Sierra Madre Police Blotter
By Sierra Madre Weekly
Published: Thursday, October 15th, 2009
During the week of Sunday, September 27th to Saturday, October 3rd, 2009, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 264 calls for service.
Sunday, September 27th:
11:07 PM – Arrest, Defrauding the DMV, Michillinda Ave and Orange Grove Ave. An officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. While speaking to the driver, the officer learned that the license plate on the vehicle belonged to the driver’s other vehicle. The driver admitted to switching the license plates in order to avoid paying the DMV registration fees. The driver was arrested for defrauding the DMV, and transported to the Sierra Madre Police Jail for booking. The driver was later released on a written promise to appear in court.
Monday, September 28th:
2:12 PM – Arrest, Suspended/Revoked driver’s license, 600 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. A DMV records check revealed the motorist’s driver’s license was suspended/revoked. The driver was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released on a written promise to appear.
7:55 PM – Arrest, Suspended/Revoked driver’s license, 200 block S. Mountain Trail Ave. Officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. A DMV records check revealed the motorist’s driver’s license was suspended/revoked. The driver was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released on a written promise to appear.
Tuesday, September 29th:
12:22 AM – Arrest, Possession of Marijuana, Sierra Madre Blvd/Michillinda Ave. An officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. During a search of the vehicle the officer found illegal marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. The motorist was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released on a written promise to appear.
Wednesday, September 30th:
3:13 PM – Vandalism, 200 Block San Gabriel Ct. The reporting party called the police department to report that unknown suspects vandalized her vehicle sometime between 1:35 PM and 2:05 PM while it was parked in front of her neighbor’s house. The officer discovered a thin scratch on the passenger side of the vehicle that extended from the rear tail light, to the front fender of the vehicle. Damage is estimated to be under $400.00.
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