Press Releases

The Ontario Police Department encourages everyone to “go safely” during National Bicycle Safety Month

While shelter-in-place orders are in effect, we understand many residents need to run errands or go outside to exercise.

May is Bicycle Safety Month and the Ontario Police Department is encouraging those out walking, driving or riding their bikes to look out for one another while practicing social distancing measures.

“Biking is a great way to get fresh air and exercise, but keep in mind others are staying at home too and have the same idea,”… Read More

On May 4, 2021 at 4:39 pm, Ontario Police Officers were in the City of Los Angeles to locate and arrest a known homicide suspect, Antonio Valdez. Valdez, a 34-year-old male Ontario resident, had shot and killed his roommate on May 1, 2021. An arrest warrant had been issued for Valdez related to this murder.

While on surveillance, officers identified Valdez as he entered a vehicle. As Valdez drove away, a marked Ontario Police unit attempted to stop Valdez’s vehicle. Valdez refused to stop and led officers on a short pursuit. Valdez crashed into a parked vehicle in the 100… Read More

Ontario, CA – The Ontario Police Department arrested three individuals in connection with catalytic converter thefts.

On Friday, May 7th, 2021 at approximately 12:38 A.M., Ontario Police officers responded to the 2000 block of E. Mulberry Court after receiving a report of a catalytic converter theft that had just occurred.

Responding officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was seen leaving the area. Officers contacted the three occupants, Erick Cubias, Mario Ramirez-Mendoza and Julio Martinez all who reside in the Los Angeles County area. During the… Read More

Every year, the Summer at Ontario City Library reading program offers free engaging activities and prizes for program participants of all ages. From June 1, 2021 through July 9, 2021 participants of all ages can register for the reading program online at ontarioca.beanstack.org or at the library and can start tracking their progress, write book reviews and receive rewards. In addition to fun prizes, keeping children reading during the school break helps combat “summer slide” — the tendency for kids to lose academic progress from the… Read More

On April 22, 2021, the Ontario Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers that are violating the state’s hands-free cell phone law.

Under the law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while driving. This includes talking, texting or using an app.

“Distracted driving is a serious issue, but one that can be easily solved simply by putting the phone down,” Ontario Police Department Chief, Mike Lorenz said. “That text, phone call, email or social media post can wait.”

A driver cell phone… Read More

Due to the observance of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9th, the City of Ontario is pleased to announce the next citywide yard (garage) sale weekend is Friday, May 14, 2021, through Sunday, May 16, 2021. If rainy conditions exist on that Friday or Saturday, an alternate yard sale may be held on May 21, 22, and 23, 2021.

In 2010, the City adopted a yard sale ordinance giving residents the opportunity to hold more sales each year on fixed dates and eliminating the need for yard sale permits and fees. The rules for signs (one 6 square foot sign on the owner’s property) and… Read More