During the week of Sunday, January 23rd, to Saturday January 29th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 295 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information.
Sunday, January 23rd:
1:43 AM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Esperanza and Baldwin Ave. An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The officer arrested the Arcadia resident for DUI.
Wednesday, January 26:
10:12 AM- Inflicting Corporal Injury on Spouse, Edgeview Dr. This case involves an argument that became a fight between a couple filing for divorce. The husband battered his wife, who was treated by Sierra Madre Fire Department. Officers arrested the suspect for felony battery.
Thursday, January 27th:
7:28 PM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Valley Ave and Denair St. An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The officer arrested the Pasadena resident for DUI.
Friday, January 28th:
11:47 PM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Ramona Ave and Sunnyside Ave. An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The officer arrested the Sierra Madre resident for DUI.
Sunday, January 30th:
1:05 AM – Solo Injury Traffic Collision, 160 N. Baldwin Ave. A 17-year old driver was taking his two younger siblings home and fell asleep at the wheel. The driver was driving north on Baldwin Ave. and crashed into a palm tree and City sign on the east side of Baldwin Ave. One of the passengers in the rear seat was sleeping and did not have a seat belt on. He was thrown into the front seat, sustaining serious injuries. The driver and front seat passenger also suffered injuries. The van sustained heavy damage.
NOTE: As of Monday, January 31st, the number of EVG Gas station fraud cases is over 525. The loss exceeds $245,000.