For the period of Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Saturday, April 4, 2026, the Police Department responded to 537 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 – Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Overview of Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month is observed each April to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving and to promote safer driving behaviors. The campaign emphasizes the risks associated with activities such as texting, using mobile devices, eating, or any behavior that diverts attention from the road. Through public outreach, enforcement efforts, and community engagement, it aims to reduce preventable collisions, injuries, and fatalities caused by driver inattention.
Key Safety Tips:
- Stay focused, keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on driving.
- Put your phone away or enable “Do Not Disturb While Driving.”
- Never text or use handheld devices while driving.
- Set navigation and music before starting your trip.
- Pull over safely if you need to make a call or send a message.
- Avoid eating, grooming, or reaching for items while driving.
- Secure passengers, children, and pets to minimize distractions.
- Remain alert and always practice defensive driving.
NHTSA.gov
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 / Oak Knoll Avenue | CVC §22107 – Unsafe Turning Movement |
| 2200 Block of Huntington Drive | CVC §21703 – Following Too Closely |
| Old Mill Road / Roanoke Road | CVC §21800 – Failed to Yield |
| Huntington Drive / Kenilworth Avenue | CVC §21800 – Failed to Yield |
| 1000 Block of Oak Grove Avenue | CVC §21800 – Failed to Yield |
Sunday, March 29, 2026
10:05 AM / Documentation / West Drive / Sherwood Road
A report was taken to document a fall on city property.
11:35 AM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Oak Knoll Avenue
Party #1 was traveling East in the #2 lane on Huntington Drive and executed an unsafe left turn to proceed North onto Oak Knoll Avenue. During this maneuver, Party #1 collided with Party #2, striking the driver’s side of Party #2’s vehicle. Following the initial impact, Party #1 continued and collided with a traffic signal located on the center median of Huntington Drive. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §22107 – Unsafe Turning Movement.
Monday, March 30, 2026
3:18 AM / Incident Report / 800 Block of Winthrop Road
Officers responded to a call regarding a possible protest in front of a residence. Upon officers’ arrival, the individuals dispersed from the location. This investigation remains ongoing.
8:05 AM / Traffic Collision / 2200 Block of Huntington Drive
Party #1 was involved in a rear-end collision with Party #2. The impact caused damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §21703 – Following Too Closely.
9:22 AM / Theft / 2900 Block of Canterbury Road
Victim reported that an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is currently under construction at the rear of their residence. Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully entered the property and removed solar panels that were stored on the ADU. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
12:05 PM / Fraudulent Theft / 1300 Block of Vandyke Road
Victim reported attempting to purchase used gym equipment from multiple sellers via social media platforms. The victim provided a monetary deposit for the equipment; however, the sellers failed to respond and are no longer in contact with the victim. This investigation remains ongoing.
3:28 PM / Fraudulent Theft / 1000 Block of Darby Road
Victim reported that they deposited checks in the drop box located behind a post office. The victim began receiving notifications from their bank indicating that the checks had been altered to reflect a larger monetary amount than originally issued. The altered checks were then cashed for the increased amount by the unknown suspect(s). This investigation remains ongoing.
5:31 PM / Incident Report / 3100 Block of Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document a school-related incident.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1:20 PM / Incident Report / 1900 Block of Marino Terrace
A courtesy report was taken to assist the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department with a theft investigation.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:36 AM / Death Report / 1400 Block of Kensington Road
Officers assisted San Marino paramedics with a death report.
10:50 AM / Identity Fraudulent Theft / 2100 Block of Melville Drive
Unknown suspect(s) fraudulently accessed the victim’s bank account and used the associated credit card to make unauthorized purchases. This investigation remains ongoing.
2:04 PM / Traffic Collision / Old Mill Road / Roanoke Road
Party #1 was traveling North on Old Mill Road, while Party #2 was traveling East on Roanoke Road. Party #1 failed to yield and collided with Party #2. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failed to Yield.
11:52 PM / Warrant Arrest / Mission Street / El Molino Avenue
Officers observed an individual seated on a chair on the corner and initiated a consensual encounter. A records check revealed the individual had two (2) outstanding warrants issued by the Monrovia Police Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Dontay Allen Grigsby (D.O.B. 08/13/1995, Long Beach) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
3:34 PM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Kenilworth Avenue
Party #1 traveling West on Huntington Drive, traffic came to a complete stop and Party #1 collided to the rear end of Party #2. Party #1’s vehicle was towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failed to Yield.
4:04 PM / Incident Report / 1400 Block of Virginia Road
An anonymous caller reported that an individual at the location was in possession of a weapon. Officers responded and conducted a thorough search of the area. No suspect or weapons were located.
5:24 PM / Incident Report / 900 Block of Huntington Drive
Victim reported that unknown suspect(s) used a permanent marker to write on a glass sign at the location, in violation of PC §594(a)(1) – Vandalism. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. The investigation remains ongoing.
7:34 PM / Family Disturbance / 1800 Block of California Boulevard
A report was taken to document a verbal dispute. The parties were advised.
Friday, April 3, 2026
9:07 AM / Warrant Arrest / Huntington Drive / Sunnyslope Drive
Officers conducted a traffic stop for a violation of CVC §4000(a)(1) – Expired Registration Tabs. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant issued by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Monica Louise Urquidi (D.O.B. 11/06/1957, San Gabriel) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
4:54 PM / Traffic Collision / 1000 Block of Oak Grove Avenue
Party #1 was traveling North on Oak Grove Avenue when they collided with a city-owned light pole. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failed to Yield.
7:07 PM / Incident Report / Huntington Drive / Virginia Road
Officers responded to a report of a driver seated in a vehicle who was yelling at passersby and causing a disturbance. Officers initiated a traffic enforcement stop, but the driver failed to yield and fled, resulting in a vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, the driver violated the following: CVC §21453(a) – Failure to Stop at a Red Signal, CVC §21658(a) – Unsafe Lane Change, and CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed. In the interest of public safety, the pursuit was discontinued. This investigation remains ongoing.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
7:17 AM / Incident Report / 2500 Block of Canterbury Road
A report was taken to document a suspected incident of financial elder abuse.
10:20 AM / Incident Report / 2000 Block of Robin Road
A report was taken to document a welfare check.
1:06 PM / Documentation / 1200 Block of Shenandoah Road
A report was taken to document the repossession of a vehicle.
1:53 PM / Vehicle Theft / 1400 Block of Virginia Road
Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully entered the victim’s vehicle and stole personal property. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
2:04 PM / Documentation / 1400 Block of Virginia Road
A report was taken to document the repossession of a vehicle.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
