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Man Arrested in Bizarre Torture and Rape Case

Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 8:12 pm

A 39-year-old Pasadena man is being held in lieu of $1.4 million bail, facing several felony charges for allegedly torturing, drugging and raping an unconscious 21-year-old woman at his home, police said this evening. The woman, whose name was withheld, remain... More »

South Pasadena Weekly Crime Summary April 24 – 30

Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 2:01 pm

The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Remember; call the South Pasadena Polic... More »

Threat Prompts Police Presence at Pasadena High School

Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 7:11 am

An anonymous threat of violence increased the presence of police at Pasadena High School for today and tomorrow. The threat came in the form of a note, which did not specify who might commit the act and the writer appeared to be reporting the threat as secondh... More »

Trial Today for Man Accused of Metro Stabbing in Pasadena

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 | 5:35 am

Trial is scheduled today for Jose Vasquez Flores, who is accused of stabbing a passenger on the Metro Gold Line Train in Pasadena, in August 2011. Trial is scheduled for Dept. E of the Pasadena Courthouse, 300 E. Walnut St. The Los Angeles County Sheriffâ&#128... More »

Serial Arson Suspect in Custody

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 4:16 pm

There have been 21 incidents of Arson/ Attempt Arson in the City of South Pasadena, and 4 in the City of Pasadena since mid- November. The incidents started as small vegetation fires and escalated to fires set under/ involving parked vehicles, and one involvin... More »

South Pasadena Weekly Crime Summary April 17 – 23, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 4:01 pm

The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target to a criminal. Remember; call the South Pasadena Polic... More »

Hearing Today in Stabbing Death of Well-Known Local Barber

Friday, April 19, 2013 | 5:36 am

A pretrial hearing is scheduled today for Davon Westley Moore and Sabrina Octavia King, who are charged in the September 2011 stabbing death of a well- known Pasadena barbershop owner whose body was found behind his business. The pretrial hearing is scheduled ... More »

Pasadena Police Add Extra Security Measures To Large-Scale Events

Thursday, April 18, 2013 | 3:10 pm

The recent terrorist bombing in Boston has prompted public inquiries into security measures for similar large crowd events being held in Pasadena. Although there have not been any threats towards the City of Pasadena, or any specific venue, the Pasadena Police... More »

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 14-20, 2013

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 | 5:40 pm

In the spirit of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, the Pasadena Police Department would like to recognize their dispatchers for the vital role they play in public safety. Before assistance can respond in the form of uniform personnel, the initial... More »

Police Arrest 2 Burglary Suspects, Seek Third

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 | 6:30 pm

Police are looking to find who they believe to be the third suspect in a Monday afternoon residential burglary, where most of the stolen property has been recovered. Burglars broke into a home about noon Monday in the 1700 block of Brigden Road and took items ... More »

Pasadena Police Chief: Remain Vigilant, Aware

Monday, April 15, 2013 | 5:44 pm

Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez said Monday’s Boston Marathon Bombing where there were at least three fatalities and at least 130 people injured – including amputations and severe burns – is a powerful reminder to remain vigilant and aware of your en... More »