Press Releases

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 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

Ontario Police Officers have arrested Philbert Hernandez, a 72-year-old male, in connection with numerous child molestations spanning several decades.

On May 23, 2022, the Ontario Police Department investigated Hernandez as the named suspect in several child molestation cases that occurred at multiple residences in the City of Ontario. This initial investigation led to the identification of additional victims and incidents.

At the time of the assaults, Hernandez was employed as a photographer for numerous photography firms across southern California. These firms… Read More

The Ontario Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on December 19th 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

With a commitment to keeping the community safe, the Ontario Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

From Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day, the Ontario Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The extra enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on… Read More

National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off October 16

In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), the Ontario Police Department encourages teens and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.

Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2,378 teenagers died in car crashes in 2020 – a 14% increase from the prior year. Per mile driven, teen drivers are nearly… Read More