Weekly Crime Report: San Marino & Nearby Police Log

SAN MARINO, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the San Marino area this week.

Crash Shuts Down South Pasadena Street

A crash in South Pasadena knocked down power lines Monday, forcing the closure of Garfield Avenue.

Longfellow Elementary School Latest Target Of School Vandals

Police are investigating the vandalism at Longfellow Elementary School for possible ties to a string of school break-ins in Pasadena.

Pasadena Woman Faked Kidnapping To Extort Her Parents, Police Say

Pasadena police believe a 20-year-old woman took photos of herself bound and gagged, faking a kidnapping to extort $80K from her parents.

Man Sentenced In Mafia Drug Dealing Operation Along LA River

A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a Mexican Mafia drug operation from Elysian Park to Burbank.

Pedestrian Struck At Vigil For Biker Killed At Same Intersection

The intersection of Manchester and Normandie is closed after a pedestrian was struck during a vigil for a cyclist killed there Tuesday.

3 Guilty Of Firebombing LA Homes Of Black Families

Three gang members pleaded guilty to firebombing the homes of black families in East LA to terrorize the families into moving.