Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - A man accused of attacking three people, including bludgeoning to death a 70-year-old woman, was finally removed from a Baldwin Park home after he barricaded himself early Thursday morning.
The attack occurred around 9:40 p.m. in the 3000 block of Mangum Street, March 24. When officers arrived to investigate the disturbance, they found three people wounded to the front of the home. The 70-year-old woman was unresponsive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The woman was eventually declared dead at the scene. The two other victims, a man and a woman, were hospitalized for the injuries and later released. The suspect, a 27-year-old man who lives in a home to the rear of the property, barricaded himself and refused to comply with commands to surrender. The Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau released teargas into the home where the suspect was barricaded. Deputies entered with a K9 and eventually took the suspect into custody, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. “Upon being cleared from the hospital, he was booked at the Baldwin Park Police Department for murder,” the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said in a written statement. The suspect’s name has yet to be released. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - A man allegedly assaulted a woman and turned on responding police officers by throwing Molotov Cocktails at them September 10.
The unidentified suspect, also accused of attempting to burn down a church, was subdued after throwing the incendiary devices at police, one of which ignited an officer’s patrol vehicle, Baldwin Park Police said in a written statement. Officers originally responded to Monterey Avenue and Baldwin Park Boulevard around 8 a.m. to investigate the assault and found evidence of a failed attempt at arson, Baldwin Park Police said. The suspect was found in a residential rear yard, armed with lit Molotov Cocktails. He advanced towards them and threw them at police. After the suspect was subdued, a resident extinguished the burning patrol vehicle with a garden hose, Baldwin Park Police said. Police later took the suspect into custody. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - A loaded gun was recovered from a rooftop after a man wanted for questioning in a hospital shooting was arrested after a brief foot chase Wednesday, Baldwin Park Police said.
The man was sought in the shootout in a parking lot at Kaiser Permanente - Baldwin Park September 2. Police located and arrested the man in the 13100 block of Amar Road with help from community members who reported seeing a possible suspect in the area, Baldwin Park Police said. The suspect’s name is not being released yet due to the ongoing investigation, according to Sgt. Gamboa of the Baldwin Park Police Department. Gamboa added that the only crime the suspect was booked on at this time is for a parole violation. “He hasn’t been formally charged with anything else, because the investigation is still ongoing,” Gamboa told SGV CityWatch. A shootout between two suspects forced the brief lockdown of Kaiser Permanente - Baldwin Park Wednesday. One man wounded in the shootout drove himself to a different hospital where he was eventually met by police. The shooting was reported in front of the patient drop-off at Kaiser Permanente - Baldwin Park, 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd., around 8:08 a.m. “One of the males shot at a second adult male multiple times with an unknown caliber firearm wounding him at least once. The second male returned fire with an unknown caliber firearm,” according to the Baldwin Park Police Department in a written statement. The wounded suspect has been identified, but his name has not been released, Baldwin Park Police said. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - An investigation continues after a shootout between two suspects forced the brief lockdown of Kaiser Permanente - Baldwin Park Wednesday.
One man wounded in the shootout drove himself to a different hospital where he was eventually intercepted by police. It is unclear if the second shooter was wounded since he escaped as well, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department. The shooting was reported in front of the patient drop-off at Kaiser Permanente - Baldwin Park, 1011 Baldwin Park Blvd., around 8:08 a.m. September 2. “One of the males shot at a second adult male multiple times with an unknown caliber firearm wounding him at least once. The second male returned fire with an unknown caliber firearm,” according to the Baldwin Park Police Department in a written statement. The wounded suspect has been identified, but his name has not been released, Baldwin Park Police said. The outstanding suspect is Hispanic, in his 30s, stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 220 pounds and was seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and grey shorts. Anyone who can identify the suspect is urged to call the Baldwin Park Police Department at 626-960-1955, or Baldwin Park Police Detective Jose Castro at 626-960-1955, ext. 409. INVESTIGATORS: Man Shot, Killed Stepdaughter Before Killing Himself in July Murder/Suicide8/21/2020 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - Investigators released some new details regarding the double shooting of a man and woman found dead July 23.
Homicide detectives believe the gunman, 58 Wen-Dong Huang gravely assaulted his estranged wife. He shot and killed her daughter, Huang’s stepdaughter, before ending his own life, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. The stepdaughter was identified as 18-year-old Siying Wang. The wife continues to recover from her injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Baldwin Park Police originally responded to a home in the 3300 block of Athol Street just after 2 p.m. for a domestic violence report. They found Huang and Wang already dead when they arrived. Huang’s estranged wife was discovered gravely wounded and transported for her injuries. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - A man was hospitalized Sunday night after suffering lacerations in some sort of fight, a police sergeant said.
Officers responding to a weapon brandishing call found an injured man fitting the description of an armed suspect at a 7-Eleven, 3705 Puente Ave., according to Sgt. Gonzales of the Baldwin Park Police Department. Officers responded at 8:25 p.m. May 10. The man did not have a weapon on him and no weapon was located, Gonzales told SGV CityWatch. The man suffered a three-to-four-inch laceration on the top side of one of his wrists and a similar laceration on his right bicep, Gonzales told SGV CityWatch. The man was uncooperative and would not disclose how he was injured. A suspect description was not given, Gonzales told SGV CityWatch. The man was taken to an area hospital. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK – A man found his way to the Baldwin Park Police Department after being attacked by two suspects Friday. The victim was sleeping in his vehicle when a male and female unknown to him began hitting his vehicle. He exited to confront the two when he was cut by the male. He received a laceration to the head, according to Sgt. Gonzalez of the Baldwin Park Police Department. The victim was attacked in a parking lot at Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., May 1 around 11:30 p.m. The female was armed with a skateboard and damaged his vehicle’s rear window, Gonzalez told SGV CityWatch.
The victim fled in his vehicle to a tire shop at Ramona Parkway and La Rica Avenue. He then ran to the Baldwin Park Police Station. “The victim showed up at the rear parking lot of the Baldwin Park Police Department. One of our officers was by his patrol vehicle. He told the officer he had been stabbed,” Gonzalez told SGV CityWatch. Both suspects could not be found. The victim was taken to Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina to treat a roughly-two-inch head laceration, Gonzalez told SGV CityWatch. The male was only described as wearing a grey shirt and black shorts. There was no description for the female with the skateboard. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - A man was hospitalized October 10 after being attacked by a trespasser at a condominium complex. The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 13400 block of Tracy Street. The suspect beat the victim and fled the scene, but was located nearby on Baldwin Park Boulevard and arrested, according to Sgt. Darryl Kosaka of the Baldwin Park Police Department. The victim’s son, Kevin Graciano, said his father questioned the suspect’s presence at the apartment complex, given he was on private property. After exchanging words, the suspect struck first. “The man made the first strike to my father and wrestled him on the floor until my father was bloody. My cousin who also lives in the nearby condominium came out and picked my father up, but asked what the man was doing there,” Graciano said. “The homeless man immediately ran away and the cops were contacted.” The suspect was described as homeless and possibly suffering from mental issues, Kosaka told SGV CityWatch. Dana Ragsdale, 26, was arrested at 8:41 p.m. According to Los Angeles County booking records, Ragsdale bonded out on October 16. After his arrest, Ragsdale was transferred to a county jail in Los Angeles equipped with a psychiatric ward, Kosaka said.
Graciano’s father was left with multiple bruises and fractures and was hospitalized in critical condition. He has since returned home to continue the long road to recovery. Graciano wants everyone in Baldwin Park to become more aware of a homeless population that he believes is endangering the city. “This entire story sets a dangerous precedent about the current state of issues with Baldwin Park and homeless and drug problems that plague this city,” Graciano said. He added that residents and business patrons of Baldwin Park bear witness to drug dealing commonly occurring near major businesses in town, such as Jack In the Box, near Food4Less, McDonald’s and more. Gaciano’s father fears that children walk the same streets as this recent contingent of troublemakers. “He doesn't want anyone to endure this sort of fate. Luckily my father is walking, talking, and doing well, but someone else might not be as fortunate as he is,” Graciano said. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor BALDWIN PARK - A pastor at a Baldwin Park church was arrested April 10 after an investigation began into accusations of sexual assault against a 15-year-old girl. Edgar Fabian Martinez, 50, was arrested and booked on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, sending sexually explicit material to a minor and sex assault, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department. Martinez is a pastor at Iglesia De Jesucristo un Nuevo Pacto in Baldwin Park. He allegedly committed the assault in 2019 against a girl in his congregation, Baldwin Park Police said.
Martinez is being held in lieu of $240,000 bail at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, according to Los Angeles County booking records. Martinez may have used other facilities to host church services and may have more victims, Baldwin Park Police said. Anyone with information on Martinez or who may be a victim is urged to call Baldwin Park Police Detective Thomas Leon at 626-960-1955, ext. 414, or Detective Carmen Chice at 626-960-1055, ext. 439. |
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