 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - An Asian man in his 80s is in stable condition after being found unresponsive at First Street and Grand Avenue Saturday. The man was possibly out on a walk and suffered a medical emergency. Officers responded to the scene just before 9:30 a.m. February 16. Officers and Alhambra firefighters used life-saving measures before he was taken to an area hospital, Alhambra Police said.
There is no indication the man was the victim of a crime, Alhambra Police said. The man is unable to speak to hospital staff and officers. He is additionally described as thin, has salt and pepper hair and was wearing grey athletic clothing, a white hat and orange tennis shoes. Anyone who knows the man is urged to call Alhambra Police at 626-570-5151.  PHOTO/Courtesy of the Alhambra Police Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A woman was caught on camera stealing from a home last Friday, police said. The woman was recorded February 8 as she took a large package from a home in the 1200 block of South Chapel Avenue around 11:07 a.m. A vehicle pulled to the residence and stopped in an alley. The suspect walked up to the home and lifted the packages, Alhambra Police said. The woman placed the packages in a bag and left the home.
The suspect may be the passenger of the vehicle, as she was seen exiting a passenger door before stealing the packages. Anyone with information on the suspect is urged to call the Alhambra Tip Line at 626-308-4875.  PHOTO/Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Two suspects fled Friday after failing to take a woman’s purse in an attempted armed robbery. The crime was reported around 11:30 a.m. outside Chase Bank, 401 E. Valley Blvd. One suspect struggled to free the purse, which was recovered, according to Sgt. Carlos Donato of the Alhambra Police Department.
During a crime broadcast issued Friday, the suspects were described as Black men. Both were dressed in all black clothing. The armed suspect was the passenger, Alhambra Police said. The suspects entered a vehicle and fled from the scene, Donato said. The suspect vehicle was seen westbound on Valley Boulevard and out of sight.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A suspect is still on the loose after two people were stabbed late Saturday night, Alhambra Police said. Alhambra police dispatchers received 9-1-1 calls in the 2200 block of Orange Grove Avenue. Officers learned of the two stabbing victims while one was already hospitalized and while one was being transported, according to Lt. Eddie Elezalde of the Alhambra Police Department. The assault occurred around 11 p.m. Both victims are in stable condition, Elezalde said.
Anyone with information on a suspect is urged to call Alhambra Police at 626-570-5151. Information can be provided anonymously by calling the Alhambra Police Tip Line at 626-308-4875. 
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
ALHAMBRA - A security camera caught a man chucking a brick through a residential window January 1, police said.
The incident occurred around 2:05 a.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of North Stoneman Avenue. The suspect approached the home, threw the brick and fled after the window was destroyed. The suspect ran from the location in an unknown direction, Alhambra Police said in a written statement. Anyone who can identify the suspect is urged to call the Alhambra Police Tip Line at 626-308-4875.
 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A 45-year-old caretaker was struck in the head and a 90-year-old man was pushed off a bed after two robbers burst in and ransacked a home December 23.
The masked suspects forced their way into the home in the 1200 block of North Hidalgo Avenue just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday. The occupants were detained while the suspects ransacked the home. What was taken was not yet known, according to the Alhambra Police Department. The caretaker was threatened with a gun and then struck in the head with an unknown object. The 90-year-old man received a cut after being pushed off the bed, Alhambra Police said. The suspects were only described as wearing beanies and masks.  PHOTO/Courtesy of the Alhambra Police Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - The man accused of gunning down his boss at their newspaper office November 16 was officially charged Monday.
Zhong Qi Chen, 59, from El Monte, faces one count of murder with allegations that he personally used a handgun and caused great bodily injury and death, according to Paul Eakins of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Chen pleaded not guilty at his appearance n Alhambra Superior Court November 26. Chen allegedly shot and killed Yining Xie, 58, on the property of The China Press, 2121 W. Mission Rd. Xie died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The shooting was over a dispute between the two, but the specifics of the dispute remain hidden. Chen was found and arrested at the scene, Alhambra Police said. Chen faces 50 years to life in prison if convicted as charged. Bail has been set at $6 million. He is scheduled to return to court December 18.  PHOTO/Courtesy of the Alhambra Police Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Firefighters extinguished a commercial structure fire at the same building twice November 22. Firefighters responded at 11:40 p.m. Thanksgiving night to extinguish a large fire at the two-story structure, 924 E. Main St. and requested a 2nd-alarm response to knock down the flames, according to the Alhambra Fire Department. Heavy flames already pierced the roof by the time firefighters arrived on scene.
The same building caught fire at 1:42 p.m. Thanksgiving day. Alhambra Police officers redirected traffic away from the scene. All lanes were temporarily shut down, but reopened at 5 a.m. Friday.  PHOTO/Courtesy of the Alhambra Police Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A 59-year-old El Monte man is behind bars, accused of shooting to death his co-worker at a Chinese-language newspaper. Zhong Qi Chen was booked on suspicion of murder with a firearm, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Chen is accused of shooting his co-worker multiple times at the China Press offices, 2121 W. Mission Rd. just before 9:30 a.m.
A handgun was recovered at the scene.
Chen is being held in lieu of $1 million bail. His scheduled court date is November 20 at Alhambra Municipal Court, according to Los Angeles County booking records.  PHOTO/Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A suspect is in custody Friday after shooting to death a co-worker at a Chinese newspaper office, police said. The shooting took place at The China Press, 2121 W. Mission Rd. around 9:30 a.m. The victim died at the scene. It is unclear if the suspect was arrested at the scene. Detectives believe the incident stemmed from workplace-related violence, according to the Alhambra Police Department.
A handgun purportedly used in the shooting was recovered. A motive is not yet known, Alhambra Police said. Detectives believe there are no additional suspects. |
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