Methamphetamine found in man's blood
NORTHEAST GLENDALE -- The death of a Glendale man who suffered
burns to 30% of his body in a November fire might have been partly
caused by drug use, authorities said Monday.
Christopher Titler, 32, died Nov. 25 after a fire was reported in
his apartment about 3:53 a.m. in the 1500 block of North Verdugo
Road. The fire is still under investigation, Glendale Fire officials
said, and Titler suffered second- and third-degree burns to about 30%
of his body.
A building manager at Titler's apartment building said she
believed the fire was started by a candle.
Methamphetamine and the drug Zolpidem, a sedative hypnotic
prescribed by doctors to treat insomnia, were found in Titler's
blood, said Capt. David Campbell, a spokesman for the Los Angeles
County Coroner's Office. Ultimately, Titler died from the combined
effects of smoke inhalation and thermal burns, Campbell said.
Darleene Barrientos
Woman's Club seeks donations
LA CRESCENTA -- The La Crescenta Woman's Club will accept
donations at its clubhouse 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday for its
Valentine's Day rummage sale.
The group will accept small to medium-sized household items
including furniture, clothing, books, toys, appliances and other
knickknacks. Large sofas and appliances will not be accepted. The
sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The clubhouse is at 4400 La Crescenta Ave. For more information,
call 249-3380.
Robert Chacon
YMCA sees 'Mission Possible'
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE -- The Crescenta-Canada YMCA kicks off its
annual fundraising drive this week, beginning with two dinner rallies
for volunteers working the campaign.
Dinners will be today and Thursday at the Crescenta-Canada YMCA
and the Tujunga Knights of Columbus Hall, respectively. YMCA
officials will talk about goals and campaigners will be divided into
teams. The organization's goal is to raise $235,000 during "Mission
Possible," which ends March 9.
Donations can be mailed to Crescenta-Canada YMCA, 1930 Foothill
Blvd., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. For more information on
donating or volunteering, call 790-0123.
Robert Chacon
