Police Blotter: Traffic Stop Yields Large Supply of Marijuana

From the Monrovia Police Department:

Grand Theft of a Utility Trailer
On April 11 at 7:23 a.m., dispatch received a call of a stolen utility trailer in the 1800 block of Santa Fe Place. The utility trailer is 16 feet long, black in color with a tarp on it and the words "Bay City Electric." The investigation is continuing.

Suspect Arrested in Attempted Burglary of a Store
On April 11 at 10:31 a.m., dispatch received a call regarding a burglary that occurred in the 700 block of East Huntington. A male suspect walked in and immediately filled a shopping cart with more than $250 worth of products. The suspect walked past open registers and was heading toward the door when several store employees, not aware of his activity, walked to the exit area. He abandoned his cart due to the appearance of the employees just prior to exiting the door. The subject only had $5.00 on him and no other means to pay for the merchandise. The subject was detained by an officer outside the store and arrested for attempt burglary.

Suspect Arrested for Outstanding Warrant
On April 12 at 12:33 a.m., dispatch received a call from a resident in the 200 block of Madeline, who observed a male suspect with one bicycle and leave a short time later with two bicycles. Thinking he had possibly stolen the second bicycle, the police were called. The officers observed the suspect walking in the 400 block of South Mountain and then go quickly behind a vacant house. The suspect was located and the bikes were determined to not be stolen. The suspect had an outstanding warrant and was arrested.

Suspected Gang Member Arrested for Marijuana Possession.
April 12 at 6:09 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Montana regarding suspicious subjects looking through vehicles. Upon contacting the subjects, the officer found one suspect to be in possession of marijuana in violation of Monrovia's gang injunction. The suspect was arrested for violation of court order and possession of marijuana.

Traffic Stop Yields Large Stash of Marijuana
On April 12 at 8:35 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Central. Upon contacting the driver, the vehicle smelled of marijuana. Further investigation found a large quantity of marijuana in the vehicle. The suspect said he was delivering marijuana to co-op clients. The suspect was arrested for possession, sales and transportation of marijuana. The marijuana and money were seized. Investigation continuing.

Gang Member Arrested For Marijuana Possession
On April 14 at 1:45 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle leaving the area in the 300 block of South Myrtle. The driver failed to stop for a stop sign was driving without headlights and speeding. The driver is a gang member who has been served with the gang injunction. The driver was arrested for the traffic violations, possession of marijuana and violation of Monrovia's gang injunction.