Pasadena police officer Kalvin Blake spent part of last Friday in handcuffs, arrested in Upland on a felony warrant accusing him of vandalism of $400 or more in damage. The San Bernardino County District Attorney has charged Blake with a single felony vandalism count. He has pleaded not guilty, was released on his own recognizance, and is set to return to court on July 9. Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris has placed him on unpaid administrative leave while the criminal case plays out.
Arrest and Charges
According to Pasadena Now, Upland police officers arrested Blake on a felony warrant obtained by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors allege the vandalism involved $400 or more in damage, triggering a felony filing. Blake entered a not-guilty plea, was released on his own recognizance rather than being held on bail, and is scheduled to appear in San Bernardino County court on July 9.
Department Response
In a statement to Pasadena Now, Chief Eugene Harris said he “takes a strong stance” and will hold personnel “accountable for their actions and behavior” if they violate law or department policy. Harris confirmed that Blake has been placed on administrative leave without pay while the Upland Police Department and the San Bernardino County District Attorney handle the criminal case.
Background
Public payroll records list Kalvin R. Blake as a Pasadena police officer, with Transparent California including a Kalvin R. Blake among Pasadena police payroll entries. Separate federal court filings on Justia Dockets show he was named as an individual defendant in a 2025 civil-rights lawsuit against the city that lists several officers. These public records provide context on Blake’s public employment history and prior litigation but do not determine guilt or innocence in the current criminal case.
What Happens Next
Blake is expected back in San Bernardino County court on July 9 for further proceedings in the felony vandalism case. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the matter, and the Upland Police Department is handling the associated investigation. In the meantime, Pasadena officials have kept Blake on unpaid administrative leave while they wait for the criminal case to move forward. This story will be updated as new court filings or official statements are released.
