Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor POMONA - The upland man accused of stabbing to death a Glendora woman and her dog near a San Dimas park is scheduled to appear in court July 22 after having his arraignment delayed.
Ricardo Saldivar, 23, was previously charged in the March 25 attack and faces one count of murder, animal cruelty, robbery, attempted murder and criminal threats, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court records. 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 in the 1400 block of Renwick Road. The suspect initially went after a man near the restrooms at Lone Hill Park. Saldivar had a knife in hand and ran after the man who 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. A motive remains unclear.
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. 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 – 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. |
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