 2016 Friends of the Arcadia Historical Society's, Lieutenant Ed Ostashay Scholarship. Dylan is also an APD Police Explorer and is planning on attending Cal State Fullerton. This scholarship is in honor of retired APD Lieutenant Ed Ostashay who passed away in 2013. Ed was an avid classic car enthusiast and worked to obtain the restored APD unit, maintained by the Historical Society.

Annika Lile was the recipient of the 2016 Arcadia Police Officers' Association, Officer Albert E. Matthies Memorial Scholarship. Annika plans on attending Pepperdine University. This scholarship is in honor of APD Officer Albert Matthies who was killed in the line of duty in 1927. Officer Matthies remains the only Arcadia Police Officer killed in the line of duty in the Department's history.

Detective Jeff Stark is APD's School Resource Officer and is pictured with both students. Arcadia Historical Society's 2nd Vice President, Beverly Street, is pictured with Dylan and Detective Stark.

Congrats to both Dylan and Annika - you honor the memory of Ed and Albert!

Weekly Activity Highlights for May 29 - June 4, 2016

https://www.arcadiaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=6722

Commercial Burglary Suspects, Seeking Public Assistance

Incident:  Commercial Burglary Suspects, Seeking Public Assistance

Date and Time of Release:  June 2, 2016 at 11:30 AM

Contact:  Watch Commander (626) 574-5156

Two suspects are wanted after burglarizing the CVS Pharmacy in the 1400 blk S. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, on May 25, 2016, at about 9:30 PM. As one suspect distracted a pharmacist with a “consultation,” the second suspect jumped the pharmacy counter and moved directly to a supply of bottled Promethazine w/Codeine cough syrup. He grabbed a number of bottles and placed them in a brown bag. Both suspects then ran out of the store through an emergency exit. No suspect vehicle was seen. We are seeking public assistance in identifying the two suspects.

Both suspects are described as males, White or Hispanic, 20-30 yrs, 5’07’/130 and 6’0”/160.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5150, case #16002821.  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, www. http://lacrimestoppers.org/.

Robert T. Guthrie, Chief of Police

By:  Lt. Roy Nakamura, Investigations

APD Case #16-2961

Weekly Activity Highlights for May 22 - 28, 2016

https://www.arcadiaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=6698

Weekly Tip - Vacation Home Checks

Before you head out of town for vacation this summer, do everything you can to make sure your home is safe while you are gone.  After you get your home ready and ask your neighbors to keep an eye out for anything suspicious, there is one more thing you can do to have extra piece of mind while you are away.

The Arcadia Police Department’s Volunteers in Patrol offer a free Vacation Home Check service. Police Volunteers will keep a periodic eye on your home and conduct random safety checks of your property.  To sign up for this free service, call 626-574-5151 the day before you leave. 

Wanted for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Incident:  Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Date and Time of Release:  June 1, 2016 at 12:25 AM

Contact:  Watch Commander (626)574-5156

On May 31, 2016, at about 8:43 PM, officers from the Arcadia Police Department responded to a disturbance at a hotel located in the 100 block of West Huntington Dr.  The female victim reported that she had been physically and sexually assaulted by a known male suspect while inside one of the hotel rooms.

Officers from the Arcadia Police Department attempted to make contact with the male suspect inside the hotel room, but he was not found. Efforts are now underway in order to locate him. The suspect has been identified and is listed below.

Adrian Thomas Chavez, a 41 year old Hispanic male

  

Robert T. Guthrie, Chief of Police

By:  Sergeant J. Bonomo

APD Case #16-2961