Press Releases

Ontario’s Mayor and City Council invite members of the community to attend the kick-off meeting for this year’s National Night Out event. The meeting is scheduled at 6:30 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2019 and will be held in the Community Room of the Ontario Police Department Headquarters located at 2500 S. Archibald Avenue. Attendees will receive planning and participation information regarding this year’s Ontario’s National Night Out scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2019, as well as information on the City of Ontario’s Neighborhood Watch Program.They will also have an opportunity to… Read More

Ontario Police investigators are seeking the public’s help in an ongoing investigation of a shooting that occurred in the 100 block of West Caroline Court on Saturday, May 25th, 2019.

The victim of the shooting was identified as a 17-year-old recent Montclair High School graduate, who attended a graduation party along with his classmates and friends.

During the party, a shooting occurred where the suspect fired several rounds into the crowd. One of the rounds struck the 17-year-old victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for his injuries and is in… Read More

Ontario Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 100 block of West Caroline Court, in the City of Ontario.

Police were called to the scene of the shooting at a party early this morning at approximately 12:51 AM. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim with an apparent gun shot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for his injuries. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival and has not been identified. Investigators are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting.

Police are asking anyone with information to… Read More

Ontario, Calif. – The Ontario Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on May 3rd, 2019, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.    

DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

The Ontario Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription… Read More

Officers responded to a medical assist at 204 N. Vineyard Avenue (Folk Inn). The call initially came into police dispatch from the hotel staff that found an adult male unresponsive.

The Ontario Fire Department arrived on scene, and pronounced the man deceased. The San Bernardino County Coroner’s office was notified. During the initial examination by the coroner’s investigator, detectives could see no visible signs of injury that might have caused his death. Detectives will have to wait for the Coroner’s autopsy examination in order to establish a cause of death.

The… Read More

Ontario, CA – Ontario Police are investigating an explosion that injured three people at an apartment complex earlier this evening. 

Just after 8:00 PM, Ontario Police and Fire personnel were dispatched to the 1900 block of East Yale Street for a report of an explosion at an apartment. As patrol personnel arrived on scene, they discovered a two-story apartment on fire with multiple people injured. Ontario Fire Fighters acted quickly to extinguish the flames before they could spread to any adjacent structures and provided care for the wounded. … Read More