 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor INDUSTRY – A motorcyclist died at an area hospital after colliding with another vehicle Thursday night.
The collision occurred as a driver was exiting the Chevron gas station, 221 S. Hacienda Blvd., around 7:51 p.m. September 23. The southbound motorcyclist collided with the front end of the vehicle, according to Lt. David Petrocelli of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. The rider died at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Petrocelli told SGV CityWatch. The motorcycle rider has yet to be identified publicly. Next of kin has not been notified. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor INDUSTRY - The California Highway Patrol is planning a DUI/Driver license checkpoint in the Unincorporated area of City of Industry and West Covina Wednesday, May 5.
The checkpoint is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at an undisclosed location. Funding for this checkpoint is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor INDUSTRY - Detectives are investigating two robberies that occurred March 8 in which a group of men took smartphones from their victims at gunpoint.
In both robberies, at least one suspect was armed with a handgun. The first robbery occurred in La Puente in the 400 block of Mayland Avenue at 8:47 p.m. Possibly four to five males took a smartphone at gunpoint. The suspects fled in what was described as a dark colored vehicle. The smartphone was being tracked, but the suspects knew how to turn off the tracking feature, according to Lt. James Long of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. A second armed robbery occurred in Hacienda Heights at 9:17 p.m. The victim who was punched by at least one suspect, sought help at a nearby fire station, 2691 S. Turnbull Canyon Rd. One of the three suspects seen was armed. The suspects fled and a light-colored sedan, Long told SGV CityWatch. Long was not entirely sure if a cell phone has been taken in the second robbery, but a Sheriff’s crime broadcast stated that a smartphone had been stolen. It was not immediately clear if these two crimes were committed by the same group of men, Long told SGV CityWatch.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor UPDATE, 5 p.m., February 17: Investigators helped shed a little more light on the police shooting that occurred in City of Industry February 16.
A deputy on patrol witnessed a reckless driver drive through a red light at the intersection of Gale Avenue and Azusa Avenue eastbound. The deputy attempted to locate the driver to initiate a traffic stop and eventually found the suspect had crashed into a traffic light In the 18200 block of Gale Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect attempted to flee the crash vehicle as the deputy arrived on scene. The suspect apparently was armed. The deputy open fire, but did not strike the suspect. No one was injured in this incident. The suspect was hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the crash, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. The suspect’s handgun was recovered at the scene. INDUSTRY - A major crime incident is being investigated in the area of Gale Avenue and Fullerton Road after an incident led to deputy gunfire Tuesday night. The suspect sustained injuries considered not life-threatening during a previous incident and was taken to a nearby hospital, according to Sgt. Armando Martinez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station. The incident occurred in the 18200 block of Gale Avenue just after 7:30 p.m. February 16. It is not yet clear what led to the shooting. A traffic collision occurred minutes before the police shooting and is likely related to the shooting, Martinez told SGV CityWatch. A gun was reportedly recovered at the scene. A large contingent of the deputies from surrounding Sheriff’s stations are on scene assisting with maintaining the crime scene, as well as detectives from the Sheriff’s Operation Safe Streets bureau.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor CITY OF INDUSTRY – At Least one person was killed in a collision on the 60 freeway Thursday morning.
The crash was reported at 6:17 a.m. on the west 60 freeway east of Fairway Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. Possibly one other vehicle was involved in the crash that occurred that is affecting the HOV, No. 1 and 2 lanes. A Sig Alert affected the mentioned lanes, but has since been cancelled, the California Highway Patrol said.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor INDUSTRY - A dead body was found floating in two to three feet of water Friday morning, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
A passerby discovered the body near Workman Mill Road and Crossroads Parkway just before 8:30 a.m. December 11, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Tactical medics with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau responded to the scene. It is not publicly known if foul play is the cause of death. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is now investigating. SHOOTING UPDATE: Suspect Hit by Deputy Gunfire Attempted Two Robberies with an Assault Rifle8/7/2020  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor INDUSTRY - Deputies opened fire twice on a suspect reportedly armed with an assault rifle after he got into a confrontation with them Friday.
The suspect attempted to rob a CVS in La Puente and possibly a Shell gas station in Hacienda Heights while armed with what is described as an assault rifle, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The suspect attempted a robbery at a CVS, 861 N. Hacienda Blvd., in La Puente. He fled in a black Honda Accord. Deputies located the suspect at a Shell gas Station five minutes later around 1:08 a.m. “As the deputies pulled up to the suspect in their patrol car, the suspect raised his rifle and said, ‘get some,’ at which point a deputy involved shooting occurred,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The suspect fled onto the west 60 freeway at high speed, only to crash while exiting onto Crossroads Parkway. A second shooting occurred when the suspect slung his assault rifle towards the front of his chest, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The suspect was struck several times. He was hospitalized and his condition has still not been disclosed.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor CITY OF INDUSTRY - A man is in unknown condition after being hit by deputy gunfire early Friday.
Two shootings occurred within the span of a few minutes. The first occurred at Gale Avenue and Hacienda Boulevard around 1:08 a.m. August 7. In Hacienda Heights. A second deputy shooting occurred in the 13300 block of Crossroads Parkway in Industry, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The suspect’s condition has not been publicly shared. What led to the two separate shootings has not been shared.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor CITY OF INDUSTRY - Deputies have ended their search of the watery flood control tunnels under Industry after a suspected DUI driver decided to flee in the San Gabriel River.
Deputies have just exited the flood control tunnels under Temple Avenue near Valley Boulevard after fresh, wet tracks left by the suspect disappeared. The suspect remains outstanding. Deputies originally tried to pull over the alleged DUI driver in the area of Temple Avenue and Baldwin Park Boulevard about one hour ago. The pursuit found its way to the northbound 605 freeway and eventually exited onto eastbound Live Oak Avenue where the driver evaded officers recklessly, driving on the wrong side of the road and running through stop signs through Baldwin Park. Deputies on the ground canceled their pursuit, allowing a helicopter to track the driver’s movements until he decided to flee from his SUV on foot and run into the San Gabriel River, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s radio traffic.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor INDUSTRY - A male was wounded by and later died from deputy gunfire just before 2:30 a.m. June 7.
The shooting occurred near Railroad Street and Azusa Avenue. Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances behind the shooting. No deputies were injured, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Industry deputies responded to the above location on a report of a person possibly hit by a train. Deputies discovered a man kneeling next to some railroad tracks. The man, armed with a knife, rose to his feet and lunged towards deputies, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. After being shot, the male was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. |
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