For the period of Sunday, November 9, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Police Department responded to 461 calls for service. Three (3) residential burglaries, one (1) commercial burglary, and zero (0) attempted burglaries occurred during the reporting week.
Keeping Our Community Safe and Informed – Holiday Travel/Traffic
Overview of Holiday Travel/Traffic
As the holiday season approaches, travelers are reminded to ensure their vehicles are well-maintained, get adequate rest, and prepare for potential emergencies before hitting the road. Holiday driving poses increased risks, with alcohol impairment contributing to about one-third of the hundreds of fatal crashes that occur annually on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Tips to Stay Safe on the Road Over the Holidays and Everyday
Stay safe on the roads over the holidays — and every day:
- Prepare your car for winter and keep an emergency kit with you.
- Get a good night’s sleep before departing and avoid drowsy driving.
- Leave early, planning ahead for heavy traffic.
- Make sure every person in the vehicle is properly buckled up no matter how long or short the distance traveled.
- Put that cell phone away; many distractions occur while driving.
- Practice defensive driving.
- Designate a sober driver to ensure guests make it home safely after a holiday party; alcohol or over-the-counter, prescription and illegal drugs can cause impairment.
NationalSafetyCouncil.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 |
| Huntington Drive / Del Mar Avenue | CVC §22107 – Unsafe Lane Changes |
| Huntington Drive / Winston Avenue | CVC §21453 – Running a Red Light |
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1:23 PM / Incident Report / California Boulevard / Chester Avenue
A male subject was traveling West on California Boulevard on an electric scooter when he lost control and fell onto the roadway.
4:15 PM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Del Mar Avenue
Party #1 was traveling West on Huntington Drive in the #2 lane when their vehicle was sideswiped by Party #2, which was also traveling West on Huntington Drive in the #3 lane. Based on statements provided by both parties and the absence of independent witnesses, the party at fault could not be determined. The primary collision factor CVC §22107 – Unsafe Lane Changes.
Monday, November 10, 2025
9:56 AM / Documentation / 2200 Huntington Drive
A missing person was located.
11:43 AM / Burglary / 600 Block of Chaucer Road
An unknown suspect gained entry to the location by opening an unlocked roll-up garage door. Once inside, the suspect removed multiple items from the garage and fled the scene in an unknown direction by unknown means.
12:08 PM / Traffic Collision / Huntington Drive / Winston Avenue
Party #1 was traveling North on Del Mar Avenue, approaching the intersection of Huntington Drive and Winston Avenue. Party #1 failed to stop for a red signal and collided with Party #2. The impact caused Party #2 to collide with Party #3. The primary collision factor CVC §21453 – Running a Red Light.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9:36 AM / Residential Burglary / 1400 Block of Wembley Road
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. Upon investigation, it was determined that the suspect(s) forcibly entered the property by smashing a glass door window of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and cutting the screen of the main residence’s rear door. Both the ADU and main residence were ransacked during the incident. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
10:11 AM / Residential Burglary / 1500 Block of Virginia Road
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. Upon investigation, it was determined that the suspect(s) gained entry to the residence through a window and exited through the garage door. During the investigation, a cellphone charger and a sweater were recovered at the scene; both items were determined not to belong to the victim. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
9:18 PM / Battery / False Imprisonment / 1300 Block of Bradbury Road
Matthew Olivares (D.O.B. 09/13/2007, Pomona) was arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail for charges related to PC §243(e)(1) – Domestic Battery, PC §236 – False Imprisonment, and PC §637.7 – Unauthorized Tracking Device.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
4:32 AM / Documentation / 1400 Block of Bradbury Road
A report was taken to document a vehicle that had sustained damage.
9:15 AM / Documentation / 2700 Block of California Boulevard
A report was taken to document medical assistance with the San Marino Fire Department.
2:52 PM / Documentation / 1700 Block of West Drive
A report was taken to document found property.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
9:23 AM / Warrant Arrest / Warwick Road / Roanoke Road
Officers responded to the area for an unknown male following an individual on a bike. Upon contact, a records check revealed the individual had two (2) outstanding warrants from El Monte Police Department in violation of CVC §23152(b) – DUI Based on BAC .08% and from Temple City Sheriff’s Department in violation of CVC §11377(a) – Possession of Methamphetamine. Oscar Ascencion Garcia (D.O.B. 03/25/1979, El Monte) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
9:58 AM / Theft / 2100 Block of Lorain Road
Two (2) unknown suspects unlawfully removed equipment from the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene in an unknown direction. The suspects were last seen in a white Mercedes. One suspect was described as wearing a white hoodie and dark pants. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to locate potential witnesses and obtain additional security camera footage. The investigation remains ongoing.
12:36 PM / Documentation / Mission Street / Euclid Avenue
A report was taken to document city property damage.
3:47 PM / Commercial Attempt Burglary / 400 Block of Huntington Drive
Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to the location by breaking a window. No entry was made, and the suspect(s) 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.
Friday, November 14, 2025
9:17 AM / Documentation / 1100 Block of Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document a traffic collision report.
2:03 PM / Financial Fraud / 2900 Block of Lorain Road
Unknown suspect(s) unlawfully obtained the victim’s bank account information and conducted an unauthorized wire transfer in the amount of $43,000.00. This investigation remains ongoing.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:11 AM / Theft / 1900 Block of Del Mar Avenue
An unknown suspect unlawfully removed equipment from the victim’s vehicle and 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. The investigation remains ongoing.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
