The West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force received the Unit Citation Award for their assistance in capturing a serial arsonist.
Between 2012 and 2013, the South Pasadena area suffered 21 fires caused by a serial arsonist. The West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force assisted the South Pasadena Police Department, Pasadena Fire Department, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in this investigation. The combined efforts of these entities resulted in the arrest of the arsonist who was eventually charged with 18 counts of felony arson.
The Task Force dedicated countless hours conducting surveillance during this investigation. As a result, the Task Force received the Unit Citation Award for Congressional Recognition of their efforts.
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Address/Location
Arcadia Police Department
250 W Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-574-5150