For the period of Sunday, September 28, 2025 – Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Police Department responded to 480 calls for service. Two (2) residential burglaries, zero (0) commercial burglaries, and one (1) attempted burglary occurred during the reporting week.
Keeping Our Community Safe and Informed – National Crime Prevention Month
Overview of National Crime Prevention Month
Crime Prevention Month highlights that safety is a shared responsibility between individuals and communities. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) urges everyone to take an active role in protecting themselves and others, especially with rising threats like gun violence, drug activity, and traffic-related deaths. Through community action and technology, we can strengthen overall security and keep neighborhoods safe.
Tips for National Crime Prevention Month
- Stay Alert and Aware: Pay attention to your surroundings, especially in public places.
- Secure Your Home: Lock doors and windows, use deadbolts, and consider security systems or cameras.
- Protect Personal Information: Safeguard sensitive data online and offline to prevent identity theft.
- Practice Safe Driving: Follow traffic laws, avoid distractions, and never drive under the influence.
- Build Community Connections: Get to know your neighbors and participate in neighborhood watch programs.
- Report Suspicious Activity: Contact local law enforcement if you see unusual or concerning behavior.
- Use Technology Wisely: Utilize apps and tools for home security, cyber safety, and emergency alerts.
- Educate Yourself and Others: Learn more about common scams, frauds, and crime prevention strategies.
- Promote Mental and Physical Safety: Support mental health resources and safe public spaces in your community.
Source: NCPC.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 |
| Los Robles Avenue / Winthrop Road | CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run |
| Sierra Madre Boulevard / Euston Avenue | CVC §21703 – Following Too Closely |
| San Marino Avenue / Huntington Drive | CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run |
Sunday, September 28, 2025
4:12 PM / Attempted Burglary / 2300 Block of Lorain Road
Officers responded to a report of an attempted residential burglary. Upon arrival, officers observed two shattered window panes on the rear sliding door of the residence. Unknown suspect(s) did not gain entry into the residence 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 remains ongoing.
Monday, September 29, 2025
12:45 AM / Incident Report / Atlantic Boulevard / Pine Street
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §21201(d) – Bicycle Lighting and Reflector. A pat down search was conducted and revealed that the bicyclist was in violation of H&S §11364 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Juan Cuevas Trujillo (D.O.B. 06/28/1981, Los Angeles) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
8:20 AM / Documentation / 2200 Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document lost city property.
2:22 PM / Documentation / 1600 Block of Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document a student displaying disruptive behavior.
2:54 PM / Financial Fraud / 2600 Block of Monterey Road
Victim reported that an unknown suspect unlawfully obtained their personal information associated with their phone service provider and fraudulently opened an account without authorization. This investigation remains ongoing.
6:54 PM / Documentation / Melville Drive / Rubio Drive
A report was taken to document found property.
6:59 PM / Hit and Run / Los Robles Avenue / Winthrop Road
Parties #1, #2, and #3 were traveling South on Los Robles Avenue. Party #1 was directly behind Party #2 and collided with the rear of Party #2’s vehicle. The impact caused Party #2’s vehicle to be pushed forward, striking Party #3’s vehicle. Parties #2 and #3 pulled over to the side of the roadway. Party #1 fled the scene without providing any contact information. The primary collision factor was CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run.
8:40 PM / DUI / Los Robles Avenue / Winthrop Road
Officers, with assistance from the Alhambra Police Department, located a suspect involved in a hit-and-run incident. The suspect was found asleep in their vehicle. Upon further investigation, the suspect exhibited signs of intoxication. John Martin Lathrop (D.O.B. 02/06/1962, Alhambra) was arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
12:30 PM / Incident Report / 2000 Block of Orlando Road
Victim reported receiving mail addressed to an unknown individual at their residence.
4:54 PM / Incident Report / Huntington Drive / Winston Avenue
Party #1 and Party #2 were both traveling North on Winston Avenue. Party #1’s vehicle, which was towing an attached trailer, sideswiped Party #2’s vehicle while in motion.
5:44 PM / Traffic Collision / Sierra Madre Boulevard / Euston Avenue
Party #1 was traveling East on Euston Avenue and merged into the #2 lane, causing Party #2 to apply their brakes. As Party #2 was braking and making a sudden stop, Party #3, who was traveling directly behind Party #2, was unable to stop in time and collided with the rear of Party #2’s vehicle. The primary collision factor was CVC §21703 – Following Too Closely.
7:28 PM / Residential Burglary / 2900 Block of Wallingford Road
Officers responded to a report of a residential burglary. Upon arrival, officers determined that unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence by breaking a rear bedroom window. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
12:12 AM / Warrant / 1400 Block of Mission Street
Officers assisted South Gabriel Police Department in a warrant arrest investigation. A records check revealed the individual had one (1) outstanding warrant from the San Marino Police Department in violation of PC §602(o) – Trespassing, for a total amount of $10,000.00. Kayla Marie Romaniolos (D.O.B. 12/20/1990, Santa Ana) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
6:28 AM / Hit and Run / San Marino Avenue / Huntington Drive
Party #1 was traveling West on Huntington Drive in the #1 lane, while Party #2 was traveling East on Huntington Drive. Party #1 made a prohibited left turn and collided with Party #2’s vehicle. Party #1 fled the scene without exchanging information. Party #1 later contacted the San Marino Police Department and was found to be in violation of CVC §20002(a) – Hit and Run. Blair Kizza (D.O.B. 09/12/1998, Arcadia) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
9:36 AM / Battery / 1400 Block of Virginia Road
Victim reported that an unknown individual purposely pushed them with their shoulders. This investigation remains ongoing.
11:00 AM / Residential Burglary / 500 Block of Allen Avenue
Officers responded to a reported residential burglary. Upon arrival, it was determined that unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered the residence by breaking the rear sliding glass door. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage. This investigation remains ongoing.
2:00 PM / Identity Theft / 2400 Block of Oak Knoll Avenue
Victim reported that unknown suspect(s) unlawfully obtained a structural engineering license using the victim’s personal identifying information. This investigation remains ongoing.
2:34 PM / Documentation / 1400 Block of Waverly Road
A report was taken to document lost personal belongings.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
8:30 AM / Incident Report / Winston Avenue / Huntington Drive
Party #1 was traveling South on Winston Avenue when they attempted a left turn. During the turn, Party #1 collided with Party #2, who was traveling North on Winston Avenue on a bicycle.
9:41 AM / Documentation / 2700 Block of Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document a student displaying disruptive behavior.
11:35 AM / Documentation / 3100 Block of Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document a student displaying disruptive behavior.
9:56 PM / Identity Theft / 1400 Block of Mirasol Drive
Victim reported that unknown suspect(s) contacted them regarding a potential firearm purchase. The victim provided personal information to the suspects, but later discovered the transaction was fraudulent. This investigation remains ongoing.
Friday, October 3, 2025
6:51 AM / Incident Report / Mission Street / El Molino Road
Officers responded to a report of a welfare check. A records check revealed the individual had one (1) outstanding warrant from Long Beach Police Department in violation of PC §602(o) – Trespassing, for a total amount of $50,000.00. Christian Carlos Rodriguez Soto (D.O.B. 01/27/1998, Long Beach) was issued an Own Recognizance citation and released in the field without incident.
4:08 PM / Documentation / 2700 Block of Huntington Drive
A report was taken to document a student displaying disruptive behavior.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
12:14 AM / DUI / San Marino Avenue / Stratford Road
Officers conducted a traffic stop for violation of CVC §22450(a) – Running a Stop Sign and CVC §22350 – Unsafe Speed. Upon further investigation, the suspect exhibited signs of intoxication. Paul Nicholas Myint (D.O.B. 05/24/1995, San Marino) was arrested and booked at Pasadena City Jail.
2:00 PM / Incident Report / 1400 Block of Virginia Road
A report was taken to document a fall on city property.
3:54 PM / Incident Report / 2200 Block of Lorain Road
Victim reported that unknown suspect(s) unlawfully vandalized the solar-powered lawn lights located in the front yard of their residence. Officers conducted a canvass of the surrounding area to identify potential witnesses and recover any available security camera footage.
END OF ACTIVITY REPORT
