 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A man was found dead inside a motel room Sunday afternoon. The cause has not been determined yet, but investigators believe nothing suspicious led to the man’s death, according to the Azusa Police Department. First responders were sent to the Super 8 by Wyndham, 117 N. Azusa Ave., around 2 p.m. November 2. It is not immediately clear how long the man, identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner as 48-year-old Walnut Creek resident Pavle Males, was in the room before being discovered. The cause of death has been deferred, pending additional investigation. The Los Angeles County Fire Department called in their Health Hazmat unit to the scene and spent several hours on site while police and medical examiner investigators worked as well. ********** The death record in this article is being redistributed by SGV CityWatch and is protected by constitutional, publishing and other legal rights. Information about the decedent(s), including cause and manner of death, is public record and was distributed by government sources. 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 - A small brush fire was extinguished quickly by Los Angeles County and U.S. Forest Service firefighters Thursday. The fire was reported in the San Gabriel River closest to Mirardor Drive and North San Gabriel Canyon Road around 10:43 a.m. October 30. The blaze was contained to about one-quarter of an acre, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire was not deemed arson, but evidence suggested it was connected to a transient camp, according to the Azusa Police Department. A person was detained near the source of the fire and was arrested, but for narcotics-related crimes, according to the Azusa Police Department. A smaller fire was reported around 6:40 a.m. the same day in the river bed further west from the second blaze. The smaller fire was likely a warming fire ignited by a transient, a Los Angeles County Fire Captain told the Azusa Police Department. No structure damage was reported. ********** 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 - 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 people were hospitalized after a shooting occurred in a residential area Tuesday night. First responders were sent to East Newburgh Street and North Donna Beth Avenue around 8:19 p.m. January 21 to a report of a shooting with a victim down, according to the Azusa Police Department. Details are few at the time this story launched. It is unclear if the second transported victim was hit by gunfire, or perhaps suffered some other medical emergency. Several vehicles were witnessed fleeing the area. It is not publicly clear if investigators have identified a motive or identified any suspects. No one was in custody at the time this interview was conducted (5:19 a.m.). This area of town is the scene of frequent gang violence. A man died in a shooting June of 2023. A teen survived being shot in May 2023. A teen was shot and wounded in the leg in February 2023. Multiple teens were arrested in a December 2022 murder. A wanted 18-year-old man was shot and killed while driving December 2022. A victim survived a shooting in November 2021.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - A man who reportedly confessed to lighting a fire at a park near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Azusa will have charges officially filed against him Monday. Jose Carranza-Escobar reportedly admitted to igniting a fire at Pioneer Park, 1360 N. Dalton Ave., January 10. A vigilant resident witnessed the fire and called first responders, according to the Azusa Police Department. The incident happened around 11:37 p.m. Friday. “During the investigation, Carranza admitted to starting the fire and was arrested for Arson. He was subsequently booked at the Azusa Police Department Jail and is currently being held in custody,” according to the Azusa Police Department in a written statement. Newly-elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman will announce charges against Carranza in a Monday press conference. He will also announce charges against those accused of looting homes affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. City of Azusa Public Works along with Azusa Light and Water assessed the damage caused by the fire, but police did not specify what was damaged. Carranza is being held in the Azusa jail ahead of an appearance in West Covina Superior Court. ********** 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 - Investigators announced the arrest of a man accused of stabbing to death a 17-year-old girl in Azusa. The 18-year-old suspect is an Azusa resident and acquaintance of the teen, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect’s name is not readily available. Azusa Police officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call around 10 p.m. in the 300 block of North Soldano Avenue December 20. The 17-year-old victim was transported to a hospital for treatment where she died. The circumstances leading to the suspect’s arrest have not been disclosed.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - A woman discovered suffering from stab wounds died after she was taken to a hospital Friday night. The wounded woman was found in the 300 block of North Soldano Avenue around 10 p.m. December 20. First responders were sent to the location on a reported assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. It is unclear if homicide detectives have identified a suspect, or a motive for the stabbing. Anyone with information on this stabbing is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 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 AZUSA - Investigators are trying to determine the cause of death of a man found near a footbridge and the 210 freeway Tuesday. First responders were sent to the footbridge in the 5900 block of Rockvale Avenue around 4:22 p.m. Tuesday, August 27. The body appears to be away from the actual footbridge walkway and amongst the trees and bushes. A Los Angeles County fire department paramedic declared the man dead at 4:34 p.m. The man is only described as being white, and between 50 to 60 years old, according to the California Highway Patrol. The man was found laying on what was described as a makeshift mattress. Preliminarily, there does not appear to be any foul play, according to the CHP.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor AZUSA - Homicide detectives are on scene of a fatal shooting Friday. First responders were sent to the 200 block of North San Gabriel Avenue around 5:30 a.m. August 9. The victim was taken to a hospital where they later died, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. It is unclear if investigators identified a suspect or motive. San Gabriel Avenue between West Third Street and West Second Street remains closed. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 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. |
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