For the period of Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Saturday, November 22, 2025, the Police Department responded to 671 calls for service. One (1) residential burglary, zero (0) commercial burglaries, and zero (0) attempted burglaries occurred during the reporting week.
Keeping Our Community Safe and Informed – Thanksgiving Week Public Safety
Overview of Thanksgiving Week Public Safety
Thanksgiving week is traditionally one of the busiest travel and activity periods of the year, bringing increased traffic, crowded public spaces, and higher risks of accidents and emergencies. The Thanksgiving Week Public Safety initiative focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of the community during this period.
Public Safety Tips During Thanksgiving Week
Stay safe this Thanksgiving week by following traffic rules, practicing fire and home safety, securing your belongings, and being prepared for emergencies.
- Traffic Safety: Increased law enforcement presence on major roads, highways, and intersections to prevent accidents, manage congestion, and promote safe driving, particularly during peak travel days.
- Fire and Home Safety: Reminders about safe cooking practices, proper use of holiday decorations, and fire prevention tips to reduce household accidents.
- Crime Prevention: Encouraging residents to secure homes, vehicles, and personal belongings, as holidays may see higher rates of theft or opportunistic crime.
- Emergency Preparedness: Be informed on how to contact emergency services, understand evacuation routes, and remain prepared for medical or weather-related emergencies.
- Community Awareness: Public messaging through social media, local news, and community bulletins to keep residents informed about safety measures, traffic updates, and emergency contacts.
If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to the San Marino Police Department.
- Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
- Non-Emergencies: Call (626) 300-0720
- Fire Department: Call (626) 300-0735
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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 |
| Lorain Road / Del Mar Avenue | CVC §21800 – Failing to Yield |
| 1000 Block of San Marino Avenue | CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed |
| Huntington Drive / Garfield Avenue | CVC §22107 – Unsafe Lane Changes, CVC §20002 – Hit and Run |
| Huntington Drive / Cambridge Road | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
| Monterey Road / Old Mill Road | CVC §22106 – Unsafe Backing |
| 1400 Block of San Gabriel Boulevard | CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed |
| El Molino Avenue / Monterey Road | CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield |
Sunday, November 16, 2025
3:08 PM / Traffic Collision / Lorain Road / Del Mar Avenue
Party #1 was traveling East on Lorain Road, while Party #2 was traveling South on Del Mar Avenue. Each party claimed to come to a complete stop at the stop sign then entered the intersection, resulting in a collision. Based on the statements provided by both parties and the lack of independent witnesses, fault could not be determined. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failing to Yield.
Monday, November 17, 2025
10:05 AM / Theft / 900 Block of Roxbury Road
Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and removed personal property. The suspect(s) then fled the area in an unknown direction. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
1:42 PM / Traffic Collision / 1000 Block of San Marino Avenue
Party #1 was traveling North on San Marino Avenue when the vehicle veered off the roadway and collided with a tree. Party #1 stated they had fallen asleep while driving. The vehicle was towed away from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed.
9:17 PM / Residential Burglary / 1800 Block of McFarlane Street
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. Upon arrival and further investigation, it was determined that the suspect(s) gained access to the property by entering through an unsecured side gate. The suspect(s) then utilized the victim’s ladder to access an unsecured second-story window, which activated the alarm system. Once inside the residence, the suspect(s) cut the alarm panel wires and proceeded to ransack the master bedroom, guest room, and closets. The suspect(s) fled the scene in an unknown direction. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:42 AM / Hit and Run / Sierra Madre Boulevard / Euston Road
Officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run collision. Upon arrival, officers located a damaged stop-sign post and determined that an unknown vehicle had struck the post and fled the scene. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
7:56 AM / Warrant Arrest / Los Robles Avenue / Monterey Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation CVC §22450 – Running Stop Sign. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant from California Highway Patrol in violation of CVC §23152(b) – DUI Based on BAC .08%. Mireya Pena (D.O.B. 03/09/1994, West Covina) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
10:05 AM / Warrant Arrest / Wilson Avenue / El Molino Avenue
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation CVC §22450 – Running Stop Sign. During the investigation, it was determined the driver was in violation for CVC §14601 – Driving with a Suspended Driver License. William Vuong (D.O.B. 02/09/1987, Alhambra) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
4:08 PM / Warrant Arrest / Huntington Drive / Virginia Road
Officers located a reported stolen vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, it was determined the driver, and a juvenile passenger were in violation of HS §11350(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance. Carlos Edison Canon Lara (D.O.B. 03/04/1990, Oxnard) and the juvenile passenger were arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
5:46 PM / Documentation / Huntington Drive / Virginia Road
A report was taken to document a fall on city property.
6:04 PM / Hit and Run / Huntington Drive / Garfield Avenue
Party #1 was traveling West on Huntington Drive in the #1 lane and came to a stop for a red signal. Party #2 was traveling West on Huntington Drive in the #2 lane. Party #2 sideswiped Party #1’s vehicles. Both parties initially pulled to the side of the roadway. Party #2 then fled the scene without providing identification or exchanging the required information. The primary collision factor is CVC §22107 – Unsafe Lane Changes and CVC §20002 – Hit and Run.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
3:30 AM / Documentation / Marguertia Avenue / Shorb Street
A courtesy report was taken to assist the Alhambra Police Department with a hit-and-run traffic collision.
7:50 AM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Cambridge Road
Party #1 was traveling West on Huntington Drive, and Party #2 was traveling South on Cambridge Road. Both parties stated they had green lights and entered the intersection, resulting in a collision. Based on the statements provided and the lack of independent witnesses, fault could not be determined. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield.
2:24 PM / Traffic Collision / Monterey Road / Old Mill Road
Party #1 was traveling East on Monterey Road, with Party #2 traveling directly behind. Party #1 stopped at the posted stop sign at the intersection and proceeded past the limit line. Party #1 then reversed to reposition behind the limit line, during which Party #1’s vehicle collided with Party #2’s vehicle. The primary collision factor is CVC §22106 – Unsafe Backing.
3:02 PM / Documentation / Huntington Drive / Virginia Road
A missing person was located.
3:41 PM / Financial Fraud / 2500 Block of Mission Road
An unknown suspect entered a business and purchased miscellaneous items using a one-hundred-dollar bill. The business later determined the bill was counterfeit. The suspect was described as a White male wearing a tan camouflage hat, black beanie, gray Broncos hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
8:19 PM / Documentation / 800 Block of Huntington Drive
A vehicle was impounded for expired registration over six (6) months.
Friday, November 21, 2025
1:15 AM / Traffic Collision / 1400 Block of San Gabriel Boulevard
Party #1 was driving when they lost control due to wet road conditions and collided with a tree. The vehicle sustained damage and was towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed.
7:19 AM / Found Property / 600 Block of Winston Avenue
A report was taken to document found property.
10:32 AM / Warrant Arrest / 2300 Block of Huntington Drive
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §4000(a)(1) – Expired Vehicle Registration. A records check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant from Monrovia Police Department in violation of CVC §14601.1(a) – Driving on a Suspended License. Vanessa Justine Juarez (D.O.B. 04/16/1987, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
3:51 PM / Documentation / 2300 Block of Huntington Drive
A vehicle was impounded for expired registration over six (6) months.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
4:15 PM / Financial Fraud / 1770 Block of Bedford Road
An unknown suspect contacted the victim by phone, who falsely identified themselves as an insurance representative. The victim was transferred to an individual claiming to be with a foreign police agency. The suspect instructed the victim to remit a specified payment to avoid alleged criminal charges. The victim completed a wire transfer and later discovered the transaction was fraudulent. This investigation remains ongoing.
5:12 PM / Warrant Arrest / Los Robles Avenue / Old Mill Road
Officers received a notification regarding stolen vehicle information. The driver was pulled over, and a record check revealed the driver had one (1) outstanding warrant from San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and (3) three no bail warrants. Natasia Rochelle Hope Brown (D.O.B. 09/07/2000, Los Angeles) was arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
6:41 PM / Traffic Collision / El Molino Avenue / Monterey Road
Party #1 was traveling West on Monterey Road, and Party #2 was traveling North on El Molino Avenue. Party #1 failed to yield the right-of-way and entered the intersection, resulting in a collision with Party #2. Party #1’s vehicle was towed from the scene. The primary collision factor is CVC §21800 – Failure to Yield.
7:39 PM / Documentation / 2200 Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document property destruction.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
