Press Releases

 Ontario, Calif. – The Ontario Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on April 12th, 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… Read More

Ontario, CA – The Ontario Police Department is continuing its search for a man who committed lewd acts at Creekside Park yesterday.  

Several juveniles reported seeing the male who had exposed himself while in the park that morning. One juvenile female reported the suspect reached out and physically touched her as she walked by, however he was not exposing himself at that time.  Additional information has been received that the suspect may have committed similar acts at this location in the past.

Investigators were able to complete a composite… Read More

Ontario Calif. – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Ontario Police Department will be joining law enforcement agencies statewide stopping drivers who violate California’s hands-free cell phone law.

On April 4 and April 19, Ontario Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking specifically for drivers on their phones.

Last year, Ontario Department issued 508 citations to drivers texting, calling or performing another function on their phone. Distracted driving is dangerous, especially when it involves a cell phone. According to… Read More

Ontario Police are investigating a shooting that led to the death of an 18 year old Ontario man in the area of Rosewood Court and Del Norte Avenue, in the City of Ontario.

Police were called to the scene of the shooting early this morning at approximately 12:17 AM. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male victim lying on the sidewalk with an apparent gunshot wound. The Ontario Fire

Department arrived on scene, treated and immediately transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and died.

Information received from witnesses… Read More

Ontario, Calif. — St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions across the country, often culminating in parties where drinking is involved. Sadly, this leads to tragedies on our roadways because of drivers who choose to leave parties impaired.

This St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), the Ontario Police Department will have additional officers on patrol from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM ready to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

According to data from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), one person was killed and 48 others were… Read More

Ontario, CA - Ontario Police have arrested a suspect who was wanted for a shooting that occurred this morning. 

On March 2, 2019 at approximately 11:46 AM, Ontario Police responded to a call of a shooting that occurred at 1117 N. Baker Avenue (Red Carpet Motel). The suspect, Maximino Marcos, a 31-year-old male from Ontario, was upset over the victim’s relationship with his girlfriend and shot the victim multiple times. Maximino fled the scene prior to police arrival. 

The victim, a 24-year-old male adult from El Monte, was pronounced… Read More