Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - A motorcyclist who crash with another vehicle died after being hospitalized, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s lieutenant said. The crash happened on Angeles Crest Highway near Gould Mesa January 19. The rider was northbound when he collided with another vehicle, according to Lt. Lopez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Altadena Station. The collision occurred around 9:30 a.m. The road remains closed during an investigation, Lopez said.
The other driver is cooperating with deputies. The victim is only described as an adult male, Lopez said. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - Investigators are seeking more potential victims of a trio of burglars arrested after fleeing a crash at the end of a brief, but dangerous chase. The burglars, already linked to one home burglary, may have hit an additional home November 10 before a deputy attempted to stop them as they descended Angeles Crest Highway. The pursuing deputy cancelled the chase due to the reckless driving of the suspect behind the wheel -- minutes later, the driver crashed the Lexus in Glendale on the southbound 2 freeway. Deputies searched the crashed Lexus and found jewelry and other items confirmed stolen from one home. “The suspects are believed to have committed a second residential burglary earlier the same morning on the 5500 block of Burning Tree Drive,” deputies said in a written statement.
All three suspects wee booked on suspicion of residential burglary. The driver was additionally booked on suspicion of felony hit and run and evading a peace officer. The Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau and Burglary-Robbery Task Force are handling the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Sheriff's, Major Crimes Bureau at 562-946-7003. Provide information anonymously by calling L.A> Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - Deputies searching for a man suspected in two separate weapon brandishing incidents apprehended a suspect November 6 who was reportedly found with narcotics and a weapon in his vehicle. The unidentified suspect is believed to have brandished a weapon in the area of Berkshire Place and Berkshire Avenue Tuesday, November 5. One day later, a similar suspect brandished a weapon in a fast food restaurant in the 400 block of Foothill Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Crescenta Valley station.
A La Cañada Flintridge community service officer spotted a vehicle similar to that driven by the suspect, discovered in the upper parking lot of Hahamonga Park near foothill Boulevard and Oak Grove Drive. Deputies safely detained the suspect at Hahamonga Park and are working to establish a connection between the previous weapon brandishing incidents. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor GLENDALE - Three burglary suspects were jailed Sunday after crashing their vehicle during a 100 mile per hour pursuit. A large amount of jewelry was found inside the crashed black vehicle on the Mountain Street offramp from the southbound 2 freeway November 10. A perimeter search helped to locate the three suspects according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Crescenta Valley Station. A deputy attempted a traffic stop on a reckless vehicle on the southbound 2 freeway. The pursuit was canceled due to high speeds but seconds later the deputy located the crashed the suspect vehicle. After discovering the jewelry, deputies learned that a residential burglary occurred in La Cañada Flintridge in the 800 block of Lynnhaven Lane, deputies said.
The burglary victims arrived to the scene of the crash and were able to confirm the stolen jewelry was theirs, deputies said. The three suspects were booked at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station on suspicion of burglary. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - A Sig Alert was issued after a crane carried on a big rig overturned on the No. 2, 3 and 4 lanes of the east 210 freeway Saturday. The overturned crane and big rig are blocking lanes near Berkshire Place. The crane is estimated at 50,000 pounds, according to the California Highway Patrol. The No., 1, 2, 3 and 4 lanes are expected to ve blocked for an unknown duration, the CHP said. The crash was reported at 4:22 p.m. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - One resident suffered a facial abrasion after being punched while breaking up a home burglary September 2. Residents arrived home and found two suspects in hooded sweatshirts burglarizing the master bedroom in the 4200 block of Shepherds Lane. the residents began defending themselves, according to Lt. Chad Smeltzer of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Crescenta Valley Station. Deputies were called to the scene just after 9 p.m. Monday. A suspect pushed one of the homeowners against a wall and punched him a few times resulting in a small facial abrasion. A second resident used a wooden interior dog fence and began swinging it at another burglar, Smeltzer said.
“It appeared [the suspects] had been in there for some time burglarizing the place,” Smeltzer said. “It appears some items were stolen and one of those items was a firearm.” The firearm turned out to be an antique shotgun. Both suspects fled into a dark vehicle, which was driven away south from the neighborhood. Cash and other items were also taken. The suspects entered through a damaged rear glass door, Smeltzer said. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - A woman who suffers from depression is being sought after an argument with family. Sierra Alisabeth Milam, 24, was last seen around 1:30 p.m. as she left home July 27 in the 700 block of Saint Katherine Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Milam’s family is concerned for her well being. Milam is white, 24 years old, stands 5 feet tall, weighs 100 pounds, has short red hair, has blue/hazel eyes and has “Pepper” tattooed on her right leg.
Anyone who knows Milam’s whereabouts is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by Calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - A man dressed in a blue hoodie removed a security camera before entering a home to take miscellaneous items June 5.
The burglary occurred around 7:10 p.m. in the 5200 block of Vista Lejana Lane. The suspect was recorded on the property just before the surveillance camera was removed. Jewelry, handbags and other items were taken, according to Detective Burt at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Crescenta Valley Station. Anyone with information on the suspect is urged to call Detective Burt at 818-236-4014. (View the video below) Email Newsletter! | Advertise! | Donate! Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - One person is trapped after a collision overturned one vehicle Monday afternoon. A one-hour Sig Alert was issued at 12:14 p.m. for the Angeles Crest offramp at the eastbound 210 freeway. At least one vehicle overturned, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Firefighters report on person became trapped in the crash. It is unclear if anyone else was injured. Get the email Newsletter! | Advertise! | Donate! Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - Deputies have a suspect in custody accused of using a vehicle in an attempt to injure another person Wednesday afternoon. The suspect was taken into custody before noon after the suspect refused to surrender on the southbound 2 Freeway onramp south of Foothill Boulevard, according to Sgt. Taylor of the Los Angeles County Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. No one was injured.
The assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 500 block of Foothill Boulevard at 10:13 a.m., Taylor said. What led to the assault with a deadly weapon was not immediately known. A Sig Alert was issued about one hour ago at the Foothill Boulevard onramp to the southbound 2 Freeway. |
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