South Pasadena Police Respond to Mail Theft, DUI Pursuit, and Fatal Crash

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Over the past ten days, South Pasadena police responded to a series of high-profile incidents, including an attempted mail theft, a DUI pursuit, and a fatal motorcycle crash.

By News Desk

Four Arrested in Attempted Mail Theft

On the morning of Friday, July 25, 2025, officers responded to a report of attempted mail theft in the 1500 block of Huntington Drive. Acting swiftly, police located a vehicle matching the suspect description and conducted a traffic stop.

Inside the vehicle, officers discovered burglary tools, stolen property, and methamphetamine. The four occupants, Marlos Merlos (37), Luis Lopez (39), Andrea Hurtado (28), and Gisselle Ibarra (27), all residents of Los Angeles, were arrested on multiple charges, including attempted mail theft, possession of burglary tools, possession of stolen property, and possession of methamphetamine.

A follow-up investigation is ongoing to identify additional victims.

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DUI Suspect Leads Police on Multi-City Pursuit

In the early hours of Thursday, July 31, 2025, officers attempted to stop a vehicle driving erratically. The driver failed to yield, leading police on a pursuit through Alhambra and ultimately into Monterey Park, where the suspect collided with a parked car and fled on foot.

The driver, 24-year-old Juan Ramirez-Carreto of Palmdale, was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and had an outstanding DUI warrant. He was arrested and booked on charges including DUI, evading police, hit-and-run, driving without a license, and warrant violation.

A female passenger was released at the scene. No injuries were reported.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Solo Crash

At approximately 9:07 pm on Sunday, August 3, 2025, officers responded to a solo motorcycle crash at the intersection of Pasadena Avenue and Arroyo Drive. Investigators determined that the 25-year-old male rider from Los Angeles lost control while navigating a curve and struck the center median.

Tragically, the rider was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending release by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

The South Pasadena Traffic Division is investigating the crash with assistance from the San Marino and Baldwin Park police departments.

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Call for Public Assistance

South Pasadena Police urge anyone with information regarding any of these incidents to contact them at (626) 403-7265, or to submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).