Two Arrested, Accused of Carrying Loaded Weapon in San Dimas Sunday

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

SAN DIMAS - Two men were taken into custody Sunday after allegedly ditching a handgun that was being brandished in public near San Dimas city hall.

Deputies responded to a report of a man with a gun near city hall, 245 E. Bonita Ave., around 8:45 a.m. October 20. Deputies arrived and saw four males on foot. Two ran and two were detained at gunpoint, according to Lt. William Fillpot of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s San Dimas Station.

A weapon was recovered.

Deputies established a containment area to search for the outstanding suspects. Two men were located and detained at North Iglesia Street and East Bonita Avenue, but deputies determined they were not involved in the original incident and were released, Fillpot told SGV CityWatch.

The two fleeing suspects remain at-large.

Jonathan Perez, 25, and Jacob Edelhart, 19, were arrested.

Perez was booked on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm with a prior felony. Edelhart was booked on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm on their person in a public place.

Perez is being held in lieu of $5,000 bail. Edelhart is being held without bail. Both men are scheduled for an appearance in Pomona Superior Court Tuesday, October 22.

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