Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - A neighborly dispute turned dangerous September 12 after a man reportedly brandished a rifle, authorities said.
The incident unfolded in the 300 block of North Garfield Avenue just after 8 p.m. The suspect, only described as an older man, refused to surrender to authorities, and barricaded himself inside a residence for several hours, according to Darrol Hunt, public information officer for the City of Montebello. A perimeter was established with the assistance of Monterey Park police officers. Crisis negotiators were on scene to convince the suspect to peacefully surrender, which he did around 12:40 a.m. September 13, Hunt told SGV CityWatch. The suspect was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators declined to identify the suspect, citing the ongoing investigation, Hunt told SGV CityWatch. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - A suspect accused of a brutally beating his girlfriend and attempting to shoot her multiple times was recently sentenced to eight years in state prison, the Montebello Police department announced.
Sean Abeyta, 29, reportedly took a plea deal and copped to an assault with a deadly weapon charge that sent him behind bars for the crime that occurred on December 20, 2020, the Montebello Police Department said. Abeyta was sentenced in January. He has since been moved to Wasco State Prison, according to county and state booking records. Abeyta’s estranged girlfriend fled the 3000 block of Via Breve after Abeyta threatened her with a handgun and punched her while the two were seated in a vehicle. As the estranged girlfriend ran, Abeyta shot at her, according to the Montebello Police Department. Abeyta ran from his vehicle to ditch evidence and clothing, giving his estranged girlfriend time to retreat back into the vehicle. She fled to the El Monte Police Department and notified authorities. The estranged girlfriend was wounded with a laceration to her right eyelid and a swollen lip, according to the Montebello Police Department. Montebello investigators obtained surveillance video showing Abeyta ditching evidence in a trash can at the Quiet Cannon, 901 Via San Clemente. He also ran to where he was residing at the nearby Home 2 Suites, 988 Via San Clemente, where video surveillance caught him ditching clothing on multiple floors of the hotel. The victim provided a detailed statement and after Abeyta was detained as he left his room, a search warrant helped officers find methamphetamine and ammunition within, according to the Montebello Police Department. Investigators also recovered the discarded clothing at the hotel and recovered a discarded backpack at the Quiet Cannon, the latter contained a loaded handgun, methamphetamine and cocaine, according to the Montebello Police Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO – A documented gang banger accepted a plea of nine years in state prison recently after being arrested in an assault and robbery case from 2019, the Montebello Police Department announced.
Victor Apodaca, a 29-year-old South Side Montebello gang banger, attacked two people February 23, 2019 in the area of Beach Street and Greenwood Avenue near a 7-Eleven. An altercation led Apodaca to pistol-whip both victims, with one being robbed of a gold chain and wallet. As the victims fled in a vehicle, Apodaca shot at the vehicle, striking the front passenger, according to the Montebello Police Department. Montebello officers responded to Beverly Hospital at 1:50 a.m. to investigate after both victims fled to the facility for treatment. Officers quickly identified Apodaca as a suspect, the Montebello Police Department said. A search warrant was authored and a search of Apodaca’s residence yielded evidence linking him to the crime. After several weeks of investigation, an arrest warrant was authored. “…He had been arrested and convicted for possessing several firearms by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Over a year after the crime, on March 12, 2020, detectives responded to Ironwood State Prison and arrested APODACA for charges of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon with gang enhancements,” according to the Montebello Police Department in a written statement. The gang enhancements were removed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the Montebello Police Department said, but after months of waiting Apodaca was held to answer for his crimes. Apodaca accepted the plea July 15, 2021. A custody release was issued October 27 and Apodaca was released to North Kern State Prison in Delano, according to Los Angeles County and state prison records. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - The man accused of brutally attacking two people, leaving one in a weeks-long coma, at a Metrolink station was identified, authorities said. Thomas Ward, who is currently jailed by another agency on an unrelated burglary charge, was positively identified with the help of surveillance snapshots and several witnesses to the attack, according to the Montebello Police Department. Two men were attacked on the platform of the Montebello/Commerce Metrolink Station, 2000 Flotilla Ave., August 10, 2020 just after 10:30 a.m. A man, who police say is Ward, used a flashlight to assault the men who were waiting for an arriving bus, Montebello Police said.
“One of the victims fell to the ground at which time the suspect began to kick him in the head several times. As a result of the victim’s injuries, he was placed into a coma for several weeks in critical condition,” Montebello Police said in a written statement. Still images taken from security cameras, which recorded the attack, were used by Montebello detectives and Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office investigators to help identify Ward. Ward, a 29-year-old Los Angeles transient, will be charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon and one count of attempted murder, Montebello Police said. A motive for the attack is unknown. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - Police are searching for an attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon suspect who violently attacked two people unprovoked August 10. The attack occurred at 10:35 a.m. at the Metrolink Bus Station, 2000 Flotilla St. The suspect used what is described as a metal flashlight to strike both victims. He additionally stomped on one victim’s head 10 times, leaving that victim in a coma, according to the Montebello Police Department. The suspect was caught on video supplied by a local public transit agency.
The suspect is a Black male, stands 6 feet tall, has a thin build, has black or brown hair and a black or dark brown beard. He wore a black sweatshirt, green pants, brown slip-on shoes or slippers, a pink face covering and a red beanie. Anyone with information on the suspect is urged to call the Montebello Police Department at 323-887-1313. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEBELLO - One day after released surveillance footage showing a man randomly beating his victim after exiting a bus, the suspect was identified by police. Vincent Eric Ramirez, 32, was identified by several people who recognized him from the surveillance footage and witnesses helped to positively identify him as the suspect in the March 13 beating. He was already in custody stemming from a separate case, Montebello Police said. Ramirez was already in custody in a Los Angeles County jail and booked on suspicion of domestic violence stemming from an April 3 incident, Montebello Police said.
A man was brutally beaten by a fellow rider after exiting a bus March 12, police said Thursday. The 50-year-old victim was punched in the head after exiting a bus near South 4th Street and Whittier Boulevard around 8:20 p.m. March 13. The suspect followed the victim off the bus before attacking him, Montebello Police said. While unconscious on the ground, the victim is kicked three times. No property was taken from the victim, Montebello Police said. The assault case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
MONTEBELLO - A man was brutally beaten by a fellow rider after exiting a bus March 12, police said Thursday.
The 50-year-old victim was punched in the head after exiting a bus near South 4th Street and Whittier Boulevard around 8:20 p.m. The suspect followed the victim off the bus before attacking him, Montebello Police said.
While unconscious on the ground, the victim is kicked three times. No property was taken from him, Montebello Police said.
The suspect fled east on South 4th Street and out of sight. The suspect appears to be in his mid to late 20s, has a medium build, sports a goatee and was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue khaki pants and carried a black backpack. Anyone who can identify the suspect is urged to call Montebello Police Detective Antista at 323-887-1200, ext. 249. Refer to case number 19-1587.
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
MONTEBELLO - Police released surveillance video of three suspects sought in the robbery of Jack Daniels and the attack of a store manager who confronted them.
The robbery occurred March 9 at Walgreens, 1501 W. Whittier Blvd., just before 5:30 p.m. The suspects, who appear to be in their early 20s, took two bottles of Jack Daniels, according to the Montebello Police Department.
The suspects ran towards the front exit with the manager in tow. The manager stopped by the doorway as the suspects ran past him. One of the suspects proceeded to hit the manager in the face with one of the liquor bottles. Another suspect hit him with a fist, Montebello Police said.
All three suspects fled through the alley south of Walgreens. Anyone with information on the suspects is urged to call Montebello Police Detective Antista at 323-887-1200, ext. 249. Refer to case number 19-1523. |
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