Claremont Police Blotter
Man trades water gun for handcuffsMira Loma resident Raul Zarate, 32, beat the heat Thursday afternoon by shooting cars with a water gun at the intersection of Auto Center Drive and Indian Hill Boulevard, according to a police report provided by Detective David DeMetz. Unfortunately for Mr. Zarate, his choice of an afternoon “cool down” […]
A high-speed pursuit ended in arrest Friday night, but not before traveling clear into San Bernardino. The chase began around 9 p.m. on South Indian Hill Boulevard near the 10 freeway. The man failed to stop for Claremont Police, who were alerted of the stolen car, instead leading them on the 10 freeway headed west. […]
Police are searching for a man involved in an early morning break-in in the 400 block of West Foothill Boulevard. It’s believed the man entered Pacifica Recovery Services through a roof top door, according to a city news release. Though several computer stations had been moved, police believe the crook was stopped before any of […]
Man saying he fixes cars, makes second suspicious appearance On Thursday, July 12 a suspicious man familiar to Claremont Police is prompting officers into a follow-up investigation after a strange occurrence late Thursday afternoon. A resident in the 2000 block of Grand Avenue was working in the front yard when approached by the man, who […]
Man charged for trying to push girlfriend off cliff On Friday, July 6 a 49-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder at the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park. Police allege that Ramon Ceja, an Ontario resident, attempted to push his girlfriend of 3 years off the Burbank Canyon Trail, which plummets into a steep and rugged […]
Car salesman dies after losing control of vehicle during test drive on 210-freeway A car salesman was killed Monday morning, July 2 during the test drive of a classic hot rod on the eastbound 210 freeway in Claremont. A prospective buyer of a 1962 Ford Hot Rod was driving the vehicle 40 to 45 miles […]
Friday morning, June 22 proved unlucky for teenage burglars attempting to get away with stolen goods in Claremont. Neighbors came to the rescue in separate incidents to aid Claremont Police in catching crooks. A resident in the 300 block of Geneva Avenue contacted police after witnessing a man attempt to break into a neighbor’s Volkswagen […]
On Saturday, June 16 a routine room check for a housekeeper at the Claremont Lodge turned into what could have been a fatal attack around 5 p.m. on Saturday. The housekeeper found Charlie Clark, 47, of Moreno Valley, washing his hands in what was supposed to have been an unoccupied room at the Lodge. Mr. […]
Housekeeper’s quick thinking leads to arrest On Saturday, June 16 a routine room check for a housekeeper at the Claremont Lodge turned into what could have been a fatal attack. The housekeeper found Charlie Clark, 47, of Moreno Valley, washing his hands in what was supposed to have been an unoccupied room at the Lodge […]
Thursday, June 7 A homeowner in the 2000 block of Cape Cod Court was given a shock after finding a man crouched below a shattered bedroom window. The owner heard the sound of breaking glass around 8:45 a.m. and ran to the bedroom to locate the source. Upon being discovered, the man attempting to break-and-enter […]
Claremont police gathered at City Hall late last week for the annual police awards ceremony, honoring the accomplishments of the department’s personnel and volunteers. One of the department’s most distinguished awards was given to a woman without a badge or uniform. In addition to recognizing those among its own ranks, Claremont police bestowed an honorary […]
Claremont Police are requesting residents’ help to find a man connected with blowing up mailboxes in the northeast portion of the city. Three mailboxes have been destroyed since Saturday June 2 by handmade explosive devices, according to a recent police report. The targeted houses are in the 800 block of Alamosa Drive, the 100 block […]
Thursday, May 24 A 26-year-old Montclair man’s crime didn’t go over quite as expected Thursday afternoon. Daniel Salas entered the Starbucks at 201 Yale Ave. and asked the barista for a glass of water. As the barista was distracted, Mr. Salas grabbed a couple of music discs on display. He left and immediately went over […]
Claremont Police have caught a man in connection with competing auto burglaries near Mt. Baldy Road and Evey Canyon. Earlier this month, police arrested 2 other men for allegedly breaking into at least 6 cars in the same area. Despite the arrests, break-ins continued to occur in the canyon area, alerting police to the potential […]
Hesperia man leads Claremont police on lengthy pursuit Despite repeated attempts to get away on Sunday, May 20, a Hesperia man failed to escape a police pursuit that began in Claremont. Police located a stolen vehicle out of San Bernardino near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Towne Avenue. Though the officer attempted a traffic […]
On Sunday, May 20 despite repeated attempts to get away, a Hesperia man failed to escape a police pursuit that began in Claremont Sunday morning. Police located a stolen vehicle out of San Bernardino near the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Towne Avenue. Though the officer attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, James Chilcote, […]