 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Detectives are awaiting autopsy results before proceeding with the investigation of the dead newborn girl found discarded in an Azusa dumpster March 7. The Azusa Police Department’s case will proceed in the appropriate direction once the coroner determines the exact cause of death, according to Sgt. Jorge Sandoval of the Azusa Police Department Detective Bureau. The mother of the dead newborn is not in custody and remains free until the investigation can proceed, Sandoval said. “We’re obviously looking at various options before we proceed one way or the other,” Sandoval said.
The newborn was identified as “Baby Girl” Bello. Her cause of death was deferred, pending additional investigation, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Azusa Police responded to a 9-1-1 call March 7 at 3:43 p.m. and found a lifeless newborn in a dumpster to the very rear of an apartment complex in the 600 block of East Fifth Street. Firefighters and policer attempted to revive the child. The newborn was taken to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina and was declared dead by doctors at 4:37 p.m. According to NBC4 news, a resident witnessed the mother walking away from the dumpster, a trash can in hand and a large amount of blood nearby. It is unclear if the newborn was dead before or after being found in the dumpster.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A man was hospitalized early Sunday after he wound up at home with a mysterious leg injury a family member believed was a gunshot wound. Deputies and firefighters responded to East Newburgh Street east of North Donna Beth Avenue around 1:42 a.m. March 17 in unincorporated Azusa to treat the victim. Medics could not determine what type of wound the victim had to his leg. He was taken to a hospital to determine what caused the wound, according to Lt. Mackenzie of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station.
The injury occurred elsewhere and the victim turned up in Azusa. He was walking around when deputies and medics arrived, Mackenzie said. The victim was only described as a Hispanic male adult. The victim was not cooperating with the investigation, Mackenzie said. deputies apparently were still unable to determine what caused the injury later Sunday, according to Sgt. White of the Sheriff’s San Dimas Station.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - The newborn girl found dead in an Azusa dumpster was identified Friday. “Baby Girl” Bello was identified by Sarah Ardalani of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. The newborn was taken to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina after being discovered. The newborn was declared dead by doctors at 4:37 p.m. March 7. It is yet unclear if the mother has been released from hospital care yet, or if she has been arrested, or if charges are pending.
Available supervisors at the Azusa Police Department were unable to answer questions regarding the investigation’s status. Azusa Police responded to a 9-1-1 call at 3:43 p.m. to the 600 block of East Fifth Street and found a lifeless newborn in a dumpster to the very rear of an apartment complex. Firefighters and policer attempted to revive the child. According to NBC4, a resident witness the mother walking away from the dumpster, a trash can in hand and a large amount of blood nearby. It is unclear if the newborn was dead before or after being found in the dumpster.  PHOTO/By Aaron Castrejon. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Police revealed the mother of the dead newborn girl found discarded in a dumpster is being treated at a nearby hospital. Family members of the woman are being interviewed to learn more about why the baby ended up in a dumpster, Police said. Police and firefighters responded to the 600 block of East Fifth Street at 3:43 p.m. to a 9-1-1 call regarding a baby being found unresponsive in a dumpster behind an apartment complex.
Officers arrived first and found the lifeless body of a newborn girl. Despite efforts by police, firefighters and doctors, the baby was declared dead at 4:37 p.m., according to Lt. Robert Chivas of the Azusa Police Department. NBC 4 reports a resident saw the mother walking back from the dumpster, carrying a trash can and that there was a large amount of blood nearby.  PHOTO/By Aaron Castrejon. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A 9-1-1 call yielded a lifeless newborn girl inside a dumpster Thursday afternoon. Police were called at 3:43 p.m. to an apartment complex in the 600 block of East Fifth Street. The newborn was found in the dumpster behind the apartment complex, according to Lt. Robert Chivas of the Azusa Police Department. “The newborn was motionless. There were no signs of life,” Chivas said. The newborn was treated by both Azusa Police officers and Los Angeles County Firefighters. The newborn was taken to an area hospital where doctors could not revive her and she was declared dead at 4:37 p.m., Chivas said.
No suspect has been identified and remains out of custody. The lieutenant could not comment on who made the 9-1-1 call or who found the child first. Rockvale Avenue from Lee Place to East Fifth Street remains blocked during a Homicide investigation. Anyone with information on a suspect is urged to call the Azusa Police Department at 626-812-3200.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A baby was declared dead after being rescued in a dumpster Thursday. The baby was found in a dumpster on East 5th Street near Rockvale Avenue around 3:43 p.m. The baby was taken to an area hospital where doctors declared it deceased. It is unclear how the baby was found, or who the baby belongs to. The baby was found in a dumpster in an apartment complex behind apartments on the southwest corner of 5th Street and Rockvale Avenue. BREAKING NEWS: Man Subdued with Stun Gun, Accused of Attempted Carjacking on 210 Freeway in Azusa3/7/2019  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A carjacking suspect has been detained after refusing to comply with a CHP officer and exposing his genitals Thursday. The suspect is detained and is being treated by Los Angeles County Firefighters on the westbound 210 freeway at Azusa Avenue. The incident occurred around 11:20 a.m. The suspect became irate, refused to comply with the officer’s commands to stop and began exposing his genitals, according to California Highway Patrol radio traffic.
The suspect is possibly suffering from a mental health issue, a CHP officer said. |
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