For the period of Sunday, January 18, 2026 – Saturday, January 24, 2026, the Police Department responded to 625 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 – Stalking Awareness Month
Overview of Stalking Awareness Month
Stalking Awareness Month is observed each January to raise awareness about the seriousness of stalking and its impact on victims. It highlights the importance of recognizing stalking behaviors, supporting survivors, and promoting prevention and safety strategies.
Helpful Tips for Stalking Awareness Month
- Recognize the Signs: Repeated unwanted contact, following, monitoring online activity, or showing up uninvited, trust your instincts.
- Document Everything: Keep records of incidents, including dates, times, screenshots, messages, and witnesses, as documentation can be critical for protection and reporting.
- Prioritize Safety and Support: If you or someone you know is being stalked, consider creating a safety plan and reaching out to trusted friends, victim advocacy organizations, or local law enforcement for guidance and assistance.
StalkingAwareness.org
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 |
| Rose Avenue / Sharon Place | CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed |
| San Marino Avenue / Huntington Drive | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
| California Boulevard / Winston Avenue | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
| 1000 Block of Oxford Road | CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed |
| Rubio Drive / Huntington Drive | CVC §21703 – Following Too Closely |
| 700 Block of Winthrop Road | CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run |
Sunday, January 18, 2026
9:12 AM / Found Property / 800 Block of Santa Anita Avenue
A report was taken to document found property.
1:50 PM / Traffic Collision / Rose Avenue / Sharon Place
Party #1 was traveling on Rose Avenue when their vehicle collided with the curb and a parkway tree. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn and come to rest on its side. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed.
5:10 PM / Vandalism / 2000 Block of Del Mar Avenue
Victim reported that an unknown suspect scratched the paint on their vehicle. Victim’s vehicle was vandalized in front of their residence. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation is ongoing.
Monday, January 19, 2026
8:36 AM / Documentation / 1800 Block of Virginia Road
A report was taken to document the repossession of a vehicle.
9:03 AM / Traffic Collision / San Marino Avenue / Huntington Drive
Party #1 was traveling East on Huntington Drive, and Party #2 was traveling South on San Marino Avenue. Both parties were involved in a collision at the intersection. Based on the statements, faults could not be determined at the time of the investigation. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield.
3:48 PM / Documentation / 2400 Block of Monterey Road
A vehicle was impounded due to the 72-hour parking violation.
5:50 PM / Warrant Arrest / Huntington Drive / San Marino Avenue
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §23103 – Reckless Driving and CVC §5200 – Display of License Plates. A records check revealed the driver had three (3) outstanding warrants issued by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. Erik Estrada Granados (D.O.B. 11/09/1988, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
7:53 AM / Traffic Collision / California Boulevard / Winston Avenue
Party #1 was traveling South on Winston Avenue, while Party #2 was traveling on California Boulevard. Party #1 collided with Party #2 at the intersection. Party #1’s vehicle was towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield.
5:08 PM / Traffic Collision / 1000 Block of Oxford Road
Party #1 was traveling on Oxford Road when their vehicle collided with the curb and struck a light pole. The primary collision factor is CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed.
5:30 PM / Financial Fraud / 2200 Huntington Drive
Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully obtained the victim’s bank account information and conducted three (3) unauthorized wire transfers. This investigation is ongoing.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
6:56 AM / Documentation / 700 Block of Plymouth Road
A report was taken to document medical assistance with the San Marino Fire Department.
9:30 AM / Documentation / 1600 Block of Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document property for safekeeping.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
7:59 AM / Traffic Collision / Rubio Drive / Huntington Drive
Party #2 was traveling East on the #1 lane on Huntington Drive, while Party #1 was driving behind them. Party #2 braked and Party #1 collided to the rear end of Party #2. The primary collision factor is CVC §21703 – Following Too Closely.
8:47 AM / Documentation / 2200 Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document found property.
Friday, January 23, 2026
11:09 AM / Financial Fraud / 1800 Block of Los Robles Avenue
Financial fraud was reported; however, officers have not able to locate the victim. This investigation is ongoing.
3:16 PM / Vehicle Burglary / 1400 Block of Wilson Avenue
An unknown suspect unlawfully accessed the victim’s vehicle, removed property, and 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 is ongoing.
5:29 PM / Documentation / 2200 Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document found property.
7:40 PM / Documentation / 2300 Block of Coniston Place
A report was taken to document the theft of rear license plates.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
1:31 PM / Warrant Arrest / Del Mar Avenue / Hermosa Drive
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §27315 – Properly Restrained Seat Belt. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant issued by the West Covina Police Department. Dejion Edward Grayes (D.O.B. 02/23/1999, Pasadena) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
3:14 PM / Arrest / 1400 Block of Virginia Road
A report was taken to document medical assistance provided to an individual by the San Marino Fire Department. Upon further investigation, officers conducted a search of the individual’s property and determined the individual was in violation of HS §11350(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance. Charles Eduard Chang (D.O.B. 10/12/2001, Pasadena) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
8:57 PM / Hit and Run / 700 Block of Winthrop Road
Party #1 was parked on Winthrop Road when it was sideswiped on the driver’s side door. Party #2 fled the scene without providing identifying information or leaving notice. The primary collision factor is CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run.
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