Press Releases

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.

Ontario… Read More

The Ontario Police Department reminds everyone taking a trip to visit friends or family over the Memorial Day Weekend to always buckle up and keep children in child safety seats.

This year’s Click it or Ticket campaign is from May 23-June 5. During this time, the Ontario Police Department will have additional officers on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing a seat belt. This includes vehicles where children are not secured in child safety seats.

“Wearing a seat belt should be an automatic for all drivers and passengers,” Ontario… Read More

The Ontario Police Department has arrested Samuel Felipe in connection with a shooting that occurred yesterday during a robbery.

On May 16, 2022, shortly after 2:00 PM, officers from the Ontario Police Department responded to the 300 block of North Mountain Ave. reference the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male with an apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The male was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

It was discovered during the investigation, Felipe brandished a firearm and demanded money from the… Read More

The Ontario Police Department would like to thank the West Covina Police Department for their assistance in the apprehension of two theft suspects.

On May 7, 2022, the Ontario Police Department received notification of a commercial burglary in the 400 block of N. Sequoia Avenue in which two suspects stole multiple catalytic converters, personal belongings, and a vehicle. In addition, while leaving the area the suspects drove through a gate causing approximately $10,000 in damage.

On May 9, 2022, the West Covina Police Department located the stolen vehicle at a… Read More

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Ontario Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides.

“The days are longer, and the weather is pleasant, making for ideal conditions to go on a bike ride,” Ontario Police Chief Mike Lorenz said. “Drivers, please share the road so we may all get places safely.”

To help keep people biking or walking safe, the Ontario Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation “throughout the month” focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors such as speeding, making… Read More