For the period of Sunday, July 27, 2025 – Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Police Department responded to 642 calls for service. One (1) residential burglary, zero (0) commercial burglary, and zero (0) attempted burglary occurred during the reporting week.
Keeping our Community Safe and Informed – Distracted Driving
Overview
Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,275 lives in 2023.
What is Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving involves any activity that diverts attention from operating a vehicle, such as texting, eating, or adjusting controls. Texting is especially dangerous, as looking away from the road for five seconds at 55 mph is equivalent to driving the length of a football field blindfolded. Engaging in any non-driving activity greatly increases the risk of a crash and prevents safe driving.
Consequences
Using a cell phone while driving creates enormous potential for deaths and injuries on U.S. roads. In 2023, 3,275 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.
Get Involved
We can all play a part in the fight to save lives by ending distracted driving.
Teens
Teens are encouraged to speak up if they see friends driving distracted and promote safe driving through pledges and peer influence. They can also join local safety groups or share reminders on social media to discourage distracted driving.
Parents
Parents should model distraction-free driving and discuss driving responsibilities with their teens. Families are encouraged to sign a safe-driving pledge and remind teens that distracted-driving violations can affect their license status under GDL laws.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This report provides a summary of significant incidents managed by the San Marino Police Department (SMPD) during the current reporting period.
Traffic Enforcement
Traffic enforcement is guided by three (3) primary categories:
- Community-generated traffic complaints
- Officer-observed violations
- Analysis of traffic collision data
The Department maintains and regularly updates a comprehensive list of locations identified through traffic complaints and collision data to inform and prioritize enforcement efforts. As part of our traffic collision investigations, we also assess contributing factors that may have played a role in the incident. These factors may include distracted driving, roadway engineering, and environmental conditions.
Collisions:
| Location | Primary Collision Factor |
| Monterey Road / El Molino Avenue | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
Sunday, July 27, 2025
3:13 AM / DUI / Huntington Drive / Garfield Avenue
While patrolling the area, officers observed a solo vehicle traffic collision and contacted the driver. The driver displayed signs of intoxication. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the driver was in violation of CVC §23152(a) – DUI of Alcohol and CVC §23152(b) – DUI Based on BAC .08%. Fabiel Nolazco Carrillo (D.O.B. 06/28/1988, Temple City) was arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
2:49 PM / Residential Burglary / 1300 Block of St. Albans Road
While residents were inside the home, an unknown suspect forced entry by shattering the windowpane of two (2) French doors. The suspect proceeded to the second floor and ransacked a bedroom. The suspect removed an unknown amount of property and fled the location in a black Kia Forte. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
4:13 PM / Documentation / 1600 Block of Las Flores Avenue
A report was taken to document property destruction.
9:51 PM / Documentation / 1600 Block of Lorain Road
A report was taken to document a vehicle repossession.
Monday, July 28, 2025
9:37 AM / Incident Report / Kerns Avenue / Longden Drive
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle that was in violation of CVC §23123.5 – Handless Wireless Cellphone. During the stop, a records check revealed the individual had one (1) outstanding warrant from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, for CVC §14601.1(a) – Driving with a Suspended License, for a total amount of $15,000.00. Alexander Mendez Rojas (D.O.B. 09/06/1992, Alhambra) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
9:58 AM / Documentation / 400 Block of Pilgrim Place
A report was taken to document a nonconsensual distribution of images.
10:05 AM / Traffic Collision / Monterey Road / El Molino Avenue
Party #1 was traveling East on Monterey Road and came to a complete stop at the posted stop sign. Party #2 was traveling North on El Molino Avenue and also stopped at the posted stop sign. Party #2 had the legal right of way to proceed through the intersection; however, Party #1 entered the intersection at the same time and collided. The primary collision factor was CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield.
10:55 AM / Hit & Run / 1200 Block of Shenandoah Road
Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run collision. Upon arrival and further investigation, it was determined that an unidentified vehicle had collided with a power pole and fled the scene. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
1:33 PM / Incident Report / San Marino Avenue / Euston Road
A report was taken to document a fall on city property.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
8:05 AM / Incident Report / 2200 Block of Lorain Road
An unknown suspect cut a sprinkler line from a planter box and left it on the ground.
3:32 PM / Documentation / 1300 Block of Wembley Road
A vehicle was impounded for expired registration over six (6) months.
7:17 PM / Incident Report / Huntington Drive / El Molino Avenue
While patrolling the area, officers observed a vehicle in violation of CVC §5204 – Expired Registration Tabs. A record checked revealed that the driver is in violation of CVC §14601.2(a) – Driving with a License Suspended for DUI. Ruby Damaris Munoz (D.O.B. 02/13/2001, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
1:05 PM / Incident Report / Euston Road / Westhaven Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. A records check of the passenger revealed that the individual had previously been served with a restraining order and had an active restraining order on file and in violation of PC §166(a)(4) – Willful Disobedience of a Court Order. During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered suspected counterfeit currency. Darrell Anthony Woodall Jr. (D.O.B. 05/14/2002, Long Beach) was booked and arrested at Pasadena City Jail.
3:50 PM / Petty Theft / 2700 Block of Davenport Road
Victim reported a theft involving unlawful entry into their vehicle. Unknown suspect(s) removed property from the vehicle and fled the area in an unknown direction. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. The investigation remains ongoing.
4:24 PM / Documentation / 2600 Block of Wallingford Road
A report was taken to document a financial fraud investigation.
5:29 PM / Incident Report / 1100 Block of Oxford Road
Victims reported that an unidentified vehicle swerved toward them, reversed in their direction, and then swerved toward them a second time before fleeing the scene. The suspect left in an unknown direction.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
2:17 PM / Incident Report / 2100 Block of Huntington Drive
Party #1 was parked in a designated parking stall and began reversing from the stall. While maneuvering, Party #1 turned the steering wheel prematurely, causing a collision with Party #2’s parked vehicle.
4:44 PM / False Identification / San Gabriel Boulevard / Huntington Drive
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the stop, the driver provided a name that was later determined to be false identification. A records check of the passenger revealed that the individual had two (2) outstanding warrants from San Gabriel Police Department, for CVC §23152(a) – DUI of Alcohol, for a total amount of $26,000.00 and CVC §23152(b) – DUI Based on BAC .08%, , for a total amount of $25,000.00. Upon further investigation, the vehicle was impounded for expired registration over six (6) months. Eliseo Perez Jimenez (D.O.B. 02/05/1991, San Gabriel) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Friday, August 1, 2025
10:02 AM / Incident Report / Monterey Road / Virginia Road
Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers observed that the vehicle involved had mounted the curb and collided with a city-owned fire hydrant. The driver was transported from the scene.
3:46 PM / Documentation / 2100 Block of Lorain Road
A report was taken to document a lost personal belonging.
8:34 PM / Incident Report / Sierra Madre Boulevard / Raleigh Drive
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, the individual was in violation of CVC §14601 – Driving on a Suspended License and CVC §16028(a) – Proof of Financial Responsibility. Pablo Urias (D.O.B. 12/05/1979, South El Monte) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
9:53 AM / Documentation / 1300 Block of San Marino Avenue
Victim reported that an unknown suspect has been utilizing their license plates while driving on toll roads. As a result, the victim has been receiving toll violation notices and associated fines.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
