For the period of Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Police Department responded to 599 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 – Safe Holiday Season
Overview of Safe Holiday Season
A safe holiday season is about taking simple precautions to protect your home and loved ones from hazards like fires, theft, and accidents so you can enjoy the festivities with peace of mind.
Fire Safety Tips
- Choose Safe Decorations: Use flame-resistant or flame-retardant decorations; opt for flameless LED candles instead of real candles.
- Inspect Lights: Check holiday lights for frayed wires, cracked sockets, or broken bulbs. Use indoor-rated lights inside and outdoor-rate cords outside.
- Tree Safety: For real trees, keep them fresh, watered daily, and maintain a three-foot distance from heat sources. For artificial trees, ensure they are labeled fire-resistant.
- Turn Off Lights: Always turn off trees and decoration lights before leaving home and going to bed.
Home Security Tips
- Secure Your Home: Lock all doors and windows; consider a security system and use timers for lights to simulate occupancy.
- Secure Packages: Arrange for someone to receive online deliveries, or have a trusted neighbor collect them.
- Avoid Sharing Plans: Refrain from posting travel plans or expensive gifts on social media.
General Safety Precautions
- Keep Exits Clear: Ensure trees and large decorations do not block exits/hallways.
- Fire Extinguisher: Keep one accessible near the tree and ensure everyone knows how to use it.
- Emergency Plan: Create and practice a fire escape plan with your family.
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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:
1. Community-generated traffic complaints
2. Officer-observed violations
3. 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 / San Gabriel Boulevard | CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run |
| 1700 Block of Los Robles Road | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
| 1100 Block of Oxford Road | CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run |
| California Boulevard / Chester Avenue | CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed |
Sunday, December 14, 2025
1:17 PM / Hit and Run / Huntington Drive / San Gabriel Boulevard
Party #2 reported that Party #1’s vehicle collided with theirs at the intersection of Huntington Drive and San Gabriel Boulevard. Following the collision, Party #1 exited their vehicle and approached Party #2, requesting cash for damages. No money was exchanged, and Party #1 left the scene. Upon further investigation, officers were unable to verify whether any damage to Party #2’s vehicle resulted from the reported collision. The primary collision factor is CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run.
Monday, December 15, 2025
12:10 AM / Traffic Collision / 1700 Block of Los Robles Road
Party #2 was traveling North on Los Robles Road with Party #1 traveling behind. As Party #2 initiated a right turn, Party #1 attempted to pass Party #2 and collided with Party #2’s vehicle. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield.
11:15 AM / Financial Fraud / 2800 Block of Sheffield Road
Victim reported receiving a billing statement from their current mobile service provider reflecting the opening of an unknown phone line. The victim did not authorize the establishment of this additional line. This investigation remains ongoing.
11:24 AM / Documentation / 2200 Block of Chaucer Road
A report was taken to document property destruction.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
2:00 PM / Financial Fraud / 1200 Block of Adair Street
Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully obtained the victim’s bank account information and conducted unauthorized financial transactions totaling $700.00. This investigation remains ongoing.
8:06 PM / Hit and Run / 1100 Block of Oxford Road
Party #2 had their vehicle parked at the location where damage was observed to the driver’s-side rear portion of the vehicle. Witnesses reported observing Party #1 leaving the area in which Party #2’s vehicle was parked. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. The primary collision factor is CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
5:36 AM / Residential Burglary / 1500 Block of Virginia Road
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. Unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered the residence by using a rock to shatter a window. The suspect(s) fled the location after motion sensors were activated in the residence’s living room. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
7:52 AM / Residential Burglary / 1600 Block of Rose Avenue
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. Unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered the residence by shattering the rear sliding glass French door window. The master bedroom was found ransacked. The suspect(s) fled the scene 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.
1:42 PM / Warrant Arrest / 1600 Block of West Drive
Officers were dispatched to conduct a welfare check on an individual. A records check revealed the individual had two (2) outstanding warrants from Santa Rosa Police Department and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Ronald Wilber II Remington (D.O.B. 05/17/1969, Santa Rosa) was arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
10:05 PM / Documentation / 140 Block of Valley Boulevard
A courtesy report was taken to assist San Gabriel Police Department.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
12:39 PM / Warrant Arrest / Huntington Drive / San Pasqual Street
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §5204 – Expired Registration Tabs on License Plates. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, in violation of CVC §12500 – Driving Without a License. Leticia Soriano (D.O.B. 02/25/1967, Montebello) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
6:48 PM / Traffic Collision / California Boulevard / Chester Avenue
Party #1 was traveling East on California Boulevard in stop-and-go traffic. Due to traffic conditions, Party #1 was unable to stop in time and swerved to the right, causing the vehicle to collide with a city curb. Party #1’s vehicle was towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed.
8:03 PM / Warrant Arrest / Huntington Drive / St. Albans Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §24601 – Unlawful Lighting Equipment. During the stop, it was determined the driver was in violation of CVC §12500 – Driving Without a License. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Vernon Jerod Goodwin Jr. (D.O.B. 02/15/1978, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Friday, December 19, 2025
7:19 AM / Incident Report / Granada Avenue / Darby Road
Officers received a notification regarding a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was located, recovered, and towed from the scene.
7:57 AM / Documentation / 500 Block of Huntington Drive
A vehicle was impounded for expired registration over six (6) months.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
12:22 AM / Documentation / 1000 Block of Kewen Drive
A report was taken to document a missing person report.
3:09 AM / Warrant Arrest / California Boulevard / Sierra Madre Boulevard
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §21651(b) – Driving Wrong Side of the Road. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant from the California Highway Patrol Altadena Station, in violation of CVC §23152(b) – DUI Based on BAC .08%, for total amount of $10,000.00. Amy Demir (D.O.B. 01/13/2000, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
9:55 AM / Documentation / 1800 Block of Lorain Road
A report was taken to document found property.
3:16 PM / Documentation / 1700 Block of San Gabriel Boulevard
A report was taken to document a vehicle tow for a 72-hour parking violation.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
