Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - A man and woman were arrested March 15 after video surveillance helped investigators identify the pair in an attempted murder.
Salome Rodriguez, 44, and Jocelyn Delacruz, 24, were taken into custody near South Hamilton Boulevard and West Eighth Street by the Pomona Police Special Investigations Unit which was conducting surveillance on the pair, according to the Pomona Police Department. A victim was wounded by gunfire just before 3 p.m. at a liquor store in the 1100 block of West Mission Boulevard. The Pomona Police Major Crimes Unit and Special Investigations Unit were able to quickly identify Rodriguez and Delacruz as suspects with the help of video surveillance. The pair were found walking near South Hamilton Boulevard and West Eighth Street when undercover officers found them and took them into custody. The victim was treated at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. Both suspects, who reside in Pomona, were charged with one count each of attempted murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The pair already had a scheduled court appearance March 17 and are scheduled again in court April 27 in Pomona, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court records. Rodriguez is being held in lieu of more than $3.2 million bail in the Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. Delacruz is being held without bail at the Century Regional Detention Facility, according to Los Angeles County booking records. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - A man died in a shooting Saturday night in a recent uptick of gun violence in Pomona.
This is the second fatal shooting in as many days. Officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 100 block of East Holt Avenue, February 18 around 6 p.m. First responders located the victim who was taken to a nearby hospital where he eventually died. A double shooting February 16 left a man dead at the scene and sent one man to a hospital where he was last listed in stable condition. Anyone with information on either of these shootings is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. 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 POMONA - Major crimes detectives are trying to learn the motive behind a double shooting that killed one man and sent another to a hospital Thursday night.
Officers were called to reports of gunfire around 10:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Cordova Street. First responders found both wounded men and paramedics declared one dead at the scene. The second is hospitalized in stable condition, according to the Pomona Police Department. It is unclear if homicide detectives have learned a suspect identity or description. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. 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 POMONA - Equipment violations led officers to discover a loaded unregistered firearm tucked under the driver seat of a vehicle driven by a known gang member Saturday, the Pomona Police Department said.
Johnny Richardson, a 19-year-old Pomona resident, was arrested after officers discovered the weapon and learned of his identity. Richardson was stopped around 6:18 p.m. in the area of Holt Avenue and Clark Avenue February 11. Richardson was booked on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of ammunition, being in possession of an unregistered firearm and being a criminal street gang member carrying a loaded firearm. Richardson posted $35,000 bond and was released Monday, February 13 at 7:22 p.m., according to Los Angeles County booking records. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - Police announced January 30 the man wounded in a January 27 shooting died the day after he was hospitalized.
The man was found by officers who were called to the 300 block of North Mountain View Avenue. Officers were called to the location around 2 a.m., according to the Pomona Police Department. It is unclear if Homicide detectives with the Pomona Police Major Crimes Unit have developed suspect information or a motive. Anyone with information on this Murder is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-622-1241. 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 POMONA - A man and 17-year-old male died at the scene of a shooting January 28.
Officers responding to a report of gunfire in the 1700 block of South Reservoir Street around 10:30 p.m. Both victim were discovered at the scene. Los Angeles County Firefighter paramedics declared both victim dead at the scene, according to the Pomona Police Department. Homicide detectives from the Pomona Police Department are investigating. A motive and description of any number of suspects are not publicly known. Anyone with information on this double murder is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. 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 POMONA - The victim of a December 27 stabbing was left severely injured and disfigured, and the suspect remains out of custody, according to the Pomona Police Department.
The stabbing occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of West Mission Boulevard. Investigators have yet to reveal the circumstances behind the stabbing, but the suspect was caught on security camera inside of a local liquor store prior to the stabbing. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect, or with any other information on this incident is urged to call Pomona Police Detective Dolgovin at 909-620-2095, or 909622-1241. Information can be provided anonymously 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 POMONA - A woman was hospitalized Monday night after likely being struck by a vehicle.
The severely-injured woman was found down on traffic lanes at Indian Hill Boulevard at Lincoln Avenue around 11:22 p.m. January 16. “Evidence at the scene suggests the pedestrian was attempting to cross Indian Hill Blvd. when she was struck by a passing vehicle,l according to the Pomona Police Department. The driver fled the scene. It is not publicly clear if investigators have a vehicle or suspect description. Anyone with information on this crash is urged to call the Pomona Police Department Traffic Services Bureau at 909-620-7741. 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 POMONA - A murder suspect was jailed after a shooting victim turned up at a hospital Tuesday night.
The shooting occurred in the area of Gary Avenue and Alvarado Street around 9 p.m. after dispatchers received calls of a victim having been shot multiple times. The victim weld up in a hospital and was treated, but later died, according to the Pomona Police Department. “During the investigation, witnesses were interviewed and a suspect was arrested. The investigation is on-going to determine the motive, corroborate statements, and gather evidence,” according to the Pomona Police Department in a written statement. Investigators are withholding the name of the suspect, citing the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. 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 POMONA - A man died in an alleyway Monday, likely after being gunned down.
Officers found the man in alleyway after being called to a report of gunfire in the 600 block of Karesh Avenue at 1 a.m. Los Angeles County Firefighter paramedics declared the man dead at the scene, according to the Pomona Police Department. The Pomona Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating. It is not publicly clear if investigators have a suspect description, or a motive. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2985. Provide information anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or Lacrimestoppers.org. |
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