 Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A wanted stolen vehicle suspect fled through an apartment complex and a county library before being arrested Saturday morning. The suspect was taken into custody November 2 without further incident after fleeing through the City of San Dimas Public Library, 145 N. Walnut Ave., according to Lt. Ed Mackenzie of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. Deputies on patrol saw Ronnie Terry, a San Dimas resident, on foot and tried to speak with him, but he fled, Mackenzie said. Extra deputies, aided by a helicopter, searched for Terry as he ran through an apartment complex behind Albertsons, 220 E. Bonita Ave. he eventually ran into the library and out the rear of the building where deputies found and arrested him near City Hall.
Vigilant residents provided deputies with the Terry’s movements, leading to his capture, Mackenzie said. After being detained in a deputy’s patrol car, Terry allegedly kicked the patrol car’s window repeatedly and caused $400 in damage to the frame, Mackenzie said. Terry, who was wanted in a stolen vehicle incident last week, was booked on suspicion of the illegal taking of a vehicle and felony vandalism, Mackenzie said. Terry is scheduled for an appearance in Pomona Superior Court November 5.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A driver crashed into a power pole early Sunday, causing severe damage to the pole and outages nearby. The crash occurred on Arrow Highway between Walnut Avenue and San Dimas Canyon Road just after 5 a.m. October 27. Deputies are redirecting traffic. Live wires fell across traffic lanes and briefly ignited grass on a center median across Arrow Highway, according to Sgt. Michael McGrattan of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. The 23-year-old driver was reportedly uninjured, but she was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution, McGrattan said.
Dispatch Supervisor Michael Pittman of the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported two people were hospitalized in the crash with one being taken to a trauma center for treatment. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the crash, McGrattan said. Southern California Edison Reports as many as 60 customers are without power.  Google Maps. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Two deputies were mildly injured Wednesday after a stolen vehicle suspect began fighting with them in a shopping center parking lot. Deputies responded to the Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot, 1073 W. Arrow Hwy., around 1:15 p.m. October 23 to search for a reported stolen vehicle from Montclair which was tracked through GPS, according to Lt. Mark Skaggs of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. The suspect was entering the Mercedes-Benz SUV, saw the arriving deputies and decided to walk away. He refused to comply with deputies, Skaggs said. Deputies eventually employed use of force to subdue the suspect, including pepper spray, Skaggs said. The suspect sustained scraped and bruises. One deputy complained of pain to his head after being struck. The second deputy sustained an injury to his nose, Skaggs said.
The suspect and deputies were examined at area hospitals and were released, Skaggs said. Denzel Thompson, 27, was booked on suspicion of taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent and felony assault on a peace officer, Skaggs said. Thompson is being held without bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in Pomona Municipal Court October 25.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A roughly three-acre brush fire was stopped after posing a threat to homes, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said Wednesday.
The fire was reported around 9:49 a.m. near the southbound 57 freeway to 71 freeway interchange October 16. Firefighters announced forward progress on the Fire was stopped around 10:14 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Canadian-manufactured Super Scoopers were called, but have since been cancelled. A two-hour Sig Alert was issued for the No. 2, 3, and 4 lanes of the south 57 north of Via Verde for firefighters to work, the California Highway Patrol said.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - An unknown suspect likely fired a gun from a vehicle, causing external damage to a home early Monday. The shooting took place in the 300 block of West Calora Street around 3 a.m. October 7. No one was hit by the multiple rounds of gunfire, according to Lt. Elisabeth Sachs of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. A suspect has yet to be identified. Deputies do not believe at this time that the shooting was gang related, Sachs said. Anyone who can identify a suspect should call the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station at 909-450-2700.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A teen boy was taken into custody Thursday after deputies accused him of making prank calls about a man with a gun at San Dimas High School. The San Dimas Sheriff’s Station received multiple calls from a single source around 9:38 a.m. The caller claimed there was a man with a gun near the basketball courts. Deputies searched the high school out of an abundance of caution after every student was moved to inside nearby classrooms. Deputies searched and reported that no weapon was found and no person with a gun was seen near the high school, 800 W. Covina Blvd. The student was identified, located and taken into custody. Neighboring Lone Hill Middle School was also placed on lockdown. “The lockdowns at San Dimas and Lone Hill have been lifted. All students and staff are safe. Regular school activities are resuming,” according to Bonita Unified School District officials in a social media statement.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A brush fire is being held to one acre after a reported vehicle fire spread to vegetation Saturday. The fire ignited near the eastbound I-10 freeway east of Via Verde just after 1:30 p.m. August 17. A vehicle described as a Dodge Avenger caught fire on the right shoulder, according to the California Highway Patrol. Forward progress of the brush fire has stopped. No structures are threatened.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Officials announced a town hall with Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva scheduled for Thursday, July 25. The town hall is scheduled to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Stanley Plumber Building at San Dimas City Hall, 245 E. Bonita Ave. Officials encourage all residents, especially those within Sheriff patrol areas, to attend and interact with deputies and Sheriff Villanueva.
Officials are gathering questions ahead of the town hall in order to effectively utilize the scheduled time to answer public questions, which can be submitted by email at askLASD@lasd.org.  PHOTO/Courtesy of Gary M. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Two people were hospitalized Thursday as a precaution after a collision sent a black car crashing onto a sidewalk and landing on its roof.
The collision between a black sedan and grey sedan occurred at Badillo Street and Valley Center Avenue around 8:13 p.m. July 8. A black sedan eastbound on Badillo Street collided with a sedan southbound on Valley Center Avenue, said Lt. Ed Mackenzie of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. The two occupants of the grey sedan were treated at the scene. The two occupants of the black sedan complained of pain and were taken to a nearby hospital, Mackenzie said. No one was arrested or cited.  Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A Pomona man was arrested late Wednesday night, accused of slamming his Ford truck into a stalled sedan and causing fatal injuries. David Busby, 56, was traveling south on the 57 freeway past Arrow Highway in the No. 2 lane just before 10 p.m. June 19. He slammed his 2016 Ford Transit 250 into a stalled 2012 Hyundai Elantra, according to the California Highway Patrol. The occupied Elantra was stalled in the No. 1 and 2 lanes when it was hit.
A Sig Alert for the No. 1, 2 and 3 lanes from 10:19 p.m. to 1:16 a.m. The 33-year-old female driver of the Elantra has yet to be identified. Busby was booked at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station and is being held in lieu of $1 million bail, according to county booking records. Email Newsletter! | Advertise! | Donate! |
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