‘Rockefeller’ Charged With San Marino Murder Pleads Not Guilty Again

In an arraignment Thursday morning, Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, charged with the bludgeoning death of San Marino man John Sohus, again plead not guilty to the charges, the Pasadena Star-News reported. His trial could last three months.

SMPD Blotter: Burglaries, Identity Theft, DUIs

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Former San Marino Mayor Top Assembly Candidate Fundraiser

Matthew Lin, the physician and former San Marino mayor running to represent San Marino and other cities in the 49th State Assembly District, has raised the most campaign money so far, the Pasadena Sun reports.

DUI Patrols to Hit the Streets for Super Bowl Sunday

The Avoid the 100 DUI campaign urges Super Bowl fans to take part in the national designated driver program.

Large San Marino Business Fire Caused by Electrical Issue

Investigators have found that a problem with electrical wiring under a desk started a fire that burned for hours and demolished Masters Realty on Huntington Drive Friday morning.

SMPD Blotter: Thefts, Hit and Run, DUI

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Fire Destroys San Marino Business (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

A fire that lasted for almost three hours Friday morning destroyed Masters Realty on Huntington Drive.

Updated: Fire Destroys San Marino Business, Locals React

Masters Realty on Huntington Drive was destroyed in a fire that lasted over two and a half hours early Friday morning.

‘Dateline’ to Highlight ‘Rockefeller’ Charged With San Marino Murder

One of the many news outlets to cover the story of a serial impostor charged with 1985 San Marino murder, Dateline will delve deeper Friday night into the mystery and history of Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, aka "Clark Rockefeller."

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Vandalism, Hit and Run

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'Rockefeller' Faces Trial For San Marino Murder, Due in Court Feb. 9

Judge Jared Moses determined Tuesday that sufficient evidence exists for the case of a man charged with 1985 San Marino murder to go to trial. Felony arraignment is set for Feb. 9.

#Rockefeller Hearing: Ex-Fiancé of Defendant Said He Had a Temper, Could be ‘Very Mean’

The former fiancé of the man charged with 1985 San Marino murder testified Tuesday that Christopher Crowe, as she knew him, was a man of secrecy who was once violent with her.

#Rockefeller Hearing: Defendant Gave Victim’s Truck to Witness

On day four of the preliminary hearing that will decide whether a serial impostor will face trial for the 1985 murder of San Marino man John Sohus, a former acquaintance spoke of a mysterious truck that the defendant tried to give away.

#Rockefeller Hearing: ‘Chichester’ Tried to Get Rid of Blood-Spotted Rug, Toxic Chemicals

A couple who knew the man charged with the 1985 San Marino murder of John Sohus told of the odd former San Marino resident and some items he tried to dispose of before leaving town.

'Rockefeller' Hearing: Four Blood Stains Found in San Marino Guesthouse

A criminalist and forensic scientist testified Friday afternoon that she found four blood stains in the Lorain Road guesthouse that was occupied in the 80s by Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, a man of many aliases, who is charged with murder.

Forensic Scientist Recalls Bone-Filled Shirt With Cuts in ‘Rockefeller’ Murder

A shirt with several sharp cuts and a USC Bookstore bag were among what a criminalist testified Friday that she found in 1994 when bones were discovered in the backyard of a San Marino home.

Witness Misidentifies Court Cameraman as ‘Rockefeller’ Murder Suspect

The character of 1985 San Marino murder victim John Sohus and his mother Didi Sohus were questioned Thursday, along with details about the man who lived in their Lorain Road guesthouse and is charged with the murder.

‘Rockefeller’ Hearing: Former Neighbor Identifies Man Charged With Murder by Another Alias

A former San Marino neighbor and police officers testified Thursday morning for the second day of the preliminary hearing that will decide whether a Rockefeller impostor charged with San Marino murder will face trial.

San Marino Man Charged With Insider Trading Scheme

Danny Kuo, a fund manager for Whittier Trust Co. in South Pasadena, was arrested with six others Tuesday.

Skeletal Remains Focus of ‘Rockefeller’ Murder Hearing, Day One

Deputy District Attorney Habib Balian called on witnesses Wednesday at the preliminary hearing for the Rockefeller impostor charged with a 1985 San Marino murder. Balian is aiming to prove sufficient evidence exists for the case to go to trial.

Man Charged With San Marino Rape Also Allegedly Scammed Victim

The Pasadena man charged with rape and hiring a hitman to kill a San Marino woman, knew the alleged victim well and also allegedly scammed her out of money, a San Marino Detective told Patch.

SMPD Blotter: Identity Theft, DUI

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Former San Marino High School Coach Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Mike Mooney returned $20,000 to the San Marino Unified School District after pleading guilty to grand theft embezzlement Tuesday.

Updated: Hearing Delayed for Man Charged With San Marino Rape, Murder-for-Hire

The preliminary hearing for Brian William Harrington of Pasadena has been postponed. A preliminary hearing date setting will take place on Feb. 1.

'Rockefeller' Charged With Murder Admitted False Identity

In a 2008 FBI interview, Christian Gerhartsreiter, the man who faces a hearing Wednesday for a 1985 San Marino murder, admitted he was not a well-to-do Rockefeller but a "pathetic nothing," the Boston Globe reported Tuesday.

Three Big Court Hearings Next Week: ‘Rockefeller,’ Mooney, Harrington

Hearings are scheduled next week for the Rockefeller impostor charged with San Marino murder, a former San Marino High School football coach charged with embezzlement and a Pasadena man charged with rape and attempted murder of a San Marino woman.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Theft, Vandalism

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Man Charged With Rape, Attempted Murder Faces Preliminary Hearing Jan. 17

Brian Harrington of Pasadena, who is charged with the rape, burglary and attempted murder of a San Marino woman, will appear at the Alhambra Courthouse Jan. 17 for a preliminary hearing.

Police Resume Overnight Parking Citations

After a grace period of ticket-free overnight street parking after the windstorm and during the holidays, the San Marino Police Department will begin enforcing the ordinance banning overnight street parking on Tuesday night.

SMPD Blotter: Theft, Hit and Run, Vandalism

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Rose Parade Route Spectator Rules

A note from the Pasadena Police Department.

San Marino Person of the Year: Volunteer Extraordinaire Vanessa Koo

See why readers chose Vanessa Koo as San Marino’s 2011 Person of the Year.

Man Charged With San Marino Rape Also Charged With Loan Scam

Brian William Harrington of Pasadena, who is charged with the rape, assault and attempted murder for hire of a San Marino woman at her home, had separate charges filed against him Wednesday for a Pasadena loan scam.

SMPD Blotter: Assault, Burglary, Elder Abuse

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Man Charged With Rape, Attempted Murder of San Marino Woman

Brian Harrington of Pasadena is accused of rape, assault, first-degree burglary and attempted murder for hire of a San Marino woman.

SMPD Blotter: Spousal Abuse, Theft and DUI

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Pharmacy at Center of Fraud Case to Close for Good Thursday

Phic K. Lim, co-owner of the Huntington Pharmacy, made the decision to shut down the local pharmacy after his arrest last October, one of the store's pharmacist's told Patch.

Updated: Former SMHS Coach Mooney Pleads Not Guilty to $20K Embezzlement Charges

Mike Mooney, the former football coach at San Marino High School who resigned in fall 2010, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he embezzled $20,000 from San Marino High School. His preliminary hearing is set for January.

Updated: Police Pretend to Be Pedestrians, Ticket 119 Drivers

Local police pretended to be pedestrians for a pedestrian enforcement detail in San Marino Wednesday morning to target drivers not obeying crosswalk laws.

SMPD Blotter: Theft, Elder Abuse, Hit and Run

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.