🌱 Patch AM: What crimes and arrests hit Monrovia neighborhoods last week?

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In today's newsletter:

• What crimes and arrests hit Monrovia neighborhoods last week?

Also on today's calendar: Clothing Swap and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 102, low: 75.
• Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monrovia Police: Drunk arrestee head-butts cop; Man intentionally rams car; Multiple frauds in one afternoon; Suspect had drugs and loaded gun; Etc. (monrovianow.com) — Monrovia residents can see a full week of local police activity here, from catalytic converter thefts and shoplifting to fraud scams, public intoxication arrests, and a hillside brush fire quickly contained by officers and firefighters. The Neighborhood Watch report for September 23–30 details where incidents occurred, how suspects were handled, and several ongoing investigations that may affect your neighborhood and daily routines.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Little Sushi Chefs →
  Saute Academy, 150 East Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Clothing Swap →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  11:00 am
• Spooky TableTop Adventures →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  12:00 pm
• Craft-tastic! →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  12:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Monrovia Reads Van at Canyon Early Learning Center →
  Monrovia CA
  11:15 am
• Teen Advisory Board Meeting →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  5:00 pm
• Teen Activity Hour →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Baby Storytime →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  10:00 am
• Monrovia Reads Van at Clifton MS →
  Monrovia CA
  12:15 pm
• Barks and Books →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  4:00 pm
• October Adult Craft →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  6:00 pm
• Literacy Word Workshop →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is road construction on Irving Ave reported...
  There is road construction on Irving Ave reported on Sep 28, 2026. "Glendale Public Works Project •City Contractor will be on site from 7am to 4pm … (Nextdoor )
• There is road construction on I-5 S reported at...
  There is road construction on I-5 S reported at 9:01 PM. "I-5 South - Paving Operation Hasley Canyon Rd" (Nextdoor )

• Monrovia Unified School District posted a job opening for After School Activity Leader in Monrovia. Apply here.
• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Leader - Teen Center in Duarte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• 2 caught after high-speed police chase ends in Sierra Madre (dailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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