– The U.S. Postal Service lost almost $4 billion in 2018 even as package deliveries rose, according to results released on Wednesday, potentially giving U.S. President Donald Trump ammunition against Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), which he claims pays too little for the agency’s services.

Trump, without presenting evidence, has accused the world’s largest online retailer repeatedly over the past year of taking advantage of USPS by not paying enough for deliveries to make the service profitable. 

USPS reported operating revenue of $70.6 billion for fiscal year 2018, which ended on Sept. 30, as sales at its shipping and packages business rose 10 percent.
However, its net loss more than tripled to $3.9 billion from a loss of $1.2 billion in 2017, hurt by rising pay and benefits and higher transport costs, such as gas prices.

An independent agency within the federal government, USPS is limited in what it can do to improve its financials.

“The flawed business model imposed by law continues to be the root cause of our financial instability,” said Postmaster General Megan Brennan, adding that the Postal Service is pressing for reforms that would allow it to cut costs, increase revenue and compete more effectively. 

Neither USPS nor the president have the power to set postal rates directly. They are set by the Postal Regulatory Commission, an independent government agency with commissioners from both political parties who are selected by the president. That panel raised prices on packages by almost 2 percent in November.

Package delivery, especially for major customer Amazon, has become a key part of USPS’s business, but has not been enough to offset the sharp decline in first-class letters caused by the internet and email.

The Cowen Washington Research Group earlier this year forecast that USPS will nearly double the number of U.S. packages delivered for Amazon from 1.1 billion in 2018, or 55 percent of total USPS package deliveries, to 1.9 billion
“Following discussions with persons in the U.S. Postal Service ecosystem and a review of USPS financials, it’s clear that Amazon has been a key driver of USPS for years,” Cowen analysts said in a research note. 

Staff reports

Police Officers arrested a suspect who tried to run down officers while fleeing in a stolen truck.  The incident resulted in two separate officer involved shootings.

On Monday, November 12 at 1:07 AM, Ontario Police responded to a commercial business in the 5100 block of East Shea Center Drive for a call of man trying to steal a Semi-Tractor Truck with no trailer.  The suspect rammed the gate several times and struck a security guard with the vehicle.  The security guard was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers arrived as he fled the location in the truck and a vehicle pursuit ensued.  In the 5400 block of E. Airport Drive, the suspect pulled over and acted as though he was going to submit to arrest.  He then placed the truck in reverse and intentionally rammed an Ontario Police vehicle, nearly striking two officers.  He fled the scene and led additional Ontario Police Officers on a pursuit that traveled through the City of Fontana and eventually entered the SR 60 Freeway.  The suspect showed no regard for public safety and drove eastbound in the westbound lanes of the SR 60. 

At two separate locations on the SR 60 Freeway, Ontario Officers attempted to stop him by discharging their firearms.  The suspect then drove up an embankment west of Pyrite Avenue and stopped at a gas station where he submitted to arrest without further incident.

The suspect is a 37-year-old male from Pomona.  His identity is being withheld pending an investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested and transported to a local area hospital for an apparent gunshot wound to his leg.  He will be booked at West Valley Detention Center on multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon, attempt murder of a police officer, grand theft auto, and felony evading.

Two Ontario Officers discharged their firearms.  The first is a Sergeant with 27 years of experience.  The second is an Officer with 14 years of experience.  Both Officers will be placed on standard three days paid administrative leave while the incident is investigated. 

The Ontario Police Department will be handling the investigation into the stolen vehicle, the pursuit, and the assaults on the security guards and the officers.  The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be investigating the Officer Involved Shooting as it occurred within their jurisdiction.

This is an on-going investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Ontario Police Department at 909-986-6711 or Detective Robert Marquez at 909-408-1777.

 Information can also be reported anonymously by calling WE-TIP at (800) 78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com.

Major Crimes Task Force arrest three gang members with 4 loaded guns

Date:  Saturday November 10, 2018

Time:  10:57 PM

Location: 2200 Block of Logan St., Pomona, CA

Crime:

25850(c)(3) PC Gang member in possession of loaded firearm

186.22 (B)(1) PC Promote Gang activity

25850(c)(6) PC Carrying a loaded firearm

32310 PC Carrying a high capacity magazine

25400(a)(3) PC CCW in vehicle  

25400 (c)(2) PC- Carrying concealed stolen firearm

Suspect:

O’Brien, Dilbert a 19 Year Old Pomona Resident

Hernandez, Marcello a 18 Year Old Pomona Resident

Sanford, Renall a 23 Year Old Pomona Resident

Unit:

The Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task Force

The California Highway Patrol – Baldwin Park Office

Narrative:

On Saturday November 10, 2018, around 10:57 PM, members of the Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) and the California Highway Patrol were partnered up, and working a gang suppression detail within the City of Pomona. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Logan St., of known Pomona gang members for vehicle code violations. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop and passengers began to bail out of the vehicle and flee on foot. Suspect Sanford and Suspect Hernandez were taken into custody immediately without incident.

Suspect O’Brien was taken into custody a short distance away from the vehicle without incident. Suspect O’Brien attempted to discard a small bag containing four loaded handguns.  All three Suspects were booked at the Pomona City Jail on the above-indicated charges.

The City of Pomona is dedicated to addressing quality of life issues and often uses partnered Law Enforcement agencies to accomplish one common goal of ensuring the safety of our community. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by:

J. Hernandez, Corporal

Major Crimes Task Force

Search for Inmate Released in Error

DATE/TIME: November 8, 2018, at 2:25 p.m.  

INCIDENT: Search for Inmate Released in Error

LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center (WVDC), 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga

INMATE: Aaron Williams, Black Male Adult, 25 years-old, Transient

6’1, 190 lbs, last seen wearing black shirt, black pants, and black shoes.

SUMMARY: On November 8, 2018, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Aaron Williams was released in error from the West Valley Detention Center. Williams was booked on October 31, 2018, for a felony parole violation and scheduled for release on January 14, 2019. Employees mistakenly released Williams when updating his records.

The error was discovered approximately an hour after his release, and a search was immediately initiated. The Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division began searching for Williams, and he has not currently been located. Williams is believed to be a transient and not familiar with the immediate area. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Williams has an active warrant for his arrest, and local law enforcement agencies have been notified.

Anyone who sees Williams, or has information on his whereabouts, is urged to call 911 immediately.

Refer: Public Affairs Division

Phone No.    (909) 387-3700

Traffic investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a fatal hit and run collision. 

On November 8, 2018 at approximately 5:33 PM, a 75 year old Ontario resident was struck by a motorist while attempting to cross the street in the intersection of N. Mountain Avenue and W. Flora Street. After the collision, the suspect vehicle continued to drive south on N. Mountain Avenue. 

The suspect vehicle is a plum colored 2004-2006 Scion XB. The vehicle should have collision damage to the front of the vehicle. 

Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to call the Ontario Police Department at 909-986-6711, or Detective Fred Ruiz at 909-408-1808. A photograph a similar type vehicle is attached. 

Information can also be reported anonymously by calling WE-TIP at 800-78-CRIME or on-line at www.wetip.com.

According to a new study published in this month’s issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, approximately 1 in 3 teens with bipolar disorder developed substance abuse problems.  The time frame noted between diagnosis and the first reported indication of substance abuse issues was four years.  The study also noted additional risk factors that were predictors who among this group of teenagers who have bipolar disorder were the most likely to develop substance abuse.
A group of researchers, led by Dr. Benjamin Goldstein of both the University of Toronto and the University of Pittsburgh, examined 167 youth with bipolar disorder between the ages of twelve and seventeen.  These youths were studied to document both the frequency of first-time onset of substance abuse and possible predictors that lead to first-time substance abuse.  Data was pulled from the Course and Outcome of Bipolar Youth (COBY).  Participants were interviewed an average of seven times over the span of four years in order to not only examine the symptoms, but to observe the functioning, stressors and treatment over this time period.

***DUI CHECKPOINT NOTIFICATION***

Chino PD will conduct a grant-funded DUI/drivers license checkpoint this Friday, November 9th, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.

Checkpoint locations are selected based on traffic collision and DUI arrest statistics.

Don’t drink and drive. If you see a drunk driver call 911.

Homicide Detectives Arrest Wanted Person, Ryan Venti, Diamond Bar

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau Detectives are still continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a structure fire and death of John and Linda Venti.   

Monday, November 05, 2018, at approximately 8:00 pm, residents in the 3600 block of Crooked Creek Drive, Diamond Bar, called 9-1-1 and reported seeing Suspect Ryan Venti at the home of his parents, on Crooked Creek Drive.

Suspect Venti was wanted for the murder of his parents and the arson of their home. Deputies responded and were able to take the suspect into custody without incident.

From the condition of the suspect it appears that he has been hiding in the surrounding hills and brush in an attempt to avoid capture.

The suspect was booked at Walnut Sheriff’s Station for murder and is being held in lieu of $2,000,000.00 bail.   

A motive for the murder has not been determined.

The booking photo is not being released.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Deputies arrest Camille Knox for threatening deputies and resisting arrest

DATE/TIME: Sunday, November 4, 2018/ 1:30 A.M.

INCIDENT: Threats to Deputy, Resisting Arrest

LOCATION: Carbon Canyon Road and Chino Hills Parkway, Chino Hills

SUSPECT(S): Camille Knox, 18- year-old resident of Chino Hills

VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant

SUMMARY: On Sunday, November 4, 2018, at about 1:30 A.M., deputies from the Chino Hills Police Department responded to numerous 911 calls from motorists regarding a female standing in the roadway who was nearly struck by passing vehicles. Upon arrival, Knox was standing in the middle of the road on Carbon Canyon. When police attempted to contact her, she immediately fled, and a lengthy foot pursuit ensued. Knox threatened to kill the deputy and continued resisting. She was taken into custody and transported to the West Valley Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at (1-800-78 CRIME: 1-800-782-7463) or may leave information on the We-Tip website at, http://www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy Scott Walsh

Station: Chino Hills

Phone No. (909) 364-2000

Case No. 221803570

Century Communities hosts grand-opening November 3rd for The Bungalows and The Cottages at Stonebrook in Chino New detached homes offer six different designs starting in the low $500s 

CHINO– Century Communities, recently named the fastest-growing public builder by Builder magazine, announced today that the public is invited to grand-opening festivities Nov. 3 at Stonebrook featuring two new neighborhoods The Bungalows and The Cottages starting in the low $500s. The celebration runs 12–2 p.m. at 13844 Farm House Ave. in Chino and includes a live broadcast from KFrog (95.1 FM), an In-N-Out Burger food truck and a raffle to win concert tickets.

Located near the Chino Spectrum Town Center, Century Communities’ The Bungalows and The Cottages at Stonebrookoffers homebuyers a spectrum of lifestyle choices designed for entertaining. The Bungalows starts in the low $500s and includes three two-story plans ranging in size from 1,802 to 2,227 square feet, with choices of 3-5 bedrooms and up to three baths. The Cottages starts in the $600s and includes larger two-story floor plans with 3-5 bedrooms and up to 3baths. All homes at Stonebrook include two-car garages, comfortable dens, lofts, entertaining kitchens and optional covered outdoor living spaces.

Shane Bouchard, Southern California division president for Century Communities, said, “New home ownership—your way—is both affordable and flexible at Stonebrook. Growing families will appreciate living in this great community, which is close to freeways, Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.” 

Stonebrook also offers homeowners access to a resort-style private community swim club with recreation center, access to a regional trail system, solar package options, no Mello-Roos fees and it’s convenient to the State Routes 60 and 71. Nearby schools include Edwin Rhodes Elementary, Magnolia Junior High and Chino High School. 

Located 35 miles from Los Angeles, the city of Chino is bounded by Chino Hills to the west, Pomona to the northwest, San Bernardino County to the north, Ontario to the northeast, Eastvale to the southeast and Riverside County to the south. Because of the surrounding area’s pastoral and rural settings, Chino has been a popular site for numerous Hollywood films and TV shows. The Planes of Fame and Yanks Air Museums are popular tourist attractions at the Chino Airport. 

Homebuyers interested in grand-opening sales opportunities can visit with community managers at the Stonebrook sales gallery. If you are traveling on the 60 Fwy exit Euclid Ave and head south or coming from the 71 Hwy exit S. Euclid and head north.  Entering from Euclid, turn onto Redbud Lane and follow the signs to the models and sales gallery.

 For more information, please visit https://www.centurycommunities.com/find-your-home/california  

About Century Communities:

Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) is one of the nation’s largest U.S. homebuilders, engaged in all aspects of homebuilding, including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land and the construction, marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based Company operates in 12 states across the West, Mountain, Texas and Southeast U.S. regions and offers title and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title and Inspire Home Loan subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities please visit http://www.centurycommunities.com.

DATE/TIME: October 29, 2018 / 9:00 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 211 – Strong Arm Robbery

LOCATION: 1400 block of Carbon Canyon Road, Chino Hills

SUSPECT(S): Christian Wallace, 25 years old, resident of Placentia

Sandra Garcia, 19 years old, resident of Placentia

Taylor Navarrette, 24 years old, (female), resident of Placentia.

SUMMARY:

On Monday, October 29, 2018 at 9:00 p.m., deputies from the Chino Hills Station responded to the 1400 block of Carbon Canyon Road in Chino Hills following a report of an armed robbery at a Circle K convenience store.

The suspect, later identified as Christian Wallace, entered the convenience store and demanded money. The cashier gave Wallace an undisclosed amount of cash and he fled on foot to an awaiting dark colored sedan. A witness followed Wallace as he drove away from the scene and was able to obtain a partial license plate of the vehicle. Chino Hills deputies forwarded the description of the suspect vehicle to surrounding agencies. Brea Police Department located the suspect vehicle and conducted a stop. Wallace and two female occupants were detained without incident. Chino Hills deputies responded and took custody of the suspects.

Cash and other evidence linking the suspects to the robbery were recovered from the vehicle. All three were arrested for armed robbery and booked into West Valley Detention Center.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME(24763), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com

Refer: Deputy B. Bosowski

Station: Chino Hills

Phone No. 909-364-2000

Case No. 221803496

To ensure a great Halloween, please take time to read these safety tips:

1) Older children should TAKE FRIENDS and younger children should be accompanied by a TRUSTED ADULT when trick-or-treating.

2) Accompany younger children to the door of every home they approach and make sure parents and guardians are familiar with every home and all people from which the children receive treats.

3) Teach children to NEVER enter a home without prior permission from their parents or guardians.

4) Teach children to NEVER approach a vehicle, occupied or not, unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

5) Make sure all children wear reflecting clothing and carry a flash light when out at dusk and at night to help drivers see you.

6) Teach your children to be aware of drivers on the road before they cross the street.

7) Teach children to NEVER approach a home that is not well lit both inside and outside.

8) Teach children to stay alert for any suspicious incidents and report them to their parents, guardians and/or the proper authority.

9) Consider organizing or attending parties at home, in schools or in community centers as a good alternative to trick-or-treating.

DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 28, 2018 / 9:11 PM

INCIDENT: Assault With A Deadly Weapon / Criminal Threats

LOCATION: 5200 block of Mission Boulevard, Unincorporated Montclair

SUSPECT(S): Ivan Perez, 30 years old, of Rancho Cucamonga

VICTIM(S): 30 year old male resident of Ontario

SUMMARY:

On Sunday, October 28, 2018, at about 9:11 pm, deputies from the Chino Hills Police Department responded to a disturbance in the parking lot of a local business. Upon arrival, deputies observed Ivan Perez standing in the roadway. Deputies learned Perez went to the business to confront another person. An employee of the business approached Perez who responded by drawing two large knives from his waistband. The employee victim fled and Perez chased him into the roadway. The victim was not injured.

Perez was detained by deputies and during a subsequent search, deputies found Perez in possession of several other knives. Deputies learned Perez previously threatened the employees and told them he would “shoot up” the business. Perez was arrested and transported to West Valley Detention Center where he was booked for assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and carrying concealed dirk or dagger. Perez remains in custody and is being held on $50,000.00 bail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com

Refer: Deputy B. Cervantes & Deputy J. Frias

Station: Chino Hills

Phone No. (909) 364-2000

Case No. 021800850

Juvenile Human Trafficking Victim Rescued by Major Crimes Task Force

Dear Michael armijo,

DATE:                     Saturday, October 27, 2018

LOCATION:             Holt Avenue Corridor, Pomona, CA

CRIME:                    Human Trafficking

VICTIM:                   Withheld Due to Age

UNIT:                        Pomona Police Department – Major Crimes Task Force

NARRATIVE:

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 the Pomona Police Department – Major Crimes Task Force conducted vice related suppression patrols in the area known as the Holt Corridor. During the course of the patrol, officers encountered and rescued a 16 year old victim of Human Trafficking. The victim was interviewed and appropriate resources were activated to provide assistance to the victim.

This investigation is ongoing.

The Pomona Police Department takes a zero tolerance approach to human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

The patrol was conducted in response to numerous complaints received from residents and local business owners. The Pomona Police Department is taking a proactive approach to improving the quality of life by addressing and deterring human trafficking and prostitution activities along the Holt Ave corridor. The goal of the operation was to target prostitution related crimes and focus attention on the entire Holt Corridor with a priority placed on recovering juveniles, arresting prostitutes and arresting johns. The Pomona Police Department continues to pursue the identification and prosecution of human traffickers (pimps) who facilitate the prostitution activity along the Holt Corridor.

Anyone with information regarding Human Trafficking or the above articulated investigations is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909 -620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Major Injury Collision on Soquel Canyon Parkway and Mindenvale Drive

DATE/TIME: October 26, 2018 / 8:00 am
INCIDENT: Major Injury Collision 

LOCATION: Soquel Canyon Parkway / Mindenvale Drive – City of Chino Hills 

VICTIM(S): 37 year-old female 
49 year-old female 
13 year-old male 
9 year-old male 
(all residents of Chino Hills) 

SUMMARY: On October 26, 2018, at approximately 8:00 am, deputies received a report of a two vehicle collision in the area of Soquel Canyon Parkway and Mindenvale Parkway in the City of Chino Hills. 

Deputies determined a grey Nissan Altima, occupied by the 37 year old adult and two children rear-ended a stopped white BMW . As a result of the collision, the two adult drivers were transported for minor injuries. The juveniles (13 and 9 years-old) were airlifted to Loma Linda Children’s Hospital for major injuries. 

Investigators believe the driver and juvenile occupants in the Nissan Altima were not properly seat-belted, resulting in the injuries. Speed was determined to be a factor in the collision. 

Refer: Detective Kyle Glozer or Deputy Andrew Shifflett 

Station: Chino Hills 

Phone No.(909) 364-2000 

Case No. 221803461