Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - The hunt continues for the driver of a black truck who struck and killed a motorcyclist February 20.
Investigators are seeking an Asian man who is 30 to 40 years old, stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 175 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes, according to the El Monte Police Department. The suspect also wore a brown plaid long-sleeve shirt and black pants. The described suspect drove a black four-door 2005 to 2015 Toyota Tacoma (SR5), which sported mud flaps, a chrome rear bumper, El Monte Police said. The rider, identified as 56-year-old John Spata, died soon after being struck at 7 p.m. near Lower Azusa Road and Peck Road. The collision was caught on nearby surveillance camera. Spata was westbound on Lower Azusa Road. The truck driver was traveling eastbound, failed to yield to oncoming traffic and made a left turn into the driveway of Shell Gas, 4801 Peck Rd. The driver of the truck appeared to intentionally drive in the path of Spata before striking him and fleeing, according to the El Monte Police Department. Spata was forced to lay the bike down and he slid into the moving truck, which was driven away from the scene, El Monte Police said. A second vehicle described as a white sedan may have run over Spata after the initial collision, El Monte Police said. Anyone with information on the hit-and-run driver is urged to call El Monte Police at 626-580-2100, 626-580-2183, or 626-580-2109. Information can be emailed to tips@empd.org. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A motorcyclist died soon after being struck by a dark-colored four-door truck February 20.
The hit-and-run driver is still at-large and a family is left reeling from the aftermath that took the life of John Spata, a 56-year-old Temple City man. The collision occurred around 7 p.m. near Lower Azusa Road and Peck Road. The collision was caught on nearby surveillance camera. The driver of the dark-colored truck appeared to drive in the path of Spata before striking him and fleeing, according to the El Monte Police Department. The truck appeared to feature chrome bumpers. A second vehicle described as a white sedan may have run over Spata after the initial collision, El Monte Police said. Anyone with information on the hit-and-run driver is urged to call El Monte Police at 626-580-2100. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A church sustained undisclosed damage in what authorities described as an IED explosion Saturday.
The incident occurred at First Works Baptist Church, 2600 Tyler Ave. around 1:13 a.m. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation responded overnight with members of the El Monte Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to an “IED” attack at the First Works Baptist Church in El Monte, California. Bomb Technicians and an Evidence Response Team are processing the scene which sustained damage. No injuries were reported. A Joint Investigation is underway for the person or group responsible for the attack,” according to Lt. Michael Buckhannon of the El Monte Police Department in a written statement. Firefighters arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from the attic of a one-story church. Upon entering the church, firefighters found no active flames, according to a dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the FBI Los Angeles Field Office at 310-477-6565, or at fbi.tips.gov. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - Homicide detectives are unraveling the circumstances that led to a fatal shooting Thursday afternoon.
El Monte Police officers were dispatched to the 10000 block of Valley Boulevard around 2:10 p.m. November 19. While being initially short on specific details, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives stated the victim was hospitalized, but later died. There is no suspect description publicly available. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or at lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A suspicious fire burned two residential structures and two sheds at a property in town Saturday afternoon. A victim was found stabbed at the scene in the 4400 block of Bannister Avenue. The adult male reportedly stabbed himself in the chest. He was transported in serious condition, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. A one-story home, detached garage and two sheds burned just after Noon September 12.
An arson investigator and El Monte Police were called to the scene, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department radio traffic. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No other victims were found. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A driver who led officers on a chase into the City of Industry Saturday was jailed after crashing near some railroad tracks. A patrol officer attempted to stop the driver around 11 p.m. August 29 at Peck Road and Garvey Avenue, but the driver refused to yield, according to Lt. Doug Knight of the El Monte Police Department. The driver reportedly was wanted for reckless driving, according to Lieutenant Pete Rasic of El Monte Police.
The pursuit lasted roughly 15 to 20 minutes before It ended in the city of industry at Valley Boulevard and Fairway Avenue near the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The driver was booked on suspicion of evading a peace officer, reckless driving and assault with a deadly weapon, Knight told SGV CityWatch. The suspects name was not readily available. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - A man in his 30s died Saturday after being hospitalized for gunshot wounds sustained after a possible fight, sheriffs homicide detectives said.
El Monte police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 11400 block of Garvey Avenue around 1:07 a.m. August 29 and found the shooting victim. He was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or at lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE – A man was shot in town early Friday and later died at a hospital, Sheriff’s homicide investigators said. A victim was shot in the 3400 block of Durfee Avenue around 3:08 a.m. July 24, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. A suspect description is either unknown, or has not been shared publicly. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or at lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor EL MONTE - Authorities are searching for the suspect or suspects involved in a stabbing that took the life of a man early Sunday.
The stabbing occurred in the 10000 block of Garvey Avenue just before 12:30 a.m. July 5, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatches. The 68-year-old man was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. No other information is available. Anyone with information on the stabbing is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3 Tips mobile app, or through lacrimestoppers.org.
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
EL MONTE - A man behind the wheel of a flatbed tow truck was arrested Saturday after he destroyed a bus stop and multiple vehicles during an alleged DUI tirade.
The marathon of destruction occurred around 7 p.m. and spanned two blocks on Valley Boulevard between Gibson Road and Baldwin Avenue June 6. The driver stopped after striking a fence in a parking lot in the northeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Baldwin, according to Lt. Pete Rasic of the El Monte Police Department. In a cell phone recording shared by Xai Urrutia on Youtube, the tow truck from Angel City Towing entered a parking lot and struck five parked vehicles as frightened onlookers fled mere feet from being hit. The driver stepped on the gas after the tow truck briefly became stuck. The truck became free and hit another parked vehicle as angry onlookers climbed onto the truck to remove the driver.
After the driver side window was shattered, two men entered the cab and apparently beat the driver.
The suspect, Alex Daniel Moreno 39, was medically cleared before being booked on suspicion of DUI, driving on a suspended license and felony hit and run, Rasic told SGV CityWatch. It is unclear if Moreno is a driver for Angel City Towing. There was no report of a stolen tow truck made to police, Rasic told SGV CityWatch. No other arrests were made. |
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