Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - One person died after what was described as a gold Lexus SUV went up a hillside and rolled multiple times on the east I-10 freeway near Kellogg Drive. The No. 5 lane of the east I-10 freeway just east of Via Verde remains closed for up to two hours, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported around 5:30 a.m., July 3. As first responders were being dispatched, a caller reported to the CHP that a person was possibly trapped under the overturned SUV. Blood was reportedly coming out of the vehicle, according to CHP traffic logs. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating after Pomona officers opened fire on a man, killing him Tuesday. The shooting took place around Midnight at the intersection of North Hamilton Boulevard and West Center Street June 25. The suspect was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital where he later died, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Video from the scene showed a vehicle riddled with bullets parked on a street. The Sheriff’s Information Bureau said detectives are trying to determine what led up to the police shooting. No officers were injured. A weapon was recovered at the scene, according to the PomonaPolice Department. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is also investigating. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A domestic disturbance suspect is recovering after being shot by Pomona police at the end of a barricade at a collision scene Sunday night. The suspect allegedly fired off a handgun during the domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Las Brisas Circle, June 9. He fled the scene in a vehicle at a high rate of speed and crashed in the intersection of Holt Avenue and White Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The suspect allegedly refused to exit his vehicle and barricaded himself. During this time, police shot the suspect. The suspect is currently recovering from his wounds at a hospital and is listed in stable condition, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The suspect’s firearm was reportedly recovered at the scene. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 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 POMONA - A man accused of firing off a handgun at a mobile home park Wednesday night was shot and wounded by Pomona officers after allegedly firing at them. Officers responded to a report of a man firing a weapon at the Westland Estates Mobile Home Park, 1401 W. Ninth St., around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5. Officers encountered an armed suspect on the street and reportedly made multiple commands for him to drop the weapon. He allegedly did not comply. The suspect reportedly fired at officers who then shot and wounded him. He was transported to a hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. A weapon was reportedly recovered at the scene. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is investigating the shooting. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A driver struck and killed a child and wounded a woman Tuesday night in a Pomona intersection. The driver remained at the scene and is speaking with investigators. The crash occurred at South Towne Avenue and East Lexington Avenue May 28 around 8 p.m. The child, only described as a female, died at the scene despite efforts to save her. The woman was taken to a hospital and treated for her injuries, according to the Pomona Police Department. Pomona Police did not provide details on what led to the collision. The department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is piecing together the crash. Anyone with information on this collision is urged to call the Pomona Police Department's Traffic Services Bureau at 909-802-7741, or 909-620-2048. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Mission Blvd. Wednesday night. The collision happened in the area of Mission Boulevard and Reservoir Street. First responders were sent to the scene at 10:09 p.m. May 22. The pedestrian, only identified as a woman, was found laying in the roadway suffering from severe injuries, according to the Pomona Police Department. The woman died at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, according to the Pomona Police Department. The Pomona police major accident investigation team is piecing together in the crash. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Pomona Police Traffic Services Bureau at 909-802-7741, or 909-620-2048. 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 POMONA- Detectives are searching for the suspect(s) involved in the attempted murder of a man Sunday.
First responders were sent to the 800 block of North Currier Street around 12:15 a.m. May 12 and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a trauma center and is in critical condition, according to the Pomona Police Department. The motive for the shooting, as well as descriptions of any suspects are not known. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. 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 POMONA - A crash took the life of a pedestrian early Tuesday.
The crash occurred at Holt Avenue and Loronne Avenue just before 1 a.m. April 30. The pedestrian was found unresponsive, laying in traffic lanes. Despite efforts by paramedics, the pedestrian, only described as a man, died at the scene, according to the Pomona Police Department. The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained at the scene and is speaking with investigators, according to the Pomona Police Department. Anyone with information about this crash is urged to call the Pomona Police Department's Traffic Services Bureau at 909-802-7741 or 909-620-2048. 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 POMONA - A 20-year-old Pomona man is facing one count of murder in a shooting death that took place less than a year ago, the Pomona Police Department said.
Oscar Cruz was identified by detectives in the Pomona Police Major Crimes Unit who were investigating the murder of 43-year-old Alex Adorno of Pomona. Adorno was found suffering gunshot wounds in an alleyway June 4, 2023. Despite life-saving efforts, Adorno died at the scene. Cruz was located and arrested April 16. Cruz is being held in lieu of more than $2 million bail at the Inmate Reception Center in Los Angeles and was scheduled for a court appearance in Pomona Superior Court Thursday, April 18. Future court date information is not readily available. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - A playground was incinerated April 7 and city officials are offering $10,000 leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Firefighters and police were called to Montvue Park, 1401 Cordova St., around 11:12 p.m. Sunday. By the time the fire was extinguished, the playground suffered extensive damage, according to the Pomona Police Department. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call Pomona PD at 909-622-1241 or email [email protected]. 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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