Pasadena Police Chief Recaps Week’s Critical Incidents

On October 2 at about 11:50 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 1200 block of East Green Street regarding a possible burglary in progress. Officers arrived quickly and observed the suspect exiting the residence. He was detained without incident. Officers interviewed the victim who said she entered her dwelling and found the suspect in her bedroom. She immediately called 9-1-1 and awaited the arrival of the police. The suspect was arrested following a positive identification and booked at the Pasadena jail.

On October 5 at about 8:32 p.m., Pasadena Police helicopter crew was in the area of the 1200 block of Mentone Avenue when they experienced a “laser strike.” The flight crew located the suspect and directed ground officers to his location. The suspect was contacted and officers recovered a laser pen. He was arrested without incident and booked at the Pasadena Police jail.

On October 6 at about 2:00 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to Congresswoman Judy Chu’s Pasadena Field Office regarding a planned protest. On arrival, officers observed approximately 50 people who were peacefully demonstrating. Apparently, protestors were concerned with the proposal to make the San Gabriel Foothills a National Memorial. There were no arrests or incidents associated with the protest.

On October 10 at about 11:20 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the Apple Store regarding a protest. There were no arrests or incidents associated with the peaceful demonstration.