Police News From South Pasadena

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On June 25, the South Pasadena Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle.

By News Desk

On Sunday, June 25, at 6:21 pm, the South Pasadena Police Department received an alert from the department’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system that a stolen 2010 burgundy Hyundai Elantra was entering the city.

Officers responded to the area and located the Hyundai pulling into a gas station in the 700 block of Mission Street. Officers confirmed that the vehicle was stolen and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, 37-year-old Pasadena resident Alejan Garcia, and the passenger, 26-year-old Pasadena resident Stephan Christian, were taken into custody without incident. During the arrest, it was discovered that both Garcia and Christian were in possession of narcotics paraphernalia.

Both Garcia and Christian were subsequently booked, cited, and released, with a court appearance scheduled at a later date.

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June 27: Burglar Booked for Grand Theft

On Tuesday, June 27, at 6:52 am, the South Pasadena Police Department received an alert of a stolen gold Chevrolet pickup truck.

Officers located the Chevrolet in the 1300 block of Fremont Avenue, and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, 41-year-old Pasadena resident Sanjay Varma, was taken into custody without incident. During the arrest, officers found Varma had an “Arrow” key, a burglary tool used to open U.S. Postal mailboxes.

Officers quickly learned that Varma was on Post release Community Supervision (PRCS), and a parole hold was placed on him. They booked Varma for grand theft of a vehicle and possession of burglary tools.

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June 29: Man Arrested in Possession of Sword

On Wednesday, June 29, an officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 1800 block of Fremont Avenue.

The officer contacted the driver of the Dodge Truck regarding the Vehicle Code violation.

The driver had several knives in the car, including a 26” doubled sided sword, as well as illegal narcotics and an out-of-city warrant. The 45-year-old male Bell Gardens resident was arrested and taken to jail. It was later discovered that he had been driving with a suspended license.

Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to call the South Pasadena Police Department at 626-403-7297. If you would like to provide an anonymous tip, you may call “Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477).