UPDATE Two suspects are arrested for residential burglary. The investigation continues to identify the third suspect

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

Location: 2100 Block of San Tropez Court, Chino Hills 

Suspect(s): Weymans, Mason 18 years old 

Gillins, Patrick 18 years old 

SUMMARY: 

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 two of the suspects involved. 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 arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for PC459 Residential Burglary. 

Detectives are actively pursuing the third suspect seen in the video and examining all leads concerning this burglary or others potentially associated with these suspects. 

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. 

patrol deputy hears gunshots & finds AB109 probationer and a juvenile on felony probation in possession of firearms

DATE/TIME: November 2, 2017 9:50 p.m. 
INCIDENT: Felon in Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Discharging Firearm in Negligent Manner 

LOCATION: 21st and Orange in the City of San Bernardino 

SUSPECT(S): Suspect # 1: Ronny Garcia, 27-year-old, resident of Rancho Cucamonga 

Suspect # 2: 16-Year-Old Male 

SUMMARY: 

On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 9:50 p.m. Deputy Ryan Rappisi from Central Station was traveling on Highland Avenue at Orange Street when he heard gun shots coming from south of his location. Rappisi traveled south on Orange Street and then observed a gray Honda Civic leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Rappisi conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle as it pulled into a gas station. The driver, Ronny Garcia was found to be on probation (AB109) for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The juvenile passenger was found to be on Felony Probation and had a NO-BAIL warrant for being A.W.O.L. from Boys Republic, a residential placement home for probationers in Riverside County. Deputies located .22 caliber shell casings, ammunition and a holster inside the vehicle. Deputies conducted a search of the area where the vehicle was first observed by Rappisi and located two .22 caliber handguns discarded on the side of the roadway. 

Garcia was booked into Central Detention Center and the Juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central Station at (909)387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hot line at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you may leave information on the website at http://www.wetip.com. 

Refer: Deputy Rappisi 

Station: Central Patrol 

Case #: 771701274 

Knock-Knock burglars arrested by Sheriff Deputies

On Wednesday 11-01-17 at 11:40 am, Sheriff deputies responded to a residential burglary that had just occurred in the 1500 block of Val Carlos Av. In Rowland Heights. 

A good-Samaritan neighbor saw three males run through his backyard while holding, what appeared to be, stolen property. The neighbor said the three males ran to a waiting vehicle and sped off. That’s when he thought something wasn’t right and called the Sheriff’s Department. 

The neighbor followed the suspects a short distance until he saw arriving deputies and pointed out the suspect vehicle on Fullerton Rd. Deputies took over from there and arrested the four suspects in the vehicle and recovered the stolen property. 

Arrested were Kiara Elijah-Wallace F/21 of Paramount, Darnel Wells M/32 of Los Angeles, Jeremy Tyson M/21 of Gardena and Derrick Bynum M/21 of Los Angeles. If you have any information, contact Detective Wolf (626)926-6727

Sheriff Detectives arrest two on fake gold scam.

On Friday (10-27-17) two suspects were arrested by Walnut / Diamond Bar Station personnel, for participating in a fake gold scam. Station Detectives were given information by a citizen whom the two men were contacting, and telling that person that they had found some gold bars which they were selling at a cheap price. However, the gold they were selling was fake. Fortunately the Station Detectives were able to arrest these two suspects before they could prey on another one of our Walnut City residents. The two suspects are being held on twenty thousand dollars bail.

There are a lot of scams out there, like this gold scam, and designed to take as much money from you as possible. Please notify your local police agency if you or someone you know is contacted by someone offering gold, money or any other goods for sale at a cheap price. If it is an offer that seems too good to be true, it probably is!

Three suspects break into the garage of a Chino Hills home one armed with a handgun

Date/Time Occurred: October 30, 2017 / 01:40 am Crime or Incident: Residential Burglary 
Location: 2100 Block of San Tropez Ct, City of Chino Hills 

Suspect(s): #1 white male adult early 20’s, #2 black male adult early 20’s #3 black male adult early 20’s 

SUMMARY: 

On Monday, October 30, 2017, at approximately 1:40 am, deputies from the Chino Hills Police Department were dispatched to a burglary at a residence in the 2100 block of San Tropez. The reporting party stated he saw a shadowy subject trying to enter the rear door of his residence. When deputies arrived, they immediately initiated a search of the residence but discovered the suspects fled before their arrival. Additional deputies conducted a complete search of the area, but the suspects were not located. According to the victim, the only property taken were two hoverboards. 

The suspects were captured on the victim’s video surveillance system as they entered and exited the garage in less than one minute. The video depicted three males in their early twenties wearing light and dark clothing, and one of them carrying a handgun. Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or persons in their neighborhood. 

Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in this crime. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department Detective Bureau at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or the website at http://www.wetip.com. 

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 

Chino Hills Police/Sheriff’s Station 

Detective Beaton 

14077 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills 

(909)364-2000 

CASE # 221703725

Sheriff’s Sergeant responds to a welfare check and is attacked and stabbed by suspect, Kenneth Elijah Perry

DATE/TIME: Monday, October 30, 2017 
INCIDENT: Attempt Murder of a Peace Officer/ Deputy Involved Shooting

LOCATION: Haven Ave. / Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga

SUSPECT: Kenneth Elijah Perry, 22 years old, resident of Fontana

VICTIM: Kimberly Watkins, San Bernardino Co. Sheriff’s Sergeant, 26-year veteran – Assigned to the Rancho Cucamonga Station

SUMMARY:

On Monday, October 30, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. patrol Sergeant Kimberly Watkins responded to a welfare check after dispatch received a call from a male who was making incoherent statements. Sergeant Watkins made contact with the male, later identified as Kenneth Perry, in the Hobby Lobby parking lot near his vehicle. Shortly after contacting Perry, he became combative and produced a knife, then attacked Sergeant Watkins. A struggle ensued and Sergeant Watkins was stabbed and suffered numerous lacerations, but was able to fire her duty weapon at the suspect several times. Sergeant Watkins held Perry at gunpoint until additional deputies arrived and took custody of him. Sergeant Watkins was airlifted to a local hospital where she is being treated for her injuries. She is in critical but stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

Sheriff’s Homicide Detail responded and are conducting the investigation.

Investigators determined later that Kenneth Perry suffered a graze wound to his upper thigh. Perry received a medical evaluation prior to being transported to West Valley Detention Center for booking.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Detective Nick Clark at (909)387-3589. 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. /> 

Refer: Detective Nick Clark or Sergeant Dave Johnson

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Police Investigate Stabbing

DATE / TIME: Saturday, October 28, 2017 / 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Hamilton Blvd & Buena Vista St., Pomona Ca.

CRIME: 664/187 PC – Attempt Homicide

VICTIM: Male Hispanics early 40’s

SUSPECT: Male Hispanic (No Further Detail)

SUSPECT VEHICLE: Unknown

UNIT: Patrol Division

NARRATIVE:

Officers responded to the area of Ralph Welch Park regarding a victim of a stabbing. When they arrived, they located a victim suffering from stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition with not life threatening injuries. Officers are currently investigating the incident. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged 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.

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Bank Customers Urged to Take Extra PrecautionTwelve Burglaries Reported From Victims Leaving Bank with Cash

Post Date:10/25/2017 10:00 AM

To date 12 vehicle burglary reports involving victims who are followed after making large cash withdrawals from the bank and to their destinations have been reported to Chino Police. Chino PD has taken reports for victims who made their withdrawals from several local banks in Chino. Law Enforcement agencies across Southern California are experiencing the same crime trend.

Detectives have identified common factors leading them to believe the cases may be related. In each of the reported cases, the victim withdrawals a large amount of cash from the bank, drives to their destination, then leaves the cash stored in the vehicle. Shortly thereafter the unknown suspect(s) breaks into the vehicle and steals the cash. One victim reported seeing a suspicious vehicle following them from the bank. Detectives believe the suspect(s) are conducting surveillance at the banks specifically looking for customers who either walk away from tellers or the bank with large sums of cash exposed.

Bank customers are encouraged to follow the below safety tips while conducting transactions at banks:

Be aware of your surroundings – Pay attention to who and what is around you inside and around the bank. Don’t get distracted and maintain safe personal space between you and others.

Bring a buddy – There is safety in numbers and it helps to have a second set of eyes to help observe any suspicious activity.

Conceal the cash – DO NOT walk around or away from a bank with large sums of cash in hand, whether visible or not…we all know what’s in those bulging envelopes and bank bags.

Properly store and secure the cash – Never leave cash unattended (even in your vehicle) or unsecured in your home. Take large sums of cash to your destination immediately and secure it in a safe location – such as a locked safe.

Report suspicious activity to the police – If you believe someone may be following you or you observe any other suspicious behavior, report it to the local Police Department immediately.

If you have any information related to this crime series, please contact Sergeant Tomicic at 909.334.3115 or dtomicic@chinopd.org.

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Attempted murder of a deputy sheriff arrest 
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 8:20 p.m.  
INCIDENT: Attempt Murder of a Peace Officer / Deputy-Involved Shooting

LOCATION: Skyline Ranch Rd., 3 miles west of Hwy. 247, Yucca Valley

SUSPECT: Jeremy Sazanowicz, 41 years old, Yucca Valley transient     

UPDATE: October 27, 2017

During the past week Homicide Investigators identified the suspect involved in the attempt murder, and subsequent deputy involved shooting, as Jeremy Sazanowicz. Investigators obtained an arrest warrant and on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. the Specialized Enforcement Detail(SED) located and arrested Jeremy Sazanowicz in the 7600 block of Cibola Trl. in Yucca Valley.

Sazanowicz was booked at the Morongo Basin jail for Attempt Murder and bail is set at $1,000,000. He is scheduled for arraignment on Monday, October 30th in Morongo Basin Superior Court.

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SUMMARY:

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 8:20 p.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a Ford truck in the area of Hwy 62/Hwy 247 for a vehicle code violation. The driver failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued on paved roadways and into the desert. Several minutes into the pursuit, the driver while traveling west on Skyline Ranch Road, attempted to run over a deputy, and a deputy-involved shooting occurred. The driver of the vehicle continued approximately 100 yards where the road became impassable. The driver exited his vehicle and fled on foot into the desert. An extensive search was conducted of the surrounding area using deputies, Sheriff’s helicopter, and a K9 unit. The search ended without locating the suspect, and he remains outstanding.

Investigators from the Homicide Detail are conducting the investigation. It is unconfirmed if the suspect was injured during the deputy-involved shooting. 

Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or the identity of the suspect, is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Detective Travis Randolph or Sergeant John Gaffney. 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 website at http://www.wetip.com.

A suspicious man was caught on video in Eastvale this morning but didn’t do much just completely out of place, according to online reports. 

“Always report suspicious activity, especially st 5 am” Sheriff’s officials said. Better to be safe than sorry. 

“Not sure what he was looking for at 5:50 am,” a resident posted, who also posted the video (clip link below) He also was seen wearing gloves. 

“Video cut off before he drove by. Corner of Goose and Gamebird in Eastvale.” She added. 

The man just came up to the door and may have noticed the “Ring” doorbell camera. He was wearing what appeared to be latex gloves and then turned around and fled without any disturbance. A car was not captured on the video. 
Check out this video captured On the “Ring” device website:

https://ring.com/share/6481572121767915681 

Response to Federal Indictment

On September 16, 2015, an incident occurred during the LA County Fair that involved a police use of force and the arrests of four people. Within eight days the Pomona Police Department commenced an investigation into the incident.
In early 2016, while the Department’s own investigation was well underway, the US Department of Justice gave notice that they were initiating a criminal investigation on the same incident.

In accordance with state law and advice of counsel, upon learning of the criminal investigation the Department’s investigation was held in abeyance as not to interfere with or complicate the federal investigation. The Pomona Police Department assigned a police executive to liaison with the US DOJ to facilitate full cooperation with their investigation.

Yesterday, the Department learned that the Federal Grand Jury issued three indictments as a result of the federal investigation. The three indicted were Officer Prince Hutchinson, Corporal Chad Jensen, and Sergeant Michael Neaderbaomer. All three remain on administrative leave.

The Pomona Police Department will continue to fully cooperate with the US DOJ, as it had since the beginning of their investigation. In order to not complicate or prejudice the federal investigation, the Pomona Police Department will defer all media inquires regarding the criminal investigation, indictment and future criminal proceedings to the US Department of Justice, which has the most up to date information available.

Paul J. Capraro
Chief of Police

BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED. WARRANTS YIELD PLETHORA OF POTENTIALLY STOLEN PROPERTY & FIREARMS

The arrest of a burglary suspect in Corona lead to the recovery of a mass of potentially stolen property and firearms. 

On Monday, October 23, 2017, a residential burglary occurred in the 2300 block of Talbot Circle in the City of Corona. The victim of the burglary had security camera video that captured images of the suspect in the home. After the victim posted the video on social media websites, the Corona Police Department received numerous tips from concerned citizens on the identity of the suspect. 

Corona Police detectives, working with the information from the public, identified 46-year-old Riverside resident Michael Cohan as a potential suspect. Corona detectives located Cohan in the 10800 block of Magnolia Avenue in the City of Riverside at about 7:30 a.m. today. Cohan, who was armed with a loaded handgun at the time of his arrest, was taken into custody for suspicion of residential burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of a concealed firearm, and conspiracy. He was transported and booked at the Corona Police Department jail facility, and bail has been set at $500,000. 

Cohan’s female companion, 48-year-old Riverside resident Melissa Dillion, was also arrested for suspicion of possession of stolen property. Detectives served a search warrant associated with this case at a hotel in the 10500 block of Magnolia Avenue in the City of Riverside where they recovered a substantial amount of property from Cohan’s motel room. More than eight large plastic containers full of potentially stolen property including jewelry, watches, handbags, a specialty guitar, baseball cards, and other collectibles were recovered at the hotel. A secondary search warrant for a local storage facility resulted in the recovery of several additional firearms and other potential stolen property. 

In the days to come, investigators will be releasing photographs of property that was recovered as a result of this investigation and may have been taken in other theft-related incidents. The Corona Police Department will provide a link to a photographic catalog of property that citizens can view in order to determine if any of the property belongs to them. 

More details on this process and how property may be returned to the rightful owners will be announced once the property is cataloged and photographed. The investigation is ongoing and no additional details are available for release at this time. 

Skimming device found on Rowland Heights ATM Machine.
Between Saturday 10-21-17 and Sunday 10-22-17, bank personnel at “Cathay Bank” in the 17400 block of Colima Rd. found an ATM skimming device on one of their ATM’s. Walnut/Diamond Bar Station Detectives are currently investigating the crime. 

Detectives provided the following tips: 1. Inspect the device 2. Cover the keys while entering your personal PIN 3. Monitor your accounts 4. When possible, choose credit over debit 5. If in doubt, find another ATM. 6. Tug on outer case to see if it comes off.   http://bit.ly/2hdYdXN

Rowland Heights resident carjacked at gunpoint/Suspect in custody.
On Friday 10-21-17 at 10:15pm, a 27 year old Rowland Heights resident, while sitting in his vehicle, was carjacked at gunpoint in the area of Colima Rd/Greencastle Av. 

The suspect, Jose Barrios M/28 of San Diego, entered the rear seat of the victim’s vehicle and ordered him to drive to a local bank ATM machine. After withdrawing the maximum daily amount, the suspect then ordered the victim to drive around until he could make another withdrawal. 

While driving around, the victim managed to text a family member who then notified Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff’s Station. After locating the victim’s vehicle and a short pursuit, the suspect was arrested by deputies. He is currently being held on a $1.1 million dollar bail. 

Human Trafficking Task Force Arrested 15 Men in Underage Internet Operation

UPDATE: Attorney Pat Carey Informed us charges were dropped. “Felony charges were dropped against him today … Mr. Mendez has no criminal history and this was a misunderstanding …” said Attorney Pat Carey via email Nov 14, 2017. (NOTE: no confirmation from court system but it does take a while to update)

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, detectives from the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (LARHTTF) along with deputies from Carson Sheriff’s Station conducted an Anti-Human Trafficking – Cyber Operation, at a local hotel in la County. This operation targeted the demand side of commercial sex activity with a specific focus on predators who pursue sexual activity with minors.
During the operation, detectives posted personal advertisements on the internet and responded to men who solicited sex in exchange for money. During Saturday’s operation ten men were arrested for felony charges after they arrived at the location believing they were going to have sex with a minor. Five men were arrested for misdemeanor charges upon arriving at the location after they arranged to have sex with an adult, in exchange for money.

The following men were arrested for a felony and booked at Carson Sheriff’s Station for “Traveling to Meet a Minor for Lewd or Lascivious Behavior” a felony violation:

Jorge Chan, 21, of Cerritos

Jonathan Derby, 35, of Los Angeles

Thangamani Eraniyan, 41, of Cypress

Edgar Gomez Angeles, 40, of Rancho Palos Verdes

Christopher Martin, 38, of Carson

Samuel Mendez, 25, of Irvine (UPDATE: Attorney Pat Carey Informed us charges were dropped)

Edward Morishima, 55, of Honolulu, Hi

Ho Kok Ngann, 40, of Rowland Heights

Roy Vishwajit, 49, of Arcadia

Hsieh Yo, 36, of Pomona

They are scheduled to be arraigned in Compton Court on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Human Trafficking Bureau at (323) 526-5156. 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.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Human Trafficking Bureau houses the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, the nation’s largest co-located human trafficking task force. The Task Force is a collaboration of federal, state, county and local law enforcement, social service agency and non-government and community-based organizations investigating and serving the needs of commercially exploited adults and minors victimized for the purpose of sex and labor.

The LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force brings together systems and disciplines to address the victim’s needs through a victim centered, trauma informed approach. The task force employs a regionalized strategy that crosses jurisdictional boundaries to identify and rescue victims while aggressively pursuing traffickers and buyers.

#LASD #Carson

Diamond Bar Arrest http://bit.ly/2y1SoqF
On Tuesday 10-10-17 at 10:00 am, Deputies arrested two Whittier residents in Diamond Bar for possession of a stolen vehicle and burglary tools. 
Deputies found two occupants asleep inside a vehicle parked within two parking stalls of a church parking lot near the intersection of Clear Creek Canyon/ Diamond Bar Blvd. The suspects were in possession of stolen property and the recovered vehicle was stolen from the city of West Covina the day prior to the arrest.    

A Corona  resident had a package stole from their porch and were able to catch the thief on camera … keep a look out …they drove a white CRV by their house twice before stealing the package .. with holidays coming We can see this getting worse ….