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CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Police shot and killed a reported suicidal man who allegedly charged at them with a knife Saturday. The shooting occurred in the 1200 block of South Almansor Avenue January 18. Police originally responded around 11:18 a.m. to a call of a suicidal man, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The man emerged from nearby, a knife in hand and advanced toward Alhambra Police officers. “Officers gave commands for the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect did not comply with the officers commands and continued to advance toward the officers in an aggressive manner when an officer-involved shooting occurred,” according to the Sheriff’s Department in a written statement. The man was struck multiple times. He was taken to a hospital where he died. Investigators recovered a large knife at the scene. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 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 ALHAMBRA - Detectives are investigating the circumstances behind a fatal stabbing after a man was found wounded early Sunday morning. First responders were sent to the 100 block of South First Street, around 1:08 a.m. after multiple witnesses reported a man who was stabbed December 22. A 30-year-old man was found wounded and taken to a trauma center where he later died, according to the Alhambra Police Department. “This homicide is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement. Anyone with information related to this crime is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department Investigations Division at 626-570-5157.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Is that a machete in your pocket, or are you happy to see me? A man was arrested November 19, allegedly caught with a sweet blade tucked into his trousers. Officers responded to a call of a man laying on the ground near 25 N. Stoneman Ave. They discovered the man, 33-year-old Anthony Roderick Bell, is on probation for auto theft with search and seizure terms, according to the Alhambra Police Department. “Officers searched the suspect, they found a large machete concealed inside his front waistband,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement. Bell claimed the machete is his sports weapon, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Bell was arrested, then issued a citation and released. He is expected to appear in Alhambra Superior Court January 17, 2025, according to Los Angeles County booking records. ********** The arrest record in this article is being redistributed by SGV CityWatch and is protected by constitutional, publishing and other legal rights. Arrest information is public record and was distributed by government sources. The person named in this article has only been arrested on suspicion of the crime(s) listed and is presumed innocent.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A man and woman were arrested October 22, allegedly found occupying a stolen ride. Deshawn Lamar Dafney and Mary Johnson were stopped in the area of Mission Road and Meridian Avenue. During a search after a high-risk traffic stop, officers reportedly discovered narcotics and stolen identification in Dafney’s possession. Dafney, a Lancaster man, was booked on suspicion of possessing narcotics, possessing stolen identification and had a warrant for a parole violation. Johnson, a Long Beach woman, was arrested for two outstanding warrants, according to the Alhambra Police Department. ********** The arrest record in this article is being redistributed by SGV CityWatch and is protected by constitutional, publishing and other legal rights. Arrest information is public record and was distributed by government sources. The person named in this article has only been arrested on suspicion of the crime(s) listed and is presumed innocent.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - An alleged drunk driver was arrested September 7, accused of striking a parked vehicle on an Alhambra street. The arrestee, 66-year-old Sergio Vazquez of Los Angeles, allegedly crashed into an occupied parked vehicle in the area of Palm Avenue and Teagarden Lane. When officers spoke to Vazquez, they detected a strong smell of alcohol, according to the Alhambra Police Department. In addition, Vazquez allegedly displayed signs of intoxication and open beer containers were found in his vehicle. Vazquez was arrested and booked on suspicion of driving under the influence. The District Attorney’s Office had different plans, apparently. Vazquez was set to appear in court September 10, but was released with the explanation “DA reject per 849.5 pc. A detention only,” according to Los Angeles County booking records. California Penal Code 849.5 states “In any case in which a person is arrested and released and no accusatory pleading is filed charging him with an offense, any record of arrest of the person shall include a record of release. Thereafter, the arrest shall not be deemed an arrest, but a detention only.” Vazquez was released September 11. ********** The arrest record in this article is being redistributed by SGV CityWatch and is protected by constitutional, publishing and other legal rights. Arrest information is public record and was distributed by government sources. The person named in this article has only been arrested on suspicion of the crime(s) listed and is presumed innocent.   Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A 15-year-old former Alhambra Unified School District student was arrested, accused of authoring an Instagram post threatening multiple shootings at district schools. The former student was arrested without incident and booked on suspicion of felony criminal threats. Officers were notified of the threatening posts the evening of September 10. The post reportedly identified multiple Alhambra Unified Schools and several others in the San Gabriel Valley, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Alhambra Police detectives and school resource officers identified the student and arrested him September 13 after a search warrant was served at multiple residences through the work of detectives and the department’s SWAT team, according to the Alhambra Police Department. “The Alhambra Police Department believes the sole person responsible for the post was arrested and there are no outstanding suspects being sought at this time. The Alhambra Police Department takes any form of threats to our schools seriously,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - A theft suspect arrested in Alhambra probably has a better chance of stealing home plate than stealing clothes after getting caught allegedly stealing merchandise from a store. The alleged theft took place at Kohl’s, 1201 S. Fremont Ave. Jonathan Sanchez, a Huntington Park resident, is accused of stuffing two Dodgers jerseys into his waistband and taking two shirts up to the checkout aisle. Sanchez then allegedly left the shirts behind and walked out with the hidden jerseys. Officers located Sanchez and detained him near a gas station, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Sanchez was also found with allegedly stolen fragrances. Officers discovered he has an outstanding warrant, according to the Alhambra Police Department. ********** The arrest record in this article is being redistributed by SGV CityWatch and is protected by constitutional, publishing and other legal rights. Arrest information is public record and was distributed by government sources. The person named in this article has only been arrested on suspicion of the crime(s) listed and is presumed innocent.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - In what is becoming a more common tool for burglars, a hidden camera was found planted in a residential yard June 17. The camera found in the 1900 block of S. Primrose Ave. was planted in a yard and was pointed at a house that was the scene of an attempted burglary, according to the Alhambra Police Department. The neighbor of the burglary victim discovered the camera nestled in some bushes. The victim’s burglary alarm company also received an alarm activation of an attempted break-in through the kitchen window earlier that day, according to the Alhambra Police Department. “Unfortunately, camouflage cameras are a tactic being used in residential burglaries. These cameras are strategically placed in discrete areas, such as bushes, to allow thieves to gather information about homeowners' daily routines to burglarize their homes,” according to the Alhambra Police Department in a written statement. Police offer some advice:
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CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Two juveniles survived a shooting Friday afternoon. First responders were called to the 800 block of South Sierra Vista Avenue Friday, May 31 around 4:39 p.m. Officers discovered two juvenile males who suffered wounds considered not life-threatening. Three male suspects were seen fleeing the location shortly after gunfire was heard, according to the Alhambra Police Department. The three suspects left in what was described as a dark-colored sedan. The wounded juveniles are listed in stable condition. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Alhambra Police Department Investigations Division at 626-570-5157.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor ALHAMBRA - Two West Covina residents and a Los Angeles resident were arrested and booked on suspicion of residential burglary April 19.
Two suspects are accused of entering a residential rear yard in the 600 block of North Olive Avenue. They forced entry into a rear window while a third suspect knocked on the front door as a distraction, according to the Alhambra Police Department. Someone notified the Alhambra Police Department and as officers arrived to the house, one of the suspects jumped into a waiting vehicle and drove away, but were stopped. West Covina residents Jessica Vanessa Charris Rojas, 30, and Edson Rubio Diaz, 31 were taken into custody. Also arrested was Los Angeles resident David Murcea, 31. All three suspects have since been charged with first-degree burglary. Rubio and Murcea were released on bond. Charris remains in custody. All are scheduled for an appearance in Alhambra Superior Court May 15, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court records. |
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