Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS - A man died at the scene after being shot at least once late Sunday night.
Deputies responded to the fatal shooting around 11:42 p.m. May 16 in the 17100 block of Colima Road. The victim died at the scene. Deputies learned that at least two suspects were seen fleeing west on Colima, possibly in a blue Hyundai Sonata, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. 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 lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has announced the arrest and arraignment of the man they say broke into a 79-year-old woman’s residence in Hacienda Heights, assaulted her, raped her and robbed her.
Manuel Soto, 22 was arrested Saturday, May 8 for an unrelated robbery. Soto was eventually accused of additional crimes including assault to commit a felony during the commission of a first-degree burglary in the Hacienda Heights assault, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Soto was taken before a judge at Pomona Superior Court Tuesday and was arraigned on charges officially filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Charges include assault commit a felony during the commission of a first-degree burglary, forcible oral copulation, forcible rape, first-degree residential burglary with a person present, elder or dependent abuse, two counts of second-degree burglary and one count of second-degree robbery, the Sheriff’s Department said. A suspect entered the woman’s residence through a window, woke the victim from her sleep in the early morning hours and then proceeded to physically and sexually assault her. He fled by unknown means after the attack, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The assault occurred in the 1300 block of Kwis Avenue. The victim notified a family member of the attack and that family member then called 9-1-1. The victim was treated at a local hospital for her injuries. Soto remains in custody and is being held in lieu of $1.5 million bail. He is scheduled to appear May 24 in Department F of Pomona Superior Court. Suspect Hunt Continues After Man Reportedly Breaks In, Sexually Assaults Hacienda Heights Woman5/6/2021 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS - A 79-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by a man May 2 who reportedly entered her residence through a window, Sheriff’s investigators said.
The suspect, described as a Hispanic man, 19 to 25 years old, is unknown to the victim. He woke the victim from her sleep in the early morning hours and then proceeded to physically and sexually assault her. He fled by unknown means after the attack, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The attack occurred in the 1300 block of Kwis Avenue. The victim notified a family member of the attack and that family member then called 9-1-1. The 79-year-old victim was treated at a local hospital for her injuries. The suspect was additionally described as having short dark hair, standing at 5 feet 6 to 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 140 to 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with some unknown white printed letters on the front, blue jeans and a black hat. Detectives with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Victim’s Bureau are asking for anyone who witnessed this incident, or any suspicious activity in and around the 1300 block of Kwis Avenue between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., Or anyone within a half mile where are the attack occurred who may have security footage to call 877-710-5273. 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 HACIENDA HEIGHTS - Two men were wounded by gunfire Sunday night and one of the men succumbed to his wounds.
Both men were found wounded to the front of a home in the 16000 block of East Sigman Street. One man was declared dead at the scene, the second was hospitalized and last listed in stable condition, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Deputies were called to the scene at 7:07 p.m. April 25. Without providing details, homicide investigators believe the shooting to be gang related. It is unclear if investigators have identified a suspect or suspects. 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 lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS - A 24-year-old La Puente woman died after her Hyundai Elantra slammed into a wall early Monday, the California Highway Patrol said.
The CHP identified the woman as Adriana Lisette Barajas. Preliminary information provided in a press release obtained by SGV CityWatch indicated Barajas, the only person in the Elantra, was not wearing safety equipment. The California Highway patrol responded to the intersection at Turnbull Canyon Road and Vallecito Drive at 12:40 a.m. April 12. Investigators believe that Barajas was southbound on Turnbull Canyon Road in excess of the posted 35 mile per hour speed limit. “A collision occurred when the Hyundai impacted the south roadway edge of Vallecito Drive at Turnbull Canyon Road. As a result of the collision, Barajas sustained fatal injuries,” according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators are trying to determine if alcohol and/or drugs played a factor in this crash. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS - A man was found wounded Friday night, the possible victim of gang violence.
Deputies were reportedly responding to a burglary alarm call at the Hacienda Heights Community Center, 1234 Valencia Ave., around 10:13 p.m. when they discovered the victim of the shooting down on the west side of the property, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department radio traffic. The victim was struck by 9-millimeter rounds, possibly from a semi automatic handgun, according to a deputy at the scene. Sheriff’s homicide investigators only identified the victim as a male adult. Deputies described the man as being from an area street gang, but it is unclear how they identified him as such. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. 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 lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS - One person has died after at least two vehicles collided in the middle lanes of the eastbound 60 freeway at Hacienda Boulevard.
It is not yet clear how many others may have been injured. The collision occurred just before 6 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. Preliminary reports from the scene indicate two drivers may have been racing each other prior to the crash. One of the vehicles involved in the collision ignited. A Sig Alert has been issued for the HOV, No. 1, 2 and 3 lanes of the eastbound 60 freeway at Hacienda Boulevard front unknown duration. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS - One person was killed in what was initially described as a solo collision on South Hacienda Boulevard north of Colima Road, Saturday morning.
The crash was reported around 5:08 a.m. February 6 near Del Prado Drive at Hacienda Boulevard. Southbound and northbound lanes of Hacienda Boulevard near Del Prado Drive are closed for an investigation. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES – The man accused of beating his mother and stepfather to death with a baseball bat was arrested last week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has just announced.
Nelson Fermin Garibay, 44, was found and arrested in Otay January 21. He was transported to the Sheriff’s Industry Station for booking, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Garibay is being held without bail, Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon January 11 in the 14400 block of Marwood Street in Hacienda Heights. They found a wounded man claiming his brother assaulted him. Deputies entered the home and found a deceased 73-year-old man and 65-year-old woman, Sheriff’s deputies said. Suspect’s mother and stepfather died at the scene. The wounded brother was hospitalized for injuries considered not life-threatening. The attack occurred around 12:30 p.m. Garibay had a scheduled appearance in the Pomona Courthouse Monday. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - Detectives are asking for public assistance in finding the man accused of using a baseball bat to attack his family members, killing two of them and injuring one Monday.
44-year-old Nelson Fermin Garibay fled after the attack in the 14400 block of Marwood Street January 11. Deputies arriving to a reported assault with a deadly weapon encountered Garibay’s wounded brother who fingered his sibling as the suspect, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The brother led deputies to the wounded 73-year-old stepfather and 65-year-old mother, both of whom suffered significant head trauma, the Information Bureau said. Both stepfather and mother were declared dead at the scene. The 37-year-old brother was hospitalized for injuries considered not life-threatening. Garibay fled in a green 2001 Toyota 4Runner featuring license plate 4RHH063. Garibay is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on Garibay 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 lacrimestoppers.org. |
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