 Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Services at Huntington Hospital remain intact Friday after a phoned bomb threat brought a large police response. An extremist group known to law enforcement apparently phoned a threat at 5:49 a.m. August 7, according to the Pasadena Police Department. Screening protocols are being utilized for admittance. Emergency room patients were temporarily diverted to other hospitals during a search of the property and guests were temporarily barred. “We are working closely with our local authorities to ensure safety of our staff, patients, and employees,” according to Huntington Hospital in a written statement. Pasadena Police swept the area with a K9 and Pasadena Firefighters remained on standby. At 9:16 a.m. the Pasadena Police Department announced the search was concluded. ********** Copyright 2026. 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
LOS ANGELES - Pasadena police detectives discovered June 19 a major cache of illegal fireworks intended for distribution throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles. An extensive investigation, with assistance from the Pasadena Fire Department Arson Investigation Team, led detectives to East Los Angeles and a commercial property at 6316 Whittier Blvd. where 10,000 pounds of contraband fireworks were being stored, according to the Pasadena Police Department. Detectives reportedly also found homemade explosives, necessitating a response from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Arson/Explosives Detail. Four people were arrested. “This investigation is ongoing and is believed to be related to a criminal street gang enterprise which smuggles the fireworks from the state of Nevada. The approximate resale value of the fireworks is upwards of $120,000.00,” according to the Pasadena Police Department in a written statement. ********** Copyright 2026. 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 PASADENA - A pedestrian reportedly running across the 210 freeway was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night. The fatal crash was reported on the eastbound 210 freeway just west of Michillinda Avenue. First responders were called around 9:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver of a white SUV told CHP dispatchers that she saw something run across freeway lanes just before they collided, but she didn’t initially know what she hit. A call then went into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which advised that it was a pedestrian that was hit, according to CHP traffic logs. A Pasadena Fire Department paramedic officially called time of death at 10:22 p.m. The body came to rest near the slow lane and right shoulder. It was unclear if the person who was struck ran from a vehicle. Officers closed down the No. 3, 4 and 5 lanes by about 10 p.m., and eventually all eastbound lanes were closed by about 10:47 p.m. All eastbound lanes were reopened by 1:27 a.m. The victim has yet to be publicly identified. ********** 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 PASADENA - A police officer is out of surgery and recovering after being shot by a suspect, city officials said Tuesday. The officer was identified by the city as Bryan Vasquez, a 5-year veteran of the Pasadena Police Department. A second victim was struck by gunfire, before the police shooting occurred, and was also hospitalized. The victim’s condition is not publicly known. First responders were sent to the Sierra Madre Villa A-Line Station at 7:30 p.m. to investigate a 9-1-1 call and found a gunshot victim. Additional responding officers located a suspect near the station, but he attempted escape on foot, according to the Pasadena Police Department. The suspect and officers exchanged gunfire. The suspect died near Sierra Madre Villa Avenue and Electronic Drive. “Our officer is out of critical surgery and is stable at this time. We are incredibly grateful to the medical team for their swift and skilled care. Our Pasadena Police Department family, along with our extended public safety community, is standing beside his loved ones, supporting them in every way possible. We know this will be a long road to recovery, but we will remain by his side throughout his healing journey for our officer – a dedicated public servant who put his life on the line to protect the community he serves,” said Pasadena Police Chief Gene Harris. The suspect, who has yet to be officially identified, is only described as a man in his 30s. The Sierra Madre Villa Station remained closed until mid-morning as investigators documented the scene. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Pasadena Police at 626-744-4241. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. ********** 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 PASADENA - An investigation is underway after a police officer and suspect exchanged gunfire Monday night. The officer’s injuries are not publicly known, but as of 8:42 p.m. he was undergoing surgery, according to City of Pasadena officials. Officers responded to the intersection of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue and Del Vina Street to a report of people fighting around 7:30 p.m., according to City of Pasadena officials. What led to the shooting is not publicly known. ********** 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 PASADENA - A bicyclist is hospitalized with significant head injuries after falling down a train platform while riding his bike Thursday. The incident unfolded at the Pasadena A-Line Allen Station around 6:51 a.m. January 22. The train rider exited one of the A-Line cars while on an e-bike at a high-rate of speed. He fell off the platform near a stairwell and landed midway in between floors onto the pavement, according to Sgt. Perez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transit Services Bureau. The Allen Station is located on the 210 Freeway near South Allen Avenue. The rider was apparently bleeding from the ears, Perez told SGV CityWatch. The rider was not the victim of a crime. The station was taped off for an investigation and trains bypassed the Allen Station for a short time, Perez told SGV CityWatch. ********** 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 PASADENA - One person was found dead inside of a still-burning house fire in the Pasadena foothill Saturday morning. The fire is burning in the 1400 block of Scenic Drive August 30. Firefighters were dispatched around 6:23 a.m. Just after firefighters arrived on scene, they received and transmitted a report that someone may have been trapped inside the burning home. Around 6:48 a.m., firefighters found one deceased occupant and summoned police to the scene, according to Pasadena Fire Department radio traffic. Just before the deceased occupant was discovered, firefighters decided to pull personnel outside of the house due to a weakening structure. ********** 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 PASADENA - No one was injured after a car crashed and became pinned under an open top trailer on the east 210 freeway Thursday. The crash occurred on the Mountain Avenue on ramp in Pasadena August 21 around 7:15 a.m. The driver of the black Toyota Camry was initially trapped but was able to free himself, according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs. A request to shut down all lanes of the on-ramp was made at 7:32 a.m. The closure was lifted at 7:53 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor PASADENA - The body of a man found in the donation area at a Goodwill displayed no obvious signs of foul play, a police lieutenant said Wednesday. Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner investigators are determining a possible drug-related cause, according to Lt. Cuellar of the Pasadena Police Department. An employee discovered the body at the Goodwill, 340 S. Fairoaks Ave. just after 11 a.m. July 8. The man was wrapped in a blanket and did not appear to be dumped there, Cuellar told SGV CityWatch. The donation area is a walled-off section near a corner of the store. It’s unclear how long the body was there before discovery. The medical examiner has yet to publicly identify the body.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Investigators have released very clear sketches of the two suspects wanted in the murder of a child who was playing video games in his own home almost four years ago. The discovery of a partial license plate to a gray Ford Fusion (QJ117) and witness statements provided a treasure trove of information related to the two suspects who are apparently connected to the Pasadena, San Jose and Alameda County areas, according to the Pasadena Police Department. The suspects are described as: -A Black male with a medium complexion, 33 to 37 years old, stands 6 feet to 6 feet one inch tall, and weighs 185 to 195 pounds. He wore a red and black The North Face hoodie. -A Black female with a medium complexion, 27 to 31 years old, stands 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighs 165 to 185 pounds. She is the suspected getaway driver. 13-year-old Iran Moreno was shot November 20, 2021. Moreno was harmlessly playing video games in his bedroom in the 900 block of North Raymond Avenue. In a parking lot across the street, the gray Ford fusion stopped and a front passenger exited. Two gunshots were fired eastward, one bullet struck the teen, according to the Pasadena Police Department. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either suspect is urged to call the Pasadena Police Department at 626-744-4241 24/7, or homicide investigators directly at 626-744-4583. Remain anonymous by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org.  |
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