Claremont Police Blotter
Wednesday, June 1 While on patrol, Claremont police officers recognized a car they’d seen two weeks ago, when a subject fled on foot from police after getting pulled over, throwing a gun away in the process. While patrolling near Towne Avenue and Scripps Drive, police saw the car, driven by 24-year-old Ivan Mantellino, according to […]
Thursday, May 26 A transient was arrested May 26 after allegedly holding up a Claremont Little Caesars restaurant. Carlos Vasquez, 40, was arrested after a short foot pursuit, and a gun that police say was used in the robbery was recovered in Montclair, according to a release from the Claremont Police Department. Mr. Vasquez […]
Tuesday, May 17 A 15-year-old student at San Antonio High School was arrested after brandishing a knife and threatening another student during a fight. The incident occurred on May 17 around 2:30 p.m., but police weren’t notified until May 19, according to Lt. Mike Ciszek. The suspect allegedly grabbed a 16-year-old student’s backpack and refused […]
Thursday, May 12 Once again, always remember to lock your doors when you leave your car. An unlocked car was broken into in the Packing House parking garage, the thief making off with over $400 in goods. The theft happened between 8:15 a.m. and 4:20 p.m., to a car parked on the second floor of […]
Wednesday, May 4 A burglar smashed a glass door and ransacked a home on the 2600 block of San Andreas Way. Between 5:30 and 10:12 p.m., the thief smashed the glass door to the master bedroom, going through bathrooms and closets before leaving with a safe valued at $300, according to Lt. Mike Ciszek. Personal […]
Wednesday, April 27 A Claremont man was arrested Wednesday morning on charges of possession of child pornography. Brian Hilton, 57, was arrested at his home on the 800 block of Pepperdine Lane just after 8 a.m., according to Lt. Mike Ciszek of the Claremont Police Department. A warrant for Mr. Hilton’s arrest was obtained after […]
Wednesday, April 20 A 10-year-old boy was arrested at Chaparral Elementary School after he asked a seven-year-old girl to pull down her pants and expose herself, according Lt. Aaron Fate. Two separate incidents, occurring on school grounds between March 1 and April 20, were reported to the Claremont Police Department on April 20 by a […]
Thursday, April 14 Police arrested two transients after they were caught driving a stolen car. The car was reported stolen out of Chino Hills on April 11 and was found at approximately 1 p.m. on April 14 in a parking lot on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Towne Avenue. Police arrived and arrested the […]
City-wide thefts from unlocked cars Numerous unlocked vehicles were gone throughout the night of April 12. The thefts occurred on the following streets: 400 block of Miramar Avenue, 100 block of Limestone Road, 2500 block of Stonehill Court, 2600 block of Sweetbriar Drive, 2500 block of Bonnie Brae Avenue, 500 through 700 blocks of 12th […]
Tuesday, March 29 Claremont police arrested a transient for robbery after he tried to get away with goods from the Stater Bros. on Foothill Boulevard and Towne Avenue. Police responded around 7:45 a.m. after 50-year-old Ellis Magee allegedly tried to steal beer, vodka and toothpaste, according to Lt. Mike Ciszek. An employee tried to stop […]
Tuesday, March 22 Police arrested a Hesperia man for public intoxication after he was observed screaming at people from a bus stop. Felipe Constancio, 48, was allegedly yelling at people near Towne Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, according to Lt. Mike Ciszek of the Claremont Police Department. When police arrived, Mr. Constancio allegedly threw a beer […]
Tuesday, March 15 An allegedly drunk La Verne man was arrested after he became combative with police officers. Michael Sanchez, 23, was hanging out in front of Rhino Records at approximately 6:23 p.m. when officers first made contact with him. Mr. Sanchez was showing obvious signs of drunkenness, and became agitated with officers, screaming and […]
Wednesday, March 9 Police arrested a transient after he allegedly stole money out of his 91-year-old grandmother’s purse. The incident happened Wednesday afternoon between 3 and 5:30 p.m., according to Lt. Mike Ciszek of the Claremont Police Department. According to the report, 49-year-old Theodore Stack was visiting his grandmother’s house on the 900 block of […]
Wednesday, March 2 Police once again arrested 42-year-old Allen Perez of Pomona for public intoxication after receiving a call regarding a possible drunk person on the 100 block of south College Avenue. When approached by officers and asked if he had been drinking, Mr. Perez replied, “Yeah, we’re good,” according to Lt. Mike Ciszek of […]
Tuesday, February 23 Police arrested a Pomona man after he was caught stealing razors from Stater Bros, the second time he has been arrested for the same crime. Police say Allen Pool, 61, entered the supermarket at approximately 3:15 p.m. and went directly to aisle 10, where he shoved a number of razor packets into […]
Wednesday, February 17 An Upland man was arrested for DUI after rear-ending another driver. The accident happened at approximately 6 p.m. on Towne Avenue and Briarcroft Road, where police say 53-year-old Joseph Engkraf crashed into the car when both drivers were traveling north. When police arrived, they noticed Mr. Engkrof exhibited signs of intoxication and […]