Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - A suspect wanted for grand theft was finally arrested Friday after a dangerous pursuit ended in Baldwin Park.

It is not immediately clear when the pursuit began, but El Monte Police officers took chase of a silver Honda Pilot on the I-10 freeway. They asked for assistance from the California Highway Patrol as the chase on the I-10 eastbound approached the 605 freeway around 9:12 p.m., according to CHP radio traffic.

Law enforcement confirmed that the silver Honda Pilot was a wanted vehicle out of the San Gabriel Police Department. The driver is reportedly a known gang member, according to the El Monte Police Department.

After the suspect went back westbound on the I-10 freeway, he transitioned to the southbound 605 freeway and often times drove in excess of 100 miles per hour. He grew bolder as the chase went on and somehow u-turned on the southbound 605 to travel northbound in southbound lanes near Whittier Boulevard.

The CHP followed the suspect from the sky with officers on the ground backing off after he righted himself and exited onto Telegraph Road In Santa Fe Springs. He snaked his way northbound through city streets until he entered the 605 freeway northbound. CHP officers attempted to chase him again, but decided to back off once more as the suspect drove at excessive speeds, according to CHP radio traffic.

The suspect exited onto surfer streets in Baldwin Park where he abandoned the Honda Pilot in the parking structure near Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center. A perimeter search was started and a CHP officer located and detained a suspect who was later identified by El Monte Police as Steven Anthony Amaya, 36.

Amaya was arrested by San Gabriel Police. He is being held without bail in the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles without bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in Alhambra Superior Court May 13.

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - A flatbed tow truck was stolen overnight from a tow company yard February 10.

The tow truck from Mosca’s Towing was taken around 2 a.m. The tow truck was adorned with the number 4 on either side of the cab, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the tow truck, or the suspect(s) who stole it is urged to call Baldwin Park Police Detective Detective R. Larivee at 626-960-1955, extension 418, or contact your local police department if you see it.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - Two victims were assaulted and severely injured during a July 3 carjacking.

Four suspects were involved in the carjacking of a 2024 Lucid Air in the Raising Cane’s parking lot, 13602 Francisquito Ave. around 7:14 a.m., according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.

Through witness statements and security video, investigators developed leads. The stolen Lucid Air was recovered in Beverly Hills, while two additional suspects were located and detained by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies in the Hollywood area.

All suspects were taken into custody, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - Two female juveniles and a male juvenile were arrested June 17 during an attempted escape after stealing products from Target.

The juveniles are believed to be part of an organized retail theft crew. $761 in stolen merchandise from Target was recovered, as well as $1,000 in merchandise from a Victoria’s Secret store and merchandise from other unknown stores, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.

I anyone with information on this arrest, or other possible thefts committed by these suspects is urged to call Baldwin Park Police at 626-960-1955.

BALDWIN PARK - Three Los Angeles residents were arrested March 2 after officers uncovered three stolen catalytic converters hidden in a vehicle engine compartment, Baldwin Park Police said.

Officers detained the three occupants of a vehicle near the 13600 block of Los Angeles Street after a vigilant resident called about a theft in progress, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.

After police stopped the vehicle, a search revealed the hidden property.

Antonio Cole, 23,  Fabian Rincon, 36, and driver Keyanna Zaremba, 30, were all arrested and booked on grand theft and conspiracy charges, Baldwin Park Police said.