DETECTIVES: Traffic Collision Victim was Suspect who Died After San Dimas Burglary Friday10/31/2020 Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - The man who crashed and suffered major injuries Friday was identified as a suspect who allegedly broke into an occupied home where he was stabbed fatally by an occupant.
The break-in occurred in the 400 block of Portola Street just before 4 a.m. October 30. After kicking in the front door, the suspect was confronted by the homeowner who stabbed him during an altercation, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The unidentified suspect fled the location only to crash minutes later on East Arrow Highway at South Walnut Ave., a few blocks south of the break in. The suspect was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center where he died. The suspect’s identity has not been made public yet. His body has not yet arrived to the county coroner, according to Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. “During the break-in, several adults were inside the house but were not injured during the incident,” according to the Sheriffs Information Bureau. There is apparently no known relation between the suspect and homeowner and no motive yet exists. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS – A driver was taken to an area hospital after crashing his vehicle, a Sheriff’s lieutenant said Friday. Firefighters were dispatched to the crash at East Arrow Highway and South Walnut Avenue at 4 a.m. October 30. One patient was transported to an area hospital, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The driver is possibly connected to a residential break-in that occurred in San Dimas about 20 minutes prior and deputies are still trying to connect the dots to see if there is a link, according to Lt. Ed Mackenzie of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. "The driver is in bad shape. He was transported over to Pomona Valley," Mackenzie told SGV CityWatch. Written by AARON CASTREJON CItyWatch Editor SAN DIMAS – Homicide detectives are piecing together what led to a man being fatally stabbed October 30. The stabbing took place in the 400 block of Portola Street around 4 a.m. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The suspect is unknown. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3 Tips mobile app, or at lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - CHP officers arrested an Azusa man October 18, finding him roughly a mile from the scene of a hit-and-run crash that left another man with moderate to major injuries.
Angel Cruz, 19, allegedly used his white Chevy Camaro to strike a 48-year-old man he had been arguing with at the Via Verde Park and Ride. The two men began fighting with each other after Cruz allegedly became angered for an unknown reason, according to Officer Rodrigo Jimenez of the California Highway Patrol Baldwin Park Office. The victim was parked and sitting at the park and ride, 21320 Via Verde when Cruz approached his vehicle, knocked on the window and asked for directions to a gas station. The victim exited and the two began talking to each other when, for unknown reasons, Cruz began attacking the victim, Jimenez told SGV CityWatch. “The victim tried to get away and the suspect drove after him and hit him with his car,” Jimenez told SGV CityWatch. During the fight, the victim fight back and injured Cruz’s face and hands. “Sometime later, San Dimas parking enforcement located the Camaro and we contacted the suspect and eventually took him into custody,” Jimenez told SGV CityWatch. Cruz was found in the 600 block of Avenida Bernardo, sitting injured inside inside the Camaro, according to California Highway Patrol traffic logs. Cruz was booked on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, Jimenez told SGV CityWatch. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Deputies are trying to determine what led to a woman succumbing to gunshot wounds near the San Dimas Foothills Friday.
The unidentified woman was found dead in the 1100 block of Valley Center Avenue just after 11 a.m. No other information is available. Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3Tips mobile app, or at lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor UPDATE, 12:10 a.m.: All three suspects sought at the end of a Pomona police pursuit were eventually taken into custody, according to Lt. Steve Congalton of the Pomona Police Department.
SAN DIMAS - A potentially-armed suspect is hiding somewhere near the 57 freeway north of Arrow Highway after fleeing a vehicle pursued by Pomona police. Deputies responded to the area of Highland Place and Amelia Avenue just after 9:30 p.m. after being notified of a Pomona police pursuit That exited the northbound 57 freeway at Arrow Highway. Two other suspects are in custody and only the one remains at large, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department radio traffic. According to preliminary information, Pomona officers were possibly conducting surveillance on the driver of the suspect vehicle when he fled from officers, initiating the chase. No other information is available. |
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