Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - Authorities identified and arrested a suspect in the murder of a San Dimas man who was gunned down in his own garage.
Jerrid Joseph Powell, a 33-year-old Los Angeles man, was found driving in Beverly Hills early Thursday morning and was detained during a traffic stop. Sheriff’s detectives arrested Powell on suspicion of robbery and murder, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. Powell allegedly took as-of-yet unidentified property from 42-year-old Nicholas Simbolon before shooting him dead. A relative found Simbolon and called first responders, Luna said during a 2 p.m. press conference. Simbolon is survived by his wife and two young sons. “It appears the robbery and senseless murder are an isolated incident and that there is no evidence to indicate that the suspect acted in concert with others,” Luna said, adding that as of now there is no relation between Simbolon and the suspect. Detectives reviewed security video and allege Simbolon was followed home by the suspect from an electric vehicle charging station in the 200 block of South Citrus Street in West Covina. After identifying the suspect vehicle, it was entered into a database as an armed and dangerous vehicle, Luna said. A Flock Camera system in Beverly Hills located the vehicle, Luna said. Powell was stopped at Santa Monica Boulevard and North Rexford Drive. “During a search of the vehicle, a firearm was found,” Luna said, adding that detectives believe its is the gun used in the robbery murder. A forensic examination has yet to be scheduled on the gun. The case is expected to be filed with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Monday, December 4. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Homicide detectives learned personal property was taken from the man who was shot and killed in his own garage November 28.
What the property is detectives have not revealed. Detectives are also determining if the victim was followed home, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. First responders were sent to the 1800 block of Hawkbrook Drive in San Dimas around 6:48 p.m. Tuesday, November 28 for a medical rescue call and found the victim, 42-year-old Nicholas Simbolon, suffering a gunshot wound to his upper torso. Simbolon died at the scene. The neighborhood rests in the San Dimas foothills, nestled between San Dimas Canyon Community Regional Park and the San Dimas Golf Course. “Personnel from LASD have been working around the clock on this case. My prayers go out to the victim and those who knew the victim,” said San Dimas Council Member Ryan Vienna. Jonathan Hatami, deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney candidate and outspoken critic of the current DA George Gascòn offered condolences. “An innocent man, husband & father was followed to his home in the quiet community of San Dimas. After he parked his car in the garage, a criminal approached him, shot him, robbed him and then fled. The man later died and was found by his wife. My heart & prayers go out to the family and the community,” Hatami said in a written statement. My heart goes out to the family on this tremendous loss. This is a priority investigation and I have faith in our Sheriff’s Office to properly investigate and bring this suspect to justice,” said San Dimas Mayor Emmett Badar. Anyone with information on this murder is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 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 SAN DIMAS - A man died from a drug overdose in a residential area Friday afternoon.
The death was reported just before 12:30 p.m. on Brairwood Lane near Tanglewood Drive May 5. During a Friday afternoon interview, the type of drugs that may have led to the death were not known and that an autopsy would likely reveal that, according to Sgt. Nafissi of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. The victim was found inside a residence, Nafissi said, adding that it was not immediately known how long the victim was inside before being discovered. The area was taped off Friday, with a large contingent of Sheriff’s deputies on scene, for many hours. “Usually anytime there’s an overdose we have to call a task force,” Nafissi told SGV CityWatch. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Trains remain stopped and some have been cancelled after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Sunday afternoon.
The pedestrian was struck near the 500 block of Terrace Drive. The tracks are between Cataract Avenue and the 57 freeway. The pedestrian was hit around 1:41 p.m. March 5. The tracks are closed between the Metrolink Covina Station and the Pomona North Station, according to Metrolink. Train 359, which struck the pedestrian, was bound for Los Angeles. MTA buses are picking up passengers from Covina making stops to Los Angeles. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK – The Coroner identified a man who died after crashing into the center divider of the southbound 57 freeway in San Dimas early Saturday morning.
Leobardo Estrada, 24, from Baldwin Park, was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. An exam has yet to be scheduled to determine cause of death, but a statement issued by the California Highway Patrol indicated Estrada suffered blunt force trauma to the head and chest. Estrada crashed and died after apparently losing control of his 2018 Suzuki GSX R600 south on the 57 freeway south of Covina Boulevard around 12:36 a.m. He was at an unknown high rate of speed when he hit the divider, according to the California Highway Patrol. Estrada veered left and sideswiped the divider. He was ejected from the motorcycle. A Sig Alert was issued at 1:05 a.m. for the No. 1 lane of the south 57 freeway north of Covina Boulevard. The Sig Alert was cancelled at 2:57 a.m. It is unclear if alcohol and/or drugs factored in the crash. Witnesses to the crash are urged to call California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Walter at 626-338-1164. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES – The coroner named the driver who died along with two dogs after his Chevrolet Express van crashed and burned February 10 in San Dimas.
James Bryson, 58, died in the early-morning crash on the westbound 210 freeway east of Lone Hill Avenue. Bryson’s cause of death has been deferred, pending additional investigation. The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol around 4:20 a.m. For unknown reasons, Bryson’s 1994 Chevrolet Express van struck a trailer being hauled behind a 2012 Volvo tractor in the No. 4 lane. The van then struck a sound wall and overturned, according to the CHP in a written statement. The Chevrolet van became fully engulfed in flames. Bryson and his dogs died at the scene. The westbound No. 2, 3 and 4 lanes were blocked for nearly three hours during cleanup and an investigation. It is unclear if alcohol, or drugs were factors in the crash. Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to call Officer Nathan Munoz at the CHP Baldwin Park Area Office at 626-338-1164. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently approved a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect, or suspects involved in a 2018 shooting death.
Investigators continue their search for the shooter who murdered 35-year-old Pomona man Michael Moreno. He was shot around 6:20 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 225 S. Cataract Ave., December 23, 2018. He was found dead in the 200 block of South Acacia Street. A second shooting victim was found and hospitalized. A nearby pickup truck was struck by gunfire as well. “Our Board approved my request for a $10,000 reward for information that will help the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department find whoever is responsible. Please head to lacrimestoppers.org to get justice for Michael and his family,” according to County Board Supervisor Kathryn Barger in a written statement. Anyone with information on the murder of Michael Moreno is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at 323-890-5500. 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 SAN DIMAS - One person was discovered dead after firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire in an overturned van early Thursday morning.
The No. 3 and 4 lanes of the westbound 210 freeway west of San Dimas Avenue will be closed for possibly two hours during cleanup and an investigation. The van overturned and began catching fire around 4:22 a.m. in the slow lane. An early report indicated the van collided with a big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol. At 4:37 a.m. the solo occupant inside the van was declared dead. Firefighters will remain in scene for at least an hour for cleanup and to assist with body removal, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department radio traffic. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - While most everyone else was fixated on a murder suspect barricaded in Charter Oak, authorities investigated the death of a woman struck by a Metrolink train Wednesday.
Train 326 bound for San Bernardino struck the pedestrian under the 57 freeway overpass in a non-pedestrian area around 5:50 p.m., according to Scott Johnson, Metrolink spokesman. The tracks between the Covina Metrolink Station and Metrolink Pomona (North) were closed for hours during an investigation. The victim, only described as being in her 30s, was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead at 6:37 p.m., according to Sarah Ardalani of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The collision affected five other trains and 1,000 passengers, Johnson told SGV CityWatch. The tracks were cleared at 8:28 p.m. and train service resumed, Johnson told SGV CityWatch. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - The case against the man accused of gunning down his older brother and also shooting at the unoccupied car of another brother in San Dimas was officially filed October 13.
Joseph James Dambra, 62, faces one count of murder and one count of shooting at an unoccupied vehicle. He is being held in lieu of $2.07 million bail, according to a criminal complaint provided to SGV CityWatch. Dambra’s arraignment has been continued to November 18, according to Ricardo Santiago of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Dambra is accused of “willful, deliberate and premeditated murder” in the death of 68-year-old Richard Dambra October 6, according to the criminal complaint. The shooting took place inside a family member’s home in the 200 block of South Valley Center Avenue. Family turmoil is believed to be the genesis behind the violence, according to Lt. Brandon Dean of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau in a previous press conference. Other family members were inside the home when the shooting occurred. Richard Dambra is a resident of Florida and was here visiting his mother, Dean said. Within minutes of the first shooting, Dambra wound up in the 500 block of East Allen Avenue and unloaded his handgun a second time, eventually damaging the unoccupied vehicle of his other brother. It is believed Dambra intended to fatally shoot his other brother as well, Dean said. Dambra fled on a 2016 Ducati motorcycle and investigators believed he fled north on the 15 freeway from the 210 freeway. Dambra, 62, surrendered himself in to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies in Victorville October 9. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau was notified and Dambra was eventually arrested by San Dimas Station deputies, according to Sgt. Polanco of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. |
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