Pasadena Police Arrest 22 People During Independence Day Weekend

Pasadena police made 22 arrests over the July 4 weekend for crime ranging from elder abuse to battery.

On Friday, police made just six arrests and then arrested nine people on July 2 before the arrests dropped to just one on July 3.

On the July 4 holiday six people were arrested.

Many of the arrests were related to burglaries.

Across the state, the California Highway Patrol made 998 arrests and 44 people died statewide in the CHP’s jurisdiction.

The California Highway Patrol deployed extra patrol officers over the holiday weekend as part of its Maximum Enforcement Period that began at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, July 1, through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 4.

In addition to speeding violations, officers were on the lookout for distracted and aggressive drivers, and motorists suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The average cost of a first-time DUI arrest is approximately $13,500, accounting for vehicle impound fees, fines, attorney fees, auto insurance hikes and other penalties.

The Pasadena Police Department will be conducting a Traffic Enforcement program on Friday, July 8. Officers will be deployed at various locations throughout the city to look for violations including, but not limited to, primary collision factors involving speed, red signals, and right of way violations. When violations are observed, violators will be cited and/or educated on the safety concerns associated with the violation.

Fourth of July weekend enforcement efforts are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration