Wishing everyone good luck, good health, and all the best on this Lunar New Year 2017, Year of the Rooster.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Trending in Arrests
Instead of bringing an individual arrest or series this week, we wanted to give an example of a seven-day period of arrests. Since last Thursday, January 19, 2017, here are the charge types for arrests by APD:
- Driver's License violations such as Suspended or Revoked License, 4
- Attempt Residential Burglary, 3
- Commercial Burglary, 1
- Shoplift, 1
- Domestic Dispute, 2
- Drug Violations, 7
- Public Drunkenness, 1
- DUI, 4 cases
- Probation/Parole Violation, 1
- Theft, 1
- Bike Theft, 5
- Package Theft, 5
- Grand Theft, 4
- Trespassing, 1
- Vandalism, 2
- Warrant Arrest, 6
- Other Offense, 1
Our officers deal with a variety of crime types throughout a tour of duty. Some of the numbers may reflect cases where multiple persons were arrested in one incident. If you don't already, we encourage you to subscribe to CrimeMapping.com and receive daily updates of activity in the City and in your neighborhood.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Weekly Tip - Watch for Card Skimming
Card skimming involves the unauthorized copying of electronic data from your debit card or credit card. Thieves will use hidden equipment, such as pin-hole cameras and card reading devices to obtain your PIN and card data. The stolen data is then encoded onto a counterfeit card, which is used to withdraw funds or make purchases without your knowledge.
This type of crime can occur anywhere, but most commonly occurs at gas stations, ATM machines, or restaurants. Gas pump and ATM machines can be tampered with and thieves will place devices that resemble the actual equipment on the machine in order to read your card as it is used. Restaurants are used by suspects who carry handheld skimming devices to trap credit and debit card magnetic information. The suspect may be the server of your table. Some restaurants have actually gone to use of portable card readers so that the transaction can be performed at your table, directly in front of you. This type of device helps to secure the transaction for your protection.
There are many resources on the web that give you information on this type of theft and fraud. Read the Wikipedia entry on the topic and it will give you some insight and topics to query. Here is another link to a helpful website, "Bustathief", where they actually have photos of modified ATM machines and what to look for to prevent your information from being taken.
This type of crime can occur anywhere, but most commonly occurs at gas stations, ATM machines, or restaurants. Gas pump and ATM machines can be tampered with and thieves will place devices that resemble the actual equipment on the machine in order to read your card as it is used. Restaurants are used by suspects who carry handheld skimming devices to trap credit and debit card magnetic information. The suspect may be the server of your table. Some restaurants have actually gone to use of portable card readers so that the transaction can be performed at your table, directly in front of you. This type of device helps to secure the transaction for your protection.
There are many resources on the web that give you information on this type of theft and fraud. Read the Wikipedia entry on the topic and it will give you some insight and topics to query. Here is another link to a helpful website, "Bustathief", where they actually have photos of modified ATM machines and what to look for to prevent your information from being taken.
Some quick prevention tips:
- Keep your cards in sight. If the sales clerk moves to a different register, accompany them. This may be difficult at a restaurant but you may consider asking to pay at the register.
- Pay attention to the number of times your card is swiped and make sure that any transaction that is not the actual sale is voided.
- Use the credit option as opposed to entering your PIN.
- Check the machine for any loose or unusual "reader" or equipment. Immediately report any tampered machine or out of order machine to the bank or business.
- Do not accept "assistance" from a good Samaritan at an ATM. If the machine does not properly work, move on!
- Use ATM machines inside the bank or business, visible and open to the public.
- Check your bank records and statements often. Look for unusual or unauthorized activity.
- Report any lost or stolen cards immediately.
- If you see anything or anyone suspicious near an ATM machine, call the local police!
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Coffee With a Cop at Arcadia Elks Lodge
Join your neighbors for coffee and conversation with members of APD on Wednesday, February 8th, at the Arcadia Elks Lodge. And, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast courtesy of the Elks. Meet K9 Officer Zoli with his handler, Officer Foulks. For more info, call 626.821.2648.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Trending in Arrests
Each week, we will post an arrest of interest pointing toward arrest and crime trends within Arcadia. Business and restaurants often utilize GPS enabled currency to aid in recovery and arrest if the establishment is robbed or broken into. We have recently had a couple of commercial burglaries where thieves made off with GPS equipped cash packs, helping lead officers to the suspects location.
During the early morning hours on January 17th, a group of four suspects broke into a restaurant in the 1000 block of South Baldwin Avenue. They smashed the glass on the front door, disabled a CCTV camera, and made off with the cash drawer. The suspects ran to an awaiting car and fled. The GPS device led officers to the four suspects, parked in their getaway vehicle on Peck Road in El Monte.
Draynesha L. Williams, 19-year-old-female, Rahmiko A. Harris, 18-year-old male, and Jordan E. Hayes, 19-year-old female, all from Long Beach, along with a 17-year-old male juvenile, were all arrested and booked at the Arcadia City Jail on felony charges.
During the early morning hours on January 17th, a group of four suspects broke into a restaurant in the 1000 block of South Baldwin Avenue. They smashed the glass on the front door, disabled a CCTV camera, and made off with the cash drawer. The suspects ran to an awaiting car and fled. The GPS device led officers to the four suspects, parked in their getaway vehicle on Peck Road in El Monte.
Draynesha L. Williams
Rahmiko A. Harris / Jordan E. Hayes
Draynesha L. Williams, 19-year-old-female, Rahmiko A. Harris, 18-year-old male, and Jordan E. Hayes, 19-year-old female, all from Long Beach, along with a 17-year-old male juvenile, were all arrested and booked at the Arcadia City Jail on felony charges.
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at 626-574-5156. Or, if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” mobile app on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org. APD file number 17-00271.
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