Press Releases

The Ontario Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on August 26th from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within Ontario city limits.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
With the easing of stay-at-home restrictions and more bars and restaurants being allowed to… Read More

Ontario Police arrested a man suspected of attempting to kidnap and sexually assault a male juvenile.

On August 17, 2022, at 4:10 PM, Ontario Police received a call from a 15-year-old male stating an adult male was attempting to kidnap him. The victim was able to fight off the attack, which occurred in the 3800 block of Riverside Avenue, and flee from the suspect before calling police.

Officers responded to the area of the attack and began following leads based on information received from the victim. Investigators were able to identify the suspect as Treyveon… Read More

As the summer months roll in, Ontario already has been preparing for the hot days ahead. Upgrading facilities has been a part of Smart Ontario, the citywide effort to modernize energy infrastructure.
 
With the anticipated summer heat comes public health risk and public safety power shutoffs (PSPS)–both of which Ontario is now better prepared to handle. Battery storage, solar panels and high-efficiency air conditioning units (HVACs) complete with smart controls are a big part of Smart Ontario, enhancing the community’s resiliency against the unpredictable nature of… Read More

On August 2, the Ontario City Council voted unanimously to place the City of Ontario Local Services Measure on the November 8, 2022, ballot so Ontario voters can decide whether to approve additional local funding to maintain as well as enhance City services.

If passed by a majority of Ontario voters, the City of Ontario Local Services Measure is estimated to generate an average of $95 million per year to ensure the delivery of essential services to its residents and businesses by taking the City’s sales tax from the current rate of 7.75% to 8.75%.

Neighboring… Read More

Ontario Police responded to a call of a male threatening customers with a knife, which led to an officer-involved shooting.

Just after 10:45 P.M., Ontario Police Dispatch received multiple calls from the Mobil gas station located in the 4300 block of East Ontario Mills Parkway regarding a male threatening customers with a knife and demanding money.

The first responding officer arrived at the location within three minutes of dispatch receiving the call. The officer encountered the male outside the gas station, who was armed with a metal weapon in each hand. The… Read More

On Monday, July 11, 2022, at approximately midnight, Ontario Police officers responded to the 7-Eleven located in the 600 block of North Vine Avenue for an armed robbery.

During the robbery the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the employee. However, the suspect did not fire the handgun, and the victim was not injured in the incident.

The suspect was described as a male black adult, approximately 5’10 and 160 Lbs. He was last seen wearing dark clothing and a dark colored mask. The suspect fled prior to officers’ arrival.

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