 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - The driver of a gray Honda Civic possibly passed out behind the wheel before crashing head-on into a tree on the shoulder of the west 210 freeway Saturday. The crash happened near the Vernon Avenue on ramp just before 3:30 p.m. August 23. Witnesses reported the driver may have passed out, causing the vehicle to swerve across all lanes before slamming into the tree, according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs. As of 5:29 p.m., the county medical examiner had to estimated time of arrival to the scene. ********** Copyright 2025. All stories and original images published here are the exclusive property of SGV CityWatch and may not be republished in any form without the permission of this organization.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - A fire fighter paramedic last stationed in the city of Azusa died Friday, August 15, the Los Angeles County Fire Department announced. Jerry W. Guzman was last assigned to Fire Station 32 and served the community for 23 years, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “To ensure the proper care and support of the Guzman family and our LACoFD personnel, Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone has activated the Department’s chaplains, Peer Support team, behavioral health clinicians, and Memorial Management team,” according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department in a written statement. The department did not provide details on where or how Guzman died. ********** Copyright 2025. All stories and original images published here are the exclusive property of SGV CityWatch and may not be republished in any form without the permission of this organization.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Two suspects who attempted to flee officers after allegedly robbing their victim of cash and other belongings Wednesday night were caught after their vehicle became disabled during a pursuit, police said. Kevin Ochoa, an 19-year-old Los Angeles man, and passenger Daniel Mendoza, an 18-year-old South Gate man, were arrested. The firearm reportedly used in the robbery was also recovered, according to the Azusa Police Department. Police were sent to Zacatecas Park around 10:53 p.m. August 6. Officers located the suspect vehicle and then attempted to pull over the driver, but he allegedly refused to stop and briefly lead police on a pursuit. A helicopter with the Foothill Air Support Team assisted officers on the ground. Both men are being held in lieu of $100,000 bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in West Covina Superior Court, August 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. Copyright 2025. All stories and original images published here are the exclusive property of SGV CityWatch and may not republished in any form without the permission of this organization.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Students sheltered in place on the East Campus of Azusa Pacific University Tuesday afternoon while police searched for an armed robbery suspect, campus authorities said. The first notice of a locked was sent to students at 4:42 p.m. August 5. The West Campus was not affected by the search. At 6:11 p.m., the campus was cleared to lift the lockdown, according to Azusa Pacific University authorities. Officers conducted a safety sweep of the Shire Mods, a residence area of the campus. It is not immediately clear if the suspect was apprehended. Multiple calls to an Azusa Police Department supervisor have gone unanswered. The suspect was only described as a 30-year-old Black male. ********** Copyright 2025. All stories and original images published here are the exclusive property of SGV CityWatch and may not republished in any form without the permission of this organization. |
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