Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A man died after his vehicle slammed into a tree Tuesday. The collision occurred just before 10 a.m. at North White Avenue and Berkeley Avenue February 11th. First responders attempted to save the driver, but he died at the scene, according to the Pomona Police Department. The Pomona Police Department has closed White Avenue in both directions between McKinley Avenue and Arrow Highway due to the crash. The cause of the collision is under investigation. The Pomona Police Major Accident Investigation Team is piecing together the crash. Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged 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 man died at the scene of a reported stabbing Wednesday. First responders were sent to the 2800 block of Pomona Boulevard just before 8 a.m. February 5. It is unclear if detectives have learned a motive for the stabbing. The body was found near railroad tracks. Armando Salinas, 40, died from sharp force injuries. His death was ruled a homicide, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Anyone with information on this stabbing 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. ********** 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 POMONA - A shooting victim died on a Pomona Street Sunday evening. The victim was found in a vehicle in the 600 block of Lincoln Avenue near Towne Avenue December 15. No one was in custody as of Sunday night, according to Lt. Alyssa Bostrom of the Pomona Police Department. First responders were called to the scene around 7:11 p.m. It was not immediately clear at the time of the interview if detectives determined a motive for the shooting. Detectives were trying to determine if the victim was shot elsewhere and then drove to the location on Lincoln Avenue. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A man and his mother are recovering from injuries considered not life-threatening after a gun accidentally fired inside a residence Friday night. The accidental shooting occurred around 6:43 p.m. in the 3100 block of North Garey Avenue December 13. The man was manipulating his firearm when it fired. He shot himself in one of his hands and shrapnel injured his mother, according to Sgt. Lewis of the Pomona Police Department. Although likely to face charges for negligent discharge, it is unclear what other charges the man could face. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A motorcyclist died in a collision on Indian Hill Avenue Monday afternoon. The crash occurred in the 1500 block of South Indian Hill Avenue, which kept that section of roadway closed in both directions for several hours. The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. First responders found the motorcyclist down and unresponsive on the asphalt. Life saving measures were performed on the motorcyclist. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the Pomona Police Department. The driver of the car remained at the scene and spoke with investigators. The Pomona Police Major Accident Investigation Team is working the crash. Anyone with information on this investigation is urged to call the Pomona Police Traffic Services Bureau at 909-802-7741 or 909-620-2048. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A Montclair man is facing a slew of charges, including two counts of murder, resulting from an October 4 pursuit in which he crashed and killed two of his passengers. Erick Bolanos, 30, allegedly committed several vehicle code violations while driving in the area of White Avenue and Mission Boulevard October 4 around 4:30 p.m. Bolanos allegedly refused to stop for officers and a pursuit was initiated, according to the Pomona Police Department. Bolanos chucked a handgun out the window while evading officers at high speed. Officers made multiple attempts to stop him using the Pursuit Intervention Technique, but failed , according to the Pomona Police Department. Bolanos reportedly lost control of his vehicle and crashed, killing his two occupants. No other vehicles were involved, according to the Pomona Police Department. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed two counts of murder, one count of felony evading causing serious bodily injury and one count of possessing a concealed firearm in a vehicle, according to the Pomona Police Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A man died under suspicious circumstances Tuesday night, Pomona Police said. While not providing details on why the death is suspicious, the Pomona Police Department went as far as describing the death as a homicide. First responders were sent to a residence in the 1700 block of East Mission Boulevard around 10:24 p.m. October 8. Los Angeles County firefighters discovered the dead man after extinguishing the flames, according to the Pomona Police Department. The cause of the man’s death, including his identity, has not yet been revealed. Anyone with information on this investigation 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 - Police are investigating a homicide that took place Saturday morning. First responders were sent to the 900 block of West Holt Avenue on a report of a female down around 6:41 a.m. September 14. Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at the scene, according to the Pomona Police Department. The Pomona Police Department did not elaborate on the apparent cause of death. The Pomona Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating. Anyone with information on this investigation 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 - Shooting suspects remain at-large Saturday after a gun battle in a shopping center parking lot the night prior left one victim hospitalized. Multiple suspects reportedly opened fire on each other in the parking lot of the shuttered 99 Cents Only Store, 606 E. Holt Ave., September 6 around 6:48 p.m. One victim was struck in the leg, according to Sgt. Lewis of the Pomona Police Department. The victim’s wounds are considered not life-threatening. Two vehicles were struck by gunfire as well. Descriptions of the suspects and any getaway vehicles were not readily available. Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor POMONA - A man found suffering from gunshot wounds died after being taken to a hospital Saturday. First responders found the man down in the 2100 block of North Towne Avenue around 10:55 p.m. August 24. He was treated at the scene and transported by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics. Homicide Investigators from the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit are investigating. It is not publicly clear if any suspects or a motive have been discovered. 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. |
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