 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor PASADENA – A driver accused of intoxicated driving was arrested after crashing with a Pasadena Fire Department battalion chief early Saturday morning. The crash occurred in the intersection of South Lake Avenue and East Green Street around 1:51 a.m. June 11. The suspected drunk driver allegedly ran a red light while eastbound and collided with the chief’s SUV, according to the Pasadena Fire Department in a social media statement. No one was injured. “The suspect's vehicle collided into the Starbucks located at 80 S. Lake Avenue. The business was structurally safe and was not red tagged,” according to the Pasadena Fire Department.   Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor PASADENA - A man wanted for allegedly leaving the scene of a crash that took the life of a pedestrian Sunday morning was arrested, Pasadena Police said. Higinio Arceo, 41, from Baldwin Park, was arrested and booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence and driving while unlicensed, Pasadena Police said. The pedestrian was struck near East Colorado Boulevard at North Madison Avenue around 3:15 p.m. October 6. A grey pickup truck was west on Colorado when it struck a man in his 30s, Pasadena Police said. Officers searching near the crash scene found a grey Chevy Silverado in an underground parking structure; front end damage was consistent with the deadly crash, Pasadena Police said.
Arceo was working at a nearby construction site and was confirmed as the truck’s registered owner by phone. He returned to the parking structure, was interviewed by police and was arrested, Pasadena Police said. Arceo was arrested at 6:55 a.m. He is being held in the Pasadena City jail in lieu of $160,000 bail, according to Los Angeles County booking records.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Police made 19 total arrests including four on suspicion of DUI at a DUI/driver license checkpoint Friday, March 22. Fourteen people were arrested on suspicion of driving on a revoked or suspended license, four on suspicion of DUI and one driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant, Pasadena Police said. The checkpoint was conducted at Arroyo Parkway and Cordova Street.
“Another great job by Pasadena Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team,” said Traffic Section Lieutenant Mark Goodman in a written statement. “Our personnel are working hard to keep the community safe.”  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor PASADENA - The Pasadena Police Department is scheduled to launch a DUI/driver license checkpoint Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. The checkpoint will take place at an undisclosed location until 3 a.m. Saturday, March 23. Checkpoint locations are based on collision statistics and the frequency of DUI arrests, the Pasadena Police Department said. “Pasadena Police Department wants to remind everyone that ‘DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.’ Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and marijuana can all be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs,” Pasadena Police said.
In Pasadena last year there were 84 DUI collisions which took one life and injured 58 people, Pasadena Police said. “This is our fourth DUI operation rounding out the month of March. DUI arrests are completely preventable. Avoiding arrest for DUI begins with making smart choices,” said Lieutenant Mark Goodman of Pasadena Police Department’s Traffic Section. “Make the right choice by designating a sober driver or using a taxi or ride-share service to get home safely.” Checkpoint funding is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. |
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