For the period of Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Police Department responded to 571 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 – Stay Cool in Hot Weather
Overview of Staying Cool in Hot Weather
During periods of extreme heat, public safety remains a top priority. In addition to regular patrol operations, the Police Department takes proactive steps to help protect community members from heat-related emergencies.
Safety Tips for Staying Cool in Hot Weather
- Increased Patrol Awareness: Officers remain alert for individuals who may be experiencing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, particularly seniors, unhoused individuals, and those walking or biking during peak heat hours.
- Emergency Response to Heat-Related Calls: Officers respond promptly to medical aid calls involving heat-related illnesses and coordinate with fire and paramedic personnel to ensure individuals receive immediate care.
- Vehicle Safety Enforcement: Leaving a child, dependent adult, or pet unattended in a vehicle during hot weather can quickly become life-threatening. Officers actively respond to reports of unattended individuals or animals in vehicles and will take necessary action to ensure their safety.
- How You Can Help
- Call 9-1-1 immediately if you see a child, dependent adult, or pet in distress inside a vehicle.
- Contact non-emergency dispatch for welfare checks.
- Check on elderly neighbors and those who may not have access to air conditioning.
- Report suspicious or hazardous situations that could impact public safety.
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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 |
| Virginia Road / Roanoke Road | CVC §23123 – Distracted Driving |
Sunday, February 22, 2026
1:54 PM / Warrant Arrest / San Gabriel Boulevard / San Pasqual Street
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §4000(a)(1) – Expired Registration Tabs. A records check revealed the driver had two (2) outstanding warrants issued by the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the driver was in violation of CVC §14601.2(a) – Driving with a Suspended License for DUI. Jeremy Daniel Ortiz (D.O.B. 09/22/1987, Long Beach) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
7:45 PM / Arrest / Del Mar Avenue / Lorain Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §22450 – Running Stop Sign. A records check revealed the driver is in violation of CVC §14601.1(a) – Driving with a Suspended License. Neisha Rashuan Brown Pennell (D.O.B. 07/12/1994, La Puente) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
9:18 PM / Warrant Arrest / 1800 Block of Huntington Drive
Officers conducted extra patrol of the parking lot shared by the San Marino Community Center and Huntington Middle School and observed an individual on the property and conducted a consensual contact. A records check revealed the individual had one (1) outstanding warrant issued by the Long Beach Police Department, in violation of H&S §11364(a) – Possession of Paraphernalia. Ringo Sanchez (D.O.B. 06/28/1981, Fontana) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Monday, February 23, 2026
8:17 AM / Warrant Arrest / 1100 Block of Palomar Road
Officers responded to a radio call of a male subject sleeping behind a bush in front of the location and conducted a consensual contact. A records check revealed the individual had three (3) outstanding warrants issued by the Merced County Sheriff’s Department and is on active felony probation. Manuel F. Quezada (D.O.B. 02/21/1991, Los Angeles) was arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
12:23 PM / Warrant Arrest / Huntington Drive / San Marino Avenue
Officers received notification of a stolen vehicle in the area and initiated a traffic stop on the identified vehicle. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant issued by the Burbank Police Department. Upon further investigation, the driver was found to be in violation of H&S §11350(a) – Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, PC §466 –Possession of Burglary Tools, and CVC §10851(a) – Stolen Vehicle. Donny Angel Soto (D.O.B. 09/22/1981, Los Angeles) was arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
2:25 PM / Financial Fraud / 800 Block of Canterbury Road
Victim reported receiving unsolicited packages at their residence from an unknown sender. Upon opening one of the packages, the victim discovered a QR code inside. The victim later learned that the QR code was associated with a fraudulent scam. This investigation is ongoing.
6:14 PM / Incident Report / 2000 Block of Del Mar Avenue
A notification was made to Code Enforcement regarding a report of a potential tenant occupancy violation.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
9:59 PM / Documentation / 500 Block of La Mirada Avenue
A report was taken to document property for destruction.
Wednesday February 25, 2026
5:29 PM / Documentation / 2500 Block of Monterey Road
A report was taken to document an investigation conducted in response to Adult Protective Services notification that was unfounded.
7:23 PM / Lost Property / 2700 Block of Huntington Drive
A lost property report was taken.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
12:04 PM / Injury Report / 1400 Block of Virginia Road
A report was taken to document a fall on city property.
12:34 PM / Documentation / 500 Block of Bonita Avenue
A notification was made to Adult Protective Services.
3:29 PM / Lost Property / San Marino Avenue / California Boulevard
A report was taken to document a lost wallet 6 months ago.
Friday, February 27, 2026
10:41 AM / Vandalism / 2300 Block of Huntington Drive
Victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) vandalized the business by etching the door frame.
2:31 PM / Incident Report / 1700 Block of Huntington Drive
An unknown male suspect called the school and made a false bomb threat and threat of shooting. Officers responded and the school was evacuated. Officers conducted a thorough search of the school campus with the assistance of the Pasadena Police Department. No suspect or explosives were located, and no one was injured. This investigation is ongoing.
7:35 PM / Injury Traffic Collision / Virginia Road / Roanoke Road
Party #1 was traveling Southbound on Virginia Road, became distracted and crashed into a Vehicle #2 (a parked vehicle). San Marino Fire Department responded to assess a complaint of pain by one of the occupants. The parties declined transportation to the hospital. The owner of the parked vehicle was contacted at scene and a report was taken.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
11:44 PM / Incident Report / 2800 Block of Monterey Road
Officers responded to a reported medical emergency. San Marino Fire Department also responded and provided medical treatment and transported the subject to the hospital.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
