June 19, 2026, the Pasadena Fire Department Arson Investigation team assisted the Pasadena Police Department Street Crime unit and executed a search warrant at 6316 Whittier Blvd. in the City of Los Angeles. An extensive investigation led them to discover illegal explosive fireworks being stored at the location, intended for distribution in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley cities. Due to homemade explosives being located during the execution of the warrant, LASD Bomb Squad also responded to collect the...
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Arrest Made in Connection with Series of Arson Fires in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA – Following a collaborative investigation between the Pasadena Police Department and the Pasadena Fire Department, a suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of arson fires that occurred throughout Pasadena during the week of May 25, 2026. On June 2, 2026, personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department located and arrested 33-year-old Manuel Marias in the City of Duarte. The arrest was the result of coordinated investigative efforts between Pasadena Police Department detectives and Pasadena...
Pasadena Police Department Releases Video Related to March 2 Officer-Involved Shooting
Pasadena, CA – The Pasadena Police Department has released video related to the March 2, 2026, officer-involved shooting (Pasadena Case PA2026-17113). The video is now available for public viewing on the Pasadena Police Department website at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/police/ In accordance with California Assembly Bill 748 (AB 748) and Senate Bill 1421 (SB 1421), certain law enforcement records, including critical incident video, are subject to public disclosure. AB 748, codified in Government Code section 7923.625, requires the release of audio and video recordings...
Pasadena Police Department Announces Delay in Release of Officer-Involved Shooting Video
Pasadena, CA – The Pasadena Police Department is notifying the public that the anticipated release of video related to the March 2, 2026, officer-involved shooting (Pasadena Case PA2026-17113) will be delayed. In accordance with California law, the department is providing notice that it is extending the timeframe for the public release of the critical incident video. The officer involved in the incident sustained life-threatening injuries and required extended hospitalization. Since being discharged, the officer continues to recover and receive medical...
Multi-Agency Warrant Service Results in Multiple Arrests and Firearm Seizures
Pasadena, CA – On April 2, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Pasadena Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit, assisted by several partnering law enforcement agencies, executed a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional warrant operation targeting individuals associated with the Pasadena Denver Lane Bloods criminal street gang. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into gun trafficking activity associated with the gang. Pasadena Police were assisted by tactical teams from the Arcadia Police Department, Azusa Police Department, Baldwin Park Police Department, Burbank Police...
Officer Injured During Officer-Involved Shooting Following 9-1-1 Call
Pasadena, CA – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Pasadena Police Officers responded to a 9 1 1 call in the area of the Sierra Madre Train Station. Upon arrival, officers located an adult victim suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately rendered medical aid. While officers were assessing the scene, additional responding personnel observed an individual believed to be the suspect. A foot pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, an exchange of gunfire occurred between the suspect and...
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Notice of Public Meeting Changed to the Washington Park Community House
Pasadena, CA – Due to the cancellation of the Public Safety Committee meeting on June 19, 2024, the Pasadena Police Department has rescheduled and relocated the public meeting to review the 2023 Military Equipment Report in accordance with Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481). The new meeting date is Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., and it will take place at the Washington Park Community House, located at 700 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA. In compliance with AB 481, the...
City of Pasadena Releases Independent Review of Officer-Involved Shooting of Anthony McClain
PASADENA, Calif.—The Office of Independent Review (OIR) has concluded its review of the officer-involved shooting of Anthony McClain in August 2020. A complete and unredacted copy of the OIR report is available on the City of Pasadena website. Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris also provided a memorandum concurring with most of the 27 recommendations provided in the report. The proposed recommendations have been in place either pre-incident, post-incident, post-initial review, or will be implemented in the near future. Pasadena police...