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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Renaissance Faire Traffic Congestion

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The annual Renaissance Pleasure Faire returns to the Santa Fe Dam this Saturday, April 15th, 2023. With the return of the "Renn Faire" the Irwindale Police Department anticipates added congestion in the intersection of Arrow Highway and Azusa Ca...

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Posted on: March 26, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE ~ IPD Welcomes Christopher P. Hofford as our New Chief of Police

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Irwindale, CA: The city of Irwindale and the Irwindale Police Department are pleased to welcome our new Chief of Police, Christopher P. Hofford.  Chief Hofford joins the police department effective today, replacing outgoing Interim Police Chief R...

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

Diligent Officers Arrest GTA Suspects

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On February 23, 2023, at about 6:30 PM, the victim of a Grand Theft Auto contacted the Irwindale Police Department to report his vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was stolen from the 15800 block of Arrow Highway. A police report documenting the arrest ...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE - Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision and Subsequent Investigation Leads to Arrest.

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PRESS RELEASE - FATAL HIT AND RUN TRAFFIC COLLISION AND SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION LEADS TO THE ARREST OF A FELONY HIT AND RUN SUSPECT. 
Irwindale, CA: On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at about 09:21 P.M., Irwindale police officers and the Los Angeles ...
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Posted on: January 28, 2023

Officer Joseph Cota Retires after Twenty-Three Years in Law Enforcement

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Officer Joseph Cota retired as a Police Officer for the city of Irwindale this past Wednesday, January 25th.  "Joe" as he affectionately was called, lateraled to the Irwindale Police Department from the Baldwin Park Police Department in...

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Posted on: January 5, 2023

PRESS RELEASE ~ CITY STATEMENT ON ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT BY A FORMER EMPLOYEE

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Contact: Iris Espino, PIO

(626) 430-2206

iespino@irwindaleca.gov

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

CITY STATEMENT ON ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE 

CONDUCT BY A FORMER EMPLOYEE

 

 

 

(Irwindale, CA, Ja...

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Posted on: December 22, 2022

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Investigation After Dangerous Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Suspect

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Friday, December 23, 2022

INVESTIGATION AFTER DANGEROUS PURSUIT OF ROBBERY SUSPECT LEADS TO ARREST

 Irwindale, CA: On Thursday, December 22, 2022 at about 4:37 P.M., officers from the Irwindale Police Department re...

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Posted on: December 14, 2022

Congrats to Officer Luis Amesola on Completing Field Training

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Congratulation to Officer Luis Amesola on completing his field training program. He is now working in the field as a solo patrol officer.  Make sure you say hello when you see him out on patrol!

Congrats Luis!

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Posted on: December 4, 2022

Holiday Safety Tip ~ Don't Fall Victim to Auto Burglary

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The holiday season is upon us and unfortunately its also holiday time for crooks.  Don't make it easy for them by leaving valuables and other items visible inside your car.  

Taking the time to remove valuables from view, ensurin...

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Posted on: December 4, 2022

Holiday Safety Tip ~ It's Porch Pirate Season!

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The holiday season brings an increase in the number of residential package deliveries, along with the inevitable spike in package thefts. Mail and package deliveries invite crooks looking for a quick and easy target.
To reduce the risk of falling victim to...
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Posted on: November 6, 2022

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Irwindale Police Department Awarded $80,000.00 Grant from the Office of Traffic Safe

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Posted on: October 11, 2022

IPD and the DEA Warn About the Dangers of Counterfeit Pills

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The drug threats facing the U.S. are more pervasive and lethal than ever before with drug traffickers distributing synthetic fentanyl and meth in new forms – deadly, fake pills, made and deceptively marketed to look like real medicine. On pill c...

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Posted on: October 7, 2022

Sergeant Arias Completes Prestigious SBLI Program

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Congratulation to Sergeant Michael Arias, who graduated from the prestigious Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI) this week after completing the intensive 8-month course in Del Mar, California. He joins many other Irwindale Poli...

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Posted on: September 22, 2022

Chief Castro Participates in Street Racing Press Conference at Irwindale Speedway

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Chief Rob Castro joined LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and representatives from the Irwindale Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol at a press confer...

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Posted on: July 14, 2022

PRESS RELEASE ~ City Appoints Interim Chief of Police Robert M. Castro

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Contact: Iris Espino, PIO

(626) 430-2206

iespino@irwindaleca.gov

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

CITY APPOINTS INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE ROBERT M. CASTRO

 

 

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Posted on: July 14, 2022

PRESS RELEASE ~ City Appoints Interim Chief of Police Robert M. Castro

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Contact: Iris Espino, PIO

(626) 430-2206

iespino@irwindaleca.gov

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

CITY APPOINTS INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE ROBERT M. CASTRO

 

 

(Irwindale, CA, July 14, 2022) – At last night’s ...

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Posted on: January 1, 2020

Sign Up Today to Get Emergency Notifications from the City of Irwindale!

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Click HERE to sign up for emergency alerts from the city of Irwindale.The City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Police Department are pleased to announce the launch of our new mass communications platform called CivicReady.We want to ensure the Irw...

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Posted on: February 24, 2018

Surviving An Active Shooter

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Although the odds of being in an active shooter event are low, the sudden, catastrophic nature of these types of attacks require that individuals consider the possibility in advance.
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Posted on: October 19, 2017

Don't Fall Victim to Scammers Posing as SCE Workers!

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The police department has seen an increase in reports of scammers who prey on utility customers in our community.

In most cases, these scammers pose as Southern California Edison (SCE) or utility "collection" employees who threaten to disconnec...

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