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March 29, 2023

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Occurrence Date: March 29, 2023

 

INCIDENT: Illegal Firearm Manufacturer Arrested

The Ontario Police Department has arrested suspect Scott Mang in connection to selling, distributing, and manufacturing illegal firearms throughout the Inland Empire.

On March 29, 2023, The Ontario Police Department’s Career Criminal Division served a search… Read More

The City of Ontario is pleased to announce the next citywide yard (garage) sale weekend is Friday, May 5, 2023, through Sunday, May 7, 2023. If rainy conditions exist on that Friday or Saturday, an alternate yard sale may be held on May 12, 13… Read More

Hundreds of business and community leaders from across Southern California will gather on March 22 for Ontario’s 2023 State of the City, one of the region’s most anticipated annual events of its kind.

Showcasing the Inland Empire’s premier economic, population and cultural center, the Ontario State of the City will highlight current and future business investments and economic development projects, and the critical role they play in supporting a high-quality of life and the delivery of essential City services.

The night begins at 5 p.m. with registration and… Read More

The Ontario Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on February 3rd 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… Read More

The Ontario Museum of History & Art and guest curators Riea Owens and Dr. Patricia Jessup-Woodlin invite you to our upcoming exhibition, We the People: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, running from Thursday, February 2, to Sunday, April 16, 2023. The Preamble states, "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United… Read More

The Ontario Police Department arrested Jorge Munoz for a homicide that occurred at the Coastal Pacific Food Distributors located within the 1500 block of E Mission Boulevard.

On January 21, 2023, at approximately 5:30 PM, officers from the Ontario Police Department responded to Coastal Pacific Food Distributors regarding reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive adult male inside the location. Officers performed life saving measures, until Ontario Fire Department arrived on scene. The victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced… Read More