 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - An officer received minor injuries after a domestic violence suspect got into two confrontations with police Saturday, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The suspect, 46-year-old Juan Gabriel Miranda, was taken into custody with the use of less than lethal rounds when he briefly barricaded himself in his vehicle after the second police shooting, according to the Alhambra Police Department. No police officers, nor Miranda, were hit by gunfire. Officers were called to the 1900 block of South Primrose Avenue at 8:35 p.m. December 28 for a domestic violence investigation. Miranda drove away from the scene before officers arrived, but returned several minutes later. “Officers gave orders to the suspect to stop and exit his vehicle. A gunshot was heard as the suspect fled in the direction of officers, at which time an officer involved shooting occurred,” Alhambra Police Sergeant Edward Elizalde said in a written statement.
Miranda fled in his vehicle again and returned once more. A second police shooting occurred and Miranda briefly barricaded himself inside his vehicle until bean bag rounds were used to force Miranda to surrender, Elizalde said. Miranda was given a medical examination to clear him for booking in the Alhambra Police jail on suspicion of felony charges related to the domestic violence and assault charges on the officers, Elizalde said.  PHOTO/Courtesy of Alhambra Police. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Police arrested a man accused of loitering around Ramona Elementary School attempting to engage a student in conversation. After the incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. December 17, police were promptly notified and the suspect was detained, Alhambra Police said. While being detained, officers learned 46-year-old Am Ta of Los Angeles is a registered sex offender due to a prior history of sexual offense, Alhambra Police said. Ta was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor child annoyance.
“Ta did not enter school grounds and did not have any physical contact with any students,” Alhambra Police said in a written statement. anyone with any information about Ta, or anyone who has had any prior contact with Ta is urged to contact the Alhambra Police Department Detective Bureau at 626-570-5157.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Police discovered an Asian man inside a vehicle Saturday night, dead from a single gunshot wound, Sheriff’s Homicide detectives said.
Alhambra officers were called to the 900 block of West Ramona Road at 8:10 p.m. December 14 to investigate a suspicious vehicle and found the man shot within. He was declared dead at the scene, according to Marvin Crowder of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. There is no known suspect or motive. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A city maintenance worker discovered the body of a woman submerged in a pond at Almansor Park December 12, police said. The discovery was made around 8:30 a.m. at the pond located in the heart of Almansor Park, 800 South Almansor St. Lt. Larry Dietz of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner identified the victim as 59-year-old Hui Li, a resident of Alhambra. A cause of death has not been determined yet.
There is no threat to the public, according to Sgt. Steven Carr of the Alhambra Police Department.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Shots were fired after two armed suspects fled a robbery at a restaurant Tuesday night. No injuries were reported after one suspect opened fire at a robbery victim who gave chase, according to Alhambra Police Commander Sean Heckers. Police were called to the restaurant in the 1200 block of West Valley Boulevard near South Atlantic Boulevard December 3 around 7:43 p.m. Cash from the restaurant and possibly some property from the restaurant’s patrons were taken. Police are still investigating who exactly was robbed, Heckers said. “There was some type of witness who saw people flee the area and there were some shots fired toward the victim that was following [the suspects],” Heckers said.
According to Alhambra Police radio traffic, officers located a weapon, possibly a pellet gun, in the 1200 block of South Marguerita Avenue, as well as some shell casings in the area. The suspects are males, possibly white or Hispanic, in their 20s or 30s. An Alhambra Police crime broadcast further described one suspect as wearing a blue jacket, black pants, a black and blue baseball hat and heavyset. He carried a black handgun. A second suspect wore a grey sweater, yellow construction jacket, grey sweatpants and a dark hat. He also carried a dark handgun. The suspects fled in an older-model white SUV. Anyone with information on the suspects is urged to call Alhambra Police Detective Sergeant Dany Fuentes at 626-570-5176. |
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