Posts By Tom Le Veque

Bicyclist Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Collision

A 70-year-old Arcadia resident has passed away as a result of injuries he sustained during a collision on Monday afternoon. The Arcadia Police Department was notified by local hospital staff of the death at about 10:00 am today. The gentleman passed away sometime yesterday with family at his side. Our condolences go out to theRead… Read more »

Weekly Tip – “CHEATERS”

Most of us pay our registration fees to the State so that we can legally driver our vehicles on the street. Some even pay fees for off-road vehicles used in our deserts and mountains. The majority of residents pay their share on time and in accordance with the law. However, it is not uncommon toRead… Read more »

Possible Explosive Device Rendered Safe by Bomb Squad

Incident: Homemade Explosive Device Date and Time of Release: January 14, 2011 / 1:30 pm At about 10:00 am on Friday morning, 01/14/11, Arcadia Police Officers were called to Foothills Middle School, 171 E. Sycamore in Arcadia, regarding a suspicious person on the campus who tried to open up several classrooms. The reporting party sawRead… Read more »

Instant Messaging for Policing

Earlier this month, Captain Mike Parker of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spearheaded two networking sessions to highlight use of instant messaging for policing to many Southern California law enforcement agencies. Representatives from 63 agencies were in attendance. Captain Parker was joined by law enforcement partners; Commander Laura Farinella, Long Beach PD, Lieutenant JohnRead… Read more »