For some Pasadena Police Explorers, their first impression of Sgt. Glenn Thompson, their advisor, roused a bit of trepidation. The booming voice. The eye-to-eye glare. The gripping handshake, all within the frame of an NFL linebacker. But then comes the wide s... More »
There were no injuries resulting from a Pasadena police officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon in the 1900 block of North Raymond Avenue, authorities said. One suspect and “his handgun” are in custody, police said. Gang units officers were approaching a ma... More »
When an unknown caller asks for personal or financial information, just hang up. When someone calls and says an urgent matter requires immediate payment, just hang up. If you receive an unsolicited or suspicious call, just hang up. That’s the message Los Angel... More »
A collision near the corner of East California Blvd. at South Oakland Avenue at 5:58 p.m. Monday produced this gusher when a car sheared a fire hydrant. Lt. Marie Sell of the Pasadena Police Dept. said two cars were involved. One vehicle struck the hydrant on ... More »
A newly-married man allegedly tried to shoot his wife Sunday after the pair had argued violently the day before, police said. Pasadena police Lt. Pete Hettema said the man struck the woman on Saturday while the pair argued. The man left but said in a second ar... More »
This week, four high-profile Pasadena criminal cases will move forward in the Pasadena Courthouse of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Here’s an update and profile of each of these cases: Preliminary Hearing Setting for Alex Edward Evans, January 7 Alex E... More »
[Updated] A young man accepted what he thought was an Uber ride to Pasadena with an acquaintance only to find himself being beaten and robbed at the destination early Saturday morning, Pasadena police said. The 20-year-old Los Angeles man accepted the ride in ... More »
The Pasadena Police Department reported the attempted armed robbery of a man delivering packages for Amazon in the area of North Fair Oaks Avenue and West Washington Boulevard on Thursday afternoon at 12:28 p.m. Lt. Marcia Taglioretti said two suspects came up... More »
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey today unveiled her new executive management team, which will work alongside her to attain the goals of her administration and help maintain the office’s standing as a national leader among prosecutorial agencie... More »
Vehicle barriers at Rose Bowl Stadium Security officials expand use of Archer 1200 barriers at stadium and key parade locations. Barriers stop vehicles yet maintain pedestrian and emergency access. Of course, we are concerned about ensuring that pedestrians an... More »
Pasadena police have updated and corrected information about an unusual home invasion-style armed robbery which occurred last Sunday night in the quiet Brigden Ranch neighborhood of Pasadena. The robbery occurred on Sunday, August 12 at 9:26 p.m. when a group ... More »
Pasadena Police ask asking for your help in locating a missing elderly man. Jonas Harry Leal went missing in the Linda Vista Avenue area about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, khaki pants and black dress shoes. He likes to walk i... More »
