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CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - A southbound semi slammed into the center divider, reportedly sending concrete chunks into northbound lanes Monday. The crash is affecting lanes of both the northbound and southbound 605 freeway at Ramona Avenue. For unspecified reasons, a white semi hauling a trailer struck the divider. Diesel fuel leaked onto the southbound No. 3 & 4 lanes, causing vehicles to hydroplane, according to preliminary information from the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported around 9:23 a.m. Freeway Service Patrol removed the vast majority of debris on the northbound side and all northbound lanes are open. A northbound semi may have struck debris and became disabled. A Sig Alert was issued for the No. 1, 2 and 3 lanes for one hour. It is unclear if anyone was injured. ********** Copyright 2026. 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 BALDWIN PARK - A person was declared dead after being found unresponsive Tuesday. Police are investigating the death near Badillo Street and Puente Avenue September 8. The person was discovered on the ground just before 6 a.m. Initially, police believe the death resulted from natural causes, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department. An autopsy from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. ********** Copyright 2026. 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 BALDWIN PARK - A suspect accused of assault with a deadly weapon is jailed Saturday, but not before attempting to flee justice. A stabbing reportedly took place on Baldwin Park Boulevard near East Tracy Street around 11:38 a.m. At the time the Baldwin Park Police Department, assured there was no further threat to the public. The assault was believed to be an isolated incident, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department. The suspect was tracked to West Covina where officers, with the aid of a Sheriff’s helicopter, attempted to arrest the suspect. The suspect fled from West Covina and Baldwin Park police through multiple cities before finally surrendering. The condition of the stabbing victim is not immediately known. The Baldwin Park Police Department was not readily available to provide the suspect’s name and charges the suspect was booked on. ********** Copyright 2026. 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 BALDWIN PARK - One person was pulled from a burning condo fire that has spread to other units at a condo complex Sunday. As many as 60 residents have been displaced from units at 12828 E. Ramona Blvd. First responders were called to the scene around 8:07 p.m. July 10, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The condition of the victim pulled from the fire is not immediately known. In less than 20 minutes of arriving, firefighters upgraded the incident to a two-alarm response. At 9:19 p.m., firefighters called a 3rd-alarm, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. At 10:34 p.m., crews knocked down the fire. More than 50 Fire units remain on scene. The cause is under investigation. ********** Copyright 2026. 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. 
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CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - Nearly a year later, investigators released a critical incident briefing on the shooting that killed a Baldwin Park Police officer and a civilian. The briefing includes body-worn camera recordings from responding officers of the May 31, 2025 incident in the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue. Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros, 35, a nine-year veteran of the department, was killed. Darius Wong, 43, was the civilian who was shot an killed. Baldwin Park Police officer Anthony Pimentel was struck in the face by flying bits of glass after the suspect fired upon his responding patrol vehicle and has since recovered.
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The suspect, 22-year-old Eduardo Roberto Medina Berumen, was last in Pomona Superior Court April 16 for a preliminary hearing and is scheduled for further proceedings April 30.
Medina was officially charged with two counts of murder, two counts of attempted premeditated murder and possession of an assault weapon. He was additionally charged with special allegations of murder for financial gain, murder of a police engaged in duties, personal and intentional discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and the special allegation of multiple murders, according to Los Angeles County booking records.. ********** Copyright 2026. 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 UPDATE, 12:29 p.m.: Sheriff’s Homicide investigators announced the shooting victim hospitalized died earlier today. Two men and one woman were shot and killed Friday. It is unclear if a suspect is being sought. BALDWIN PARK - An investigation has just begun after three people were shot, two fatally in a neighborhood Friday. The shooting occurred on Millbury Avenue near Bresee Avenue. First responders were called just after 5 a.m. April 24. Investigators focused their attention on a white car parked on the street, doors swung wide open. Minutes after arriving on scene, a battalion chief with the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported that chest compressions were initiated on all three victims. Shortly after, the battalion chief declared two people dead at the scene. Two people who likely knew the victims in an unknown capacity were standing outside the police tape. One was inconsolable. It is not immediately clear if a suspect is at-large, or is one of the people wounded by gunfire. The motive for the shooting is not immediately known. ********** Copyright 2026. 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 BALDWIN PARK - Violence continues to rock the city with the latest shooting, which ended up taking a juvenile’s life April 18. The shooting occurred in the 12900 block of Bess Avenue just after 5 a.m. Saturday. The juvenile died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. It is unclear if investigators have identified a suspect, or if a suspect is in custody, or remains at-large. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 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. ********** Copyright 2026. 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 UPDATE, 12:30 p.m.: Correction: LA County Fire Captain Brian Kight initially reported the shooting investigation revealed no gunshot victim, but the Sheriff’s homicide unit reports that a male juvenile was confirmed shot and killed at the scene. Updated story coming. BALDWIN PARK - An early-morning shooting occurred in a 7-Eleven driveway Saturday. Both the lot and store are closed at 7-Eleven, 12954 Bess Ave. First responders were called around 5:10 a.m. There were no victims transported by firefighter paramedics. No gunshot victims were found, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Captain Brian Kight. Firefighters cleared the scene after 21 minutes. A raucous house party devolved into gunfire Sunday, April 12 in the 3700 block of Monterey Avenue. No one was found wounded by gunfire. One week ago a verbal fight led to a stabbing in an In N Out parking lot, 13850 Francisquito Ave., April 11. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Baldwin Park Police Department at 626-960-1955. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. ********** Copyright 2026. 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 BALDWIN PARK - The gunman accused of shooting and wounding two people in Baldwin Park Sunday night was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Covina, police said Monday. Officers responded to a reported shooting near a business in the 3100 block of Baldwin Park Boulevard just before 9:30 p.m. February 15. A man and woman were found wounded. They were treated at the scene and then taken to a hospital and were last listed in critical condition, according to the Baldwin Park police department. Officers were able to determine that the victims and gunman were acquainted with each other. Officers tracked down the gunman who is found inside his vehicle along Hollenbeck Avenue and Nubia Avenue in Covina some time before 12:30 a.m. Los Angeles County firefighters were called to by on standby at 12:45 a.m. Officers approached the vehicle and determined the suspect turned the weapon on himself, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department. It is unclear if a motive was learned. Anyone with information is urged to call the Baldwin Park Police Department at 626-960-1955. ********** 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 BALDWIN PARK - Firefighters spent a little more than one hour battling a business fire at a strip mall early Tuesday morning. The fire burned in the 12700 block of East Ramona Boulevard. Firefighters were dispatched just before 1 a.m. January 20, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. A flower shop, 12712 E. Ramona, and a Mexican restaurant, 12710 E. Ramona, were seen with much smoke pouring from the businesses. After arriving on scene and beginning the fight, firefighters requested a second-alarm response to double resources and personnel at the scene. 75 firefighters ultimately were called to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. ********** 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. |
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