 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Arson/Explosives Detail examined a suspicious box left outside the Monrovia Police Department Friday night, but it turned out to contain dry ice, a police lieutenant said. An unknown female left the styrofoam ice chest near some bushes at the Monrovia Police Department around 7:41 p.m. July 3. Out of an abundance of caution, the Sheriff’s Department was called to handle the box, according to Lt. Dan Verna of the Monrovia Police Department.
Security cameras around the station caught the unknown female leaving the box at the station. She then left on foot, Verna told SGV CityWatch. Police do not believe the female had any ill intent, Verna told SGV CityWatch.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - Police found spent shell casings, but no damage or victims after responding to a gunfire call Sunday night. The gunfire was reported at West Chestnut Avenue and South Mayflower Avenue around 2:11 a.m. May 24. The shell casings were found in the street. A party was going on nearby, but no one was injured, according to Sgt. Coleman of the Monrovia Police Department. A suspect description was not obtained.  Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor REGION - Officials said the manner of death for the woman who was killed, along with her 15-month-old son, after being struck by an Azusa-bound Wednesday was suicide. Therese Papagayo, 36, died from blunt force traumatic injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Papagayo was holding her 15-month-old son when both were struck by a Metro L Line light rail train around 8:46 a.m. at California Avenue and Duarte Road April 15. Monrovia Firefighters declares both victims dead at 9 a.m., according to Ramon Montenegro of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transit Services Bureau. The toddler’s identity has yet to be revealed.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - A young child and possible adult were struck and killed by an Azusa-bound train Wednesday.
The collision occurred around 8:46 a.m. at California Avenue and Duarte Road April 15. Monrovia Firefighters declares both victims dead at 9 a.m., according to Ramon Montenegro of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transit Services Bureau. The Monrovia Police Department is asking drivers to avoid California Avenue and Duarte Road. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is providing free bus service between the Monrovia and Duarte L Line stations  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - One driver was critically injured, another fled the scene after a possible street race between two vehicles ended in a fiery crash Saturday afternoon, a Monrovia police lieutenant said.
The crash was reported to officers at 1:08 p.m. April 4 in the 1900 block of S. Myrtle Ave. Two vehicles were traveling at high speed southbound on Myrtle when an older Mustang crossed into opposing lanes and struck an SUV, according to Lieutenant Daniel Verna of the Monrovia Police Department. “In the 1900 block, the street curves. The driver that was closest to the center of the road apparently wasn’t able to make that turn,” Verna told SGV CityWatch. The racing Ford Mustang slammed into a northbound GMC SUV, The driver of which swerved in an attempt to avoid the Mustang, but they still collided. The Mustang’s driver was ejected and landed in the middle of the road. The front end of the mustang was torn off and the rest of the vehicle slammed into a power pole and burst into flames, Verna told SGV CityWatch. The GMC’s driver suffered major injuries, Verna said. A description of the vehicle that fled the crash was unavailable. Investigators were still trying to determine what color, make and model it is. The Mustang’s driver was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and if he survives, Verna said, he would be facing felony charges, including street racing and reckless driving, both of which caused major injuries. The 1800 and 1900 block of South Myrtle Avenue remains closed. The Arcadia Police Major Accident Investigation Team is assisting with the investigation. Anyone who can help identify the driver that escaped is urged to call the Monrovia police department at 626-256-8000.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - An unknown number of suspects in a possible white Honda car vandalized at least six cars overnight February 27. A resident reported damage to four vehicles just after 10 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Lemon Avenue. The vehicles had various paint ball damage including three shattered windows, according to the Monrovia Police Department. An hour after the first call, police were told of two more vandalized vehicles, this time in the 400 block of East Foothill Boulevard. One additional window was found shattered, Monrovia Police said.
The suspect vehicle, a white Honda, was reportedly seen in the area with its headlights off.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA – Two men were arrested February 18 caught in the act of burglarizing a Monrovia business. A vigilant caller notified police of the burglary in progress at 12:23 a.m. in the 2600 block of South Myrtle Avenue. The men were witnessed breaking into the business. Monrovia officers surrounded the building with help from neighboring agencies, Monrovia Police said. “The two suspects exited the building with stolen items, but then ran back inside the building when they saw police,” Monrovia Police said in a written statement.
Police entered the building and found both suspects hiding in different areas of the business. One suspect was treated for unspecified injuries, Monrovia Police said. Both suspects were booked on suspicion of commercial burglary.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - A burglary suspect was caught with the goods after fleeing into a home while escaping police, but was confronted by the homeowner February 5. A resident arrived home and heard noises in her rear yard in the 1800 block of South Peck Road just after 8:30 a.m. -- as if someone was breaking into her shed, Monrovia Police said. The publicly-unidentified suspect fled over a wall and ran across another property to escape officers.
“He opened the front door to a neighbor's house and was confronted by the homeowner inside the house,” Monrovia. Police said. The suspect was arrested and was eventually found concealing items stolen from the first victim’s shed. He also concealed items near the shed to return and take them later, including a rifle. Police did not state what type of rifle the suspect intended to take.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - One person was killed after a wrong way driver slammed head-on into another vehicle early Sunday.
A vehicle traveling westbound in eastbound lanes of the 210 freeway struck another vehicle just east of Huntington Drive around 4:43 a.m. The wrong way vehicle was traveling at high speed in the HOV lane and was seen by other drivers as far back as Vernon Avenue in Azusa, according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs. One of the vehicles overturned. All eastbound lanes were initially closed for an investigation. Both on ramps from Huntington Drive to the eastbound 210 remain closed. The No. 4 lane was opened to traffic just after 6 a.m.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - No one reported any injuries after a vehicle overturned after being hit by another outside Jack in the Box Thursday night.
The collision happened near South Primrose Avenue and West Huntington Drive at 7 p.m. December 5 outside Taco Bell, 140 W. Huntington Dr. One vehicle on Primrose attempting to cross Huntington was struck by an eastbound vehicle, according to Lt. Daniel Verna of the Monrovia Police Department. Neither driver was under influence of alcohol, Verna said. There was brief confusion as a Monrovia Police parking officer reported a possible DUI driver who drove around a barrier set up for the Monrovia Holiday Parade just a few blocks from the collision, Verna said. Officers thought the crash and DUI driver were connected since they occurred at virtually the same time, Verna said. The driver was followed, stopped at Magnolia and Huntington Drive and found to be under the influence. She was promptly arrested. |
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