 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 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 - 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.   Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor PASADENA - A man is being treated for injuries sustained after jumping from an overpass and onto the 210 freeway Thursday. Drivers reported a person climbing over the fencing near the Fair Oaks Avenue exit on the westbound side of the freeway around 2:45 p.m. April 3. Freeway traffic was stopped at the request of first responders, according to the California Highway Patrol. The man is described as being in his 20s to 30s, according to the Pasadena Fire Department. A Sig Alert was issued until the patient was treated and transported and first responders cleared traffic lanes.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Authorities identified the driver, and was found shot dead behind the wheel of a vehicle in Pasadena March 26. Ivan Cervantes-Cruz What sound still seated in the driver seat of his white sedan the crash of the 700 block of Rio Grande St., Wednesday around 6:15 p.m. His vehicle jumped the curb and crashed into a wall in a residential area. He died at the scene. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has yet to provide the official cause of death. CPR was administered to Cervantes by a Pasadena Police officer until paramedics arrived, but Cervantes could not be revived. It is unclear if Pasadena Police Robbery/Homicide detectives have identified a suspect, or a motive in the shooting. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Pasadena police department 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. ********** The Medical Examiner record in this article is being redistributed by SGV CityWatch and is protected by constitutional, publishing and other legal rights. Death records are public information and are distributed by government sources.  Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor PASADENA - Pasadena City College police officers reportedly used force to subdue and detain a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a male on a bus October 9. The suspect reportedly followed the victim after the assault onto the Pasadena City College campus, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. although the victim was allegedly sexually assaulted, he declined medical attention, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transit Services Bureau. The suspect, who was not identified, was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery and transported to the Pasadena Police Department jail for booking. |
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