 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - Four men got away with an undisclosed amount of cash after robbing Domino’s Pizza February 17. The robbery occurred around 12:50 a.m. at the restaurant, 1383 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. At least two suspects were armed. All men wore dark, hooded sweatshirts and the hoods covered the suspects’ faces except their eyes, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Diamond Bar/Walnut Station. All four suspects, described as Black men in their mid-20s, fled eastbound on foot. It is unknown if the suspects entered a vehicle.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - Homicide detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a man Monday afternoon.
The death was discovered after 3 p.m. in the 21000 block of Trigger Lane, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Los Angeles County Firefighters we’re called to the location at 3:06 p.m. It is unclear if deputies have identified a suspect.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - A power outage is leaving 2,094 customers without electricity, Southern California Edison announced. The outage is also affecting power at intersections around Grand Avenue and Longview Drive, according to the City of Diamond Bar. Southern California Edison has no estimated time for repair.  PHOTO/Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR – Two males were transported to a local hospital after being stabbed at a restaurant January 16, deputies said. Two male victims were stabbed in the back with what deputies described as a kitchen knife at Dilliwala Indian Kitchen, 303 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. around 10:40 p.m. The incident was described as an assault with a deadly weapon after initially being reported as a robbery, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Diamond Bar/Walnut Station. What led to the stabbing was not disclosed.
One of the suspects was described as a white man, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 250 pounds. He wore a black hat with the letter “J” on it, deputies said. The suspects may have fled in a black four-door Toyota Camry.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - A man was severely beaten, left bloodied and semi-conscious in a residential neighborhood Sunday night after being attacked by two suspects who took cash from him, a Sheriff’s sergeant said. Deputies responded to the 2200 block of Evergreen Springs Drive around 10 p.m. January 6. Possibly two men approached the victim, beat him and stole $20,000, a cellphone and his wallet, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station crime broadcast.
“He [the victim] was pretty bloodied up when we got there,” said Sgt. D. Luter of the Industry Sheriff’s Station. “There were no weapons. It was all hands and feet.”
Deputies are still acquiring details, but believe the victim may have come home with casino winnings. The suspects may have followed the victim home, Luter said. The victim was hospitalized. Anyone who may have witnessed the attack or the suspects fleeing the scene is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station at 626-330-3322.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - A shotgun and rifle were taken during a nighttime home burglary witnessed by a neighbor Thursday.
The burglary was reported around 6:44 p.m. in the 1900 block of Fern Hollow Drive December 20. Deputies arrived, found evidence of forced entry and confirmed two weapons were taken, according to Lt. Mario Avola of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Walnut/Diamond Bar Station. The suspects smashed through a rear glass sliding door, Avola said. The homeowner had numerous guns, but they took the two that we know of,” Avola said. “We believe a safe was also seen being put in the vehicle.” The neighbor only described the suspects as two Hispanic men. They fled in a blue Hyundai Sonata.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - A reported attic fire is burning in a two-story house, firefighters report.
The fire is burning in the 500 block of South Bellow Court. Firefighters on scene reported heavy smoke coming from the roof of the home, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched at 9:22 p.m. Two searches of the home yield no victims.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - A male pedestrian died after running from a vehicle parked on the right shoulder of the eastbound 60 freeway east of Brea Canyon Road Friday night.
The fatal crash occurred at 9:28 p.m. November 23, minutes after an occupant of the stopped silver Chevrolet Cruze called authorities and said their son fled the vehicle with the car keys, according to the California Highway Patrol. A white pickup truck may have struck the victim, the CHP said. The victim’s family was reportedly in the vehicle and stopped on the right shoulder for an unknown reason before the victim fled. The victim’s mother was apparently behind the wheel of the Cruze, according to the CHP. Authorities had all lanes shut down at 9:39 p.m. The No. 1 and 2 lanes were opened at 10:07 p.m. and all lanes were cleared by 11:37 p.m.  PHOTOS/Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Station. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - Deputies have arrested the 33-year-old son wanted for questioning after his parents died in a house fire, a Sheriff’s lieutenant said.
Ryan Venti was arrested without incident around 8 p.m. by Walnut/Diamond Bar deputies, according to Deputy Charles Moore of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Deputy Moore was awaiting more details of the arrest. According to Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s radio traffic, a neighbor called deputies around 7:50 p.m. to report Venti was seen in the backyard of the burned home in the 3600 block of Crooked Creek Drive. The neighbor kept Venti talking as deputies were responding. While Venti was not considered a suspect, according to Sheriff’s homicide detectives, responding deputies referred to Venti as a “187 suspect.” 187 is the California penal code for murder No further information is available.  PHOTO/Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor DIAMOND BAR - Homicide investigators are attempting to locate the 33-year-old son of the couple found dead inside a burning home Friday.
Homicide detectives are looking for Ryan Venti, son of 66-year-old Linda Venti and 75-year-old John Venti. The couple were found deceased in the downstairs bedroom of their two-story house early Friday. The fire at the home in the 3600 block of Crooked Creek Drive, also killed a dog. Ryan Venti is not a suspect in the suspicious fire, Sheriff’s homicide detectives said. “At this time it appears that the fire may have been intentionally set. Due to the suspicious nature of the fire and the fact that Ryan Venti appears to [be] missing and has not returned to the house, Detectives are actively looking for him, so that they can speak with him in an attempt at determining what occurred at the residence,” according to Deputy Joanna Warren of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Anyone who knows Ryan Venti’s whereabouts is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). |
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