 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - Four suspects were jailed, accused of a kidnapping and ransom plot in which a male victim was taken March 12. Officers determined the victim was kidnapped from his home in the 100 block of East Hellman Avenue, threatened, assaulted and held for ransom, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. Police were called around 4:48 a.m. March 12 to check on the victim. Officers determined a kidnapping occurred there. “The victim was ultimately released after a ransom was paid to the suspects. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident,” according to the Monterey Park Police Department in a written statement. The four suspects were arrested March 12:
Each suspect was booked on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a crime, kidnapping and false imprisonment by violence. The four suspects have since appeared in Alhambra Superior Court and are scheduled for a preliminary hearing April 30. A fifth suspect is sought. Anyone with information on this kidnapping is urged to contact the Monterey Park Police Department at (626) 307-1444 or at [email protected]. ********** The arrest record in this article is being redistributed by SGV CityWatch and is protected by constitutional, publishing and other legal rights. Arrest information is public record and was distributed by government sources. The person named in this article has only been arrested on suspicion of the crime(s) listed and is presumed innocent. Copyright 2025. All stories and original images published here are the exclusive property of SGV CityWatch and may not be republished in any form without the permission of this organization.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - Officers pursued a vehicle containing four burglary suspects who attempted to evade arrest after being caught leaving a home in Monterey Park October 2. Officers were alerted to a reported burglary crew canvassing the city around 11:53 a.m. Officers searching the 200 block of East Markland Drive located a vehicle matching the description provided to them. The suspect driver refused to stop and took off, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. The pursuit ended in Montebello where the suspects all ran from the vehicle. After a brief foot pursuit, all four suspects were taken into custody. ********** Copyright 2025. All stories and original images published here are the exclusive property of SGV CityWatch and may not be republished in any form without the permission of this organization.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - A man died after his vehicle struck a utility pole early Thursday morning. The crash occurred along the south sidewalk in the 1100 block of West Garvey Avenue. First responders were called around 3:47 a.m. March 13. The female passenger was found outside the vehicle. The driver was declared dead, still seated in the vehicle, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. The female passenger was hospitalized for minor injuries. It is unclear if investigators determined all cause for the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to call the Monterey Park Police Department at 626-307-1200.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning. Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs factored into the crash in the 100 block of South Atlantic Boulevard around 11 a.m. August 20. The pedestrian, only described as a male, died at the scene, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. “The driver of the vehicle, a male adult, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Currently, alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor,” according to the Monterey Park Police Department in a written statement.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - An unknown shooter opened fire Tuesday night, damaging a parked vehicle.
Officers were sent to the 1600 block of South Atlantic Boulevard around 10:08 p.m. March 19. In addition to the damaged vehicle, bullet casings were found in the street and on the sidewalk, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. According to a witness, immediately after the shooting a dark newer-model pickup truck fled the scene north on Atlantic Boulevard. The Monterey Park Police Department does not believe there is an immediate threat to the public. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Monterey Park Police Department at 626-307-1200.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - A pedestrian was found unresponsive and was later declared dead on Atlantic Boulevard near the 60 freeway overpass early Saturday morning.
First responders were dispatched at 1:36 a.m. and found the victim down in the middle of northbound lanes of Atlantic Boulevard. The victim appeared to have been struck by a vehicle, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. It is unclear if a possible suspect vehicle, or driver, has been identified. Any witnesses to the crash is urged to call the Monterey Park Police Department at 626-307-1200.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has identified the Monterey Park mass shooter as the same man who attempted a shooting in Alhambra and who was found dead inside of a white work van during a traffic stop in Torrance.
Huu Can Tran, 72, was driving in Torrance near the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Hawthorne Boulevard Sunday morning. Torrance police officers initiated a traffic stop after identifying the van around 10:20 a.m. As officers attempted to approach, a single gunshot was heard, Luna said Sunday afternoon. After a tactical response was initiated to prevent the van from being driven away, Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau deputies opened the van and found the suspect dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound around 12:52 p.m. Authorities, do not believe there are any outstanding suspects. Investigators recovered several pieces of evidence they said linked Tran to the Alhambra shooting. A weapon was also recovered from the van. Seven victims remain hospitalized. None of the dead have been publicly identified yet.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONTEREY PARK - Authorities provided some details regarding an incident in Alhambra that may be connected to Monterey Park shooting that left 10 dead and 10 wounded.
In Alhambra, a city just north of Monterey Park, an Asian male was disarmed of a weapon after he walked in to Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio, 121 S. Garfield Ave., about 17 to 20 minutes after the mass shooting. The connection, if any, remains unclear. A white cargo van was seen leaving the area by witnesses. The gunman in Monterey Park is described as an Asian male between 30 and 50 years old. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said this description is preliminary as witnesses gave differing descriptions of a suspect. After receiving a gunfire call at 10:23 p.m., Monterey Park police officers encountered patrons of Star Ballroom Dance Studio, 122 W. Garvey Ave. Some were wounded. Officers entered the building and found more wounded and 10 killed. Authorities said five males and five females were killed inside Star Ballroom. The shooting occurred near, but not at, Lunar New Year celebrations. The FBI has joined the investigation, as well as the California Office of Emergency Services. Monterey Park officers normally off at this time have been called to provide extra patrols in the city, according to Monterey Park Police Chief Scott Wiese. President Joseph Biden issued a statement on the shooting. “Jill and I are praying for those killed and injured in last night’s deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park. I’m monitoring this situation closely as it develops, and urge the community to follow guidance from local officials and law enforcement in the hours ahead,” Biden said. “The men and women of the Sheriff’s Department join me in extending our condolences to the countless families affected by this shooting and they will remain constantly in the minds of our investigators. I see it in their eyes. They want to get this guy,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to call 323-890-5500. Remain anonymous 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 UPDATE, 3:55 a.m.: Authorities report that 10 people are now deceased and 10 others were wounded in a mass shooting inside of a dance studio in Monterey Park.
The suspect, who authorities have yet to describe, has still not been arrested. The suspect’s whereabouts are still not known. It is also not yet known if this was a targeted shooting, or if this was indeed a hate crime. ****** MONTEREY PARK - Nine people were shot and killed late Saturday night during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, Sheriff’s homicide investigators said. Few details are available at this hour. The incident was reported to authorities around 10:22 p.m. Saturday, January 21. The shooting reportedly took place inside of a dance studio in the 100 block of West Garvey Avenue. It is unclear if the shooter is still at-large. Apparently, witnesses from the scene described that the shooter was carrying some form of a semixautomatic weapon and was carrying additional ammunition with him. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to call 323-890-5500. Remain anonymous 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 LOS ANGELES – An attempted robbery is believed to be what led to a fatal shooting of an off-duty Monterey Park officer August 8.
Carlos Daniel Delcid, 20, faces one count each of murder, attempted robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon with the special circumstance that the murder was committed during a robbery, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. “On August 8, Officer Solorio had just arrived in a Downey parking lot when Delcid allegedly got out of a nearby vehicle and appeared to demand Solorio’s personal items. As Solorio put his car in reverse, the defendant allegedly shot Solorio five times at close range,” according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in a written statement. A 17-year-old driver took Delcid from the scene after the accused gunman re-entered the suspect vehicle. The teen has been filed on in juvenile court for his participation in the crime, according to the DA’s office. Gardiel Solorio, 26, began his field training with the Monterey Park Police Department in July. Delcid is being held without bail in the Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. He is scheduled for an appearance in the Downey courthouse August 11. |
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