Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Man Arrested for Loitering in Library Park

A man was arrested for loitering in the park because a restraining order barred him from being in the area, according to police.

From the Monrovia Police Department:

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 414 service events, resulting in 84 investigations.

Residential Burglary
April 15 at 2:46 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 800 block of South Mayflower. The resident left her residence at 7:30 a.m. and returned home at 2:46 p.m. to discover the front door wide open. A rear window was smashed and property was taken. The investigation is continuing.

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Violation of Court Order - Suspect Arrested
April 17 at 5:11 p.m., a known subject with a restraining order that prevents him from loitering at Library Park was observed in the park by an officer on patrol. He was detained; the restraining order was confirmed, and he was arrested for the violation.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Suspect Arrested
April 17 at 11:23 p.m., an officer contacted a suspicious subject in the area of Montana and Primrose. The subject consented to a search of his person, and during the search, the officer located a syringe in his possession. He was arrested and cited out in the field for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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