For the period of Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Police Department responded to 568 calls for service. Two (2) residential burglaries, zero (0) commercial burglaries, and zero (0) attempted burglaries occurred during the reporting week.
Keeping Our Community Safe and Informed – Car Accidents
Overview of Car Accidents
Car accidents involve collisions between vehicles and other objects or individuals, often leading to damage, injuries, or fatalities. They can stem from factors like distracted or impaired driving, and taking prompt action afterward is essential for safety, legal, and insurance reasons.
Tips on What to Do After a Car Accident
After a car accident, staying calm and taking the right steps can help ensure safety and protect your legal and insurance interests. Here are some important tips to follow:
- Check for injuries and move to safety: Ensure that you and others involved are safe; call 911 immediately if anyone is hurt. If possible, move vehicles out of traffic to prevent further accidents.
- Call the police: A police report can be essential for insurance claims and legal matters.
- Exchange information: Collect names, contact details, insurance information, and vehicle details from all parties involved.
- Document the scene: Take photos of vehicles, damage, license plates, and the accident scene.
- Notify your insurance company: Report the accident as soon as possible and provide accurate information.
- Seek medical attention: Even if injuries seem minor, a medical check-up can identify issues that aren’t immediately obvious.
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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 / West Drive | CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run |
| Huntington Drive / Granada Avenue | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
Sunday, November 23, 2025
7:04 AM / Prowling / 1900 Block of Euclid Avenue
An unknown suspect was observed entering the victim’s property and looking through the residence windows. The suspect was described as a female wearing baggy jeans, a black hat, and a black sweatshirt. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
1:52 PM / Hit and Run / Huntington Drive / West Drive
A group of juvenile subjects were observed traveling East on Huntington Drive in the #2 and #3 lanes on electric bicycles. The subjects were seen performing wheelies and other stunt-riding maneuvers. One of the e-bike riders lost control of the bicycle and collided with Party #2’s vehicle. Party #2 pulled over to the side of the roadway; however, all e-bike riders, including the suspect, fled the scene without providing any identifying information. The primary collision factor is CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run.
2:28 PM / Documentation / 2200 Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document a Restraining Order Form.
Monday, November 24, 2025
4:30 PM / Grand Theft / Huntington Drive / Palomar Road
Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully removed and stole the victim’s catalytic converter from their vehicle. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
5:30 PM / Documentation / Garfield Avenue / Woodward Avenue
A courtesy report was taken to assist the Alhambra Police Department with a hit-and-run traffic collision.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2:10 AM / Incident Report / 600 Block of Winthrop Drive
A courtesy report was taken to assist the Alhambra Police Department with a domestic disturbance incident.
12:15 PM / Residential Burglary / 600 Block of Winston Avenue
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary at a residence currently under construction. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through both the front and rear doors, leaving them unsecured. The suspect(s) unlawfully removed personal property from within the location. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
7:14 PM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Granada Avenue
Party #1 was traveling North on Granada Avenue, while Party #2 was traveling South on Granada Avenue. Party #1 was about to make a left turn onto Huntington Drive, when both parties collided. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield.
9:04 PM / Death Report / 1400 Block of Winston Avenue
A death by natural causes was reported.
Thursday, November 27, 2025
11:44 AM / Incident Report / Monterey Road / Veronda Place
A report was taken to document a fall on city property.
11:36 PM / Incident Report / Huntington Drive / El Molino Avenue
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §5200 – Display of License Plates. A records check revealed the driver was in violation for CVC §14601 – Driving with a Suspended Driver License. William Lynn Eaton (D.O.B. 10/15/1961, Compton) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Friday, November 28, 2025
11:51 AM / Documentation / 500 Block of Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document found property.
1:44 PM / Residential Burglary / 1900 Block of Robin Road
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry by shattering a rear glass window and ransacked multiple bedrooms. The suspect(s) fled the location in an unknown direction. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
4:54 PM / Vandalism / 1300 Block of Granada Avenue
Unknown suspect(s) threw rocks at multiple front-facing windows to a vacant commercial building, resulting in damage. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that there were no signs of attempted entry into the premises. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
11:40 PM / Documentation / 1900 Block of Euclid Avenue
A missing person was located.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
2:42 PM / Documentation / San Marino Avenue / California Boulevard
A report was taken to document found property.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
