Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor REGION – The suspect accused of causing serious injuries after stabbing a male during a verbal argument was caught in Hollywood a week after the alleged crime.
Phillip Borunda, 41, was identified and detained by Los Angeles Police Department officers. Borunda was arrested by Claremont Police officers and booked on suspicion of attempted homicide and is being held without bail, according to the Claremont Police Department. The stabbing occurred at the Claremont Metrolink Station, 200 W. First St., and was reported to first responders at 3:53 p.m. Sunday, October 22. Borunda fled before officers arrived. Paramedics believed the victim’s stab wound to the ribcage was life-threatening, according to the Claremont Police Department in a written statement. “Since 2019, Borunda has been arrested by the Claremont Police Department 14 times, for crimes such as arson, burglary, possession of stolen property, and drug offenses. Borunda is currently out of custody awaiting arraignment for an arson arrest due to the Los Angeles County Bail Schedules and Pre-arraignment Release Protocols,” according to the Claremont Police Department in a written statement. Borunda is scheduled for an appearance in Pomona Superior Court Tuesday, October 31. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor CLAREMONT - A suspect free due to new Los Angeles County bail policies is now wanted for attempted homicide after stabbing someone at the Metrolink station Sunday.
Phillip Borunda, a 41-year-old transient, is accused of stabbing someone in the rib cage during a verbal argument at the Metrolink station, 200 W. First St., just before 4 p.m. October 22. The victim suffered very serious injuries and was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center for further treatment, according to the Claremont Police Department. Shockingly, Borunda has had frequent run-ins with the law yet remains free. Since 2019, he has been arrested 14 times by Claremont police officers for crimes spanning arson, burglary, possessing stolen property and drug offenses. “Borunda is currently out of custody awaiting arraignment for an arson arrest due to the Los Angeles County Bail Schedules and Pre-arraignment Release Protocols,” according to the Claremont Police Department in a written statement. Borunda has a warrant for his arrest after failing to appear in court last month on a misdemeanor arson charge for a July 13 arrest. The Claremont Police Officer Association is also pitting blame on a zero cash bail policy initiated by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, stating “unfortunately, District Attorney George Gascón’s “no-bail” policies have often resulted in his release without facing charges or consequences posing a significant threat to our community.” Anyone with information leading to the arrest of Borunda, or who could help with the stabbing investigation is urged to call the Claremont Police Department at 909-399-5411. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor CLAREMONT – Police discovered a mother and her child dead inside a home Tuesday after the two had reportedly not been seen for a few days.
Based on concerns for the mother and child’s well-being, police forced their way into the home in the 1400 block of Morton Circle after their knocking on the front door went unanswered. Both were found dead, according to the Claremont Police Department. Police responded to the home at 7 p.m. October 26. “Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears that the mother killed the child and then committed suicide. The weapon used during the incident was a knife and it was recovered at the scene,” according to the Claremont Police Department in a written statement. The 18-month-old was identified as Arianny Reyes-Arevalo. The mother was identified as Anabel Reyes-Becerra, according to Sarah Ardalani, public information officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Police did not discover signs of forced entry and police do not believe there is any outstanding suspect. Anyone who may have information that can aid the investigation is urged to call the Claremont Police Department Detective Bureau at 909-399-5420. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor 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. The victim said the suspects were still nearby and after a search of the area, officers located and detained both suspects inside a vehicle.
Police found evidence on the suspects and inside the vehicle to corroborate the victim’s claims, Claremont Police said. Francisco Ibarra, a 20-year-old Pomona man and 20-year-old Oceanside resident Ezekiel Hensley. Both men are being held in lieu of $30,000 bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in court April 7. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor CLAREMONT - Police are searching for those behind an attack that left a man with multiple stab wounds Thursday. The victim was behind the wheel of a white SUV found crashed on Indian Boulevard at San Jose Avenue just After 5 p.m. October 3. The SUV, found with bullet holes marring the exterior, rear-ended another vehicle, Claremont Police said.
The 33-year-old driver who was stabbed was hospitalized. His condition is not immediately known. The stabbing occurred at an unknown location prior to the collision. It is unclear if a suspect has been identified. |
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