PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Police Department will be conducting a traffic enforcement detail throughout the city on Friday, March 29. Officers will be deployed at various locations looking for dangerous driving behaviors, including speeding, red light and right-of-way violations, and other violations that lead to traffic collisions. When violations are observed, motorists will be cited and/or educated on the safety concerns associated with the violations. The need for driver education and enforcement is ongoing due to traffic volume within the city of...
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Numerous Agencies Credited With Major Arrests Made in $4.5 Million Loss of Monrovia Business
PASADENA, Calif.—On October 9, 2017, a structure fire occurred at Kustom Built, an automotive customization and repair shop located at 900 S. Magnolia Ave. in the city of Monrovia. The initial cause of the fire was determined to be intentionally set. After a 17-month joint investigation, conducted by the Verdugo Fire Investigation Task Force, multiple suspects were identified in a conspiracy to commit arson and commit insurance fraud. On March 21, 2019, a coordinated search warrant was executed in the...
19 Arrests Made at DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint
PASADENA, Calif.—On Friday, March 22, Pasadena Police Department conducted a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at Arroyo Parkway and Cordova Street. The checkpoint was conducted between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. In total, 19 arrests were made over the duration of the checkpoint. Fourteen people were arrested for being unlicensed or driving with a suspended driver’s license. Four people were arrested for DUI, and one person was arrested for an outstanding warrant. “Another great job by Pasadena Police Department’s...
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned for March 22
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Police Department will be conducting a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, March 22, at an undisclosed location within city limits from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. DUI checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment and will also be checking drivers for proper licensing. Pasadena Police Department wants to remind everyone that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, over-the-counter...
Four Arrested for DUI During St. Patrick’s Day Saturation Patrol
PASADENA, Calif.—On Sunday, March 17, Pasadena Police Department conducted a citywide DUI saturation patrol. Specially trained officers were on the lookout for alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers. This was the third in a series of four planned DUI enforcement operations being conducted by Pasadena Police Department during the month of March. 111 vehicle enforcement stops were made throughout the operation. Four people were arrested on suspicion of DUI, two people were arrested for driving without being properly licensed, and one person...
Extra Officers on Patrol St. Patrick's Day
PASADENA, Calif.—On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions across the country, often culminating in parties where drinking is involved. Sadly, this leads to tragedies on our roadways because of drivers who choose to leave parties while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. This St. Patrick’s Day, Pasadena Police Department's Traffic Section will have extra officers on patrol, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., ready to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the influence. According...
Three Arrested During March 8 DUI Saturation Patrol
PASADENA, Calif.—On Friday evening, March 8, the Pasadena Police Department conducted a citywide DUI saturation patrol program. Specially trained officers were on the lookout for alcohol- or drug-impaired drivers. 121 vehicle enforcement stops were made throughout the operation, which ran from 6 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday. Three people were arrested on suspicion of DUI, one of whom was under the influence of marijuana. Individuals caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the cost of a DUI...
DUI Saturation Patrol Planned for Friday, March 8
PASADENA, Calif.—Officers from Pasadena Police Department will be out on Friday evening, March 8, looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. DUI saturation patrols will take place in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and/or arrests. In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. Last year, Pasadena Police Department investigated 82 DUI collisions, which claimed one life and resulted in another 59 injuries. In recent years, California has seen...
Update: Suspect Arrested for Murder in Stabbing Incident
ARRESTED: Telly R. Johnson, male, 41 years old, Los Angeles resident PASADENA, Calif.—On Friday, March 1, at approximately 9:05 a.m., Pasadena Police responded to the 100 block of South Euclid Avenue regarding reports of a stabbing victim. Officers found one male victim suffering from stab wounds. Pasadena Fire Department paramedics also responded and transported the victim to a local hospital in critical condition. At the hospital, the victim underwent surgery and later succumbed to his wounds. The victim has been...
Pasadena Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing Incident
PASADENA, Calif.—On Friday, March 1, at approximately 9:05 a.m., Pasadena Police responded to the 100 block of South Euclid Avenue regarding reports of a stabbing victim. Officers found one male victim suffering from stab wounds. Pasadena Fire Department paramedics also responded and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he is in critical condition. Officers set up a perimeter in the surrounding neighborhood to search for the suspect, who reportedly fled on foot. Officers searched the area for the...