CLAREMONT – An unknown amount of merchandise was taken from a jewelry store after three suspects assaulted employees December 14.

The suspects entered 4C’s Finecraft Jewelers, 307 Yale Ave., just before Noon Tuesday. Employees were immediately sprayed with a chemical substance that incapacitated them, according to the Claremont Police Department.

Tools were used to smash open display cases. The dollar amount on the loss is apparently undetermined.

All three suspects, described as Black males, fled north after running from the store. They are believed to have escaped in a waiting vehicle.

One suspect wore a black jacket, black pants with white print on the upper thigh and green gloves. A second suspect wore a black jacket, white shirt, black pants and green gloves. The third suspect wore a black jacket, and red pants with white stripes.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

CLAREMONT - A 56-year-old resident was arrested Thursday, accused of drugging a woman and sexually assaulting her inside his home, police said.

John Dehaseth attempted to flee through the rear door of his home in the 1500 block of Mural Drive August 27 as detectives from the Claremont Police Department, aided by the Claremont police drug detection canine, closed in on the suspect at his home. He was detained and placed into custody, the Claremont Police Department said.

The arrest came as a result from months of investigation after a victim came forward March 23. Officers responded to the 1500 block of mural Drive. A 38-year-old woman told police she was drugged and sexually assaulted by the suspect inside his nearby home, Claremont Police said.

“During months of continuous investigation, evidence was located, which corroborated the victim’s statement,” Claremont Police said in a written statement.

After the arrest Thursday, police confiscated evidence related to the assault inside the suspects home.

Dehaseth Was booked on suspicion of rape and possession of drug paraphernalia he is being held in Lou of $100,000 bail a head of a scheduled appearance in Pomona superior Court August 31.

Anyone who may be a victim of the Dehaseth, or anyone with any information that can help the investigation is urged to call the Claremont Police Department and speak with Detective Hamill at 909-399-5411.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

CLAREMONT - A man wielding a skateboard was arrested Saturday and accused of assaulting a naked man sleeping in some bushes.

The assault was reported near the Metrolink station parking lot, 100 E. First St., August 15 before 7 p.m. A witness reported a naked man running from the location, blood running down his face, according to the Claremont Police Department.

The naked man was chased a man swinging a skateboard, the latter had attempted to steal the other’s property by striking him in the head multiple times.

“Both subjects were detained and LA County Fire responded to provide medical aid. The victim had a deep laceration on his head due to being struck with the skateboard by the suspect,” the Claremont Police Department said.

The naked man was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.

The unidentified suspect was booked on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and for being under the influence of a controlled substance. The suspect was also listed as being on active probation for the controlling charge of assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury, Claremont Police said.

CLAREMONT – A man in possession of an unregistered gun and appearing to be under the influence of a controlled substance was jailed August 12 after threatening two off-duty officers, Claremont Police said.
 
The incident occurred on Foothill Boulevard when they noticed a maroon Nissan being driven erratically behind them, the driver honking his horn at them, Claremont Police said.
 
The suspect stopped alongside the officers at a red light as they waited to turn north onto Indian Hill Boulevard, began yelling and pointed a handgun in the officers’ direction, his finger on the trigger, Claremont Police said.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

CLAREMONT - Police are searching for a suspect who threatened to shoot a tow truck driver and Claremont officers after two people were arrested at a traffic stop August 14.

The man approached a tow truck driver who was towing a vehicle away from Indian Hill Boulevard south of Arrow Highway and pointed his finger at him as if he wanted to shoot him, according to the Claremont Police Department.

The man allegedly threaten to shoot the tow truck driver and any Claremont police officer who arrived to the scene. He also attempted to make his way into the tow truck, but was pulled away by the driver, Claremont police said.

The driver ran away from the truck after the man reached for his waistband and claimed he was going to wait in the bushes to shoot arriving Claremont officers.

A search conducted by Claremont officers, Pomona police officers, a K9 and a helicopter yielded no suspect.

It is not publicly clear what connection the man has to the two people who were arrested during the traffic stop on Indian Hill Boulevard.

An alleged DUI a driver was arrested at 10 p.m. Friday. The passenger was also arrested after officers discovered the passenger had an outstanding federal probation warrant for human smuggling, Claremont police said.

The man who threaten the tow truck driver and police is described as a light skin Hispanic or white man who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, has short dark hair and wore a light blue shirt and blue jean pants.

Anyone with information on the suspect is urge to call Claremont police at 909-399-5411.

CLAREMONT - A man is expected to survive the gunshot wound he received after allegedly being attacked by three men early Thursday morning.

Officers responded to Motel 6, 840 S. Indian Hill Blvd., at 1:11 a.m. July 23 to investigate a shooting report and found the victim near one of the rooms. He was shot once in the abdomen, according to the Claremont Police Department.

The victim was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and underwent surgery. He is expected to make a full recovery, Claremont Police said.

CLAREMONT - An undisclosed issue in a domestic relationship led to an attempted murder March 16, police said.

CLAREMONT - A man survived his wounds after being stabbed in the neck during a fight with two men he just met.

Officers responded to Indian Hill Boulevard at Mt. Carmel Drive at 12:17 a.m. April 4 to an assault with a deadly weapon report. The victim was found bleeding profusely from the neck, according to the Claremont Police Department.

“the victim advised that he had just met the suspects and they were hanging out inside of their vehicle. While inside of the vehicle, a fight erupted and the victim was assaulted, which led to his injuries,” Claremont Police said in a written statement.

CLAREMONT - A man received injuries considered not life-threatening after a suspect opened fire outside the man’s home, police said.

The shooting occurred in the 100 block of Meredith Street at 6:17 p.m. The suspect shot multiple times at the victim,according to the Claremont Police Department in a written statement.