Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Narcotics and stolen items were reportedly found inside a stolen vehicle allegedly driven by a man who led officers on a pursuit October 18.
Los Angeles resident Jose Luis Vargas refused to stop for officers in the area of Garfield Avenue and Glendon way. Officers pursued the suspect and located the abandoned vehicle in a cul-de-sac at Irving Street and Sixth Street. The suspect was seen running towards the Atherton senior living complex, according to the Alhambra Police Department. During a perimeter search, Vargas was found hiding next to a water heater and was taken into custody. “During a vehicle search, several baggies of methamphetamine, oxycodone, and heroin were found along with several checks payable and ID cards belonging to different individuals. Additionally, the vehicle Vargas was driving was discovered to be stolen,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement. Vargas, 37, was charged in Alhambra Superior Court with misdemeanor hit and run, driving a stolen vehicle and felony reckless evading. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court records. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - More than 3,000 marijuana plants were seized during a search warrant at a warehouse one week ago, police said. While serving the search warrant, officers came into contact with a inside the location where the 3,000 marijuana plants were being cultivated, according to the Alhambra Police Department. “Cannabis cultivation in Alhambra is illegal and dangerous. It can pose a serious risk due to inadequate ventilation, illegal sub-paneling which can cause electrical fires, compressed gases and corrosive chemicals,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.
To report illegal activity, send a private message to Alhambra Police through social media, or call 626-570-5157. Tips can be provided anonymously by calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), though the P3Tips mobile app, or at lacrimestoppers.org. |
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