PASADENA, CA - The Pasadena Police Department will be conducting an illegal street racing enforcement detail on Wednesday, January 28, 2009.  This enforcement detail will be deployed in the City of Pasadena.  The hours of operation will be from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Officers will be looking for vehicles that have been modified for street racing and citing violations pursuant to the vehicle code.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“This program is an effective tool for achieving the Pasadena Police Department’s goal of reducing the number of traffic collisions resulting from illegal street racing,” says Chief of Police Bernard Melekian. The funding we, and other cities like us, receive allows us to effectively run these operations and reduce the number accidents related to illegal street racing.”

To view the PDF version of this Press Release click: Pasdena Police Department Illegal Street Racing Enforcement Detail

PASADENA, CA - The Pasadena Police Department will be conducting a DUI saturation enforcement detail on Friday, January 23, 2009.  This enforcement detail will be deployed in the City of Pasadena.  The hours of operation will be from 8:00 pm – 2:00 am. 

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“This program is an effective tool for achieving the Pasadena Police Department’s goal of reducing the number of traffic collisions or deaths resulting from drunk driving,” says Chief of Police Bernard Melekian. The funding we, and other cities like us, receive allows us to effectively run these operations and educate the public regarding driving under the influence.”

To view the PDF Version of this Press Release click: Pasadena Police Department Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement Detail

PASADENA, CA –  The Pasadena Police Department is looking for the following person (photo attached) for an armed robbery that took place on November 29, 2008.  The suspect is described as male Hispanic in his early 20’s, approximately  5′10” and 160 pounds.  He is also described as having short black hair, brown eyes, with a medium complexion and a small amount of acne on his cheeks.  At the time of the robbery he was wearing a black and grey sweatshirt (no hood) and black pants.  It is possible that he was driving a silver Nissan Xterra with paper plates containing the words “Universal City”. 

 “We would like this person to turn himself in, or for anyone who knows who this person is to call our detective section at (626) 744-4522,” said Detective Lieutenant John Dewar.

The attached image was enhanced from video footage. 

To view the PDF version of this Press Release click:atmsusp0115094.pdf

PASADENA, CA –  The Pasadena Police Department is looking for the following person (photo attached) for an armed robbery that took place on November 29, 2008.  The suspect is described as male Hispanic in his early 20’s, approximately  5′10” and 160 pounds.  He is also described as having short black hair, brown eyes, with a medium complexion and a small amount of acne on his cheeks.  At the time of the robbery he was wearing a black and grey sweatshirt (no hood) and black pants.  It is possible that he was driving a silver Nissan Xterra with paper plates containing the words “Universal City”. 

 “We would like this person to turn himself in, or for anyone who knows who this person is to call our detective section at (626) 744-4522,” said Detective Lieutenant John Dewar. 

The attached image  was enhanced from video footage. 

To view the PDF version of this Press Release click: Pasadena Police Looking for Robbery Suspect

PASADENA, CA –  The Pasadena Police Department will hold a press conference tomorrow, January 13 to release full details on the arrest of four burglars who attempted  to break into the family home of 2006 Rose Queen Camille Clark and to ask for the public’s assistance in identifying property seized as a result of several search warrants pursuant to the arrests.  Details are as follows:

Who:  Bernard Melekian, Chief of Police - Pasadena Police Department
          Dave Silversparre, Captain - La Crescenta Station of the Los Angeles County
          Sheriffs Department
          Camille Clark and her father (victims) [invited]
          Dispatchers who handled the call
          Flight crew who initially responded
What: Property that is believed to be stolen will be on display, including electronics, jewelry, weapons and collectors’ items.
Why: To let people know that four have been caught and to ask for the public’s assistance in identifying property seized and to ask any other victims to come forward.
When:  January 13, 2009,  3:00 p.m.
Where:  Pasadena Police Heliport Yucca Lane, 2175 Yucca Lane (cross streets Windsor and Weimar)

For more information contact Janet Pope Givens.

To view the PDF version of this Press Release click:  PRESS CONFERENCE ATTEMPTED BURGLARY AND MURDER ARREST

PASADENA, CA - The Pasadena Police Department will be conducting a red light enforcement detail on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 throughout the City of Pasadena.  The hours of operation will be from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. 

Funding for this program was provided by a California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

“This program is an effective tool for achieving the Pasadena Police Department’s goal of reducing the number of traffic collisions that result from red light violations,” says Chief of Police Bernard Melekian. The funding we, and other cities like us, receive allows us to effectively run these operations and educate the public regarding safer driving habits.” 

To view the PDF version of this Press Release click:Pasadena Police Department Red Light Enforcement Detail

PASADENA, CA - The Pasadena Police Department received a call at approximately 10:17 a.m. from a resident stating that there were two suspects that had entered her home in the 1300 block of Wierfield Rd.  The resident locked herself in her room, hid in the closet and stayed on the line with police dispatchers while officers responded
The Pasadena Police helicopter was the first unit on scene and from overhead witnessed the suspects as they ran from the home.   The flight crew directed responding units as two suspects fled on foot and two by car.  One of the suspects in the car, at one point during the attempt to flee got out of the car and also attempted to get away on foot.  The helicopter directed officers to the location and responding units were able to almost immediately find and apprehend all  three suspects.  The fourth suspect, who was driving the car,  drove in the direction of an officer who was attempting to stop him.  The officer felt threatened at which time he fired several shots at the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect continued for a short distance when he was eventually stopped by another officer who had blocked the road with a police car.  That suspect was arrested for attempted homicide.

A total of four people were arrested.  Three are from Pasadena and one from Victorville.  One of the suspects is a juvenile.  The names are not available to be released at this time as search warrants are currently being served and the investigation is ongoing with the potential of solving multiple burglaries.
“This was a rapid and effective response, due in part to the Pasadena Police Department’s efforts to address a burglary trend in that area,” says Chief of Police Bernard Melekian.  “It is an example of excellent police work using 9-1-1 and Air Operations to effectively guide police units on the ground. Everything worked as it should to bring this incident to closure without anyone getting injured.”

To view the PDF version of this Press Release click: Four Arrested in Attempted Burglary, One For Attempted Murder