Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A large collection of stolen IDs, passports, W-2 forms, driver licenses and more were seized during a traffic stop May 20.
Deputies originally stopped a 27-year-old driver for a missing license plate on a vehicle in the 100 block of Village Court around 5 p.m., but the deputy discovered much more. “What started as only a vehicle code violation resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and over 30 identification items including: ID cards, passports, W-2s and driver's licenses,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. Also seized were debit cards, ammunition and a knife, according to photos published by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Among the stolen items appeared to be a handgun, but Sgt. Wong of the Sheriff’s San Dimas Station said the weapon turned out to be a modified replica firearm. The suspect was booked on suspicion of identity theft, possession of a controlled substance, driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent and altering a replica firearm, Wong told SGV CityWatch. Wong declined to identify the suspect, even after being reminded that arrest records are public. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS – A patrol deputy stopped a skateboarder Sunday after the deputy say a handgun tucked into the skateboarder’s waistband.
A Sheriff’s Temple Station deputy saw the skateboarder pass by him and noticed a semi-automatic handgun attached to his hip May 23, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The deputy stopped the suspect just before 7:30 p.m. in the area of West Terrace Drive and West Covina Boulevard. After stopping the skateboarder, deputies allegedly found narcotics in his possession in addition to the handgun, the Sheriff’s Department said in a written statement. “When asked why he was in possession of it [the handgun], he claimed he was working as a security officer, but he could not provide a guard card or employer information,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a written statement. Sgt. Wong of the Sheriff’s San Dimas Station identified the skateboarder as Esaul Jimenez. Los Angeles County booking information was not readily available. Jimenez was booked on suspicion of a number of crimes, including carrying a loaded handgun and narcotics, the Sheriff’s Department said. The Temple Station deputy was working overtime in San Dimas, Wong told SGV CityWatch.
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
SAN DIMAS – Family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers paid their respects to Jeanne Edgar who, along with her dog Sashi was killed March 25 in a San Dimas neighborhood.
Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS – A vigil is planned this Sunday for the Glendora woman slain during a random knife attack in a residential area March 25.
The candlelight vigil for Jeanne Ann Edgar, 66, is scheduled for Sunday, April 4 at 6:45 p.m. at Lone Hill Park, 500 N. Shellman Ave. The community is invited to pay respects to Edgar and her family, according to the City of San Dimas. Also killed was Edgar’s dog, Sashi. In a written statement, San Dimas officials wanted to emphasize that murder suspect Ricardo Saldivar is not being listed as a transient. “There have been multiple social media postings, including some from local news outlets, identifying the stabbing suspect as being homeless. This is not the case,” according to the written statement. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators listed Saldivar as an Upland resident. Saldivar apparently drove to Lone Hill Park. Witnesses said a black older model four-door Toyota Corolla was parked on Shellman Avenue and was searched by deputies after the accused murderer was detained. San Dimas officials reiterated that cities across the region have seen a rise in violent crimes and property crimes due to decriminalization. The passage of AB109, which forces local agencies to supervisor people convicted of certain crimes after their release from state prison has also strained resources. “The City is working internally on approaches to address resident concerns regarding homelessness and the nuisance impacts of commercial activity, such as local recycling centers. Cities, such as San Dimas, are seeing increased unsheltered individuals throughout the community,” San Dimas officials said in the written statement. “There are many stories and caused for homelessness and we must as a community do our part to assist those willing unsheltered individuals to become productive members of the community.” Saldivar was charged March 29 with one count each of murder, attempted murder, animal cruelty, robbery and criminal threats, according to public court information. THE FULL STORY: Suspect in Custody After Fatal San Dimas Stabbing A preliminary hearing was continued to May 11 at Pomona Superior Court. According to Los Angeles County booking information, Saldivar’s bail is set at nearly $4.2 million. THE FULL STORY: San Dimas Issues Statement in Wake of Savage Murder Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - City leaders have issued a statement on the murder of a Glendora woman and killing of her dog; a crime that leaves a city shaken and leaves plenty of questions unanswered.
“On Thursday, March 25, 2021, the city of San Dimas was rocked by a vicious and reprehensible act which has changed the lives of many people and has brought a tragic stain on this beautiful city. Our hearts go out to the family of the victim and the residents of the Lone Hill Park area,” according to a written statement from the city of San Dimas. Jeanne Edgar, a 66-year-old Glendora woman, was brutally murdered March 25 while trying to rescue her dog who was being stabbed to death by a man who mere moments earlier was attempting to attack another victim near Lone Hill Park in the 1400 block of Renwick Road. Suspect Ricardo Saldivar, a 23-year-old Upland resident, initially went after a man near the restrooms at the park just after 1:30 p.m. Saldivar had a knife in hand and ran after his intended victim, a man in his 30s, as the man fled back to his vehicle for safety, according to Sheriff’s homicide investigators. After chasing the man around his vehicle, the suspect focused his attention on a woman dog walking in the neighborhood. That woman, identified as Edgar, attempted to save her dog whom the suspect began stabbing after pulling the pet away from her. Saldivar then allegedly began stabbing the woman. “Our original victim saw what was happening. He grabbed a rock, threw the rock and struck our suspect in the head, rendering him unconscious and our suspect was taken into custody,” according to Lt. Derrick Alfred of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. Both Edgar and her dog died at the scene. The man who knocked Saldivar unconscious reportedly works for a pest control company and frequents the park, according to locals at the scene of the murder. “There has been much speculation as to the motive, cause and what would be the appropriate response to this violent act. We ask for patience until more accurate information from the investigation can be released,” according to the city of San Dimas. Additional Sheriff’s resources have been brought in to beef up patrols in the Arrow Highway and Valley Center Avenue Corridor, increasing a law enforcement presence at several other parks and the Stater Bros. shopping center area. After being medically cleared, Saldivar was booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He is being held in lieu of $2 million bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in the Pomona courthouse March 29. “My heart broke to hear of the violent murder in our city,” Said San Dimas Mayor Emmett Badar. “Our thoughts and prayers as a City goes out to the family.” Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor UPDATE, March 26, 9:40 a.m.: The suspect has been identified as 23-year-old Ricardo Saldivar of Upland.
Once he was medically cleared for his head injury after being subdued, Saldivar was booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He is being held in lieu of $2 million bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in court March 30. SAN DIMAS - A woman was fatally stabbed in a San Dimas neighborhood Thursday afternoon, deputies said. The stabbing took place in the 1400 block of Renwick Street just after 1:30 p.m. March 25. The woman died at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. According to reports from the scene, a woman was possibly out dog walking when she was stabbed. Anyone with information on this stabbing 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 P3Tips mobile app, or lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A possible domestic issue resulted in one person receiving a graze wound and another person being found dead at the San Dimas residence Sunday morning.
Deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call around 11 a.m. A possible argument between a father and son led to gunfire, according to Deputy Abe Bedouin of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The incident unfolded at a residence near San Dimas Avenue and Allen Avenue. Bedoyan said he did not know who fired the gun, or which one of those involved was grazed by the gunfire. Information is still very preliminary as the investigation continues. “There was a 9-1-1 call. A suspect was later found by deputies deceased in front of a porch,” told SGV CityWatch. The victim was pronounced deceased by Los Angeles County Firefighters at Noon. No other information is available. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Deputies publishes security photos of a white Dodge Charger connected to mail and package thefts plaguing the Via Verde area.
While investigators have not provided suspect descriptions, they have only described the Dodge Charger as a 2011-2014 model, sporting tinted windows and it is missing the front license plate. Anyone with information on these crimes is urged to call San Dimas Sheriff’s Station Sgt. Saenz at 909-450-2716. Information can be provided anonymously 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 SAN DIMAS - A man and woman were arrested January 10, both accused of committing grand theft before taking to surface streets and freeways to evade deputies. The as-of-yet unidentified suspects are accused of committing grand theft in the 600 block of West Covina Boulevard at 9:30 a.m., according to Lt. Melikidse of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. A deputy responding to the grand theft found the suspects fleeing north on the 57 freeway at high speed. A police helicopter began tracking the silver Mercedes-Benz SUV as the driver transitioned to the west 210 freeway at around 100 miles per hour, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s radio traffic. The driver exited onto surface streets in the Glendora area where deputies were instructed to end their search for the suspects, according to Sheriff’s radio traffic.
The helicopter pilot followed the SUV until the driver stopped on Bonnie Cove Avenue near East Calora Street after smoke began emitting from either an overheated engine or overheated brakes. Deputies arrived and took both the man and woman into custody. “They had numerous pieces of what looks like stolen property,” Melikidse told SGV CityWatch. What exactly was found was not immediately shared. Detectives are trying to tie one or both suspects to a burglary from earlier Sunday on Amelia Avenue where a similar vehicle and suspect description was given, Melikidse told SGV CityWatch. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - A man and woman fled with an undisclosed amount of cash during a robbery at Denny’s Thursday.
The robbery occurred around 5 a.m. October 29 at the restaurant, 548 W. Arrow Hwy. The man and woman ate there and as they appeared to be paying for food, one of the suspects reach over the counter, stuck their hand into the cash register and began taking cash, according to Lt. Ed MacKenzie of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. “The waitress attempted to stop them and was struck a couple times on the side of the head,” Mackenzie told SGV CityWatch. The suspects fled with the money east on Arrow Highway in a black Dodge Charger. The man was described as white, 20 to 25 years old, stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, has dark short hair and he wore a navy blue hooded sweatshirt. The woman was described as white, 20 to 25 years old, stands 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, wore dark brown long hair and a green shirt and blue jeans. |
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