Press Releases

On August 14, 2019 at approximately 1:20 AM the Ontario Fire Department responded to a reported commercial fire located in 100 block of E. Main St. The fire was well involved upon arrival, and the structure was ultimately destroyed. 

The Ontario Fire Department Investigations Unit determined through their investigation that the fire was intentionally set.  In the subsequent 48 hours, with additional help from local business owners and residents, the investigation lead to an arson suspect being identified.  

The Ontario Fire Department requested and utilized the… Read More

Ontario, Calif. – As summer comes to a close, The Ontario Police Department is asking drivers to not get behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs that impact your ability to drive safely.

The Ontario Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in the national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. During this period, which runs from Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 (Labor Day), the Ontario Police Department will have additional officers on the road looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or… Read More

Ontario Police continue their investigation into the death of two children in the 500 block of East Tam o’Shanter Street. The mother has been identified as the lone suspect in the homicides.

Ontario Police were called to the 500 block of East Tam o’Shanter Street yesterday just after 4:00 PM for “unknown trouble” and discovered two deceased children in the garage of the residence. The father, who was not home at the time of the incident, called police when he discovered his two children deceased, and his wife unresponsive.

Initial responding officers provided… Read More

Ontario, Calif. – On August 23, 2019, the Ontario Police Department will have officers out at local bars and restaurants to educate the public on how important it is to “know your limit.”

The “Know Your Limit” program is intended to inform the public on how little it takes to reach the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC), which is .08% in all states but Utah, where the BAC is .05%.

The campaign will be from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the city of Ontario. During this time, officers will invite volunteers to take a breathalyzer test to see… Read More

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is celebrating a milestone birthday! Join us for the Museum’s 40th Anniversary Celebration event on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 5 PM to 8 PM.  The Museum has many exciting activities scheduled.  To learn more about events, sign up for the Museum’s E-Newsletter by visiting www.OntarioCA.gov/Museum. 

Museum 40th Anniversary Celebration Event

Friday, September 6, 2019 (5 PM to 8 PM)

Our supporters are the lifelines of the Museum, and we… Read More

Traffic officers are investigating a hit and run which resulted in the death of a man who was riding his bicycle home.

On July 31, 2019 at 1:10 AM, Officers responded to the area of Mission Blvd and Baker Avenue reference a possible hit and run involving a vehicle and bicyclist. A bystander found the bicyclist on the shoulder and called the police department. Medical personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced the bicyclist deceased. It was determined the bicyclist was traveling westbound on Mission Blvd and was struck by an unknown vehicle just west of Baker Avenue.… Read More