 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - Two suspects were tracked to Azusa and arrested March 4, accused of brandishing a firearm that turned out to be a replica, police said. The crime occurred outside Baldwin Park High School, 3900 N. Puente Ave. The student reported being approached by a vehicle with two individuals who brandished a firearm in a threatening manner, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department. The student safely walked back to the school for help. A vehicle and suspects were identified and after searching several locations, officers found the suspects in Azusa. Both the male and female suspects were followed and a high-risk traffic stop was made on Arrow Highway east of Azusa Canyon Road in Irwindale. A replica firearm was recovered, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - A man accused of defacing property at multiple churches in Baldwin Park is facing two felony counts of vandalism classified as a hate crime, police said. Luis Armando Garcia, 24, was arrested February 22. Police seized items believed to have been used in the destruction at the churches, while video surveillance links Garcia to the crimes, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department. The alleged crimes occurred February 21. One of the targeted churches, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 3883 Baldwin Park Blvd, suffered damage estimated at $19,000, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department. Proceedings were held at El Monte Superior Court February 25. A future date of March 13 has been set to determine Garcia’s Mental competency, according to Los Angeles Superior Court records. |
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