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Former Arcadia Police Chief Charles D. Mitchell died August 2, after a long bout with lung cancer. Mitchell, 53, retired on July 5, 1985, after more than 20 years with the Arcadia Police Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2246
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police
Item ID
2219AN
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The death of former Arcadia Police Chief Charles Mitchell does not affect the $117,864 consulting contract between him and the city. The money due Mitchell will be paid in monthly amounts of $4,911 to his estate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2247
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 15, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 15, 1985
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p. A-1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Police - Mitchell, Charles D.
Item ID
2220AN
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Obituary/death notice. Ex-Police Chief Charles Mitchell dies. Lung cancer claims veteran law enforcement officer at 53.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27746
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1985
Pages
p. A1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1985
Pages
p. A1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Mitchell, Charles
Police Department
Item ID
27943AN
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Police Chief Charles Mitchell reports on crime in Arcadia in 1981.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1365
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 4, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 4, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1364AN
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Respects are paid to Charles Mitchell with a military type send-off. Photos of funeral for former Arcadia Police Chief Charles Mitchell are included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27751
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1985
Pages
p. A2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1985
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Mitchell, Charles
Item ID
27948AN
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Arcadia Police Chief Charles Mitchell, in a speech to the legislative committee of the Chamber of Commerce, discussed crime and law enforcement in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1359
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1358AN
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Police Chief Charles Mitchell discusses the activities of Parent Alert, whose 400 members have worked to alert parents to the dangers of drug usage by their children.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2123
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 15, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 15, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Parent Alert
Item ID
2106AN
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Police Chief Charles Mitchell praises the work of the community based parent group Parent Alert. He discusses drug abuse in the area and the Police Department's role in helping prevent drug abuse.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1445
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Drug Abuse
Item ID
1444AN
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City Council members objected to the time it will take to complete plans for a new police station (7 months), but nevertheless approved a design agreement with the architect, Wendell Mounce and Associates.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2312
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1985
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police Station
Item ID
2274AN
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In the wake of the Wednesday morning arrest of two Arcadia High School students for dealing in drugs, police Chief Charles Mitchell said action was part of a three-pronged program. Further explained in article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1470
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 6, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 6, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Drug Trafficking
Item ID
1469AN
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Crime statistics for the first six months of 1980 show an increase in all categories. There have already been five bank robberies this year. According to Police Chief Charles Mitchell, "We're taking a beating."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1361
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1360AN
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Instead of proceeding with a new police building, the Arcadia City Council voted to construct a temporary addition to the present police building.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2314
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 15, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police Station
Item ID
2276AN
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Obituary/death notice. Arcadia bids sad farewell to its chief. Hundreds of mourners attend funeral for Charles Mitchell.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27747
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1985
Pages
p. A1 w/ photo
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1985
Pages
p. A1 w/ photo
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Mitchell, Charles
Item ID
27944AN
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Arcadia High School Booster Club paid special tribute to the memory of Syd Larkin, former club president and friend of sports. At a ceremony in the rally court, his wife, Elaine Larkin, unveiled a bronze plaque which will be placed on the wall on the North Gym.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1913
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 10, 1984
Pages
p. C-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 10, 1984
Pages
p. C-1 photo
Subjects
Larkin, Sydney A.
Item ID
1909AN
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Arcadia police captain Neal Johnson has been named the city's new Chief of Police.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2244
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Police - Johnson, Neal
Item ID
2217AN
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Councilman David Hannah questioned the $10.75 million cost estimate for erecting a new Arcadia police building.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2313
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1985
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police Station
Item ID
2275AN
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Ex-police chief William M. Cahill, who served as Arcadia's chief of police between 1947 and 1951, died at age 101.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2238
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 28, 1987
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 28, 1987
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Police - Cahill, William M.
Item ID
2212AN
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Richard Honaker was promoted from Lieutenant to captain of the Arcadia Police Department, filling the vacancy caused by the promotion of Neal Johnson to chief of police.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2242
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1985
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Police - Honaker, Richard
Item ID
2215AN
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Instead of spending $300,000 to put an addition on the Arcadia Police Department building, the Arcadia City Council has adopted a plan to spend 1/3 as much to provide temporary office space.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2316
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 14, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 14, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police Station
Item ID
2278AN
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The city unveiled a bronze plaque of a horse and rider, commemorating Arcadia's participation in the 1984 Olympics equestrian events. The plaque and a bas relief sculpture of a horse and rider jumping over a hurdle will be placed at the entryway of the Arcadia City Council Chambers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2056
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Olympic Games, 1984
Item ID
2044AN
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Newspaper Index
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