For the period of Sunday, January 25, 2026 – Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Police Department responded to 630 calls for service. Zero (0) residential burglaries, zero (0) commercial burglaries, and zero (0) attempted burglaries occurred during the reporting week.
Keeping Our Community Safe and Informed – National Burn Awareness Month
Overview of National Burn Awareness Week
National Burn Awareness Week is an annual campaign focused on educating the public about burn prevention, safety, and early treatment at home, work, and in the community. It highlights common causes of burns and promotes steps to reduce risk while supporting burn survivors and their families.
Helpful Tips for National Burn Awareness Week
- Prevent scald burns: Set your water heater to 120°F or lower and always test water temperature before bathing children or older adults.
- Practice kitchen safety: Keep pot handles turned inward, never leave cooking unattended, and keep flammable items away from the stove.
- Be fire-safe at home: Install and regularly test smoke alarms, keep a fire extinguisher accessible, and practice a home fire escape plan.
- Electrical safety matters: Replace damaged cords, avoid overloading outlets, and keep electrical devices away from water.
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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 |
| Sierra Madre Boulevard / Kenilworth Avenue | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
| Huntington Drive / Kenilworth Avenue | CVC §22107 – Unsafe Lane Change |
| 500 Block of Huntington Drive | CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run |
| Huntington Drive / Los Robles Avenue | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Nothing of significance to report.
Monday, January 26, 2026
8:26 AM / Documentation / 2500 Block of Lorain Road
A report was taken to document medical assistance with the San Marino Fire Department.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
10:45 AM / Traffic Collision / Sierra Madre Boulevard / Kenilworth Avenue
Party #2 was riding a bicycle traveling North on Sierra Madre Boulevard. Party #1 was traveling West on Kenilworth Road and came to a stop at the intersection. Party #1 collided with Party #2 within the intersection. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield.
1:55 PM / Arrest / Huntington Drive / West Drive
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §4000(a)(1) – Expired Registration Tabs. A records check revealed the driver is in violation of CVC §14601.1(a) – Driving with a Suspended License. Lawrence Russell Vincent III (D.O.B. 04/14/1990, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
5:15 PM / Warrant Arrest / San Gabriel Boulevard / Longden Drive
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant issued by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Hector Oracio Banuelos (D.O.B. 12/20/1979, San Gabriel) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Nothing of significance to report.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
12:04 PM / Warrant Arrest / Granada Avenue / Roanoke Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §22450 – Running Stop Sign and CVC §23123.5(a) – Use of a Wireless Telephone While Driving. A records check revealed the driver is in violation of CVC §14601.1(a) – Driving with a Suspended License. Giovanni Devora Hernandez (D.O.B. 03/02/2002, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Friday, January 30, 2026
9:52 AM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Kenilworth Avenue
Party #2 was traveling East in the #1 lane on Huntington Drive. Party #1 was also traveling East in the #2 lane on Huntington Drive. Party #1 attempted to merge into the #1 lane and collided with Party #2. The primary collision factor is CVC §22107 – Unsafe Lane Change.
10:23 AM / Hit and Run / 500 Block of Huntington Drive
Party #2 was sitting within the sound barrier bushes on Huntington Drive, with their bicycle on the curb. Party #1 hit the bicycle and dragged it before it became dislodged from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The primary collision factor is CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run.
3:31 PM / Financial Fraud / 600 Block of Sierra Madre Boulevard
Victim reported they initially attempted to wire transfer funds to an individual located in China but discontinued the transaction prior to completion. At this time, the incident is determined to be unfounded.
7:00 PM / Prowling / 2400 Block of Cumberland Road
Three (3) unknown suspects exited the rear yard of the victim’s residence. The suspects did not enter the residence and fled the scene in a white Hyundai. The suspects were described as wearing all dark-colored clothing. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation is ongoing.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:06 AM / Documentation / Huntington Drive / San Gabriel Boulevard
A report was taken to document a welfare check.
2:57 PM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Los Robles Avenue
Party #1 stopped in the #1 lane traveling East on Huntington Drive at a red signal. Party #2 was traveling West in the #3 lane on Huntington Drive and had a green signal while proceeding through the intersection. Party #1 initiated a left turn against a red left-turn arrow and collided with Party #2. Party #1 stated the vehicle behind her began honking, causing her to panic and make the left turn against the red arrow. The primary collision factor is CVC §21804 – Failure to Yield.
7:14 PM / DUI Arrest / Huntington Drive / Windsor Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §4000(a)(1) – Expired Registration Tabs. A records check revealed the driver is in violation of CVC §14601.2(a) – Driving with a Suspended License for DUI. Sheng Huang (D.O.B. 04/18/1998, Arcadia) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
7:44 PM / Incident Report / Mission Street / Pasadena Avenue
Officers assisted South Pasadena Police Department in a traffic collision investigation.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
