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GPS in bait package leads to arrest of two Canoga Park women who drove through Arcadia in a stolen car. The arrested women are Devon Ricco Menendez and Unique Rios. The GPS-equipped decoy package was left out in the southeast portion of the city. See also Mountain Views News, p. 7, March 26, 2016. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 12, March 31, 2016.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 26, 2016
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p. A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 26, 2016
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Menendez, Devon Ricco
Rios, Unique
Theft
Item ID
34695AN
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Arcadia police fight holiday theft with "bait packages" with GPS tracking devices. Two suspects, Dandre Lagerman and Steve Lopez, have been arrested following this operation. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, December 24, 2015.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 21, 2015
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p. A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 21, 2015
Pages
p. A7
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Lageman, Dandre or Lagerman, Dandre
Lopez, Steve
Thefts
Item ID
34580AN
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The Victoria's Secret store in the Westfield Santa Anita Shoppingtown has been hit by thieves in recent months. $3,000 in merchandise was stolen in the past month. Thieves accounted for roughly $150,000 in losses last year alone.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Retail stores
Thefts
Underwear
Victoria's Secret
Item ID
31423AN
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Arcadia resident Edna Curtis held an estate sale at her late sisters's condo but thieves took items when she was not looking.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 26, 2004
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 26, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Curtis, Edna
Estate sales
Crime-theft
Item ID
28209AN
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Arcadia firefighters bring hope to homeless in Arcadia with care packages.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 24, 2016
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 24, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia firefighters
Robinson, Gary (photo)
Item ID
34917AN
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The number of reported auto burglaries in Arcadia between 2002 and 2003 increased from 143 to 170. The article gives statistics for other cities and other crimes including violent and property crimes.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 26, 2004
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 26, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Auto burglaries
Crime and Criminals
Crimes Statistics
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29409AN
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Detective Scott Elenberger, a P. C. expert, works to catch identity thieves, such as Michael Ly of Rosemead.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 4. 2004
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 4. 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Elenberger, Scott
Comuter Forensics
Identity theft
Ly, Michael
Item ID
29253AN
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Why the Arcadia Police Department is reporting an overall crime decrease. This most recent quarter (May 1-July 31) has seen a reduction of 10.5% to 11% in residential burglaries compared to the same time period last year.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 25, 2016
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p. 1, 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 25, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Guthrie, Robert
Arcadia Police Department
Crime statistics
Item ID
34848AN
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Temple City teenager Melissa Huff, who attends Arcadia High School, has had her two prosthetic legs stolen again, for the third time. The teenager remains strong despite this outrageous crime.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 18, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 18, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Huff, Melissa
Prosthetics
Arcadia High School students
Burglaries
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
30108AN
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Arcadia Police Department Chief Guthrie has implemented an Area Command Community Partnership Program to effectively address crime issues and improve quality of life issues in the City of Arcadia in its five geographic areas (same as voting districts).

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Mountain Views News
Date
May 4, 2019
Pages
p. 7
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Mountain Views News
Date
May 4, 2019
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Area Command Community Partnership Program
Crime
Item ID
35640AN
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The rise of property crime in Arcadia. Mayor Gary Kovacic and Arcadia Police Chief Robert T. Guthrie cite state's "early release" from prison programs as a probable cause.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 10, 2016
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p. 1, 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 10, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Crime rates
Guthrie, Robert T.
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
34687AN
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Crime and Criminals

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1. "Victim's kin oppose killer's parole (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, June 21, 1982, Part II, page 1. 2. "Parents fight to keep killer in jail (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1982, Part IX, page 1. 3. Portion of the Arcadia City Council meeting minutes, July 20, 1927, reg…
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1. "Victim's kin oppose killer's parole (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, June 21, 1982, Part II, page 1.
2. "Parents fight to keep killer in jail (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1982, Part IX, page 1.
3. Portion of the Arcadia City Council meeting minutes, July 20, 1927, regarding the Matthies murder."
4. "Police join search for assailant (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1927, page 1.
5. "Arrest three in Arcadia shooting (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, July 30, 1927, Part 3, page 19.
6. "Youth faces life term for killing (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 9, 1927, page 5.
7. "Delay sentence in Arcadia shooting (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1927, page 8.
8. "Life term passes in Arcadia killing (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 13, 1927, page 14.
9. "Arcadia police death shadow haunts boys (Matthies murder." Pasadena Evening Post, August 1, 1927, page 1.
10. "Police murder trial delayed (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 3, 1927.
11. "Jury weights fate of boy in gun death (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 8, 1927.
12. "Boy police-slayer guilty; will learn fate on Monday (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 9, 1927.
13. "Jury finds boy guilty of murder (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 9, 1927, Part II, page 2.
14. "Prison for life meted to youths (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 13, 1927, Part II, page 10.
15. "Arcadia policeman killed (Matthies murder)." Temple Times, July 21, August 4, September 8, and September 15, 1927.
16. "Police search for burglary suspect/ Police pursue search for burglary suspect (Bluth burglary)." Arcadia Highlander, September 24 and October 1, 1986.
17. Superior Court case 31326 - People versus Frank Miller, Ray O'Dell, and William Montfort, 1927. Regarding the murder of Police Officer Albert Matthies. (See item #24)
18. Location of the grave of Arcadia Police Officer Albert Matthies in Live Oak Memorial Park, who was murdered July 1927.
19. "Wipe out graffiti in Arcadia." Card with magnet "Stop Graffiti in Arcadia - Call 821-4333," sent to homes of residents, 1993.
20. "Anti-Asian hate crimes rise." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, January 27, 1991.
21. Memo to All Employees from City Manager Donald R Duckworth regarding graffiti removal, January 21, 1993.
22. Notice to the Community from the Arcadia Police Department regarding crime prevention information. Water bill insert, February 1994. (In Chinese on reverse side)
23. "Asian extortion gang at school revealed." Los Angeles Times, Home Edition, June 9, 1993, online.
24. Correspondence to Mary Beth Hayes, Arcadia Public Library, from Dave Williams, L.A. County Records Center, with information regarding the sentencing of Miller, O'Dell and Montfort in the Superior Court case 31326 (Matthies murder). August 15, 1995. (See item #17)
25. "Trio seized in police slaying: two youths admit part in Arcadia murder, pair accuse third of doing actual killing, tell story of stealing car and hold-up plan (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, July 31, 1927.
26. "Murder charged to three youths by grand jurors (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1927.
27. "Youth on trial in murder case: Frank Miller faces jury as Arcadia slayer, two companions to be given separate hearings, Officer Matthies shot in stolen car hunt (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 2, 1927.
28. "Pals 'snitch' on accused killer: two of Arcadia slaying trio incriminate Miller, give testimony for State at murder trial, declare thefts brewed in reform school (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 3, 1927.
29. "Boy murder suspect to take stand: lad charged with killing Arcadia officer expected to testify at trial today (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 6, 1927.
30. "Miller admits killing officer (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 7, 1927.
31. "Planes hunt dope runner." Los Angeles Times, March 15, 1935.
32. "28 arrested in Arcadia drug raids." Los Angeles Times, December 3, 1981.
33. "Authorities seek lone suspect in string of L.A. County murders." Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1985.
34. "Arcadia Police call meeting to allay crime wave rumors." Los Angeles Times. August 11, 1985.
35. Suspected Arcadia arsonist killed by avalanche in France, February 6, 2010, KPCC Wire Services. Caltech graduate Tyler Johnson, a fugitive on the run, a suspect in the firebombing of SUVs, died while hiking alone in the Corsican mountains in December. See also ARCNEWS database for William 'Billy' Cottrell.
36. Murder-suicide rock Arcadia. Suspect Li Zhu hangs himself in jail. He had been arrested in the stabbing death of his daughter-in-law Xiaolin Li. Mountain Views News, January 11, 2014.
37a. Man (Deyun Shi) is suspected of attacking his wife and killing two of his nephews in Arcadia. From LATimes.com, January 22, 2016. (Anthony Lin, William Lin). 37b. Man sought in killing two nephews in Arcadia is caught in Hong Kong. From LATimes.com, January 23, 2016. 37c. Extradition of suspect in killing of two Arcadia teens could be complicated. From LATimes.com, January 24, 2016. 37d. Suspect in Arcadia slayings tells Hong Kong court he wants to return to U.S. From LATimes.com, January 25, 2016. 37e. Two articles Vigil for Brothers: Hundreds Mourn 1) Classmates: Pair are remembered at community gathering as bright, caring. 2) Defense: Uncle denies he attacked his estranged wife and beat his nephews to death. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A4, January 26, 2016.
38. FBI and ICE Raids Homes and CIIF/Harris Law Group Wednesday Morning, looking for Victoria Chan, an attorney, Tat Chan, her father, and Fang Zeng, the father's friend. They allegedly ran a fraudulent EB-5 visa scam. Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.
39. Arcadia man Imaad Shah Zuberi, a Southern California campaign fundraiser, funneled money from foreign entities and individuals to influence U.S. elections. Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com on November 5, 2019. Was in print in Arcadia Weekly, October 24, 2019.
40. Arcadia Official Held on Embezzling Count (Kenneth G. Scott). Los Angeles Times, February 10, 1955. Scott was director of Recreation Department since 1949.
41. Two corporate executives found guilty in first-ever criminal prosecution for failure to report under Consumer Product Safety Act. Simon Chu and Charley Loh, part owners of Gree USA and Gree Zhuhai, were found guilty of selling defective dehumidifiers that posed an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death. Mountain Views News, November 18, 2023, p. 8.
42. Police halt motel bandit with bullet. Arcadia officers stop thief at Eaton's and recover cash loot. The Journal, March 22, 1950.
43a. Man accused of revenge on family. Chinese citizen, Deyun Shi, is accused of seriously injuring his estranged wife, then beating to death his two nephews, Arcadia residents Anthony and William Lin, in January of 2016. Shi's trial continues today at Alhambra Superior Court after being halted in 2017 when a judge found Shi mentally incompetent. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, March 1, 2024. 43b. Jurors get case of man charged in killings of nephews in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News,p. A8, March 13, 2024. 43c. Jury finds man guilty of killing nephews. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A8, March 14, 2024. 43d. Judge: man sane at time of slayings of wife's nephews. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, March 15, 2024.
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
74AF
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Efrain R. Quezada of San Gabriel arrested for burglary after stealing tracker cash pack from an Arcadia business in the 1200 block of South Golden West Avenue.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2018
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p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Quezada, Efrain R.
Item ID
35449AN
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Violent crime in most west San Gabriel Valley cities was down in 1991. Arcadia crime figures are included in the article.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 6, 1992
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p. B-10
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 6, 1992
Pages
p. B-10
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
23AN
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Summary of crime statistics to the present date.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 27, 1977
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 27, 1977
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p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1352AN
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Article reviews crime statistics for 1979.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 20, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 20, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1359AN
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The overall crime rate drops in Arcadia.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 21, 1998
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 21, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Crime
Statistics
Item ID
26520AN
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Crime statistics for the first half of 1979 show a 4.6% overall increase in crime in Arcadia, despite a decrease in the number of violent crimes. This compares to an overall increase of 5.2% for the larger San Gabriel area.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1979
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p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1979
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1356AN
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Arcadia police arrest La Mirada man Christopher Cook for package robbery. The package had a GPS tracking device. Officers arrested him in South Gate.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2017
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p. A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2017
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Cook, Christopher
Item ID
35066AN
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Arcadia police have seen an increase in "distraction burglaries" in recent weeks and advises residents not to open the door to strangers. In this type of crime, the burglar is invited into a home after gaining the trust of the victim. While talking to the victim or using some other ruse to distract the resident, a second person enters and burglarizes the home. This has happened on the 300 block of Joyce Avenue and on the 1400 block of Rodeo Road.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 30, 2010
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p. A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 30, 2010
Pages
p. A9
Subjects
Burglaries
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
32410AN
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