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Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Burglaries, DUI and Theft

Local police activity for the week of Sept. 3 to Sept. 9.

The following information was provided by the Glendora Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Monday, Sept. 3. Lt. Rob Lamborghini and Sgt. Scott Strong on duty. 

  • 12:44 a.m. - Glendora Police were called to assist with an in Azusa. While at the scene a reported drunk driver nearly went through the police barricade. Officers arrested Jose Moran, 57, on suspicion of DUI and exceeding the legal blood-alcohol level. Moran was issued a citation and released.
  •  6:49 a.m. - A residential burglary reported was investigated in the 600 block of South Pennsylvania Avenue. Entry was made through a window screen. Reportedly stolen was jewelry.
  • 10:05 a.m. - A vehicle burglary report was investigated in the 500 block of East Claraday Avenue. The vehicle was reportedly forced into. A wallet and cell phone were reported stolen.
  • 5:49 p.m. - A was reported at the , 635 South Elwood Avenue. Officers reported 10 people were involved in the fight, which took place between teenagers and adults, police said. Three teens were arrested and booked on suspicion of battery.
  • 7:15 p.m. -  Police were called to assist paramedics in the 100 block of North Glendora Avenue. Police arrived and immediately determined the subject to be deceased. The 71-year-old male was found by a friend. The friend reportedly told police his friend was not breathing. The man may have died from natural causes, Strong said.

Tuesday, Sept. 4. Lt. Rob Lamborghini and Lt. Joe Ward on duty.

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  • 6:09 a.m. - Officers conducted a pedestrian check in the 300 block of West Foothill Blvd. Arrested was Charles Addy, 56, on two outstanding warrants involving trespassing. Addy was eventually released for a court appearance.
  • 12:37 p.m. - A 13-year-old was detained at Goddard, 853 East Sierra Madre Avenue, on suspicion of carrying drugs.
  • 2:36 p.m. - Vandalism reported in the 600 block of West Route 66. The tires were slashed to a vehicle.
  • 5:05 p.m. - Theft in progress at , 1950 East Auto Centre Drive. Man dressed in all black allegedly removed packaging from various video games and concealed them in a bag. Police detained and eventually arrested was Jamar Harrell, 24, on suspicion of petty theft with a prior conviction. Harrell was released for a court appearance.
  • 7:39 p.m. - A burglary in progress was reported in the 100 block of North Grand Avenue. Arrested was Frederick Coleman, 48, on suspicion of burglary and several outstanding warrants. Coleman was released for a court appearance.

Wednesday, Sept. 5. Lt. Rob Lamborghini and Lt. Joe Ward on duty.

  • 3:02 a.m. - A burglary in progress was reported in the 1900 block of East Route 66.
  • 9:56 a.m. - Police conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of West Route 66 and arrested Michael Casarez, 54, on suspicion of DUI, exceeding the legal blood-alcohol level and carrying an open container. Casarez was held in lieu of $15,000 bail.
  • 3:45 p.m. - Officers were called to a report of in the 1100 block of East Ada Avenue. A man who reportedly annoyed a 16-year-old girl last week was seen sitting his van outside the girl's home for several hours.
  • 9:13 p.m. - A disturbance was reported in the 1100 block of East Ada. The brother of the child annoyance suspect went ot the victim's home to threaten her family. Arrested was Jorge Espinoza, 27, on suspicino of attempting to disuade a witness. Espinoza posted bond.

Thursday, Sept. 6. Sgt. Matt Egan and Sgt. Matt Williams on duty.

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  • 6:32 a.m. - A disturbance was reported in the 800 block of East Prima Vera Drive. Arrested was Drew Friis, 52, on suspicion of elder abuse. Friis was held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
  • 7:42 a.m. - A disturbance was reported in the 600 block of West Route 66. Arrested was David Ladio, 24, on suspicion of battery and violation of his parole. Ladio was transferred to the Inmate Reception Center.
  • 1:39 p.m. - A theft in progress was reported at Walmart. Two suspects allegedly took a video game controller. Officers attempted to locate the suspects as the drove east along Auto Centre Drive, but could not find the vehicle.
  • 5:22 p.m. - Vandalism was reported in the 700 block of South Grand Avenue.
  • 8:19 p.m. - A traffic stop was conducted in the 500 block of South Parker Avenue. Arrested was Leticia Loveless, 25, on several outstanding warrants. Loveless was cited and released.

Friday, Sept. 7. Sgt. Matt Egan and Sgt. Matt Williams on duty.

  • 3:21 a.m. - Police investigated a suspicious occupied vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. Police arrested the driver on two outstanding warrants. The driver was issued a citation and released.
  • 10:17 a.m. - A grand theft was reported in the 100 block of East Route 66.
  • 11:18 a.m. - A theft in progress was reported at Walmart. A man allegedly stole medicine and concealed it under his clothing. Police arrested Dillon Harbour, 18, on suspicion of burglary and providing false identification to officers. Harbour was held in lieu of $20,000 bail. Also arrested was Jesus Gordo, 25, on two outstanding warrants. Gordo was cited and released.
  • 1:15 p.m. - Police were called to assist fire fighters in the 500 block of South Pasadena Avenue. At least two people were stuck in an elevator due to a , police said.
  • 2:51 p.m. - A theft was reported at in the 100 block of North Wabash Avenue. The owner of an iPhone alleged it was taken by a female suspect. The owner, who also got the license plate number of the suspect vehicle, reportedly used a GPS feature on his iPhone to track its location to Ross at Citrus Crossing in Azusa. Glendora Police located the suspect, Erica Ramos, 21, and arrested her on an outstanding warrant. The iPhone was recovered and returned to the owner who desired no prosecution.

Saturday, Sept. 8. Sgt. Matt Egan and Sgt. Matt Williams on duty.

  • 2:19 a.m. - A traffic stop was conducted on South Greer Avenue at Arrow Highway. Arrested was John Guzman, 23, on suspicion of DUI and exceeding the legal blood-alcohol level. Guzman was issued a citation and released.
  • 10:19 a.m. - Officers investigated a suspicious occupied vehicle in the 500 block of South Grand Avenue. Police arrested the occupant on numerous outstanding warrants. The subject is being held without bail.
  • 1:19 p.m. - A graffiti report was taken in the 100 block of North Glendora Avenue.
  • 2:46 p.m. - A fraud in progress was reported at Walmart. Officers arrested Yvonne Hernandez, 37, on suspicion of burglary and petty theft with a prior conviction. Hernandez was cited and released.
  • 10:16 p.m. - A burglary in progress was reported in the 700 block of South Pennsylvania Avenue. Police arrested John Cisneros, 31, on suspicion of violating a protective order and disobeying a court order. Cisneros was held in lieu of $50,000 bail.


Sunday, Sept. 9. Sgt. Matt Egan and Sgt. Scott Strong on duty.

  • 4:58 a.m. - A burglary in progress was reported in the 500 block of West Dover Street. Police arrested Daniel Viera 22, on suspicion of vandalism. Viera was held in lieu of $20,000 bail.
  • 8:48 a.m. - Police arrived to the 500 block of West Comstock Avenue on a supplemental report and arrested Heather Depastene, 40, on suspicion of issuing false checks. Depastene was held in lieu of $20,000 bail.
  • 11:28 a.m. - A residential burglary report was investigated in the 100 block of East Saga Street.
  • 1:09 p.m. - A disturbance was reported near Gladstone Street and Sunflower Avenue. A man and woman were in a verbal argument. Police arrived, but could not locate the arguing couple.
  • 5:54 p.m. - A theft report was investigated at Citrus College, 1000 West Foothill Blvd.
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