Deputies respond to a residence after fire department personnel locate an indoor marijuana grow

DATE/TIME: Friday, November 17, 2017 / 6:15 a.m.

INCIDENT: Indoor Marijuana Grow / House Fire

LOCATION: 1807 Nordic Avenue, Chino Hills

SUSPECT(S): Pending identification

SUMMARY:

Sheriff deputies assigned to the Chino Hills Police Department and personnel from the Chino Valley Fire District were dispatched to a residence at 1807 Nordic Avenue in Chino Hills for a fire. Upon their arrival, they found the residence was fully engulfed in flames. While extinguishing the fire, the fire department personnel discovered marijuana plants being grown inside the residence.

Personnel from the Sheriff’s Department Gangs/Narcotics Division were requested to respond to assist with the investigation. The Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant at the residence and assumed the investigation. Fire Investigators from the Chino Valley Fire Department and personnel from Southern California Edison (SCE) also responded to the scene.

Investigators found evidence of an illegal indoor marijuana grow and utility theft. They believe there were several hundred marijuana plants growing inside the house when the fire started. Most of them were destroyed by the fire. At this time, the fire is believed to have been caused by faulty wiring used during a process known as bypassing the electrical meter. Often, the suspects involved in the illicit growing of marijuana will bypass the utility company’s meter to steal electricity service and to prevent detection by law enforcement. This process is very dangerous and will usually result in a fire at the incident location because of the unpermitted methods used.

The fire caused extensive damage to the interior of the house. The loss to SCE is believed to be in the thousands of dollars. The property owners rented/leased their house through a property management company. The suspect(s) began growing the marijuana and stealing electricity after moving in. The Sheriff’s Department encourages the owners of rental properties and property management companies to conduct periodic inspections of the rental property to ensure the tenants are complying with the terms of the rental/lease agreement and to prevent any illegal activity from taking place.

The investigation is ongoing. It will be sent to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for review of criminal charges against the suspect(s) once identified. They will face charges of Utility Theft, Unlawful Causing of a Fire-Property, Vandalism and Cultivation of Marijuana.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Gangs / Narcotics Division at 909-387-8400. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Sheriff’s Public Affairs

Phone No. (909) 387-3700

DR / case: #651700336

Police Major Crimes Task Force Conducts Two Day Operation Resulting in 12 Arrests
DATE/TIME: Friday, November 17, 2017

LOCATION: Holt Avenue Corridor, Pomona, CA

CRIME: 647(b) PC – Prostitution

653.22(a)(1) PC – Loiter with Intent to Commit Prostitution

166(a)(4) PC – Court Order Violation

VICTIM: State of California

UNIT:  Police Department – Major Crimes Task Force

NARRATIVE:

On Thursday, November 16th and Friday, November 17th the PPD Major Crimes Task Force conducted a two day vice operation focused on the area known as the Holt Corridor. The operation used plainclothes officers which resulted in 6 arrests for 647(b) PC – Prostitution, 5 arrests for 653.22(a) PC Loitering with Intent to Commit Prostitution and 1 arrest for 166(a)(4) PC – Court Order. The court order violation was a result of the suspect returning to the Holt Corridor after being served with a “Stay Away” order (court order) issued by a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. The “Stay Away” order is reserved for individuals that have been identified though the court process as habitual offenders. This is one of many tools utilized by the Pomona Police Department to address prostitution activity along the Holt Corridor.  

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

The operation was a success and similar operations are scheduled to take place in the future.

The “Holt Corridor” encompasses a major thoroughfare in the City of Pomona. It is nationally known as a track/blade where individuals can negotiate sexual acts in exchange for currency. These crimes are detrimental to the safety and well being of the citizens and business owners of Pomona. 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.

The operation 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 Pomona Police Department takes a proactive approach to combating human trafficking. 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)

Deputies arrest a juvenile for burglary, attempted burglary, and receiving stolen property

Date/Time Occurred: November 15, 2017 / 2:32 p.m. Crime or Incident: Burglary / Attempted Burglary / Receiving Stolen Property Location: 12800 block of Fallview Lane Chino Hills

Victims: Multiple in Chino Hills 

Suspect: Hispanic male juvenile, 15-year-old resident of Los Angeles 

SUMMARY 

On November 15, 2017, at approximately 2:42 p.m., deputies from the Chino Hills Police Department responded to a residence in the 12800 block of Fallview Lane following the report of two unknown male subjects knocking on the front door of a residence, and they were unknown to the homeowner. Upon arrival, deputies were advised that the subjects had arrived at the residence in a blue Scion XB. After knocking on the door, one of the subjects entered the backyard of the residence and looked into the residence through a rear window. The subject made eye contact with the homeowner and fled the location in the blue Scion. 

Deputy Drayer located the blue Scion in the 2300 block of Scenic Ridge Drive. He attempted to make contact with the driver who left at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was found to have been reported stolen and was located in a nearby driveway after hitting another vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle ran from the scene and had not been located. Deputies located jewelry, electronics, and coins inside the vehicle. A Hispanic male juvenile, 15-years-old, was located by deputies as he was exiting the backyard of a nearby residence. Detectives believe the suspects are responsible for three additional burglaries in the area. 

The juvenile was arrested for burglary, attempted burglary, and receiving stolen property. He was booked into San Bernardino Central Juvenile Hall. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective N. Sousa at the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Station at (909) 364-2000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at wwwwetip.com. 

Refer: Chino Hills Police Department 

Case No.: 221703959, 221703961, 22173962, 221703963 

Phone No.: 909-364-2000 

AVOID Grand Ave off the 60 Fwy this weekend 11/17/17 10pm – 11/20/17 5am due to complete road closure.

Man missing after being cite-released near Central Detention Center.
Date: 11/08/2017 Incident: Missing Person 
Location: Central Detention Center 

Victim: Enedino Nava, 57 years old, of Muscoy 

Summary: 

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, Enedino Nava was cite-released near Central Detention Center for a misdemeanor warrant. On Wednesday, November 8, 2017, Nava had not returned home and his sister reported him missing. Nava has diabetes. Per Nava’s sister, Nava has been checked into the behavioral health center at ARMC two times in the past; with the last time being in December of 2016. His sister received information Nava was staying at Secombe Park on 5th St. in San Bernardino. We have not been able to locate him to date. Nava does not have a cellphone, cash or credit card with him. He may have his medical card. Nava is 5’10”, 170 lbs, has black hair and a full black/grey beard. If you have any information about Nava’s whereabouts or leads, please contact: 

Refer: Detective Kevin Allen 

Station: Central 

Case #: 011703214 

Phone No. (909) 387-3545 

Sheriff’s Station Announces dates for Safe Drug Drop-off
Last week, the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station announced it was removing its prescription drug drop-off mailboxes from the front of the station. Beginning on Tuesday 11-14-17 between 10:00am-1:00pm, and every 2nd Tuesday of the month, deputies will be positioned outside the station to receive the drugs. There will be no questions asked and no criminal consequence if illicit narcotics are dropped off during the designated dates. The sharps/needle box will remain at Walnut/Diamond Bar Station and will be monitored by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works personnel. The public may also dispose of pharmaceuticals at any of the following collection locations:
**The pharmaceutical disposal kiosks at Walgreens pharmacies, available during regular pharmacy hours (24 hours a day at most kiosk locations). 

For full details, view this message on the web.

33 Citizens and Law Enforcement Officers receive Police Department Awards

The Pomona Police Department held an Awards Ceremony at the Fairplex Avalon yesterday to recognize 33 Officers and Citizens for their extraordinary achievements.
Family members, City dignitaries and community members gathered in this to honor these individuals. This was a wonderful opportunity to honor the admirable work conducted by our Officers and Citizens who have excelled in making Pomona a safe, beautiful and vibrant place to live.

CITIZEN AWARD:

Janet Cronkhite, Jennifer Flores & Mario Vargas

M.A.D.D. (Mother’s Against Drunk Drivers) AWARD:

Police Officers’ Erik Ramirez, Ruth Flores, Jason Conley, Billy Dinh, &

Corporal Chris Lewis

10851 VC (Stolen Vehicle) AWARD:

Police Officers’ Richard Martinez, Adam Shaffer, Trevor Stevenson, James Shinn, Prince Hutchinson, Alex Slowikowski, Jeremy Hunt, Paul Lucifora, Martin Enriquez, Blair Hornby & Samantha Sutcliffe

LIFE SAVING AWARD:

Police Officer s’ Martin Enriquez, Paul Lucifora, Adam Shaffer, Manuel Rodriguez, Megan Gonzalez, Alex Nguyen, Vaneric Mendoza, Jeff Hayward, Jorge Aleman, Corporal Chris Lewis & Sergeant Todd Samuels

GOLD MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD:

Corporal Jaime Martinez

LA County DA Investigator Jose Cisneros

LA County DA Investigator Randall Mikuriya

Police arrest Armed Robbery suspect

DATE/TIME: Monday November 6, 2017, at approximately 5:49 PM
LOCATION: 310 E. Foothill Blvd., “American Inn” motel

CRIME: Armed Robbery

VICTIM: Confidential 

SUSPECT: Raymond Coleman, 24 years old, a Pomona resident

UNIT: Patrol Division 

INCIDENT NUMBER: 17-131725 

NARRATIVE: On Monday November 6, 2017, at approximately 5:49 PM the Pomona Police department received a 911 call for service of an armed robbery that just occurred. The victim was able to safely drive away from the motel and call Police. Officers’ made contact with the victim, the victim indicated he was robbed at gun point in the parking lot of the American Inn motel.

The suspect made contact with the victim in the parking lot of the motel, suddenly produced a firearm. The victim was escorted by the suspect to his motel room where he was ordered onto the floor at gun point. The suspect began taking property from the victim’s person and personal property within the room.

The suspect’s description was provided to responding Officers. Officers’ conducted an area check at the motel, located the suspect hiding in-between parked cars. The suspect was detained and identified by the victim. The victim’s property was located in the suspect’s possession. A replica firearm was also located by arresting Officers.

The suspect was arrested and taken to the Pomona Police station. Coleman was booked for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping.

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.

Fatal Traffic Collision resulted in the closure of road closure

Corona, CA– On Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at 1:18 PM, the Corona Police Department and the Corona Fire Department responded to a traffic collision involving a single vehicle into a light pole on Promenade Avenue east of Fairbanks Street. 

Upon arrival, Corona Fire Department Personnel located a female adult in the front passenger seat unresponsive and began C.P.R. The passenger and the driver were transported to a local hospital, where the passenger was pronounced deceased. Subsequently, Promenade Avenue was closed for both directions of travel between Brittany Drive and Fairbanks Street. 

Based on a witness statement and evidence located at the scene of the collision, the involved vehicle was traveling east on Promenade Avenue and drove directly into a light pole. The Corona Police Department’s Collision Response Team is handling the investigation. At this time, the cause of the collision is still under investigation and it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor. 

The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has not identified the deceased female passenger. Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Officer Jason Gardner at 951-817-5784 or Jason.Gardner@CoronaCA.gov.

Enping Qu, 22 years old of Chino Hills arrested for pouring boiling hot water on girlfriend’s dog at least 5 times
Date/Time Occurred: Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 / 4:45 pm                                                        

Crime or Incident: PC 597 Animal Cruelty                                                                                                          

Location: 16000 block of Butterfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills                                                     

Suspect: Enping Qu, 22 years old a resident of Chino Hills                                                        

SUMMARY:   On November 7, 2017, at approximately 4:45 pm, deputies from the Chino Hills Station were dispatched to the 16000 block of Butterfield Ranch Road regarding an animal cruelty call. The reporting party stated that a male subject was pouring boiling hot water into a dog cage and he could hear the dog yelping in pain. When deputies arrived on scene and contacted the reporting party, he stated he observed the male subject pouring the boiling hot water on the dog at least five times and had captured the incident on video. 

Deputies responded to the location, contacted the subject, Enping Qu, and conducted a welfare check on the dog. Deputies found a tea kettle containing scorching hot water and observed the dog’s coat and skin were warm from the water. The Inland Valley Humane Society responded and measured the water in the kettle at 129 degrees using a temperature gauge. The dog was taken to an Inland Valley Humane Society contracted veterinarian and will remain in their care for examination and observation. The video cannot be released at this time due to an ongoing criminal investigation. Qu was arrested for PC 597 Felony Animal Cruelty. 

Anyone with an additional information is encouraged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department. Or if you wish to remain anonymous you may call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.      

Recovered Stolen Property Available to View Online

CORONA, CA– On Oct. 23, 2017, Corona Police Department detectives recovered a substantial amount of suspected stolen property following a residential burglary investigation with two people arrested. Forensic Technicians cataloged and photographed the recovered property that is now available for viewing on our website: 

http://www.CoronaCA.gov/StolenProperty

Due to the ongoing criminal case it is important to identify the owners of the property recovered, however we are not currently permitted to release the property. We will need authorization from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office in order to release any of the property. The timeframe for this authorization is unknown at this time. 

• The property shown in the photographs will only be released if it has been reported stolen to a law enforcement agency in a theft or burglary incident with a case number assigned. 

• A description of the stolen property you recognize in the photos posted on our website will also need to be included in the original theft or burglary report to law enforcement. 

• Photos of the stolen items, preferably with the owner shown with the property (wearing jewelry, for instance), are helpful. 

• Purchase receipts that clearly describe the item(s) can also help to expedite the return of the property to the rightful owners. 

These controls are in place to make sure property is only released to the owner(s). After viewing the photos and noting the letter and number in the photo of the property you believe is yours, please fill in the online form with all of the information requested. Incomplete information in the online form may delay the response. 

The Corona Police Department Property Administrators will be notified of your request to view the property. They will call you and set up an appointment for you to see the property. We ask for your patience as this process may involve numerous victims to be contacted. 

We appreciate your patience and the assistance we received in both showing the crime on video and the tips from the public that resulted in the arrests and recovery of the property. Together, we can make a positive difference in this community, as this case so clearly shows. 

For questions relating to the case, please contact Detective Garey Painter at 951-739-4880 or via email at Garey.Painter@CoronaCA.gov.

Investigation reveals identity of a suspect in a residential burglary

Date/Time Occurred: Monday, October 30, 2017 
Crime or Incident: PC 459, Burglary 

Location: 2100 Block of San Tropez Court, Chino Hills

Suspect(s): Weymans, Mason 18 years old

In the early morning hours of Monday, October 30, 2017, a burglary occurred at a residence in the 2100 Block of San Tropez. Members of the Chino Hills Police Department responded and began investigating the burglary, but developed minimal leads. On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, after 4pm, the victim turned over surveillance footage to investigators that depicted three suspects inside the victim’s garage, and one of them was brandishing a handgun

Within 24 hours of receiving the surveillance video, Detectives identified and arrested Mason Weymans, who appears to be wielding a handgun in the video, and Patrick Gillins; both of whom are residents of Chino Hills. Weymans and Gillins were booked into the West Valley Detention Center for PC459, Residential Bur glary.

************************************ UPDATE **************************************

On November 7th after further investigation, detectives identified and arrested 18-year-old Jayden Johnson of Pomona in connection with the residential burglary. Darius Williams, 18-year-old resident of Chino Hills has been identified as the final suspect and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Chino Hills Police Department, or if you wish to remain anonymous you may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME.

Homicide Suspect Pleads Guilty for the Murder of Sharmon Intili

CORONA, CA— On Nov. 3, 2017 Mark Brierley entered a guilty plea for the murder of Sharmon Intili. 
On Nov. 23, 2016, at about 7 p.m., Corona Police and Corona Fire responded to a report of an unconscious female with injuries at a home in the 1000 block of E. Grand Blvd. The victim, 46-year-old Sharmon Intili, was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Over the next several months detectives served more than 20 search warrants related to this investigation and numerous items of evidence were collected and analyzed. 

In June 2017, Mark Brierley, then a 42-year-old Riverside resident and the ex-boyfriend of Intili, was arrested for her homicide. In an interview with Corona Police detectives, Brierley confessed to Intili’s murder and told investigators where to locate outstanding evidence he had hidden, which was then recovered. 

On Nov. 3, 2017, during a hearing in Riverside Superior Court in downtown Riverside, Brierley accepted a plea deal of life in prison with no possibility of parole. He also waived all appeals. 

“This investigation has been our highest priority,” said lead investigator, Sergeant Brad Voorhees. “As this case comes to a close, we hope that this outcome can provide the Intili family a measure of justice for Sharmon.” 

The Corona Police Department appreciates the help and support that the family and community have provided throughout this case. 

Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team discovers over 550 marijuana plants and several pounds of processed marijuana

INCIDENT: Indoor Marijuana Grow 

LOCATION: 11057 Everest Street, Adelanto

SUSPECT(S): Unidentified

SUMMARY: 

On Monday, November 6th, Deputy C. Porter from the Sheriff’s Victor Valley Station responded to the Everest Street home to investigate an open garage door. During his investigation, Porter discovered items typically used during the indoor cultivation of marijuana. He requested the assistance of the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division to continue the investigation. 

The Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served a search warrant at the residence and found an indoor marijuana grow. Over 550 marijuana plants, in various stages of growth, and several pounds of processed marijuana were found inside the residence. The grow operation used advanced lighting, air conditioning, fans, exhaust blowers and an air-filtering system to control the climate inside the residence as well as the odor of marijuana coming from it.  

MET contacted the Code Compliance Division from the City of Adelanto after finding several unpermitted building additions to the residence. Modifications were made to the electrical wiring of the residence to support the indoor marijuana grow. There was also evidence of extreme water damage to the interior. An electrical short caused by the unpermitted electrical wiring most likely would have resulted in an explosion or fire in the residential community causing possible injuries to bystanders near the residence. The code compliance division will complete their investigation and contact the owner(s) of the property to arrange for repair of the unpermitted additions.

MET is continuing the investigation and attempting to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the marijuana grow. They will also attempt to locate the property owner(s). Once the suspect(s) are identified the criminal case will be sent to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division at (909) 387-8400. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at http://www.wetip.com.

A resident shares: This guy came around at 1am this morning, attempting to unlock our car doors, with no luck. Police was notified and showed up promptly. Just raising awareness to lock up your outside cars at night!

https://ring.com/share/6485596969982132405

Fake Gold Scam The victim was contacted by two Asian Male suspects selling fake gold. http://bit.ly/2yBZYZe
The victim was contacted by two Asian Male suspects who presented a letter of a man’s will. The letter loosely translated this unknown man had buried gold and money at his home. 

The suspects had since come in possession of the gold and offered to sell the gold to her at a bargain price. The gold piece they allowed her to test was real, however the other pieces were not. Detectives believe there may be additional victims. http://bit.ly/2yBZYZe  

Chino Hills Man Arrested In 2005 Cold Case Homicide 

A Chino Hills man was arrested by Homicide Cold Case Detectives last week for the murder of Noel Cornelius that occurred in November of 2005. 
Malachi Dawson, Caucasian male, 32 years old (today), resident of Chino Hills, was one of two victims who were named last week.  

The victim, Noel Cornelius, 23 years old (at time of death), was a resident of Victorville.

 The suspects were Dawson and Michael Marshall, Caucasian male, 33 years old (today), resident of Moultrie, Georgia

SUMMARY:   

On November 27th, 2005, Victor Valley Station deputies responded to a call for service for a dead body in the desert several miles southwest of Dale Evans Parkway off the Interstate 15 freeway in unincorporated Apple Valley. An autopsy was conducted and cause of death was determined to be from gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as Noel Cornelius a resident of Victorville. At the time of the homicide, Noel was married to Rebekah Dawson. Rebekah had two brothers, Malachi and Isaac Dawson.  

In 2012, cold case homicide detectives assumed the investigation. Witnesses reported Noel was last seen alive at Malachi and Isaac’s apartment in Apple Valley. Present at the apartment with Noel were Malachi, Isaac and Michael Marshall. Since 2012, cold case detectives have conducted numerous interviews and re-examined physical evidence. On September 11, 2017, Cold Case Detectives Salsberry and Hartleben arrested Malachi for the murder of Noel and booked him at West Valley Detention Center for PC 187-Murder. Bail was set at $1,000,000.00.

***Updated Information***

On Wednesday, August 16th, 2017, Cold Case Detectives Salsberry and Shumway interviewed Isaac Dawson in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, August 17th, 2017, Salsberry and Shumway interviewed Michael Marshall in Georgia. On Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, Marshall was arrested for PC 187-Murder and booked into Colquitt County Jail in Moultrie, Georgia. On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, Salsberry and Hartleben conducted additional interviews with witnesses residing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On Friday, November 3rd, 2017, Marshall was extradited back to San Bernardino County and booked into West Valley Detention Center for PC 187-Murder. 

The cold case team is comprised of Investigators Adam Salsberry, Nick Hartleben, Steve Shumway and Gerrit Tesselaar and Deputy District Attorneys Joel Buckingham and Denise Yoakum. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective Adam Salsberry or Sergeant Greg Myler, Homicide Detail (909) 387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at http://www.wetip.com 

Refer: Detective Adam Salsberry or Sergeant Greg Myler

Station: Specialized Investigations Division Homicide Detail

Phone No. (909) 387-3589

Case No. DR# 070504628 H# 2005-107

Long Beach Broker and Another Man Arrested in Wide Ranging ID Theft and Real Estate Fraud Scheme
**Photos of the defendants are being released to the media in an attempt to identify other possible victims. (Hutchings in orange shirt, Hoch in black stripped shirt) 

On October 23, 2017, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged 59-year-old Real Estate Broker Andrew Hutchings and 60-year-old Ronald Hoch, both residents of Long Beach, in a criminal complaint, case number BA462055, with Identity Theft, Forgery, Procuring and Offering a False Instrument, Grand Theft, and Money Laundering. Warrants were issued for their arrests. 

It is alleged that between 2013 and 2017, the defendants participated in a sophisticated scheme targeting elderly and deceased victims who owned vacant homes in the cities of Los Angeles, Lakewood, Hemet and Westlake Village. The defendants allegedly impersonated the victims and then sold, or attempted to sell the victims’ homes, or obtained loans using the victims’ homes as collateral. Proceeds from the fraud were laundered by purchasing gold coins from out of state companies, and shipping the coins to mail boxes in California which were obtained under false names. 

The total loss in the case exceeds $190,000, however it is believed that the defendants attempted to steal over $1 million in equity from the victims’ homes. 

Andrew Hutchings was arrested at his home on November 6, 2017, and is being held on $645,000 bail. Ronald Hoch was arrested near his home on November 2, 2017 and is being held on $500,000 bail. Both defendants are scheduled to be arraigned on November 7, 2017, in Department 30 at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. 

A criminal complaint contains allegations that a defendant committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.  

This was a joint investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles Police Department. Investigators believe there are other victims and are asking anyone with questions or information about this incident to contact Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau, Sergeant Alex Gilinets at (562) 522-0780. 

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 App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org 

Fraud Attempt: Fake Gold Scam

Two Asian Male suspects attempting to defraud victim with fake gold. 

If you’ve been a victim of fake gold scams recently or know of anyone please Contact Det. Avila Walnut/DB Sheriff Station 909-595-226

Pomona Officers Arrest Carjacking Suspects

DATE/TIME: Sunday, November 5, 2017 at approximately 0030 hours

 LOCATION: La Verne Av. and Garey Av.

 CRIME: PC 215 – Carjacking, PC 211 – Robbery, and PC 245 – Assault with a Deadly Weapon 

VICTIM: Confidential 

SUSPECTS: Terrence Truley, 34 year old, Pomona resident

                      Curtis Truley, 31 year old, Pomona resident

                      Black Female Adult, 18-25 Years Old

                      Black Female Adult, 25-30 Years Old

VEHICLE: Silver, 2013, Nissan, Altima                 

UNIT: Patrol Division 

NARRATIVE: 
On 11-5-17, at approximately 0030 hours, dispatch received a call of a victim who had been robbed of his car. The victim was in the area of La Verne Av. and Garey Av., standing next to his car, when he was suddenly attacked by two black males who were armed with handguns. The victim was struck on the back of his head, and pistol whipped in the face. He reported two additional assailants as all four fled the scene in his vehicle. The victim suffered from contusions to his face and head. He was treated by medical personnel following the assault.
Moments later, a patrol officer searching an area within the city that is known to have gang activity, spotted the victim’s vehicle in the south alley of the 800 block of Ashfield Av. It was evident that the vehicle had been abruptly abandoned as the engine was running, the lights were on, and the doors were open.
Officers discovered a trail of opened backyard gates that led from the abandoned vehicle. Two black male subjects were found walking away from the same area. Officers detained them under suspicion that they had fled from the vehicle. The victim subsequently positively identified the two black male subjects as the two suspects who assaulted him during the carjacking. Two suspects still remain at large along with some of the victim’s stolen personal property.
The suspects were arrested without further incident and booked at the Pomona Police Department. They were charged with PC 215 – Carjacking, PC 211 – Robbery, and PC 245 – Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  

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