 PHOTO/Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Three suspects made off with about 10 cell phones in a daytime robbery Monday.
The phones were taken from AT&T, 830 W. Arrow Hwy., around 11:50 a.m. The suspects fled northbound through the parking lot from the store, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. The suspects are three Black men in their 20s. All men wore black hooded sweatshirts and black pants.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Two teens who decided to run were arrested along with two other teens during a traffic stop near the 57 freeway Sunday afternoon.
All four teens, identified as 16 and under, were arrested December 31. A San Dimas Sheriff’s Station deputy attempted a traffic stop when the driver decided to take off before stopping on a freeway on ramp, allowing two teens to flee on foot, according to Sgt. White of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. The deputy attempted a traffic stop after recognizing the occupants from a bulletin distributed through law enforcement agencies regarding grand thefts from area cell phone stores, White said. The driver sped away as the deputy approached the vehicle, failed to negotiate the turn on the on ramp and the vehicle went slightly into the bushes, White said. The teens who fled the traffic stop on foot hid in a neighborhood north of the 57 freeway and Arrow Highway, sparking a containment and helicopter search. The teens were eventually found. All four teens were issued citations and released to their parents/guardians, White said. “At this point they’re being investigated for grand theft of cell phones,” White said. Phones were found inside the vehicle, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many of the phones belonged to the suspects.  PHOTO/By Aaron Castrejon. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Two men are hiding from deputies after fleeing a high-risk traffic stop on the 57 freeway Sunday.
The men were two of four suspects who fled a traffic stop where at least one deputy had weapons drawn on the 57 freeway at Arrow Highway, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station radio traffic. It is unclear what prompted the high-risk stop, although deputies believe the suspects are connected to a series of cell phone store robberies in the area. Deputes, aided by a helicopter, are setting a containment search.  PHOTO/By Aaron Castrejon. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - One victim died at the scene of a double shooting Sunday night.
Firefighters were dispatched to South Acacia Street south of Bonita Avenue at 6:20 p.m. One victim was transported to a trauma center, the second victim was declared dead at the scene, according to Dispatch Supervisor Bernard Peters of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Deputies believe the shooting may have stemmed from an incident at a nearby restaurant, according Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station radio Traffic. The victim transported received multiple gunshot wounds, according to firefighter radio traffic. The scene is eerily quiet where the shooting happened at an apartment complex along pitch-black Acacia Street. A large group of deputies were talking at-length with an irate man as he stood behind a black security fence at the complex. Patrons of nearby Chapparal Lanes are either unaware or unfazed by the shooting. It is unclear if a suspect has been apprehended.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - An unidentified rider died after crashing his motorcycle into the median and was subsequently hit by a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said.
The collision occurred in westbound lanes of the I-10 freeway west of Kellogg Drive around 9:15 p.m. December 19, according to the CHP. The 29-year-old rider of a 2016 Yamaha was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. He suffered blunt force trauma, the CHP said. The driver who hit the rider was uninjured, the CHP said.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A man was fired at several times, but escaped injury in a shooting Tuesday night, a Sheriff’s lieutenant said.
The shooting occurred in the east alley in the 300 block of West 1st Street around 6:48 p.m. December 18. The man was taking out trash when two men pulled up to him in a car, said. Lt. Mark Skaggs of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. “Two male Hispanics approached him in a car and asked ‘where are you from,’” Skaggs said. “He said he wasn’t from anywhere and they pulled out a gun and shot at him.” One of the suspects fired at many as three rounds at the man, completely missing him. The suspects fled in their dark-colored sedan, possibly a 2011 to 2014 Toyota Corolla, east through the alley towards Cateract Avenue, Skaggs said. Deputies responded to the area. A bullet hole was discovered in a garage door, Skaggs said. Both suspects appeared to be about 25 years old and wore dark clothing. One of the wore a Dodgers hat.  PHOTO/Courtesy of Gary M. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A young boy was flown by helicopter to an area trauma center after being hit by a driver Saturday afternoon. The boy, described as 11 years old, was standing at the southeast corner of Valley Center Avenue and Arrow Highway when a black Dodge Charger east on Arrow Highway allegedly ran a red light, clipped a vehicle, spun around and hit the child, according to witnesses at the scene. The second vehicle was attempting to turn south on Valley Center from westbound Arrow Highway.
The boy was in stable condition while being treated by firefighters, but an updated condition was not available.
The boy was preparing to cross Arrow Highway with his mother, both had bicycles with them when the crash occurred, according to witnesses at the scene. The driver of the Charger was also transported to an area hospital. The boy’s and mother’s property remained at the scene Saturday afternoon, including their bicycles and the boy’s shoes. It is unclear if any arrests were made. The California Highway Patrol is handling the crash.  PHOTO/Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Armed robbers took about $200 in cash after robbing a Subway restaurant November 8. The robbery occurred around 9 p.m. at Subway, 728 E. Foothill Blvd. Both men were armed with handguns, according to deputies with the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. It was unclear if the weapons were real.
Both men fled westbound on Foothill Boulevard towards San Dimas Canyon Road.
 PHOTO/Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A juvenile has been detained as deputies continue to investigate a threat of gun violence against San Dimas High School Thursday.
Detectives contacted and detained the juvenile around 6:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. “The investigation is continuing and the LASD does not have evidence of any credible threat to the campus or students at this time. We will continue our diligence in the protection of our community and schools. Bonita Unified School District,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a written statement. Deputies began investigating the threat after it was reported around 7 p.m. November 7, according to Lt. Ashrafmia of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. A copy of the message shared with SGV CityWatch was sent via text message around 4:37 p.m. An unknown subject sent an undisclosed initial text to which someone responded “do I know you?” The unknown subject responded “no, but ima shoot up san dimas high tomorrow.” It is unclear if the message was shared over social media platforms. The lieutenant refused to divulge if the threat was made over other platforms, citing the ongoing investigation. Classes remained in session at San Dimas High School with extra deputies on campus, according to a message sent by the Bonita Unified School District.  PHOTO/Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A social media threat was made against San Dimas High School, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s lieutenant said Wednesday. Deputies began investigating the threat after it was reported around 7 p.m. November 7, according to Lt. Ashrafmia of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. A copy of the message shared with SGV CityWatch was sent via text message around 4:37 p.m. An unknown subject sent an undisclosed initial text to which someone responded “do I know you?” The unknown subject responded “no, but ima shoot up san dimas high tomorrow.”
It is unclear if the message was shared over social media platforms. “We are actively investigating the threat. As of right now, we haven’t established anymore than that,” Ashrafmia said. The lieutenant refused to divulge if the threat was made over other platforms, citing the ongoing investigation. No one has been arrested or detained yet. Ashrafmia said deputies will have a stronger presence on campus Thursday. Anyone with information on the suspect is urged to call the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station at 909-450-2700. |
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