Pasadena Police Detectives Make Arrest for March Murder

The Pasadena Police Department, Criminal Investigations Division, secured criminal charges against Terry Adkisson (male-23, Pasadena resident) for the murder of Abraham Rodriguez on March 7, 2010, near the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Tremont Street.  The criminal charges against Adkisson are the result of a nine month investigation by the department’s Homicide Unit, lead by Detective Curry.  Detective’s efforts resulted in witnesses identifying Adkisson as the assailant, and as such Adkisson admitted to his involvement in the homicide.  The victim’s family has been apprised of the arrest.  
 
“Like every violent crime, Abraham’s murder was tragic,” says Chief of Police Phillip Sanchez.  “We hope to send a message to predators that the Pasadena Police Department will pursue them relentlessly.  More importantly, we want our community to know that their police department will work tirelessly on their behalf to pursue justice.”

In addition to murder charges, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office filed gang enhancements and felon in possession of a firearm.  His bail is set at $2,035,000.