This information provides a greater awareness to the Pasadena community. The critical events detailed below are merely a snapshot of the calls received to the Police Communications Center every day. Your police department strives to better serve the Pasadena community. Interim Police Chief Jason Clawson continues to adhere to the principles of the “Pasadena Way” as he leads the Police Department into its new chapter. These principles will forever have a lasting impact on all employees who serve in the organization, as we continue to police with compassion and best intentions.
- Total Calls for Service for May 2022: 9,630 (YTD: 45,610)
- 9-1-1 Calls for May 2022: 5,402 (YTD: 25,888)
- Total calls received by Police Dispatch Center: 20,541 (YTD: 97,026)
- De-Escalation Techniques Used During Calls: 132 times (YTD: 742)
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- May 2022 Collected / Seized Firearms: 23 (YTD: 98)
- Pistols – 18 (YTD: 74)
- Rifles /Assault Rifles – 4 (YTD: 16)
- Shotguns – 1 (YTD: 8)
May 1, 2022, at 5:54 PM, Pasadena Police Officers were conducting patrol in the area of Fair Oaks Ave and Washington Blvd. and were flagged down regarding two males fighting on the southwest corner of the intersection. The officers located the two males and saw as the suspect assaulted the victim with an improvised weapon. The officers also saw that the suspect was carrying a flooring knife with a 2" curved blade in his right hand. Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, but the suspect refused the officers request to drop the knife. The suspect began approaching the officers, and a Taser was deployed. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident. During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had also attempted to stab the victim in the abdomen with the knife. The suspect was arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
May 1, 2022, at 9:48 PM, Glendale Police Helicopter Air-100 was assisting Pasadena Officers with a call on Allen Ave. While in orbit, the airship was hit twice by a suspect using a green laser. The Tactical Flight Officer was able to locate the suspect and directed officers to the suspect's location. The suspect was detained, and the laser was located close by. The suspect was arrested for Pointing a Laser at an Aircraft.
May 2, 2022, at 8:42 PM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 1700 Block of Fair Oaks Ave regarding a ShotSpotter Alert. A call was also received that someone had been shot. When officers arrived, they located a deceased victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. Additional evidence of a shooting was found at the scene. Detectives are continuing this investigation.
May 4, 2022, 1:06 AM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to Huntington Memorial Hospital regarding a female gunshot victim. Further investigation revealed that the incident occurred in the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue. Detectives were notified, and have since arrested a suspect in connection to this incident.
May 4, 2022, at 7:40 PM, Pasadena Police Officers conducted a vehicle stop for a vehicle code violation and discovered the driver of the vehicle was unlicensed, one passenger was on parole, and one passenger was on probation. The occupants were detained, and the vehicle was searched. During the vehicle search, two firearms were recovered underneath the rear seat. The firearms were loaded, chambered, and had high-capacity magazines. The occupants were arrested for firearm violations.
May 5, 2022, at 12:00 AM, Pasadena Police Officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation and discovered the driver was on active probation and had an outstanding arrest warrant. Further investigation revealed the front passenger was also on probation and also had an outstanding arrest warrant. The occupants were detained, and during a search of the vehicle, a semi-automatic, un-serialized 9mm firearm was located. The firearm had a round chambered and a magazine loaded with seven rounds. The occupants were both arrested for their warrants and for the firearm violation.
May 5, 2022, at 11:01 PM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 200 block of E. Holly St regarding a male suspect attempting to strike the victim with a hammer. When officers arrived, they located the victim with injuries to his face and left hand. The suspect was also located on the scene. The officer's preliminary investigation revealed the suspect struck the victim multiple times with a hammer. The weapon was located at the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital for further evaluation, and the suspect was arrested without incident.
May 6, 2022, at 7:48 AM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 200 block of Robincroft Dr. after receiving 9-1-1 calls and a "Shot Spotter" alert. When officers arrived on scene, they located a conscious adult male victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers provided life-saving measures with the Pasadena Fire Department, who transported the victim to Huntington Memorial Hospital.
May 7, 2022, at 6:15 AM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 1400 block of Monte Vista Ave. regarding a stabbing. The 911 caller told dispatch that a female had stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife. Upon arrival, officers detained the female suspect, provided medical aid to the victim, and recovered the knife. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The suspect was arrested for attempted murder.
May 10, 2022, at 1:59 PM, Pasadena Police Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop for a vehicle code violation. While speaking with the driver and the occupants of the vehicle, one of the officers on the stop noticed a handgun protruding from the right front passenger's waistband. The officers detained all of the occupants without incident, and the right front passenger was arrested for firearms violations.
May 11, 2022, at 9:43 PM, Pasadena Police Officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation and discovered the driver of the vehicle had several warrants for his arrest. The driver was asked to exit the vehicle, at which time he fled on foot. Officers gave chase for a short distance before they were able to detain the suspect without incident. After detaining the suspect, officers recovered a loaded and unregistered firearm from the suspect's pants pocket. Neither the Officers nor the suspect were injured in this incident, and the driver was arrested for his warrants and the firearms violation.
May 14, 2022, at 9:07 PM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to Washington Blvd and Lake Ave after receiving a call of a traffic accident involving a pedestrian and a motorist. When officers arrived, they located the pedestrian, who had sustained visible injuries but was conscious and responsive. The driver was also present at the scene and provided a statement. The pedestrian was treated at the scene by Pasadena Paramedics and transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital, where he would later succumb to his injuries.
May 17, 2022, at 11:41 PM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 200 block of E. Holly St. regarding a vandalism report. During the investigation, officers located and detained a suspect. While the suspect was seated on the curb, officers heard the sound of metal hitting the ground and saw the suspect trying to hide/manipulate an object with his feet. Officers recovered a black magazine, which was loaded with ammunition.
Officers at the scene spoke to a witness who told officers they saw the suspect discard a firearm prior to being detained. Officers located and recovered a semi-automatic handgun, and the suspect was arrested.
May 18, 2022, at 10:00 PM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the area of Mar Vista Ave. and Villa St. regarding a possible traffic collision. Just prior to the traffic collision, the Police Department received a "ShotSpotter" alert in the same area. When officers arrived on the scene, they detained a group of subjects that appeared to be involved in a collision. Based on the officers' preliminary investigation, it appears that the suspect was being followed by an unknown vehicle on Villa St. before he pulled into Newton Alley and exited his car. After exiting the vehicle, the suspect stated someone shot at him. In response to being shot at, the suspect entered his car and rammed a separate victim's car believing the shot came from the victim. The parties exited and got into a physical fight. The suspect showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for assault and for driving under the influence of alcohol. Officers recovered evidence of a shooting near Newton Alley and Villa St. where the suspect stated he originally exited his car.
May 21, 2022, at 8:19 AM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the 1600 block of Wagner St. regarding a call of a victim reporting his roommate threatening to stab him with a knife. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with the victim and discovered that the victim and suspect had been arguing, and the suspect stabbed the walls inside of the home. The victim left the house fearing for his safety and was able to exit the house and not sustain any injuries. The victim contacted the police and identified the suspect. The suspect was contacted in the house and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon without incident. The knife was recovered in the kitchen.
May 22, 2022, at 1:16 AM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the area of 900 E. Walnut St regarding an assault. The victim told Pasadena Dispatch that a suspect approached her car while she was asleep in it. The suspect then pointed a handgun at the victim and yelled that he could kill her. Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect at Lake Ave. and Locust St., at which time a foot pursuit ensued. During the foot pursuit, the suspect discarded a loaded .22 caliber revolver but was ultimately taken into custody without incident. The suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
May 27, 2022, at 3:18 PM, Pasadena Police Officers responded to the intersection of Colorado Blvd and Oak Ave. Regarding an officer-involved traffic collision. The collision involved a red 2021 Hyundai Sonata and a Pasadena Motor Officer. Preliminarily it appears that the motor officer collided with the Hyundai as the driver of the Hyundai attempted to make a left turn onto Colorado Blvd. from Oak Ave. The officer sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the Hyundai was not injured and remained at the scene.
May 29, 2022, at 8:46 PM, Pasadena Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle violation and discovered the driver was on probation for assault. During their investigation, officers searched the vehicle and located a 9mm ghost handgun behind the center console. The driver was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm.