Five Arrests Made for Vehicle Theft/Carjacking

On Sept. 4 at about 10 p.m., a Glendale police officer initiated a traffic stop for expired registration near the intersection of Altura and Lowell avenues.  The vehicle appeared to be pulling over, but then quickly accelerated initiating a pursuit. The vehicle attempted to make a turn but collided with a curb lane, drove over a sidewalk and onto a lawn in the 4200 block of Boston Avenue. The driver then fled on foot through residential neighborhoods. The driver, 41-year-old Luis Garcia of Pasadena, was ultimately detained in the 3700 block of Altura. During the investigation it was learned that the vehicle Garcia was driving had been reported stolen, and that Garcia did not have a valid driver’s license. Garcia was subsequently arrested for vehicle theft and evading.

On Sept. 13 at about 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Honolulu and Pennsylvania avenues regarding a male who was seen pulling on car door handles in the area. The GPD airship was overhead and witnessed a male, later identified as 20-year-old Daniel Rodrigues of Los Angeles, pull on door handles of parked vehicles and then got back into his vehicle and drive northbound on New York Avenue. The airship assisted in directing ground units to the vehicle Rodrigues was seen driving. During the investigation, officers learned the vehicle Rodrigues was driving had been reported stolen. A search of the vehicle produced several pieces of stolen luggage. Rodrigues was arrested for vehicle theft, tampering with a vehicle and receiving known stolen property.

On Sept. 20 at about 4 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Las Flores Drive and observed a male, later identified as 28-year-old Arsen Emboyan (transient), laying in the driveway of a residence. Emboyan had arrived at the location on a motorcycle that officers discovered had been reported stolen a couple of days prior. Officers learned that Emboyan was on active probation, and discovered that he was in possession of heroin. Emboyan was subsequently arrested for vehicle theft and possessing narcotics.

On Sept. 22 at about 10:20 p.m., officers located a stolen vehicle traveling in the 200 block of South Central Avenue. The officers conducted a felony stop and the driver, a juvenile, was ultimately arrested for vehicle theft. 

On Sept. 23 at about 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South Verdugo Road regarding a fight and possible grand theft of a vehicle. During the investigation it was learned that 27-year-old Ryan Curiel (transient) had arrived at the location and attempted to gain entry of a parked vehicle. Curiel was in possession of a shaved key and a debit card belonging to another individual. Curiel was subsequently arrested for vehicle theft, car-jacking battery and an outstanding warrant.

Four Ex-Felons Arrested on Numerous Charges After Officers Locate Three Firearms in Vehicle

On Sept. 21 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Glendale police officers on patrol noticed a vehicle parked on the 3800 block of San Fernando Road in a handicap parking space without a handicap placard.

The officers approached the parking lot and noticed the vehicle was occupied by two passengers, 38-year-old Priscilla Flores of West Covina and 33-year-old Roger Mendoza (transient). A male, later identified as 28-year-old Michael Carrillo (transient), and female, 33-year-old Hilary Sullivan of Phillips Ranch, were seen walking away from a nearby ATM machine toward the vehicle.

While the officers were speaking with Carrillo (who initially provided false names), they noticed he had a pocket knife clipped to his pants. A search of Carrillo produced an access card and the key to the illegally parked vehicle. Sullivan also initially provided officers with a false name.

Assisting officers arrived. On the rear passenger seat, in plain view, officers located a loaded ghost gun. A subsequent search of the vehicle produced two more loaded firearms, a firearm silencer, a high capacity magazine, a box of ammunition, over 70 blank access cards, one re-encoded access card, two methamphetamine pipes, one jar of cannabis, one baggie of methamphetamine, and several items of stolen mail. Mendoza was found to be in possession of a window punch.

During the investigation it was discovered that all four individuals had previously been convicted of a felony. Officers learned that Carrillo was on active probation and had multiple warrants out for his arrest and Sullivan was on active parole.

Carrillo, Sullivan, Flores and Mendoza were all arrested and booked on numerous charges including carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle with a prior felony, being an ex-felon with a firearm, identity theft, possessing controlled substances while armed and owning ammunition when prohibited.

Arrests for Reckless Driving and Street Racing – Vehicles Impounded

The Glendale Police Dept. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding reckless driving and illegal street racing. Those arrested for such offenses will have their vehicles impounded. The below list depicts those who have been arrested for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest (racing) over the course of the last few weeks. Officers continue to proactively patrol the city and monitor traffic to keep our roads safe for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. 

Anyone who witnesses reckless driving or illegal street racing can call the Glendale Police Dept.’s non-emergency line at (818) 548-4911 or 9-1-1 to report those involved.

Male From Public Safety Bulletin Arrested and in Custody for Prowling

Calese Crowder is a current resident of Glendale and has a long history of peeping, prowling and residential burglary activity within the City of Glendale. In June 2011, Crowder was arrested for a series of peeping and occupied residential burglaries in the City of Glendale and, as a result, he was convicted and sentenced to eight years in prison.

Between April 2020 and September 2021, there have been numerous reports of a male involved in late-night residential burglaries, attempted burglaries, window peeping and/or prowling in the City of Glendale around the areas between Linden Avenue and Rosedale Avenue, north of West Glenoaks Boulevard and south of Glenwood Road. The Glendale Police Dept. identified Calese Crowder as the suspect involved in these incidents and in the last several months he has been arrested by GPD multiple times for these prowling and peeping incidents.

On Sept. 5 just after 2 a.m., Crowder was arrested and booked for prowling after he was caught looking into a bedroom window of an occupied residence on the 1900 block of Glenwood Road, but was released from custody.

On Sept. 17 at approximately 8 p.m., a male matching Crowder’s description was reported looking into a kitchen window of another residence on the 1900 block of Glenwood Road. Officers attempted to contact Crowder at his residence that evening, but were unable to locate him. 

During the investigation, Crowder was identified as the suspect involved in the Sept. 17 incident.  A public safety bulletin regarding Calese Crowder was posted to the Glendale Police Dept.’s social media accounts on Sept. 22.

On Sept 23 detectives assigned to Glendale Police Dept.’s Burglary Bureau executed an arrest warrant for Crowder and he was subsequently arrested for prowling and disorderly conduct, and he remains in custody.

The public is advised to take extra precautions to keep themselves and their families’ safe, specifically from the crimes of peeping, prowling and residential burglary. To report a crime to the Glendale Police Dept., call department’s non-emergency line (818) 548-4911 or, in an emergency, 9-1-1.

Traffic Stop Leads to Two Arrested for Being Ex-Felons with a Firearm, Possession and Identity Theft

On Sept. 17 at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers assigned to Glendale Police Dept.’s Special Enforcement Detail (SED) were travelling on Glendale Avenue when they observed a vehicle make a right hand turn while failing to stop for a red light.

The officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted the driver, 34-year-old Kaitlyn Bryant of North Hollywood. A records check revealed that Bryant was on active probation. 

A search of the vehicle produced 24 access cards belonging to other individuals, three fraudulent California driver’s licenses, counterfeit cash, a firearm magazine speed loader, a bag of stolen mail and two glass pipes with bulbous ends. 

During the investigation, officers learned that Bryant was staying at a nearby motel. Officers knocked on the room that Bryant was associated with, and 39-year-old Gregory Stewart of Redondo Beach opened the door. A subsequent search of the room revealed a loaded handgun, two plastic baggies containing methamphetamine, several more access cards belonging to other individuals, two California driver’s licenses, and three laptops.

Bryant and Stewart were arrested and booked for each being an ex-felon with a firearm, identity theft and possessing a controlled substance while armed. Bryant was also arrested for violating the terms of her probation.

Shots Fired Incident Update

On Sunday, Sept. 19, at approximately 2:04 p.m., Glendale PD officers responded to a business on the 1800 block of West Glenoaks Boulevard regarding multiple reports of shots fired at the location. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male to the front of the location who had suffered from at least one gunshot wound and had been stabbed. Officers performed life-saving measures and the male was transported to a local hospital where he underwent surgery and is expected to survive his injuries.

A second adult male who was involved in the confrontation had initially fled the scene, but was quickly identified and located by Glendale Police Dept. officers. This second male had also sustained an injury from the confrontation and is currently being treated at a hospital in Los Angeles. No other subjects sustained injuries at the location and it does not appear that there are any outstanding suspects at this time. Detectives are actively investigating what led up to the shooting and stabbing; there is information indicating the suspect and victim knew each other. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Male Arrested for Burglary, Vehicle Theft and Identity Theft

On Sept. 15 at approximately 7:45 a.m., an officer assigned to Glendale Police Dept.’s patrol bureau located a vehicle in a parking lot on the 5000 block of San Fernando Road that had been reported stolen earlier that morning.

The vehicle was unoccupied and while assisting units arrived a male (later identified as 37-year-old Armen Davoudi of Tujunga) was seen loading merchandise into the vehicle. Officers contacted Davoudi and a search of his person produced numerous credit cards belonging to other individuals and a large amount of cash.

Officers also located a receipt for items Davoudi had purchased that morning with someone else’s credit card. During the investigation it was learned that Davoudi had committed a residential burglary earlier as well. Davoudi was arrested and booked for burglary, vehicle theft, and identity theft.

Davoudi’s bail was set for $50,000.

The vehicle was returned to its owner and the victims of identity theft were contacted.

Male with Prior Felony Conviction Arrested for Carrying a Concealed Firearm

On Sept. 15 just after 5 p.m., officers assigned to Glendale Police Dept.’s Special Enforcement Detail (SED) witnessed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. The officers learned that the vehicle’s registration was expired and subsequently conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Riverdale Drive and Central Avenue.

The officers could smell a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, and, upon approaching the vehicle, they noticed two opened bottles of alcohol in the center console.

The driver, 32-year-old German Garcia of Los Angeles, stated that there was a gun under the driver’s seat. A search of the vehicle produced a loaded revolver and numerous marijuana related products.

During the investigation, officers learned that Garcia had previously been convicted of a felony.

Garcia was arrested and booked for being an ex-felon with a firearm and for carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle with a prior felony conviction.

Garcia’s bail was set for $35,000.