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Albert Matthies, the only Arcadia police officer killed in the line of duty, was honored with a memorial plaque nearly 70 years after his murder. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6595
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
July 4, 1996
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p. 8
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Sierra Madre News
Date
July 4, 1996
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p. 8
Subjects
Matthies, Albert E.
Crime and Criminals
Punishment
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6408AN
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An explosion in an illegal methamphetamine lab at the Best Westerner Inn, 161 Colorado Place, was blamed for injuring one person and causing about $50,000 in damage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper126
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
September 10, 1992
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p. 1
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Star Tribune
Date
September 10, 1992
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p. 1
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Crime and Criminals
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126AN
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An illegal methamphetamine lab discovered Wednesday when it caught fire was apparently a new operation, but capable of producing a large quantity of the drug.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper127
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
September 11, 1992
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p. 1
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Star Tribune
Date
September 11, 1992
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p. 1
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Crime and Criminals
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127AN
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An off duty Arcadia police officer (name withheld) killed an Altadena man, Anthony Denham, 22, as the officer and four others were being robbed by the man and several armed accomplices.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper318
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
December 11, 1992
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p. A-1
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Star Tribune
Date
December 11, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
318AN
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The Arcadia Police Department is turning to the public for assistance with the homicide investigation of Mr. Shao-wu Yen, who was struck and killed one year ago by a small pickup while waiting to cross the street at the intersection of Holly and Fairview Avenues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4502
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
March 16, 1995
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p. 15
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Sierra Madre News
Date
March 16, 1995
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Yen, Shao-wu
Item ID
4378AN
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Arcadia Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team responded to a Home Invasion Robbery in progress at a residence on South Third Ave.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4523
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 20, 1995
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p. 15
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Sierra Madre News
Date
April 20, 1995
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p. 15
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
4399AN
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The City Council voted 5-0 to extend the 45-day moratorium on karaoke permits to 10 months, following city officials' reports recommending further study.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper306
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
December 3, 1992
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p. A-6
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Star Tribune
Date
December 3, 1992
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Karaoke clubs
Item ID
306AN
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The City Council voted Tuesday to impose a temporary ban on new Karaoke clubs after police reported such clubs increasingly attract gangs and lawlessness.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper144
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
October 29, 1992
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p. 4
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Star Tribune
Date
October 29, 1992
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p. 4
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Crime and Criminals
Karaoke clubs
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144AN
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Following several shooting incidents in area Karaoke clubs, City Council is considering imposing limitations on such clubs in the city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper142
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
October 20, 1992
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p. 1
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Star Tribune
Date
October 20, 1992
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p. 1
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Crime and Criminals
Karaoke clubs
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142AN
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In the past 10 weeks, there have been three reports of rape in the Arcadia city limits.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4511
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
March 23,1995
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p. 13
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Sierra Madre News
Date
March 23,1995
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Crime and Criminals - Rape
Item ID
4387AN
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On February 20, 1997 Arcadia police officers responded to an emergency call in the 600 block of S. First Avenue regarding a stabbing in progress. A suspect was arrested and the victim transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9173
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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 27, 1997
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p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 27, 1997
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
9127AN
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On Saturday, May 6, there was an attempted rape at Santa Anita Fashion Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4546
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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 18, 1995
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p. 15
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Sierra Madre News
Date
May 18, 1995
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
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A plaque in honor of Officer Albert E. Matthies, the only Arcadia police officer killed in the line of duty, will be dedicated by the Police Department on July 9th. Attending will be Officer Matthies' two daughters, Minnie Matthies and Zora Kristufek.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6254
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
July 4, 1996
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
July 4, 1996
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Police
Matthies, Albert E.
Item ID
6079AN
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Police arrested eleven Asian-American high school students, nine of whom were Arcadia High School students, after a 2-month investigation of extortion and terrorist threats by suspected gang members against junior high school students.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper277
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
February 4, 1993
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p. A-1
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Star Tribune
Date
February 4, 1993
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Gang activity
Item ID
277AN
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Police responding to a 911 hangup call in the 700 block of Sharon Road found a suspected brothel stocked with young women, gambling paraphernalia, contraceptives, and extensive lists with names and phone numbers. Seven men and eleven women were arrested.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper284
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Star Tribune
Date
February 18, 1993
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p. A-1
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Star Tribune
Date
February 18, 1993
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p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
284AN
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A recent episode of "hot" burglaries brought concerned citizens to the council meeting to express their concerns.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8019
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 3, 1996
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p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
October 3, 1996
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
7979AN
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Rhythm Karaoke Club was closed by owners tired of the problems associated with it, such as 2 shootings in 4 months and a recent citation for serving alcohol to minors.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper276
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
February 3, 1993
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p. A-1 photo
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Star Tribune
Date
February 3, 1993
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Karaoke clubs
Item ID
276AN
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A suspected bank robber, a 46-year old man from Nevada, was killed and a 14-year old Temple City girl was injured in a shootout with police in a strip mall in the 600 block of W. Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper280
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
February 6, 1993
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p. A-1 photo
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Star Tribune
Date
February 6, 1993
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
280AN
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The third bank robbery in as many weeks hit Arcadia on Wednesday, bringing the amount of money stolen from city banks to more than $12,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper120
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
August 21, 1992
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
August 21, 1992
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
120AN
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Three Vietnamese men were arrested after the second reported shooting incident at the Rhythm Karaoke Club on the 100 block of South 1st Street.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper271
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
January 26, 1993
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
January 26, 1993
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Karaoke clubs
Item ID
271AN
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