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Press Contact:          Corporal Emily Williams, ewilliams@ontariopolice.orgRead More

Press Contact: Corporal Eliseo Guerrero, eguerrero@ontariopolice.org

Phone Number: (909) 408-1739

Date: April 11, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Occurrence Date: April 14, 2023

INCIDENT: Ontario Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint April 14th

Ontario, Calif. – The Ontario Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on April 14th 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… Read More

Press Contact:

Officer Joshua Luster

jluster@ontariopolice.org

(909) 730-4914


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 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