Press Releases

Ontario, CA – The Ontario Police Department has arrested five suspects believed to be involved in a shootout, which occurred in the 1500 N. block of Solano Avenue, Ontario, on February 17, 2021. This was a joint effort with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the United States Marshal Service Fugitive Taskforce.

On February 17, numerous suspects were involved in a shootout between alleged rival gang members. Suspects fired recklessly at each other, striking several homes and vehicles in the neighborhood. The investigation led to the… Read More

Traffic investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a fatal hit and run collision that occurred last night.

On August 2, 2021 at approximately 11:00 PM, a bicyclist was struck by a motorist in the area of Mission Blvd and Cucamonga Ave.

The suspect vehicle should have collision damage to the front of the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to call the Ontario Police Department at 909-986-6711, or Officer Eliseo Guerrero at 909-408-1739.

Information can also be reported anonymously… Read More

Ontario Police respond to an assault on the SR60 freeway.

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 5:01 P.M. Ontario Police received multiple calls regarding a fight involving several individuals on the eastbound SR60, east of Vineyard Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, they contacted the parties involved. The initial altercation transpired as a result of a traffic collision. The victim sustained moderate injuries from the assault and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

While officers were trying to conduct their investigation, three of the individuals… Read More

City of Ontario and Brookfield Residential Announce Drone Service, Robot Carts, e-Scooters, Smart Hubs and More, Along with Major Retail Opening

The First Drone Test Service for a Large U.S. City and first Robot Carts for any California Community
 

Brookfield Residential and City of Ontario have unveiled sweeping, lifestyle-enhancing technology innovations and services for the residents of Ontario and the… Read More

The collision occurred on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 11:13 AM on Riverside Drive, east of Euclid Avenue. Two pedestrians, who are local fruit vendors, were crossing northbound across Riverside Drive when the suspect vehicle collided with them and their fruit cart. One of the pedestrians was pronounced deceased on scene and the second pedestrian was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

The driver, Jessica Dewet, a 43-year-old female from Chino, was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Dewet was suspected of driving under the influence of… Read More

The Ontario Police Department has arrested a subject believed to be involved with possessing and distributing files with Child Sexual Assault Material (CSAM).

On June 20th, 2021, members of the Ontario / Upland Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce served a search warrant in the 1600 block of N. Hacienda Drive. The initial investigation conducted by ICAC Taskforce members, uncovered leads that were used to obtain a search warrant for the residence of Steven David Gendron, a 34-year-old male. The search resulted in finding a computer tower and… Read More