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​BREAKING NEWS: One Person Significantly Injured in Mt. Baldy Crash

3/30/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON 
CityWatch Editor

MOUNTAINS - One female occupant is suffering from a significant lower extremity injury after a vehicle she was in went about 50 feet over the side of Glendora Ridge Road.

The crash was dispatched to firefighters just before 8:30 p.m. at Glendora Ridge Road at Mt. Baldy Road March 30. At least one other person was inside the vehicle, but their condition was not disclosed.
Urban search and rescue personnel are unable to initiate a rope rescue due to the steep terrain and a hoist via rescue helicopter is being considered.

San Bernardino County Firefighters are assisting with the rescue.

No other information is available.
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​BREAKING NEWS: Vehicle Plunges About 1,000 Feet Over Angeles Crest

3/25/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
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MOUNTAINS - One occupant has been found injured in a vehicle that fell about 1,000 feet over Angeles Crest Highway Sunday.
The crash occurred on Angeles Crest Highway at mile marker 31.10 well north of La Cañada Flintridge. The patient was being treated by a Los Angeles County Fire Paramedic lowered from a helicopter while being extricated from the car, firefighters said.

A witness called 9-1-1 after seeing the car go over the side around 11 p.m.

The occupant suffered unknown injuries.
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April 8 To Determine if Glendora Sexual Battery Suspect Faces Jury Trial

3/23/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
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WEST COVINA - April 8 will likely be the last pretrial hearing for a Glendora man accused of sexual battery and molesting a 17-year-old girl.

It has been six months since suspect Patrick Adam Nelson, 40, was arraigned on charges of child molesting and sexual battery. Superior Court Judge Robert Serna said at the March 8 pretrial hearing that both sides will either reach a deal, or a jury trial date will be set.

Talks between the prosecution and defense fell through previously.

The victim and her parents allege Nelson, their neighbor, has been harassing them by pointing a surveillance camera at their home, revving his truck loudly, driving the truck recklessly up and down the street and throwing loud parties, Deputy District Attorney Mari Henderson said at the February 6 pretrial hearing.

Serna ordered Nelson, a no-show at prior pretrial hearings, to appear March 8 based on the harassment allegations. 

Upon his entering the courtroom, SGV CityWatch recognized that Nelson is the son of Glendora Mayor Pro Tem Judy Nelson. Patrick has been active in the Glendora community as a member of Friends of Rotary and has managed Mrs. Nelson’s Library Services in Pomona.
Based on the allegations, additional felony charges against Nelson were considered prior to the March 8 hearing, but will no longer be pursued, Henderson said.

There were 13 addition witness interviews conducted by Glendora Police that as of March 8 had not been turned over to the defense, said Stephanie Johnson, the lawyer representing Nelson.

Johnson claims the victim’s parents have not been so innocent and have been harassing Nelson. 

A book Nelson gave the family was returned to him: torn and tossed in the bed of his truck, someone from the victim’s family called his home phone and also harassingly called out the name of Nelson’s dog while he was dog walking, Johnson said.

Both Nelson and the victim’s family have known each other for a long time.

Serna reminded Nelson of the protective order placed against him.

Johnson has yet to return phone calls requesting an interview. Attempts to reach Deputy District Attorney Henderson and Mayor Pro Tem Judy Nelson were unsuccessful.

Nelson allegedly fondled his 17-year-old neighbor’s breasts and rear while giving her a back rub July 8, 2018, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Nelson was arrested August 3, 2018. He pleaded not guilty September 17 to two misdemeanor counts of child molesting and sexual battery.

If sentenced as charged, Nelson faces a possible maximum sentence of one year in jail.
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Be On The Lookout: Suspect in Chino Murder Identified

3/22/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
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REGION - A 25-year-old Montclair man was identified as the suspect in a double shooting that left a young woman dead and another man injured in Chino Thursday.

Julio Cesar Rocha allegedly shot and killed 25-year-old Thalia Flores outside a Big Lots in Chino in the 12500 block of Central Avenue March 21. The injured man is expected to survive his wounds, according to the Chino Police Department.
Flores and another man were shot while sitting inside a white car. Flores died at the scene.

Rocha stands 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 275 pounds, has short black hair and brown eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone who knows Rocha’s whereabouts is urged to call Chino Police at 909-628-1234, or Chino Police Detective Chinnis at 909-334-3047.
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​SHERIFF’S DEPT: Registered Sex Offender Molests Teen Girl During Driving Lessons

3/21/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
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REGION - A Montclair man was jailed March 15 after his alleged victim came forward with allegations she was assaulted during two driving lessons.

Tom Lam, 56, was arrested by detectives of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau. Lam is a registered sex offender, arrested by Monterey Park Police November 27, 2014 and convicted of annoying or molesting a minor while as a driving instructor, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

According to the Megan’s Law registry, Lam was additionally convicted of sexual battery.
Lam goes by the aliases of Lam Man Tung, Man Tung Lam and Jie Yao Li.

A parent of the girl paid for private lessons with Lam to help her obtain her license in June of 2018. The first four of six lessons occurred without incident, detectives said.

In March 2019 is when the alleged assaults occurred.

Lam was booked at the Sheriff’s Walnut Station March 15. He was released on $140,000 bond Sunday, March 17. He is scheduled for an appearance in Pomona Superior Court Monday, April 8, detectives said.

Detectives believe additional victims exist and want them to come forward to help the investigation. Any additional victims are urged to call the Special Victims Bureau at 877-710-5273, or email [email protected]. Information can be provided anonymously by calling L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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​Trinity Jones’ Mother Previously Convicted of Enticing Minor for Prostitution, According to Criminal Complaint

3/20/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA - The mother of the girl found dead and discarded along a Hacienda Heights road March 5 was formally charged in her daughter’s death.

Taquesta Graham, 28, faces one count of murder. She and boyfriend Emiel Lamar Hunt are both accused of killing Graham’s 9-year-old daughter Trinity Love Jones. Hunt faces the same charge and was arraigned previously.

Graham was convicted three years ago of enticing a minor for prostitution in San Bernardino County, according to the criminal complaint.

Hunt was previously convicted of child abuse resulting in great bodily injury in San Diego County in 2005.

Arraignment has been continued to April 16.
Graham was being held in Texas on an unrelated warrant after she and Hunt were stopped attempting to cross a border patrol checkpoint in Hudspeth County, Texas Friday, March 8 at 6 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.

Graham, extradited from Texas March 14 after being caught trying to flee into Mexico, was held by Texas authorities on an outstanding warrant until Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives brought her to the Sheriff’s Norwalk Station to be booked on her warrant.

Once detained in Texas, Hunt drove back to California. He was eventually found sleeping in his black Nissan Armada in a parking lot near San Diego International Airport and arrested, homicide detectives said.

If convicted as charged, Graham faces 26 years to life in state prison. Hunt faces 55 years to life.
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El Monte High School Teacher Jailed, Accused of Sexually Abusing Underage Relative

3/20/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
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BEAUMONT - A 60-year-old teacher at El Monte Union High School District was jailed March 19 in a sexual abuse case that occurred in 2018, Beaumont Police announced.

Miguel Yvan Lazo, a Beaumont resident, was arrested at El Monte High School, 3048 Tyler Ave., Tuesday and was booked on a felony arrest warrant for lewd acts with a child under 14 years of age, Beaumont Police said.
The incident occurred in 2018. Beaumont Police responded to an area hospital to investigate a sexual assault claim. The girl was taken by her parents to the emergency room to report the abuse.

The alleged abuse occurred in a family member’s residence in Beaumont, Beaumont Police said.

“His arrest and this investigation does not involve any allegations related to his employment with the El Monte Union High School District,” Beaumont Police said.

Lazo was arrested by El Monte Police at 8:15 a.m. March 19 and was held in lieu of $55,000 bail, Los Angeles County booking records show.
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BREAKING NEWS: Detectives Submit Murder Case To DA Against Mother of Trinity Jones

3/18/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
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REGION - Detectives presented the case against Taquesta Graham, mother of slain 9-year-old Trinity Jones, to the County DA and additionally booked the mother on suspicion of murder Monday.
Graham, extradited from Texas March 14 after being caught trying to flee into Mexico, was held by Texas authorities on an outstanding warrant until Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives brought her to the Sheriff’s Norwalk Station to be booked on her warrant.

Graham was questioned in her daughter’s death.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case and is expected to file charges Wednesday, March 20.

Graham’s arraignment is scheduled to take place Wednesday.
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​Motorcyclist Rescued After Crash in San Gabriel Mountains

3/17/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
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MOUNTAINS - A snapshot shared by Sheriff’s tactical medics painted a dramatic picture of rescue in the San Gabriel Mountains Sunday.

The rider, reported to be in his 60s, was found unconscious on Angeles Forest Highway near the Monte Cristo Campground in Palmdale around 1:47 p.m. March 17. The rider was down on the road for an unknown time before a driver discovered the crash, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau.

Medics treated the rider before he was airlifted to an area trauma center.
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​BREAKING NEWS: LAPD Chasing Two Women Accused of Stealing Vehicle

3/17/2019

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Written by AARON CASTREJON
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REGION - Two women of accused of robbery and taking a Honda Pilot are bering chased by the CHP and Los Angeles Police officers.

The chase is east on the 60 freeway. The Honda Pilot is stopped on the Euclid off ramp and the suspects refuse to comply with commands to surrender, according to the California Highway Patrol. One of the suspects is armed with a knife, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

No further information is available.
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