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Welcome to our department's blog. We post news, information and updates pertaining to our department frequently in this section of the website.
Apr
27

Second Victim from Election Day Shooting Passes Away

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On November 8 th , 2016, the day of the U.S. presidential election, Azusa resident Carlos Mendez armed himself with a rifle, shotgun, and a handgun on the 400 Block West Fourth Street, in Azusa. He opened fire on several innocent people. During the rampage he shot and killed his neighbor, 77 year old Francis Varney. Mendez also shot and critically ...
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Apr
18

Fatal Traffic Accident

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  On April 18, 2018, at 1:06 AM, Azusa Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of North San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa regarding a traffic collision. Upon arriving, officers found a lone motorcyclist was involved in the accident. The male adult had sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported, via ambulance, to...
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Apr
16

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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  On April 16, 2018 at 9:00 AM, Azusa police officers were sent to Veteran's Freedom Park, located in the 200 block E. Foothill Bl., regarding a male individual armed with a knife. Officers arrived moments later and learned an altercation between two male individuals had occurred with one of them having sustained a stab wound to his leg. The m...
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Apr
09

We're Here For You. To Help And To Serve.

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Each one of us became peace officers to help and serve our communities. But due to proposed legislation in Sacramento, we're concerned about the ability to do just that.  Earlier this week, Assemblymember Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) announced they would be introducing legislation that would raise...
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Apr
09

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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​Azusa, CA.- Drivers are using their cell phones less often while driving, 10 years after "hands-free" became the law, but distracted driving remains a serious safety challenge in California. Observing April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the first week in April as California Teen Safe Driving Week, safety advocated will focus on educati...
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