Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A driver from Colton was arrested Thursday after crashing a vehicle that narrowly missed a man watering a lawn on Sierra Madre Avenue.
The vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed blew past a stop sign at North Dalton Avenue and Sierra Madre Avenue, struck a curb, two parked vehicles and ultimately came to rest after destroying a backyard fence. First responders were called to the crash at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, August 10. The driver and two passengers of the crashed vehicle fled, but were all found. The driver was arrested and cited in the field for misdemeanor hit and run, according to the Azusa Police Department. Security camera video showed the resident’s fancy footwork dodging the collision and flying debris until the car came to a rest on the front lawn. Jan’s Towing was called to lift the car off the property. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Two male teens were arrested July 12 and were booked on suspicion of attempted murder and witness intimidation, according to the Azusa Police Department.
The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation and effort to curb a persistent spike in deadly gang violence in the city. The department’s gang units and detectives recently gathered information leading them to a home in the 400 block of West Duell Street, according to the Azusa Police Department. With the help of the Azusa police SWAT team, a search warrant was conducted on the Duell Street house around 11:30 p.m. July 12. Evidence was also recovered from the home. Anyone with information on illegal gang activity in the city is urged to call the Azusa Police Department's Detective Bureau or Gang Unit at 626-812-3200. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A man in his 60s was declared dead at the scene at a gas station Monday evening.
First responders were called to the Shell gas station, 106 S. Azusa Ave., just after 7:20 p.m., Monday, July 10. The man, who has not yet been identified, was in a vehicle parked in a stall, according to the Azusa Police Department. Preliminarily, it is believed that the death was natural. There were no apparent signs of foul play. It is not yet readily known how long the man may have been in the vehicle before being discovered. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A man shot through the abdomen called for help from a gas station Friday night.
First responders were called by the gunshot victim to an Arco gas station, 100 N. Azusa Ave., just after 9:30 p.m., Friday, July 7. The man reportedly was shot through the abdomen, but alert and seemingly unphased. Officers attempted to get more details on the shooting, but the victim was apparently uncooperative, according to the Azusa Police Department. Officers searched the area, but could not find any evidence of a shooting occurring there. It is unclear exactly where the victim was shot, why he was shot, and if he was dropped off near the gas station in a vehicle, or perhaps fled on foot. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A suspect was arrested June 15 and is facing hate crime and assault with a deadly weapon charges stemming from a seemingly-unprovoked beating during a league basketball game.
Sebastian Espinosa, 27, is accused of assaulting an Asian male playing in a league game at Memorial Park, 340 N. Orange Ave, on December 23, 2022. After being knocked to the ground, the Asian male was continually punched in the head and face and put up no self defense, according to the Azusa Police Department. “As the suspect was being pulled away from the victim he delivered on final attack by kicking the victim’s head and face before yelling a racially derogatory slur at the victim,” according to the Azusa Police Department in a written statement. The beating was captured on the park’s court side video system. Despite being given false identifying information by witnesses, detectives identified Espinosa as a suspect. Espinosa is being held in lieu of $30,000 bail in the Azusa jail ahead of a scheduled appearance in the West Covina Courthouse Tuesday, June 20. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A man was shot and found dead in a neighborhood that has become a hotbed of shootings and murders within the last year.
First responders arrived to the 200 block of East Newburgh Street around 11 p.m. Friday, June 9 and found three victims. The two surviving victims were taken to a hospital, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. It is unclear if investigators have determined a suspect, or motive. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A man and woman are being sought after vandalizing machines at a laundromat recently, taking coins and causing roughly $1,000 in damage. The crimes occurred May 12 and May 16 and were caught on camera. In one video, a woman is seen opening two coin boxes and quickly taking money. In all, $200 was stolen. The locked coin boxes on six machines were damaged, according to one of the owners. The laundromat sits in the Edgewood Shopping Center, 251 E. Gladstone St. “We had to replace the locks because they had broken them. It was costly and unfortunate,” according to one of the owners. “They actually only got into two of the boxes but damaged many while trying to get into the locked boxes. Six machines were damaged.” The husband and wife team who have run the laundromat for 27 years have not had too many problems, except for some graffiti and homeless issues. The Azusa Police Department is investigating. Anyone who can recognize the man and woman are urged to call the Azusa Police Department at 626-812-3200. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A juvenile was wounded, but is expected to survive injuries sustained in a shooting Tuesday night.
The juvenile was shot outside of 260 E. Newburgh Street. First responders were sent to the location at 9:32 p.m., according to Jennifer Wu, Azusa Police Department public information officer. The juvenile was hospitalized and last listed in stable condition. The identity of the suspect is reportedly still unknown. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Azusa Police Department at 626-812-3200. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Three people in a vehicle were unscathed after being shot at by a driver who allegedly followed them from Glendora after a confrontation May 3.
Aaron Foley, 28, was identified as the gun-toting suspect. He and his vehicle were located in Covina May 5 and he was taken into custody without incident. The shooting took place in the 600 block of North Alameda Avenue around 5 p.m. The three victims claimed they and Foley were involved in an altercation where hostile glances were exchanged in Glendora, according to the Azusa Police Department. Foley, a Montclair resident, was booked on suspicion of attempted murder. County booking records were not readily available. Detectives are searching for additional evidence in this shooting. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Azusa Police Department at 626-812-3200. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Three juveniles were taken into custody Friday after a reported shooting incident.
First responders were sent to the 800 block of South Cerritos Avenue at 11:37 a.m. April 28. Patrol officers were able to quickly identify a suspect vehicle which led Azusa police detectives and patrol officers to locate said vehicle and take one suspect into custody, according to the Azusa Police Department. Two more juvenile suspects were identified and their locations were discovered. With the help of a search warrant, the Azusa Police SWAT team located the suspects. All three suspects were arrested without incident. Police have yet to provide details on the shooting itself, including a motive, or if anyone was targeted. “The Azusa Police Department prioritizes the investigation of gang and juvenile crimes with utmost seriousness. The search for further evidence related to this case is currently in progress,” according to the Azusa Police Department in a written statement. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Azusa Police Department at 626-812-3200. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. |
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