Press Releases

Ontario Police investigators, working along side the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force, have arrested a suspect in connection with an Ontario homicide. The incident occurred in the 300 block of East Carlton Street, on May 12, 2018.

The suspect, Alex Garcia, was taken into custody on May 24, in San Diego County. Garcia, a 39-year-old resident of Ontario, was arrested for the shooting death of 41-year-old Nino Munoz, also of Ontario.

Shortly after the shooting, Garcia crossed the border into Mexico. He was arrested on the murder warrant when he tried… Read More

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 7, 2018 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 7, 2018, as well as information on the City of Ontario’s Neighborhood Watch Program.

During Ontario’s National… Read More

Additional Officers to look for alcohol and drug impaired drivers

If you plan to spend time outdoors for backyard barbeques or recreational activities at local parks this Memorial Day Weekend, remember to do so responsibly. Alcohol and marijuana may be included in these gatherings. Tragically, Memorial Day marks the start of California’s 100 dangerous days of summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

In 2016, 16 people were killed and another 385 injured in alcohol involved collisions over the Memorial Day weekend. Sixteen people were killed and 377… Read More

The Ontario Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on May 25, 2018 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. The Ontario Police department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be… Read More

Ontario law enforcement will show zero tolerance 

As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and passengers safe, the Ontario Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. The national seat belt campaign will take place May 21 through June 3, concurrent with the busy travel season. 

The Ontario Police Department will deploy additional officers during the… Read More

Ontario Police are investigating a shooting that led to the death of a man in the 300 block of East Carlton Street, in the City of Ontario.

Police were called to the scene of the shooting early this morning at approximately 12:03 AM. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male victim lying on the front porch of the residence with an apparent gun shot wound. The victim succombed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by Ontario Fire paramedics. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival and has not been identified.

Information received from… Read More