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Missing Woman Found Dead
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Chino– On July 17, Chino Police Department released information of a missing woman, Laura Johnson, 68 year-old resident of Ontario.
The missing person report was made on July 16 to Chino Police personnel, stating that Johnson had last been seen July 15 when she had left her mother’s residence in Chino to run errands. Chino PD also received information that Johnson had been suffering from memory loss and disorientation.
An alert was issued by the California Highway Patrol describing her and the vehicle she drove. The vehicle had been described as a 1982 Toyota Corolla Sedan.
The following updated information on this incident was released on July 21: at approximately 3 p.m. on July 20 the Chino PD was notified that Johnson and her vehicle had been located in an area near the City of Niland. The area belongs to a Navy Seal bomb training facility; therefore a range master had discovered Johnson deceased near her vehicle.
Chino PD states, “The preliminary investigation indicates there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. The autopsy is pending by the Imperial County Coroner’s Office.”
However, anyone with information regarding this case may contact Detective Girasek at (909) 334-3015 or you may email him at mgirasek@chinopd.org
Don Lugo Earned A Six-Year Accreditation
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Chino – This spring, Don Lugo High received a six-year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the longest accreditation granted by the organization to an educational institution.
The WASC accreditation process aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educational programs and assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations that an accredited institution has met high standards of quality and effectiveness.
In its more than 350-page WASC Self-Study Report, Don Lugo administrators and teachers listed a variety of data, citing its strengths, weaknesses, improvements, and goals for the future.
According to the document’s writers, the Chino school has undergone many significant changes in the last six years, and particularly in the last three years.
The school has a new principal and all three new assistant principals. Led by the administrative team, the school has implemented new attendance protocols, new behavior management programs, and new curriculum in English and math, while also making notable changes in social science, career and technical subjects, language, and arts instruction.
Don Lugo has added new Academics and Pathways to its course catalog and expanded its enrollment in honors and Advanced Placement courses.
In the summer of 2015, approximately 60 teachers (85% of the instructional staff) attended three days of training in the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program, a comprehensive philosophy and set of protocols to ensure a culture in which all students feel safe, supported, and where instructional and learning time is optimized. Teachers taking the training use strategies to build better relationships with students, such as getting them to learn each other’s names, sharing something good at the start of class, and creating social norms. The teachers were trained to ask four questions before sending students out on a referral: What are you doing? What are you supposed to be doing? Are you doing it? What are you going to do about that?
Many Don Lugo teachers have said they have noticed an improved atmosphere at the school since the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program was implemented. Plans are in place to provide the remaining staff with training.
Don Lugo now has a second Intervention Specialist for Math who is available to assist teachers with quality instructional strategies for rigor, the formative process, checking for understanding, providing formal and informal feedback, incorporating technology, and differentiation. The Intervention Specialist’s goal is to facilitate self-reflection and growth in teachers and provide instructional support for the new Common Core State Standards in math.
The Chino school’s administrators, teachers and students have worked diligently to increase Don Lugo’s Honors and Advanced Placement program. Don Lugo added AP Psychology and AP Economics to its course offerings. Site administrators and teachers have removed the more stringent prerequisites for admittance into AP courses as a way to ensure that all students have access to those classes. AP courses are publicized to all students during the spring prior to enrollment, and at AP Student and Parent Information Nights. Don Lugo’s AP Club holds fundraisers to help students pay for exams. All AP instructors are trained. Seventy-five percent of Don Lugo’s AP teachers attended the 2015 Summer AP By the Sea Institute in San Diego and/or Pre-AP trainings at the University of California, Riverside.
While the school’s AP program enrollment dropped from 245 in the 2012/2013 school year to 214 in 2013/2014 and 192 in 2014/2015, renewed efforts by the faculty and students have resulted in 320 students (about 20% of the student population) enrolling in AP courses in the 2015/2016 school year.
Two pilot programs are underway at Don Lugo. The school had adopted a multi-tiered system of support for positive behavior and have hired an Intervention Counselor to create the program. Also, four special education teachers are participating in the California Department of Education’s transitional project. In that project, teachers are taught how to successfully develop, implement, and monitor college and career awareness goals in the special education students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Don Lugo’s academies include the Lugo Engineering and Design (LEAD) Academy; Sports Management Academy; and Technology, Environment, Animal Medicine, Agriscience, and Agribusiness (TEAM A & A) Academy. It recently added an equestrian component and service animal program to its Agricultural department. Under the service animal program, students are raising puppies for the Guide Dogs for the Blind organization.
Theft Suspect Sought
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Chino PD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the theft suspect pictured above.
Chino – The Chino Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle theft suspect after a pursuit took place in Chino last week.
On Monday, July 11, at 7:49 a.m., a Chino Police Officer attempted to stop a blue Sand Rail, off-road vehicle that was driving recklessly near the intersection of Bickmore and Euclid Avenue in Chino. It was later learned that the vehicle was previously stolen from the City of Norco.
The driver fled at high speeds in the off-road vehicle and refused to stop. A pursuit began for several minutes until it was cancelled due to safety concerns. The vehicle then became disabled in the 15500 block of El Prado Road, where the driver fled on foot into the Chino Creek Basin, according to the City of Chino.
Chino Officers and Chino Hills Deputies, along with an Ontario Police Department helicopter, searched for the suspect for several hours but they were unable to locate him.
The suspect was identified as a Hispanic adult male who is approximately 25-30 years old. Surveillance camera images of the suspect were released and the Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating or identifying the suspect.
Anyone who can help locate or identify this suspect can contact Officer Thomas at (909) 334-3103 or mthomas@chinopd.org.
Pedestrian Dies In Chino
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Chino– On July 6, a pedestrian was walking on the 15400 block of Euclid Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle and declared deceased at the scene.
The male pedestrian was identified as 62-year-old, Lawrence Griffeth of Fullerton who was struck by the driver of a 2013 Nissan Sentra.
After investigation, the driver of the Nissan Sentra was identified as Erika Gutierrez, age 40 and resident of Corona. According to Chino PD, the pedestrian is believed to have been near the southbound lanes of traffic when the Sentra collided with Griffeth and fatally injured him. Gutierrez also had a passenger, but both were uninjured.
Once the Chino Valley Fire Paramedics arrived, they pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene.
Erika Gutierrez was also arrested at the scene for being under the influence of alcohol and booked at West Valley Detention Center. The exact cause of the collision is still under investigation.
While the Chino Police Department Traffic Unit was completing the investigation, Euclid Avenue was closed between Merrill Avenue and Kimball Avenue and remained closed for approximately 5 hours.
If you have any information regarding the case, you may contact Corporal Trosper in the Traffic Unit at strosper@chinopd.org or call (909) 334-3153.
Off Duty Officer Struck On 60 Freeway In Chino
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An LAPD officer’s damaged motorcycle after crash on 60 freeway.
Chino– On July 13, a veteran LAPD Central Traffic Division Officer was on his way to work when he was struck by an SUV on the 60 freeway near the City of Chino.
The incident happened around 11 a.m. on the westbound freeway near Mountain Avenue and was airlifted with major injuries, according to CHP.
CHP officials also stated that the accident occurred when a SUV swerved into the carpool lane after the vehicle had failed to slow for stopping traffic, according to a witness.
According to LAPD Officer Tony Im, the condition of the officer is not known but expected to survive as he’s being treated at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
As investigators were at the scene, the 60 freeway closed and reopened back up around 2 p.m.
As drivers, we should always be aware of our surroundings and look out for motorcyclists in order to avoid this situation from happening again. If you are a motorcycle driver, below are some extra tips by http://www.motorcycles.about.com to help you stay visible to vehicle drivers.
The first way to avoid being hit is to stay out of the blind spots of other vehicles and give you enough room to react. Ways to do so include:
- Making sure you can see the drivers of the cars around you; if you can see them (through eye contact or in their mirrors), chances are you’re in their line of sight… but never assume anything.
- Creating a safety buffer around you, which means leaving enough distance ahead of you, and giving yourself space to maneuver away from trouble.
- Avoid lingering in the blind spots created by the A-pillars and C-pillars of cars; those are the front 3/4 and rear 3/4 angle views out of the driver seat. Passing can be a dangerous maneuver, so be especially aware when overtaking a car or another rider.
- If you’re riding with a group, be sure to leave a safe distance around you, and ride in a staggered formation for maximum visibility.
If you have any information in regards to this incident, please contact Chino Police Department at (909) 628-1234.
Veterans Memorial Wall Located In Chino
“Most walls keep people out, this wall brings people together.”
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Chino– The Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial of the Antelope Valley display kicked off on June 30 with a parade and opening ceremony. The Mobile Memorial was presented by the Vietnam Wall For Chino and City of Chino.
Officers and local veterans from the Chino Police Department escorted the Memorial Wall to Ruben S. Ayala Park. The Chino Police Department proceeded south on Tenth Street, west on Riverside Drive, south on Central Avenue, east on College Park Avenue, and left into the second parking lot on the left side of the street.
The Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial for the Antelope Valley was open to the public 24 hours a day until July 5. For more information, you can visit http://www.avwall.org.
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The Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial display kicked off on June 30 with a parade and opening ceremony.
Photo courtesy: City of Chino The Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial display kicked off on June 30 with a parade and opening ceremony.
Photo courtesy: Chino PD The Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial display kicked off on June 30 with the Chino Police Department escorted the Memorial Wall to Ayala Park.
Chino National Night Out
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Chino – Chino PD in collaboration with Target, will celebrate their 33rd annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is celebrated with thousands of communities across the nation but this will be the eighth year that the Chino Police Department has participated in.
National Night Out is a nation-wide event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in anti-crime programs, strengthen police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back, according to the City of Chino.
Neighborhoods in the City of Chino are encouraged to participate in the National Night Out by hosting their own community event/block party. The event can include a BBQ, pool party, community walk, or another form of party. The Chino Police Department, in collaboration Target and the Chino Valley Fire Department will be visiting each neighborhood party in order to interact with community members, share information on Police and City resources, and provide giveaways.
“National Night Out is an opportunity for the members of the Chino Police Department to develop closer relationships with members of the community, as we join together to create safer neighborhoods,” said Police Chief Karen Comstock.
For additional information, please contact Olivia Applegate at 909.334.3087 or oapplegate@chinopd.org
Cal Aero Preserve Academy Begins School
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Minutes before the first bell of the day rings at Cal Aero, parents and students fill the courtyard just outside the school office.
Chino – July 6 marked the first day of school for approximately 500 elementary students at Cal Aero Preserve Academy in Chino, as the K-8 campus began a year-round school program.
The first day went smoothly as students lined up behind teachers holding signs. A few tears were shed by younger siblings who wanted to know why their big brothers and sisters were going into classrooms.
The Cal Aero staff were assisted by several District staff members, including Mary Salcido, Director of Access & Equity; Dan Sosa, Director of Elementary Curriculum; Rosa Corona, Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum; and Denise Thompson, Administrative Secretary I, Access & Equity. Salcido brought snacks for the Cal Aero staff.
Principal Shawna Petit-Dinkins roamed the campus throughout the morning, assisting students and parents.
Three tracks of students – about three-fourths of the school’s elementary enrollment — began the 2016-2017 school year under overcast skies. A fourth track of elementary students will begin classes at the campus on Aug. 1 as one of the other tracks goes on a four-week vacation. Seventh- and eighth-graders will be on a traditional school schedule and will begin classes on Monday, Aug. 15 when other Chino Valley Unified School District students begin classes.
The year-round students will be in school approximately 12 weeks and off four weeks throughout the year. They will all get a week off during Thanksgiving and two weeks off for Winter/Christmas Break. Their spring breaks will be incorporated into their vacation dates.
In late 2014, a year-round schedule was proposed for the school to help manage growth at Cal Aero.
Illegal Fireworks Operation In Chino
By Racine Guajardo
Chino- The Chino Police Department has partnered with the Chino Valley Fire District to confiscate illegal fireworks off the streets. This operation resulted in nearly 600 pounds of illegal fireworks taken, which was more than double the amount from previous years.
Fire Chief Tim Shackelford says, “The illegal fireworks confiscated by the Chino Police Department will go a long way toward keeping the communities we serve safe during this Fourth of July holiday. Illegal fireworks not only compromise your own safety, but also the safety of others. They can cause serious injuries and can cause devastating fires.”
Within one week, three different operations were conducted where officers responded to online sales advertisement for fireworks.
The first response was on June 22, which netted approximately 25 pounds of illegal fireworks. The suspect was identified as Raymond Flores, 21-year-old resident of Chino, who was booked into West Valley Detention Center for three violations: advertise sales of dangerous fireworks without a permit, sales of dangerous fireworks without a permit, and possession of dangerous fireworks without a permit.
The second response was on June 24, which netted 500 pounds of illegal fireworks. The suspect identified as Lauro Aguirre, 32 years-old of Chino, was booked into West Valley Detention Center for two violations: possession of dangerous fireworks over 100 pounds and possession of explosives.
The third response was on June 28, which netted approximately 40 pounds of illegal explosives. The suspect was identified as Francisco Morales, 26 years-old of Chino Hills, and was booked into West Valley Detention Center for three violations: advertising sale of fireworks, sale of dangerous fireworks without permit, and possess dangerous fireworks without a permit.
“We are very pleased with the results of the pre fourth of July operations. Make no mistake; Chino PD will continue to strictly enforce the city ordinance as it relates to fireworks. While safe and sane are legal, inappropriate use of “safe and sane” fireworks and possession or use of illegal fireworks will not be tolerated in Chino. These operations are just the beginning of our commitment to making sure the chino community celebrates responsibly,” states Police Chief Karen Comstock.
Community Garden Opening
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Chino– The new Community Garden site located at 5976 Riverside Drive will open on July 16! Previously located on the corner of 5th and D Street, the garden has been in operation since 2000.
Featuring in the community garden will include: reserved plots, themed demonstration gardens that include a Monarch butterfly habitat, open turf area, drought tolerant landscaping, fruit trees, vineyard, pavilions, and also offering a Little Free Library.
Are you interested in joining the Chino Community Garden? You may join an interest list to lease, plot, or volunteer by going online at https.www.surveymonkey.com/r/chinocommunitygarden.com. A city staff member would contact names on the list once a garden plot becomes available.
Participant Fees are as follows; Small Plots: $15/year/plot, Medium Plots: $25/year/plot, Large Plots: $35/year/plot, Deposit- $20 and for non-resident: $10/year/plot.
If you would like to become a volunteer, you may contact the Healthy Chino office at (909) 334-3478 or email healthychino@cityofchino.org
A Grand Opening Celebration will be held on July 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the New Community Garden site at 5976 Riverside Drive. Chino, CA 91710, featuring hands-on activities, tours, and giveaways.
Stay Safe This Fourth Of July Holiday
Chino Valley Fire District
Chino Valley – The Chino Valley Fire District reminds residents that fireworks of any kind are prohibited in the City of Chino Hills and in the unincorporated County areas. State Fire Marshal approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks can be used in the City of Chino, except in the area south of Pine Avenue and in the area east of Euclid Avenue between Merrill and Kimball avenues.
“Safe and Sane” fireworks do not fly or blow up and are registered with the California State Fire Marshal as a “Safe and Sane” firework. In the City of Chino, these fireworks can only be used or possessed in residential areas from noon on July 1st through midnight July 4th, and not on school grounds, parking lots, commercial areas or parks.
The Chino Valley Fire District, Chino Police Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department/Chino Hills Police Department will be enforcing zero tolerance for illegal fireworks. The penalty for using illegal fireworks is up to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail. Parents/guardians will be held liable for any fire suppression costs, damages or injuries caused by their children’s use of fireworks.
The Chino Valley Fire District encourages residents to enjoy the various professional fireworks shows scheduled throughout the county. Below are some helpful tips for the use of “Safe and Sane” fireworks.
- Always read and follow the directions
- Have an adult supervise all fireworks activities
- Buy from a reliable fireworks vendor
- Ignite fireworks outside and have a water source available
- Never experiment with fireworks, modify fireworks or try to make fireworks of your own
- Ignite fireworks one at a time
- Never reignite malfunctioning fireworks
- Store unused fireworks in a cool, dry place
- Never throw fireworks or carry them in your pocket
“Please make safety a priority while using fireworks to celebrate the July 4th Holiday” said Fire Chief Tim Shackelford.
For additional information regarding fireworks, visit our website at www.chinovalleyfire.org.
Boys Republic High School’s Class Of 2016
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Graduates from the Boys Republic School in Chino Hills were excited to receive their diplomas.
Chino Valley- Seven Boys Republic High students graduated on June 17 in the chapel of the private, nonprofit, nonsectarian school and treatment community for troubled youth in Chino Hills.
Chino Valley Unified School District oversees the high school.
The Boys Republic High School Annual Awards Ceremony included awards for underclassmen and graduates, some powerful speeches about the boys’ struggles to set their lives on the right path, and the presentation of diplomas.
“We have all been in the position where people said we wouldn’t succeed…Today, we celebrate that we can succeed,” said graduate Lowell Nichols, 18, who was asked to speak for Boys Republic High’s Class of 2016.
“Our poor choices so far have taken us places we shouldn’t have gone,” Nichols said. He reminded underclassmen in the audience that they have to be “willing to take a risk and do the work.”
Nichols said he was blinded by people on the streets and also blinded to opportunities that were available to him.
“Without education, there is no opportunity, and without opportunity, there is no hope,” he said. “…We all make choices, but in the end, we are our choices…Courage is not being fearless, it is being scared to death and making the right choice anyway.”
He called Boys Republic the turning point in his life.
Nichols received the Crombie Allen Award from the Rotary Club. The award was established in 1929 by Rotarian Crombie Allen, then publisher and editor of the Ontario Daily Bulletin newspaper, to promote higher ideals of citizenship and attainment among the students of Boys Republic.
Boys Republic High Principal Carl Hampton, who previously served as administrator at Chino Hills High, told the boys they are now faced with other choices: “What will you do? How will you structure your life?”
“When hard times come – and they are going to come – not everything is going to be easy,” Hampton said. He advised the boys to make their choices now so they do not have to react to life at the spur of a moment.
“You did it and I am so proud of you,” Hampton said of their graduation. “I’ve worked at many schools, including a really big one down the street, but nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing you succeed.”
After receiving their diplomas, the boys shook the hands of Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) Board members Sylvia Orozco and Pamela Feix, and CVUSD Superintendent Wayne M. Joseph. The boys also greeted teachers and staff members along a wall of the chapel.
A luncheon was held following the commencement ceremony.
National Night Out Registration Open
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Chino – A kick-off meeting will be held on Monday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chino Police Department, 5450 Walnut Avenue. Previous National Night Out Team Captains as well as prospective participants are encouraged to attend.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community
partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
Registration is now open for the 2016 National Night Out event taking place on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you or your community would like to participate in the event, please contact us to obtain a registration form.
If you have any questions regarding the event, would like to obtain a registration form or would like to RSVP for the kick-off meeting please contact Olivia Applegate at 909-334-3087 or email oapplegate@chinopd.org. You can also visit the website at www.natw.org for further information.
Chino PD DUI Checkpoint Results
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Chino – Chino Police Department conducted a DUI checkpoint June 10 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on the 12300 block of Mountain Avenue.
Out of the 870 vehicles to drive through, 2 arrests were made for DUI, 12 citations for driving while suspended/unlicensed, 6 vehicles were towed, and 6 other citations were given.
Chino PD remains committed to keep drunk drivers off the street and also encourages people to look for alternate ways of transportation if they know they will be drinking.
From a recent article in http://www.quitalcohol.com, millions of people worldwide drive after drinking. Many say “What’s the harm, I got home safely and no one was hurt?” Just because you made it home without an accident does not mean that you’ve made a right decision. When putting those keys in the ignition and driving away after drinking you are not only putting your life at risk but also risking the lives of all those you come across while driving. For more information, further read “The Dangers of Drinking and Driving” and how you can make a difference at http://www.quitalcohol.com.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety through the National Safety Administration.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
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Chino– On Monday, June 6, Officers from the Chino Police Department (Chino PD) and California Institution for Men (CIM) partnered to participate in the “Flame of Hope” Special Olympics Torch Run. This is an annual event that Chino PD personnel support.
The torch exchange took place at Ramona Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway, started at approximately 1 p.m. when the Chino Hills Police Department passed it onto the Chino PD and CIM. Officers ran the torch north on Ramona Avenue, east on Philadelphia Avenue, north on Monte Vista Avenue, to Phillips Boulevard, where it was then passed on to the Montclair Police Department.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run was created in 1981, and has grown to involve more than 85,000 law enforcement officers. The event is part of a larger worldwide spectrum, the officers and athletes run the torch to the Opening Ceremonies of local Special Olympic competitions, state, and national games. For children and adults with intellectual disability, Special Olympics offers free year-round athletic training and competition opportunities. Their focus is to help them become physically fit to live happier, healthier and longer lives.
Chino PD Arrest Homicide Suspect
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Chino–On Sunday, June 5, Chino Police Investigators arrested Alejandro Delacruz, age 33 of Chino, for the murder of missing person Jorge Romo, age 35 of Eastvale.
Romo’s family reported him missing on May 28, and he was last seen on May 26, following a fight with the suspect Alejandro Delacruz at the 8000 block of Pine Avenue. The fight wasn’t reported to the Chino Police Department until June 1. Detectives issued missing persons under suspicious circumstances crime bulletin after a preliminary investigation. During the investigation, Detectives discovered the suspect had struck Romo multiple times with an unknown weapon.
According to reports, Delacruz fled the scene and Romo was also unable to be located. Witnesses were interviewed and detectives determined Delacruz placed Romo’s body in his pick-up truck and dumped it at an unknown location.
Workers in the area of the 16600 block of Hellman Avenue located Romo’s deceased body in a field on Saturday, June 4, just before 3 p.m.
With continued investigation, detectives located Delacruz hiding in a resident in the 17300 block in the City of Fontana. On June 5, he was arrested at the West Valley Detention Center for murder.
The motive for the homicide is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Chino Police Department at (909) 628-1234.
Chino Man Sentenced In Human Trafficking Case
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Chino– A Chino man was sentenced to state prison on Thursday June 2, for sex trafficking an 18-year-old victim. James Anthony Otis, 36 years old, was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
The victim was originally from Michigan, who moved to California and met Otis and his live-in girlfriend Sonya. Sonya was the mother of Otis’ child and also worked as the “bottom” or “manager”. Bottom is a slang word that is used to describe a prostitute who has been with the pimp the longest, who sits atop the hierarchy of prostitutes.
Motel rooms were rented for weeks at a time to work out of, advertising the victim on Backpage.com, and the couple would take the victim to work various areas in Southern California, according to Deputy District Attorney Ross.
Ross said, “During an argument in Hollywood, the defendant yanked the victim by the hair, causing her to fall and sprain her knee.” The victim was treated at a hospital, “He then picked her up from the hospital and took her to his apartment.” Two days later, the victim informed Otis that she decided she wanted to go back home to Michigan. As she was leaving and attempted to walk out of the apartment, Otis was enraged. He told her she wasn’t going anywhere, grabbing her by her hair again, which caused her to fall and reinjure her sprained knee. Then, Otis picked her up and carried her back into the apartment, according to the Police Department.
A friend was called by the victim, and able to contact the Chino Police Department to report that the defendant wasn’t allowing the victim to leave the residence.
According to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, “This was a collaborative effort between the Chino Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office, with great support from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department High Tech Crimes Division,” said Ross. “In addition to the crime charged, evidence at trial showed James Otis to be a prolific exploiter of young women. His aggravated sentence for human trafficking is justified.”
Otis having a prior strike offense for robbery that was found true, his sentence was doubled from the 20 years for the aggravated sentence for human trafficking to a total of 40 years in state prison.
Click It Or Ticket In Chino
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Chino– In an effort to save lives through increased seat belt use, Chino Police Department will participate in the national Click It or Ticket campaign. With Memorial Day Holiday being one of the busiest weekends to travel, the educational enforcement period was held between May 23rd and June 5th, 2016.
Chino Police Chief, Karen Comstock states, “Time after time, we see the deadly results that come from drivers and passengers refusing to wear a seat belt.” Comstock also states, “Wearing a seat belt is one of the most important steps in increasing survivability in a crash, our job is to stop those who are not buckled up, and to keep them from repeating this potentially deadly mistake.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released some research from 2014; nearly half of the 21,022 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes nationally was unrestrained. In 2015, research showed that almost 50 percent of occupants of fatal crashes nationwide are not restrained. In other states, fatal crashes due to being unrestrained were at a high of 70 percent. Nationwide, law enforcement agencies are joining the Click It or Ticket campaign to emphasize “Coast to Coast” seat belt safety in all 50 states.
Recent facts highlight the need for increased education, awareness and enforcement, and awareness of seat belt use. Rhonda Craft, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety, states “We want to make sure that people are buckling up to keep themselves and their families safe.”
For information on the Click It or Ticket campaign, you may visit www.nhtsa.gov/ciot. Additional information regarding traffic enforcement and education programs, you may contact the Traffic Services Unit at (909) 334-3073.
Chino Stater Bros. Plaza For Sale
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The Stater Bros. Plaza is for sale, which is located off Schaefer Ave. and Euclid Ave., in Chino.
Chino– Recently, Hanley Investment Group has been chosen to represent and place Stater Bros. Plaza on the market for $35 million. The plaza is located on the cross streets of Schaefer Ave and Euclid Ave.
Stater Bros. had previously been located on Euclid Ave. and Riverside Dr. In 2008, they relocated to this new plaza to target an area expected to grow. They are currently on a lot of 7.54 acres, and about 95% occupied. This leaves a 5% vacancy available, a total of 3 suites available at approximately 3,660 feet in total of free space.
Some of the existing tenants besides the grocery store include: restaurant and food service, general services, education, and a clothing store.
According to Hanley Investment Group Analysis, Stater Bros. Plaza is expected to steadily increase in revenues for the next 10 years.
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