Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor LOS ANGELES - A review of the traffic stop seen through bodycam footage the world over was within department policy and procedures, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced. The stop in question was recorded through a deputy’s bodycam and took place in San Dimas April 23. The driver repeatedly accused the deputy of being a murderer and made racist statements against the deputy. The driver was stopped for allegedly using her cellphone while driving. She was issued a citation, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “An investigation was completed wherein the complainant was interviewed, and a thorough review of the incident, including body-worn camera footage, was reviewed. After the investigation, it was determined the traffic stop was conducted within department policy and procedures,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in a written statement. The incident unfolded on the eastbound side of West Covina Boulevard just west of Lone Hill Avenue outside of Life Pacific University, 1100 W. Covina Blvd. According to the bodycam timestamp, the incident unfolded April 23 just before 9:30 a.m.
After a San Dimas Sheriff’s Station supervisor arrived to explain the traffic stop to the driver, she proceeded to call the deputy a “Mexican racist.” “You’re always going to be a Mexican. You’ll never be white. You know that, right?” The woman told the deputy just before being let go after signing a citation. Apparently, social media sleuths were able to identify the woman. It is unclear how, but footage of the traffic stop had been leaked to the Internet showing the woman’s face unblurred. The fervor over her actions led to her former place of employment, Los Angeles Southwest College, to issue a statement regarding her identity being ousted. “An individual, who was the subject of a FOX News media report last night, May 3, was identified as possibly teaching at Los Angeles Southwest College. This individual has not been employed at the college since 2017,” according to a statement from the college. Until this reporter is able to independently verify the identity of the woman in the video, the name being publicized throughout the Internet will not be used here at this time.
Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor
SAN DIMAS - Bodycam footage was recently leaked to a Fox11 news reporter of a driver who spewed racist and potentially-slanderous statements against a San Dimas deputy.
Most of the interaction was caught on the deputy’s bodycam. While the department-wide roll out of bodycams for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been a slow process, this deputy apparently had purchased his own bodycam to wear while on duty, according to Fox11 news reporter Bill Melugin. The incident unfolded on the eastbound side of West Covina Boulevard just west of Lone Hill Avenue outside of Life Pacific University, 1100 W. Covina Blvd. According to the bodycam timestamp, the incident unfolded April 23 just before 9:30 a.m. The female driver stopped by the San Dimas deputy immediately began recording him with her cell phone and almost immediately began calling the deputy a murderer. She protested the stop, claiming she was driving under the posted speed limit. The deputy agreed that she was driving within the speed limit and said he stopped her because she allegedly was using her cell phone while driving. “You’re threatening to kill me and my son,” the woman claimed in the video.
After a San Dimas Sheriff’s Station supervisor arrived to explain the traffic stop to the driver, she proceeded to call the deputy a “Mexican racist.”
“You’re always going to be a Mexican. You’ll never be white. You know that, right?” The woman told the deputy just before being let go after signing a citation. This reporter reached out to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station, seeking a comment. All media inquiries were directed to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau which issued this statement: “We are aware of the video captured by one of our deputies. The person in the video filed a personnel complaint against the deputy for “discourtesy” and an active inquiry is being conducted. Due to the active complaint, we are unable to provide further comment regarding the supervisory inquiry. What we can say is peace officers are faced with situations like the one captured on this video daily, and they routinely respond with professionalism, compassion, and humility.” Apparently, social media sleuths were able to identify the woman. It is unclear how, but footage of the traffic stop had been leaked to the Internet showing the woman’s face unblurred. The fervor over her actions led to her former place of employment, Los Angeles Southwest College, to issue a statement regarding her identity being ousted. “An individual, who was the subject of a FOX News media report last night, May 3, was identified as possibly teaching at Los Angeles Southwest College. This individual has not been employed at the college since 2017,” according to a statement from the college. Until this reporter is able to independently verify the identity of the woman in the video, the name being publicized throughout the Internet will not be used here at this time. “This Deputy exemplifies the core values of our Department, his demeanor during this traffic stop is just an example of professionalism and patience our ... Deputies have,” According to Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva in a social media statement.
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 - A man was found unresponsive and was soon declared dead Tuesday.
Deputies responding to Walnut Avenue and Bonita Avenue for a medical rescue at 3:50 p.m. found the man. Firefighters from nearby fire station 64 declared him dead at the scene, according to Sgt. Gauthier of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. The man was identified as 56-year-old Sante Diliberto Jr., according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. His cause of death has has yet to be revealed, although Gauthier told SGV CityWatch the man's passing may be natural. The man was experiencing homelessness and died behind the Martin House, 246 E. Bonita Ave., according to San Dimas City Council Member Ryan Vienna. Vienna took to social media to express his concern for the man and the city’s well-being. “I’m saddened by this incident. I’ve publicly and repeatedly advocated we take action to address homelessness in our city in a meaningful way,” Vienna said in a Twitter statement. San Dimas Mayor Emmett Badar, City Manager Chris Constantin, San Dimas Station Acting Captain Walid Ashrafnia and Vienna met Tuesday afternoon to discuss public safety matters and to address community concerns. “We must take more decisive action to address this issue. I’m hopeful my colleagues will see the urgency to address this matter,” Vienna said. 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 - A driver possibly suffered a medical emergency and died while on the road Tuesday, a Sheriff’s sergeant said.
The unidentified driver died in the 500 block of East Bonita Avenue just before Noon March 2. A minor solo collision occurred as the vehicle stopped, according to Sgt. Nielsen of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner will determine the cause of death. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor SAN DIMAS - Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva will be joined by the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station captain and other community members to discuss public safety in the area. Villanueva will host the Community Conversation town hall in a virtual setting Tuesday, February 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The town hall will cover public safety aspects for residents who live in the City of San Dimas and the unincorporated areas served by the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. Click here to register. The meeting number access code is 146 900 4182. To phone in and listen, call 213-306-3065. Questions must be submitted beforehand and can be emailed to SIBEPT@lasd.org. Indicate that the question is for the San Dimas town hall February 2. Joining Villanueva will be San Dimas Station Acting Captain Walid Ashrafnia, San Dimas Mayor Pro Tem Denis Bertone and more. |
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