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South Pasadena police officers made two arrests this past week in separate incidents involving felony vandalism and a dangerous high-speed pursuit.
By News Desk
Gang-Related Vandalism on Mission Street
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 12:22 pm, South Pasadena police officers responded to reports of a male suspect looking into vehicles and vandalizing a wall in the 1500 block of Mission Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a man matching the description. He was observed actively spray-painting graffiti on a wall and was identified as David Estrada, 24, of Los Angeles. Estrada was confirmed to be a member of the Florencia 13 street gang.
Investigators later determined that Estrada had defaced multiple locations within the Mission Business District. He was arrested for felony vandalism and transported to Pasadena City Jail for booking. A follow-up investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage and identify additional victims.
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High-Speed DUI Pursuit Ends in Arrest
The following night, on Friday, August 8, 2025, at approximately 10:10 pm, two South Pasadena officers observed a vehicle speeding and swerving in the 1800 block of Fremont Avenue.
When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop for multiple vehicle code violations, the driver failed to yield and ran a red light at Mission Street, triggering a high-speed pursuit. The chase continued northbound on Fremont Avenue and onto the westbound 210 Freeway.
Due to the suspect’s excessive speed, officers discontinued the pursuit and relied on aerial assistance from a Pomona Police Department helicopter. The suspect exited at the 2 Freeway interchange, abandoned the vehicle, and fled on foot.
With the assistance of the helicopter unit, South Pasadena officers located and arrested the suspect on a nearby freeway embankment without further incident. He was identified as Luis Lopez, 25, of Monrovia.
Lopez was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for felony evading and driving under the influence (DUI). He was transported to Pasadena City Jail for booking and housing.
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Anyone with information about either incident is encouraged to contact the South Pasadena Police Department at (626) 403-7270, or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
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