Police Blotter: Woman Discovers Motorist Masturbating in His Car

From the Monrovia Police Department:

Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to the City of Monrovia website and click on the crime mapping link.

Critical Missing Person - Subject Located

March 29 at 12:31 p.m., a ten-year-old female was reported missing from the Immaculate Conception Church when staff noticed the girl was not with the other children participating in an Easter Ceremony. After an extensive search by police, the girl was located at home with her family in Duarte. She had left the assembly area and told her parents she was not needed. The parents did not confirm this and did not tell anyone they were leaving the event with the child. The mother then took the child to a dentist appointment and did not return home until after the appointment; they were then located by police.

Sex Offense

March 29 at 3:09 p.m., a female subject called police to report a sex offense she had observed. She reported she was walking on Mountain when she went to say hello to a male subject she knew. The male subject was in his car. When she approached the vehicle, she saw he was masturbating. She walked away from the car and called the police. The female subject was uncooperative with dispatch when asked about her knowledge of the subject. Officers conducted a search of the area, but the subject was not located.  

Injury Traffic Collision

March 19 at 4:32 p.m., several vehicles collided at Foothill and Myrtle after a vehicle sped up to get through the red light. The vehicle struck another vehicle that failed to clear the intersection prior to turning left. Minor injuries were reported.

Domestic Battery - Suspect Arrested

March 29 at 10:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Almond regarding a male and female subject fighting. Upon arrival, officers learned the male subject had forced the female onto the front seat of a vehicle and had taken her cell phone. The male subject was determined to be the aggressor and was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery. 

Weapons Offence / Warrants - Suspect Arrested

March 29 at 11:50 p.m., an officer contacted a male and female occupant of a vehicle parked in a remote area behind a restaurant in the 800 block of West Huntington. The officer observed a wooden billy club in plain view on the backseat. The male occupant said he manufactured the weapon from an old piece of furniture. He commented that he grew up in a tough neighborhood and possessed it for his protection. The male subject was also found to have three outstanding warrants. He was arrested and taken into custody for the weapons offence and warrants. 

Family Disturbance / Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer - Suspect Arrested

March 29 at 12:10 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Hillcrest regarding a family disturbance. The officers determined the male subject had been drinking alcohol and had argued with family members. He became angry and injured himself by punching out a glass window, causing lacerations to his hands. Paramedics were requested and when they arrived, the subject yelled at them and threatened one of them by saying he could kill them. He stood up and charged toward them. Officers attempted to stop the subject and he fought with the officers. The subject was arrested for delaying an investigation and resisting arrest. 

Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested

March 29 at 1:45 a.m., officers observed a vehicle straddling lanes on the onramp to the westbound 210 Freeway from Myrtle. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was contacted. She thought she was on the 710 Freeway. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.