For the period of Sunday, August 17, 2025 – Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Police Department responded to 544 calls for service. One (1) residential burglary, zero (0) commercial burglaries, and zero (0) attempted burglaries occurred during the reporting week.
Keeping Our Community Safe and Informed – Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Overview of “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is a national traffic safety campaign focused on preventing impaired driving through education and high-visibility enforcement. The initiative emphasizes that driving under the influence is dangerous, illegal, and will result in serious consequences.
Safety Tips for “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”
Safety tips for “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”. Always plan a safe ride home, use a designated driver or rideshare, and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Always plan a safe ride home before drinking.
- Use designated driver, rideshare, or public transportation if you have been drinking.
- Never let friends or family drive impaired—help them find a safe way home.
- If you see a driver, you suspect is impaired, call law enforcement.
- Take medications responsibly and be aware of their side effects before driving.
- Remember: buzzed driving is drunk driving, don’t take the risk.
Source: NHTSA.gov
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 |
| Huntington Drive / Virginia Road | CVC §21703 – Following Too Closely |
| Los Robles Avenue / Huntington Drive | CVC §22107 – Lane Changes and Right/Left Turns |
| San Gabriel Boulevard / California Boulevard | CVC §21950 – Failure to Yield to Pedestrian |
Sunday, August 17, 2025
12:42 AM / Incident Report / Huntington Drive / San Marino Avenue
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §22450 – Running Stop Sign. A records check revealed the driver had two (2) outstanding warrants from Glendale Police Department in violation of CVC §23110(a) – Throwing an Object at a Motor Vehicle, and PC §594(a) – Vandalism, for a total amount of $30,000.00. Shanarron Renee Narcisse Thomas (D.O.B. 09/21/1980, San Marino) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Monday, August 18, 2025
10:35 AM / Petty Theft / 1900 Block of Los Robles Avenue
Victim reported the unlawful taking of equipment from their vehicle. Unknown suspects removed equipment 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.
4:59 PM / Residential Burglary / 800 Block of Palomar Road
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that unknown suspect(s) had gained entry through an unlocked rear sliding door and ransacked the guest room and master bedroom. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
5:05 PM / Petty Theft / 1300 Block of Bedford Road
Victim reported the unlawful taking of equipment from the backyard of their residence. Unknown suspect(s) removed equipment and fled the location in an unknown direction. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
8:58 PM / Incident Report / 1900 Block of Euclid Avenue
A juvenile suspect was arrested for two (2) outstanding no bail warrants out of Long Beach Police Department and Juvenile Probation.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
9:12 AM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Virginia Road
Party #1 was behind Party #2, traveling East on Huntington Drive in the #3 lane and both were stopped at a red traffic signal. Upon the signal turning green, Party #1 proceeded forward and collided with the rear of Party #2’s vehicle. Both parties drove their vehicles away from the scene. The primary collision factor was CVC §21703 – Following Too Closely.
12:12 PM / Documentation / 1800 Block of Alhambra Road
A report was taken to document a Trespass Authorization form.
2:04 PM / Documentation / 1400 Block of Wilson Avenue
A report was taken to document a family dispute.
5:23 PM / Hit and Run / Los Robles Avenue / Huntington Drive
Party #1 was traveling South on Los Robles Avenue in the #1 lane, while Party #2 was traveling South on Los Robles Avenue in the #2 lane. Party #1 executed a right turn onto Huntington Drive and collided with Party #2’s vehicle. Party #2 failed to stop and exchange information. The primary collision factor was CVC §22107 – Lane Changes and Right/Left Turns.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
2:16 PM / Financial Fraud / 2600 Block of Huntington Drive
Victim reported that unknown suspect(s) unlawfully obtained their bank account information and conducted an unauthorized wire transfer in the amount of $14,400.00. This investigation remains ongoing.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
6:50 PM / Financial Fraud / 2600 Block of Oak Knoll Avenue
Victim reported that unknown suspect(s) unlawfully obtained their bank account information and conducted an unauthorized wire transfer in the amount of $436,000.00. This investigation remains ongoing.
7:17 PM / Identity Theft / 600 Block of La Mirada Avenue
A report was taken to document an identity theft.
11:28 PM / Prowling / 900 Block of Roxbury Road
Victim reported that an unknown suspect was observed walking onto their property. The suspect entered the property, proceeded down the driveway, and did not appear to enter or attempt to enter the residence. The suspect is described as a Caucasian adult male wearing a black t-shirt, dark pants, slip-on shoes, and a black hat. This investigation remains ongoing.
Friday, August 22, 2025
9:18 AM / Traffic Collison / San Gabriel Boulevard / California Boulevard
Party #1 was making a left turn to travel West onto California Boulevard and failed to yield the right of way to Party #2 (pedestrian), who was within the marked crosswalk. As a result, Party #2 was struck and transported for a medical evaluation. The primary collision factor was CVC §21950 – Failure to Yield to Pedestrian.
10:58 AM / Incident Report / 1000 Block of Encino Drive
Witnesses reported that a vehicle collided with a city fire hydrant. The driver fled the scene but was later located and provided identifying information for documentation.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
7:05 PM / Incident Report / San Marino Avenue / Stratford Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §22450 – Running Stop Sign. Upon further investigation, it was determined the driver was in violation for CVC §14601 – Driving with a Suspended Driver License. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant from Huntington Park Police Department in violation of CVC §20002(a) – Misdemeanor Hit and Run. Crystal Annette Cornejo (D.O.B. 10/17/1996, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
