 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - One suspect was arrested, and possibly more are at-large, in an overnight burglary at a business, according to the Azusa Police Department. A Los Angeles man is facing burglary charges, caught after he fled the burglarized business on foot in the 1000 block of West Gladstone Street. Officers were called to the business around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday. After setting a perimeter, officers believed additional suspects were still inside, according to the Azusa Police Department. With the help of SWAT officers, Irwindale Police and a drone, it was determined that any other suspects fled before the perimeter was established. David Lee Sims, 30, is being held in the Azusa Police jail ahead of a scheduled appearance in West Covina Superior Court October 31.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A woman is facing multiple charges, accused of several burglaries and assaulting a Target employee October 24. Christin Hill, 38, was booked on suspicion of burglary, attempted burglary and robbery. Officers were called to a burglary in progress in the 100 block of East Ninth Street around 6:40 p.m. and discovered a door was kicked in at the residence. They then saw a suspect running from the location, according to the Azusa Police Department. A drone was deployed to track the running suspect who was then found on the second-story balcony at a residence in the 800 block of North Dalton Avenue during a second break-in, according to the Azusa Police Department. A ladder truck from the Los Angeles County Fire Department helped officers bring the suspect down. During the burglary response, staff at a nearby Target store, 809 N. Azusa Ave., called to report a female suspect who stole merchandise and injured an employee by striking the employee with a chain, according to the Azusa Police Department. The employee received minor injuries. Hill, a Los Angeles woman, is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail at the Century Regional Detention Facility ahead of a scheduled appearance in West Covina Superior Court October 29.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - An Azusa resident was arrested October 18, accused of leading police on a pursuit and allegedly carrying methamphetamine, a gun and loaded gun clip. The suspect, Anthony Amaya, allegedly refused to stop for police who attempted to pull him over in the 1000 block of North Vernon Avenue around 10:21 p.m. October 17. Amaya reportedly attempted to escape on foot also, but was quickly caught, according to the Azusa Police Department. “During the arrest, officers found over 21 grams of methamphetamine in the driver’s pocket. Additionally, a firearm and loaded magazine were discovered nearby. The firearm was secured and booked into evidence,” according to the Azusa Police Department in a written statement. Amaya, 48, made an initial appearance in West Covina Superior Court October 21 and was officially charged with one count each of being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of ammunition and evading a peace officer. He was additionally charge with two counts of prior felony convictions, according to Los Angeles Superior Court records. Amaya pleaded not guilty. He is scheduled for an early disposition hearing November 8. ********** 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 AZUSA - A Perris man is facing an attempted murder charge, accused of shooting at a fellow driver on the 210 freeway October 11. The shooting occurred on the eastbound 210 freeway west of Citrus Avenue. The suspect, Josue Saul Mejia, 41, shot at a woman’s car multiple times. One bullet penetrated a side window, causing it to shatter, according to the California Highway Patrol. The 30-year-old female driver was treated at the scene for minor lacerations. The California Highway Patrol Baldwin Park Special Enforcement Team identified Mejia as a suspect. He was arrested in Perris October 14 with assistance from the CHP Inland Division Investigative Services Unit and Major Crimes Unit. Mejia was booked on suspicion of attempted murder. He is being held in lieu of $1 million bail.   Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Two hours of negotiations led to the surrender of a man accused of domestic violence Thursday. Isaiah Castro, 22, held officers at bay in an apartment complex in the 800 block of South Cerritos Avenue October 3. Officers originally responded to the domestic violence call at 7:51 a.m., according to the Azusa Police Department. Azusa officers activated the East San Gabriel Valley SWAT Team, comprised of Azusa, Irwindale and Baldwin Park police officers. Castro was booked on suspicion of resisting or delaying an officer with force, battery, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon and attempting to damage a communication device to prevent help, according to the Azusa Police Department. Castro is being held without bail at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles ahead of a scheduled appearance in West Covina Superior Court October 7. ********** 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. |
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