Sierra Madre Police Blotter: Home Ransacked, Cocaine-Related Arrest

The following information was provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Williams Fire Ignited By Vehicle Parked on Top of Dry Brush

Angeles National Forest reopened for recreational use.

Best Known Ways to Avoid Mountain Lion Attacks

Cougar sightings occur in Sierra Madre, so what's the best way to avoid an attack? The Monrovia Police Department provided these tips for living with cougars in the foothills.

Sierra Madre Police Blotter: Car Collides With Biker, Man Runs From Cops

The following information was provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Williams Fire 83 Percent Contained

Firefighters in the Angeles National Forest currently battling remainder of wildfire in steep terrain.

UPDATED: Authorities Tranquilize Bear After It Shut Down 210 Freeway

Deputies successfully moved the animal away from traffic into a neighborhood on Fairway Avenue. Fish and Game is on scene.

Kiwanis Honoring First Responders on 9/11

The Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will honor members of the Sierra Madre Police Department and Sierra Madre Fire Department.

Sierra Madre and Altadena CERT to Face Off

The Community Emergency Response Teams from both cities will compete in demonstrations of different emergency situations. Are you interested in being a “victim” in one of the demonstrations?

Williams Fire Firefighters Head Into More Treacherous Terrain

With 69 percent of the fire contained, officials say the most dangerous work is to come.

More Than 2,000 Arrested in LA County DUI Crackdown

Additional anti-DUI campaigns are planned for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Young Bicyclist Hurt in SUV Collision

The driver of an SUV was not cited when she allegedly meant to hit the brakes but pressed the gas pedal instead, injuring a girl, the Pasadena Star-News reported Wednesday.

Williams Fire: 48% Contained as of Wednesday Afternoon

According to the US Forest Service, full containment of the San Gabriel Canyon fire is still projected for September 13th.

Local Wrestling Coach Wanted For Sexually Assaulting Minors

Bad News Panthers coach Herbert Daniel Ortiz is accused of sexually assaulting minors around the San Gabriel Valley.

Williams Fire Smoke Prompts Unhealthy Air Advisory

The South Coast Air Quality Management District warns that air quality in the San Gabriel Valley could become unhealthy overnight as wind blows smoke from the Williams forest fire down from the mountains.

Watch: Williams Fire from Mt. Wilson

Webcam atop Mount Wilson Observatory tower provides unique and regularly updated view of the Williams Fire.

Sierra Madre Police Blotter: DUIs, Vandalism, Violent Kid

The following information was provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Williams Fire, Tuesday Morning

According to the US Forest Service, the San Gabriel Canyon fire is now 15% contained; full containment projected for September 13th.

Alert: The *72 Phone Scam

If someone leaves a call-back number beginning with *72, don't make that call. *72 activates the call-forwarding feature on your phone.

DUI Checkpoints Hit Sierra Madre Labor Day Weekend

In addition to Sierra Madre, there will be DUI checkpoints in other nearby areas, including Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, and Monrovia.

Cell Phone Thefts Increase: How to Protect Yourself

Due to an increase in cell phone thefts and robberies across Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department offers eight cell phone safety tips.

Sierra Madre Police Blotter: Thefts, Vehicle Collisions

The following information was provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Bear Spotted on Home’s Front Steps

A Sierra Madre resident reported the bear sighting Sunday.

Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Chantry Flats

Circumstances surrounding the crash still being investigated.

Weekend DUI Arrests Keep Officers Busy

The Avoid the 100 anti-DUI summer campaign is in full swing.

Sierra Madre Police Blotter: Gang Member Arrest, Battery, Missing Jewelry

The following information was provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

LA County DUI Checkpoint Campaign Launches Friday

County law enforcement will conduct sobriety checkpoints and DUI patrols during the two-week campaign.

Cougar Reportedly Sighted Hours After Bobcat Sighting

A resident reported seeing a cougar in Sierra Madre on Wednesday, hours after a bobcat sighting was reported.

Overturned Jeep Wrecks Havoc on 210

The jeep had the 210 at a crawl Wednesday morning.

Bobcat Possibly Sighted in Sierra Madre

A resident reported seeing a small bobcat in Sierra Madre Wednesday morning.

Sierra Madre Police Blotter: Burglary, DUIs

The following information was supplied by the Sierra Madre Police Department. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

UPDATE: Man Dies After Falling from Eaton Canyon First Water Fall, Wednesday

A man died from an apparent fall at an Eaton Canyon spot where two other fatalities occurred last summer.

Husband Arrested in Battery Case; 17-Year-Old Driver in Solo Crash Causes Serious Injuries

In the seven-day period between Sunday, Jan. 23, and Saturday Jan. 29, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 295 calls for service. Of those calls, these were considered the most notable.

Man Found Drugged and Unconscious in Kersting Court

During the week of Sunday, Dec. 12, to Saturday Dec. 18, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 320 calls for service. Of those calls, the following were considered most notable.

Attorney General: Company Raising Funds for Police Union Operating Unlawfully

The State Department of Justice has asked the Orange County commercial fundraising company to comply or cease operations following a Patch investigation.

Burglars Steal Ruger Handgun from Residence, Bomb Squad Called in Pipe Bomb Scare

Sierra Madre Police Blotter: In the seven-day period between Sunday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 20 the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 306 calls for service. Of those reports, these were considered the most worthy of report by

Burglary, Domestic Violence and Pumpkin Theft on Sierra Madre Police Blotter

During the seven-day period between Sunday, Oct. 10 and Sat. Oct. 16, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 352 calls for service. Of those calls, the following reports were most notable.

Sierra Madre Issues 'Green Flag' Alert

Residents urged to prepare for possible evacuation as predictions call for 80% chance of moderate to heavy rain.

Hikers Reported Missing in Chantry Flats above Sierra Madre

Air units unable to assist due to rain; search called off after no hikers found in the area.

POLICE BLOTTER: Woman Kidnapped on Mountain Trail Ave., Brick Thrown through Buccaneer Window

Knife-Brandishing Suspect Hurls Brick through Buccaneer Window; Car Robbed at St. Rita's Church and Woman Kidnapped on Mountain Trail Ave.

POLICE BLOTTER: Daylight Burglaries Reported by SMPD

Residence on N. Lima burglarized through unlocked door; another suspect smashes car window and escapes in broad daylight.