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1943: Pasadena’s Finest Capture “The Human Fly”

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | 11:51 am

On April 2, 1943 Carl Hopper, a 22 year old bandit and kidnapping suspect, made a daring escape from HOJJ (Hall of Justice Jail), and from that day forward he would be known as the “human fly”. Cops hunted the human fly for several days without success. He... More »

Temple City Deputies Recover Car Stolen in Pasadena Hours Earlier

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | 8:26 am

Deputies of the Temple City Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recovered a car stolen in Pasadena five hours prior. The deputies also reportedly confiscated narcotics from one of the passengers of the stolen vehicle. The car was returned to the o... More »

Man Loses iPod and Headphones at Knifepoint Monday

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | 7:25 am

A man waiting for a bus near the corner of Lake Ave. and Washington Blvd. was robbed at knifepoint by two assailants in broad daylight around 12:23 p.m. Monday. Pasadena police Lt. Tom Delgado said that the two robbers approached the victim, who at first could... More »

Man Opens Front Door, Is Shot Multiple Times

Monday, August 19, 2013 | 7:21 am

A man opened the front door of his home in the 2600 block of Windsor Ave. Sunday night shortly before 9:30 p.m. and was shot multiple times by an assailant. Police say the victim is in serious but stable condition at a local hospital. Pasadena police Lt. Tom D... More »

Victim Struck in Face By Rock During Confrontation Sunday

Monday, August 19, 2013 | 7:00 am

A man was struck in the face with a rock during a confrontation at a get-together in the 500 block of Wyoming St. at 8:25 p.m. Sunday night, police report. The victim, Jose Ayala-Hernandez, 48, of Pasadena, received minor cuts and was transported to a local ho... More »

Pasadena Police Chief Recaps Week’s Critical Incidents

Sunday, August 18, 2013 | 5:00 pm

Starting in July 2013, Pasadena Police Detective DeLeon tracked a pattern of daytime apartment burglaries in the south end of the city. Between July 6th and July 13th, the suspects committed approximately 11 residential burglaries. Police resources from Field ... More »

Officer Injured Saving Child from Drug Suspect

Friday, August 16, 2013 | 5:17 am

A Pasadena police officer was injured in the hand saving a 3-year-old child from a suspect allegedly on drugs after the suspect screamed “Shoot me. Shoot me” and ran from responding police Thursday. The incident began at 10:51 a.m. when a woman called poli... More »

Rep. Schiff Statement on the Violence in Egypt

Thursday, August 15, 2013 | 12:34 pm

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after President Obama announced earlier today that he had canceled a joint military exercise with Egypt in the wake of violent protests resulting in over 5... More »

Did You Receive An Amber Alert On Your Phone? Learn More:

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 | 2:10 pm

From the U.S. Department of Justice – Office of Justice Programs Click on the link below to learn more about the new Wireless Emergency Alert program http://www.amberalert.gov/# Frequently Asked Questions How does it work? Once law enforcement determines that ... More »

Schools Open, Pasadena Police Offer Back To School Safety Tips

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 | 3:40 pm

The Pasadena Police Dept. is reminding Pasadena drivers to watch carefully for schoolchildren walking and riding bikes to school as the Pasadena Unified School District returns to session. Here are some safety tips: Back to School Safety Tips: As our children ... More »