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Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Ontario
ONTARIO, Calif. - The search is on for a hit-and-run driver who killed a man in Ontario late Monday night. Authorities said around 11 p.m., the victim was struck by a passing vehicle at the intersection of Milliken Avenue and Jurupa Street, and that the driver did not stop to render aid.
Family devastated after mother of six children dies in Pomona hit-and-run crash
A family is heartbroken after a 57-year-old mother of six children was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Pomona.Carol Fuentes was hospitalized for more than a week before she died. Family members say she was just three minutes from her home when a driver slammed into her vehicle and then ran off.Officers responded to a three-car crash in the area of Garey and Orange Grove avenues around 9 p.m. July 5, according to the Pomona Police Department. Fuentes and another person were injured in the crash.Police say the driver of a Ford Expedition fled the scene and remains on the...
Workplace shooting leaves one dead in city of Industry
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the city of Industry early Monday morning. It happened at around 8:30 a.m., when deputies were dispatched to the 18600 block of Gale Avenue upon learning of the incident, according to the Los Angels County Sheriff's Department. Investigators say that they learned an ex-employee had fired shots at a business in the area, striking at least one person inside. Shortly after arrival they detained a person of interest who remains in custody. They say that after searching a car of interest at the scene they also discovered more firearms. No information has yet been provided on the victim or suspect in the incident. Anyone with more information is urged to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.This is a developing story. Check back for details.
USA: Stolen Camaro Leads CHP on 210 Freeway High Speed Pursuit
Los Angeles, United States - July 16, 2024 07/16/2024 02:10 am (GMT-0700) | IRWINDALE, Calif. – Fontana PD responded to a call for service in their city for a possible burglary suspect in a stolen Chevy Camaro. Fontana PD helicopter was able to locate the vehicle driving at high speed on the westbound 210 Freeway in the Fontana area. The Fontana PD airship was tracking the vehicle at high speeds of 120 mph westbound on the 210 Freeway at Archibald Avenue in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. CHP was able to get behind the vehicle on the westbound 210 Freeway at Grand Avenue in the city of Azusa. The suspect led CHP on a high-speed pursuit of 120 mph. The suspect exited at Irwindale Avenue in the city of Irwindale. The suspect exited but quickly got back onto the westbound 210 Freeway, came to a stop on the on-ramp and was taken into custody by CHP. Fontana PD arrived at the scene and took custody of the suspect and the car. During the pursuit, the Fontana PD airship was letting CHP officers know that the suspect was wanted for burglary and possession of a stolen Chevy Camaro.
Southern California woman allegedly uses car to kill man amid ‘domestic altercation’
A 34-year-old woman in Riverside County has been arrested for allegedly hitting and killing a man with her vehicle in what authorities described as a “domestic altercation.” Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 1200 block of Hamner Avenue in Norco Tuesday just before 12:30 a.m. on reports of a collision […]
Woman arrested following pursuit which started in Fontana and ended in Ontario
A 40-year-old woman was arrested following a pursuit which started in Fontana and continued into Ontario, according to the Fontana Police Department. On July 13 at about 8:41 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area near Duncan Canyon and the Interstate 15 Freeway following reports of a reckless driver. A black Nissan Altima was identified as the vehicle involved.
Alleged car-to-car gunman in Southern California opens fire with child in car
A 45-year-old man from Riverside County accused of a car-to-car shooting that left one man injured was arrested and is facing additional charges for opening fire while his child was reportedly in the vehicle late last month, authorities announced. The violence, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, unfolded just […]
IE man remembers his step-nephew Corey Comperatore, firefighter who was fatally shot at Trump rally
A Riverside County man on Monday paid tribute to his step-nephew, a firefighter who was shot and killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump while using his body to shield family from gunfire.Tom Fuhrham, a former Menifee city councilman, only met Corey Comperatore twice, but he came away knowing his character from their short acquaintance.In an interview, Fuhrham described Comperatore as "kind, generous and very helpful to Karen, his mother, and to Denny, my brother, who are married. My brother had some accidents where he couldn't get up on a ladder (or) do anything high, and Corey would come...
Chino Resident Charged with Commercial Burglary After Alleged Theft at ASN Depot in Chino Hills
Chino Hills deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with a commercial burglary and recovered the stolen property, a laptop, after an investigation into a theft that occurred on July 9. According to the SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department, 30-year-old Mathew Gilmore, a Chino resident, was identified and captured as the alleged perpetrator of the theft at ASN Depot, Inc., located at 4200 Chino Hills Parkway.
Two Fatalities in Blythe Shooting; Suspect Arrested and Investigation Continues
On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 8:12 p.m., the Blythe Police Department, in need of additional support, called on the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office concerning a shooting incident in the parking lot of a business located at the 500 block of East Avenue A, Blythe. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two gunshot victims and attempted life-saving measures, but both victims were declared deceased at the scene.
Pomona police arrest multiple suspects in weekend incidents
POMONA, California — Pomona police arrested several individuals over the weekend in connection with various crimes, including firearm possession, narcotics, and a warrant for murder. Early Monday morning, July 15, officers were dispatched to a bar on South San Antonio Avenue where a patron was threatening individuals and brandishing...
Motorist killed in series of crashes near major Riverside interchange
A series of collisions near a busy Riverside interchange has left one person dead and closed a portion of the 91 Freeway for several hours Tuesday morning. The tragic events began shortly before 1 a.m. when as many as eight vehicles were involved in a pileup on the northbound 215 Freeway near Center Street. One […]
Firefighter Injured, Huge Pallet Yard Fire Contained with Aid from Multiple Agencies in San Bernardino County
Firefighters in San Bernardino County were called to the scene of a huge fire on Saturday evening at a pallet yard in Fontana, according to officials. Crews observed that a significant amount of pallets, vehicles, trucks, and trailers were ablaze, making up roughly a quarter-acre of fire at the commercial structure, as first reported by KTLA. San Bernardino County Fire Department authorities declared the incident a four-alarm fire, leading to a cooperative response from an array of neighboring agencies.
6 charged in series of Southern California gun store burglaries
Five Riverside County men and a Las Vegas resident are facing a federal charge of taking part in a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries at firearms stores across Southern California.
Person Killed In Indio Crash Identified
A 41-year-old man killed in a two-vehicle crash was identified Monday by the Riverside County coroner’s office. The crash was reported about 2:40 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of the Sonny Bono Memorial (10) Freeway and Monroe Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Palm Spring resident Juan...
Councilmember Jim Bowman Arrested For Hit & Run , Possibly Under The Influence
INCIDENT: Ontario City Councilmember Jim Bowman Arrested for Hit and Run and Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. Ontario, Ca- On July 8, 2024, at 5:05 p.m., Ontario Dispatch received 911 calls about a traffic accident in the area of Euclid Avenue and Mission Boulevard. Witnesses said two vehicles had been involved, but one vehicle left the scene of the accident.
Motorist Fatally Injured in Freeway Pileup in Riverside
Back-to-back collisions on Interstate 215 in Riverside Tuesday culminated in a final crash during which an SUV plowed into the back of a tractor-trailer, killing the 36-year-old motorist. Alex Rey of Rialto was fatally injured just after 2 a.m. on northbound I-215, less than a half-mile north of the 60/91/215...
Armed man who said he wanted officers to kill him is taken into custody in Fontana
An armed man was arrested by police during a dangerous situation on July 14, according to the Fontana Police Department. On July 14 at about 2:09 a.m, Fontana P.D. dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call from a 26-year-old man who said he was armed with a knife and officers were going to have to kill him.
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