 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - A pedestrian died after he was injured by a vehicle Sunday afternoon. The collision occurred in the intersection of Damien Avenue and East Bonita Avenue just before 5 p.m. Sunday, December 8. The man was treated at the scene by La Verne firefighters and then taken to a hospital where he died, according to the La Verne Police Department. The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained at the scene and is speaking with investigators. It does not appear that drugs, or alcohol played a factor in the crash, according to the La Verne Police Department.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - A 71-year-old woman died at LA Fitness Wednesday after being found in a pool. The incident was reported around 12:20 p.m. at LA Fitness, 1275 E. Foothill Blvd., Wednesday, October 16. Police arrived and found the woman unresponsive and not breathing. Life-saving measures were administered, but the woman was declared dead at the scene, according to Lt. Jay Alvarado of the La Verne Police Department. “This could be related to a pre-existing medical condition that likely contributed to her death,” Alvarado told SGV CityWatch. “She was the only one around, so there was nobody able to help her.” The victim has not been publicly identified.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - A female pedestrian in a wheelchair was struck and killed on a La Verne street early Saturday morning. The crash occurred at Foothill Boulevard and D Street just after 12:30 a.m. July 27. First responders attempted to save the unresponsive pedestrian, but paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene, according to the La Verne Police Department. The pedestrian was described as homeless. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. It does not appear the driver was impaired, according to the La Verne Police Department. The regional Multi-disciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to investigate the incident, along with two California Highway Patrol officers. Anyone with information on this collision is urged to call the La Verne Police Department at 909-596-1913.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor WEST COVINA - Like something out of an action movie, a stolen vehicle suspect burned rubber in and out of surface streets and freeways before coming to a spectacular end Tuesday.
The vehicle involved was reported stolen in Upland. At 4 p.m., Upland PD informed La Verne Police of the stolen ride’s location at Williams Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The vehicle was intercepted, but the driver refused to stop, according to the La Verne Police Department. The chase took to the west I-10 freeway where a female passenger attempted to flee while the stolen ride was in motion, but she was pulled back in by the driver, according to the La Verne Police Department. The passenger was eventually freed from the stolen vehicle, which slowed enough for her to escape, according to the La Verne Police Department. The pursuit continued in and off the I-10 freeway until the driver clipped the front end of another vehicle at South Barranca Street and East Garvey Avenue North and overturned. The driver, who remains publicly unidentified, received injuries considered not life-threatening. The suspect was booked on suspicion of felony evading, domestic violence and false imprisonment, according to the La Verne Police Department.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - Detectives are continuing their efforts to locate a known domestic violence suspect who repeatedly terrorized his victim early Sunday morning, police said.
The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, is being sought on suspicion of felony domestic violence charges and weapons charges. Officers were called just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday, October 29 to the 1300 block of Palomares Avenue on a domestic violence call. Police learned that the suspect forced his way into the victim’s home without consent, caused injury to the victim, stole the victim’s cell phone, vehicle and escaped, according to the La Verne Police Department. The suspect then returned to the victim’s home around 5:50 a.m. and forced his way inside again. The victim, however, was able to escape and met with officers outside. “Police made contact with the suspect via phone. A gunshot was heard from inside the residence and shortly after, the suspect jumped from a balcony onto the adjacent property holding what appeared to be a handgun, and ran northwest, out of sight,” according to the La Verne Police Department in a written statement. The suspect is not a La Verne resident, police said. A wide perimeter was establish to search for the suspect. The Foothills Special Enforcement Team assisted with a search. K9 units from the West Covina Police Department, Claremont Police Department and the San Bernardino sheriffs department. Police departments from Covina and Pomona also assisted with the search. At 2:30 p.m., the La Verne Police Department announced that the search had ended after officers determined that the suspect escaped the perimeter. During a search of the victim’s residence a stolen firearm believed to be used in the shooting was recovered along with other evidence. Anyone with information regarding this suspect is urged to contact La Verne Police Detective Flores at 909-596-1913.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - Residents are being asked to remain inside their homes and lock their doors and windows as a reported armed suspect apparently remains free in a La Verne neighborhood Sunday morning.
A search is underway extending from the area of Bonita Avenue and Damien Avenue, Palomares Avenue and Damien Avenue, Wheeler Avenue and Palomares and Wheeler and Bonita. The suspect is described as a black man, wearing a white shirt, a white and black, horizontal, striped sweatshirt and dark pants, according to the La Verne Police Department. It is not immediately clear why the suspect is being sought. It is also unclear exactly when this search began, but Laverne the fire department engines have been staged at Palomar is Avenue and Carrion Rpad since 6:38 a.m.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - A combined $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects involved in the daring daytime jewelry store heist.
The La Verne city council and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are offering $10,000 each. “La Verne is a safe and family focused community that supports our businesses,” La Verne Mayor Tim Hepburn said in a written statement. “I look forward to more tips generated by this reward to help our detectives crack this case and bring these criminals to justice.” Four suspects rammed a sedan into Rodeo Jewelers, 1560 Foothill Blvd., around 12:16 p.m. July 1, reportedly making off with bags of jewelry. An employee was assaulted during the incident. The suspects escaped in a second vehicle that was waiting for them. “This family-owned business was hit hard and deserves our support,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “I am hopeful this reward will encourage anyone with information to reach out so we can put a stop to individuals engaging in criminal behavior and hold them accountable.” Anyone with information is urged to contact the La Verne Police Department Detective Bureau at 909-457-6541, or [email protected].  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - Two businesses were burglarized July 15 and both suspects seen in surveillance video likely committed both crimes.
The surveillance video documenting the window smash break-in at Baskin-Robbins, 1528 Foothill Blvd., was shared by the La Verne Police Department. A window smash break-in also happened at neighboring Don Baja. “Based on the circumstances it is likely they were committed by the same subjects. The subjects fled prior to officer arrival. Fortunately, no one from either business was injured,” according to the La Verne Police Department in a written statement. Anyone with information on these two burglaries is urged to call La Verne Police Detective Flores at 909-596-1913. The suspects should be worried, because Baskin-Robbins always finds out.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - Four suspects rammed a sedan into a jewelry store in broad daylight Saturday, reportedly making off with bags of jewelry.
The robbery unfolded at Rodeo Jewelers, 1560 Foothill Blvd., around 12:16 p.m. After the sedan was crashed through the glass storefront, ransacked the store. “Four male suspects entered the store, shattered display cases, and loaded several bags with jewelry. One employee was assaulted during the robbery and sustained non-life threatening injuries,” according to the La Verne Police Department in a written statement. The four suspects fled in a second vehicle described as a black sedan, according to the La Verne Police Department. The employee suffered injuries considered not life-threatening. Anyone with information on this robbery is urged to call the La Verne Police Department at 909-596-1913.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LA VERNE - A person was hit by a Metrolink train bound for Los Angeles Tuesday morning.
The collision occurred on the tracks south of Arrow Highway at San Dimas Canyon Road around 6:10 a.m. The tracks between the Pomona North station and Covina station remain closed, according to Metrolink. MTA buses are assisting riders on cancelled trains. Riders can drive down to the Downtown Pomona station and take the Riverside line to Los Angeles. |
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