Press Releases

In response to an increase in threatening posts made on social media, the Ontario Police Department is working in conjunction with all districts in our area to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

When a threat is discovered, each incident is investigated immediately and to the fullest extent. In every case where a legitimate threat has been identified, prosecution is sought for all responsible parties.

We want to assure members of the public that all threats made through social media and other forms of communication are taken very seriously.

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Ontario Police Department identified and contacted a juvenile subject who is responsible for the post related to an online threat at Ray Wiltsey Junior High School.

During the investigation, officers seized an air-soft rifle, an air-soft handgun, an air-soft vest and air-soft magazines, which were located inside the juvenile’s home. Below is a photo of the items seized. The juvenile subject was subsequently arrested, issued a citation for PC 422 Criminal Threats, and released to a parent. The juvenile’s parent was also cited for W&I 660.5 Youth Accountability. At this… Read More

Ontario - On October 31, 2021, at approximately 3:00 AM, Ontario Police began investigating an assault that stemmed from an incident in the City of Upland, earlier that evening. The two female victims were followed to a home in Ontario by the same male suspect who assaulted them earlier. He attacked both women a second time by punching and knocking them to the ground. He then fled the scene with one of the victim’s cell phones.

Ontario Police and Upland Police investigators shared information on the associated cases and worked together to identify the man. The suspect,… Read More

Ontario Police are investigating a shooting that led to the death of an 18- year-old male, in the 700 block of E. Bonnie Brae Court.

Police were called to the scene of the shooting Saturday morning at 12:06 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive male with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ontario Fire Department. Four additional shooting victims were located in the area and transported to a local hospital for treatment. These additional victims are listed in stable, but critical… Read More

The Ontario Police Department will roll out a police traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community.

“Impairment, speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors jeopardize the safety of other people on the road,” Ontario Police Chief Mike Lorenz said. “This funding allows us to provide necessary traffic enforcement measures with the goal of reducing serious injury and fatal crashes on our roads.”

The grant will pay for additional enforcement measures, including:

• DUI… Read More

As part of Pedestrian Safety Month, the Ontario Police Department is supporting efforts throughout September to improve pedestrian safety and help reduce crashes and injuries.

Pedestrians are more and more at risk on the road. Based on data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 2020 had the largest ever annual increase, 21 percent, in the rate at which drivers struck and killed pedestrians. In California, pedestrian deaths accounted for 27 percent of all traffic-related deaths in 2019.

“It’s simple: slow down and stop for pedestrians. They have the… Read More