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Husband Arrested in Battery Case; 17-Year-Old Driver in Solo Crash Causes Serious Injuries

In the seven-day period between Sunday, Jan. 23, and Saturday Jan. 29, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 295 calls for service. Of those calls, these were considered the most notable.

Sunday, Jan. 23:

1:43 a.m. - DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Esperanza and Baldwin Aveneue:  An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The officer arrested the Arcadia resident for DUI.

Wednesday, Jan. 26:

10:12 a.m. - Inflicting Corporal Injury on Spouse, Edgeview Drive: This case involves an argument that became a fight between a couple filing for divorce.  The husband allegedly battered his wife, who was treated by .  Officers arrested the suspect on suspicion of felony battery.

Thursday, Jan. 27:

7:28 p.m. – Driving Under the influence of Alcohol near the intersection of Valley Avenue and Denair Street: An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The officer arrested the Pasadena resident for DUI. 

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Friday, Jan. 28:

11:47 p.m. - DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Ramona Ave and Sunnyside Avenue:  An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation, and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The officer arrested the Sierra Madre resident for DUI.

Sunday, Jan. 30:

1:05 a.m. – Solo Injury Traffic Collision, 160 N. Baldwin Avenue: A 17-year old driver was taking his two younger siblings home and fell asleep at the wheel. The driver was driving north on Baldwin Avenue and crashed into a palm tree and City sign on the east side of Baldwin Avenue. One of the passengers in the rear seat was sleeping and did not have a seat belt on. He was thrown into the front seat, sustaining serious injuries. The driver and front seat passenger also suffered injuries. The van sustained heavy damage.

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NOTE: As of Monday, Jan. 31st, the number of cases is over 525. The loss exceeds $245,000.

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