City of Corona Police Department

Attention Pups of Corona! Have you and your mom/pop joined the Dog Walker Watch, yet? What are you waiting for! Help the City of Corona Police Department as an extra set of eyes and ears to help keep our community safe! UPCOMING TRAINING DATES Wednesday, Jan. 27 4 PM Online via Zoom... CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://bit.ly/2Islram

Thank you to all our brothers and sisters in uniform who continue to serve and protect.

Good Evening Residents of Corona, (Special Attention residents near Mountain Gate Park), the Corona Police Department is looking for a 7-year-old, named Master Culver. Culver walked away from his residence this evening around 1800 hours, Culver is about 4’11, 60 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black and white shirt and black and grey sweatpants. If located please contact the Corona Police Department Dispatch at 951-736-2330 ext #3

Our next Dog Walker Watch is happening next Wednesday, January 27th! Join us virtually at 4pm Visit the link to sign up: www.coronaca.gov//police-departme/dog-walker-watch-program

Please be advised of the road closures and adjust your routes accordingly

***Located, Update in Comments*** Good Morning Corona, we are looking for 71 year old, Jerry Miller. Jerry was last seen this morning at around 12:30 AM, where he walked out of his room and board facility located at 1500 block of Mariposa Drive, in the City of Corona. Jerry was last seen wearing a green shirt, dark jogging pants, a black jacket, and possibly grey athletic shoes.... Jerry has a Mild Intellectual Disability and is diagnosed with Impulse Control Disorder. Jerry has Diabetes, Hypertension, and Heart Disease for which he requires medication. Jerry also has a pacemaker for his heart condition. He is only to leave the residence under supervision which consists of walking the neighborhood and Cresta Verde Park. If found please contact the Corona Police Department dispatch at 951-736-2330 ext #3

PRESS RELEASE: Vehicle Traffic Collision Leads To Officer-Involved Shooting At about 2:00 PM this afternoon, a Corona Police Officer was driving a black unmarked Ford Explorer police vehicle westbound on the 91 freeway approaching the Van Buren exit when he was involved in a vehicle collision with another vehicle. The back of the officer’s vehicle was hit, causing him to lose control and spin out multiple times. Once the officer pulled to the shoulder of the freeway, the ot...her vehicle’s driver ran towards the officer, armed with a handgun. An officer-involved shooting occurred, at which point the suspect then stole the officer’s vehicle and drove westbound on the 91 freeway. The suspect and the police vehicle were found a short time later in the area of La Sierra and Minnier Streets in Riverside. The suspect was located hiding in a nearby apartment and surrendered a short time later to Riverside Police. The suspect was not shot during the shooting, on the 91 freeway. Our officer also was not struck by gunfire. The Corona Police Department’s Critical Incident Team was called to the scene. At the request of the Corona Police Department and the California Highway Patrol, the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation will lead the investigation for this incident. If anybody has any additional information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Larios at [email protected] or 951-279-3662 or Riverside County Bureau of Investigations, Sr. Investigator Del Haro at [email protected] or 951-334-4724. https://uqfh5.app.goo.gl/CHKj

On December 10, 2020, at about 1:39 a.m., Corona Police and Fire Department’s responded to an injury collision at Rimpau and Taber. When officers arrived on the scene, they saw two vehicles, a Mercedes SUV, driven by a 32-year-old male, and a Lincoln sedan, driven by a 57-year-old male. There were no passengers in either car. An initial investigation showed that the Mercedes, a stolen vehicle, traveled westbound on Taber and ran the red light at Rimpau, colliding with the Lin...coln. The collision caused extensive damage to both cars. Paramedics transported both drivers with significant injuries to a local hospital, and the driver of the Lincoln is in critical condition. The Corona Police Department’s Traffic Bureau’s Collision Response Team is investigating the collision, which is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Investigator Jason Gardner at [email protected] or (951) 817-5784.

Yesterday around 12:50 pm, one of our Police Corporals stopped a Jeep for an equipment violation. The driver, a 49-year-old male from San Bernardino, became resistive with our Corporal while trying to destroy drug evidence. After a short struggle, the male was arrested. During a search incident to arrest, methamphetamine, a loaded 380 handgun, and other firearm magazines were located. The male was booked at County Jail for several felony charges.

Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands and can be dangerous. On Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. drop off your potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Corona Police Department... 730 Public Safety Way, Corona, CA 92880 Please note: Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Today we had a special delivery from Grace & Glory Familes! We appreciate your support this holiday season

The Corona Police Department leads the region in the training of our staff. Over the next few weeks, all of our team will receive training On Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy. The practice encompasses conversations regarding listening, being fair, being respectful, and doing what is best for people. At Corona PD, we are always educating our team and fostering relationships with citizens to serve our community better.

Get them while they last. We only have 24 Corona PD Pink hats left at $25 a piece. As October comes to an end, let’s all do our part and continue to bring awareness to breast cancer.

Please come out this Saturday, December 12th from 7 am - 9 am for our Kids & Cops Toy Drive near IHOP (Serfas Club Drive). Also, you can drop off NEW unwrapped toys for children 3-12 in our department's lobby located at 730 Public Safety Way, Corona.

***UPDATE*** From the help of our great community in Corona, Franklin was located and safe. ... Good Morning Corona, we are looking for 87 year old, Franklin Young. Franklin was last seen yesterday at around 3:00 PM at Corona Care, located at 1400 circle City Drive. Franklin was last seen wearing dark jeans, white t-shirt and a dark sweatshirt. Franklin has walked away from the care home several times and is known to frequent Corona City Park (930 E. 6th Street), Circle City Pizza (675 E. Grand Blvd), 7/11 (1698 W. 6th Street). Franklin does not have any friends or family in the area. Franklin Suffers from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and schizophrenia and did not take his medications with him. If found please contact the Corona Police Department dispatch at 951-736-2330 ext #3

There is currently a fire in the area of Green River and SR-91. The lead agency is the Orange County Fire Authority. At this time, there are no evacuations affecting our Corona residents.

To launch our new Healthy Pet Zone program, we would like to invite those who are experiencing a crisis during COVID to register for our upcoming pet food pantr...y. Our goal is to promote the human-animal bond through education and support. Link to schedule an appointment: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php Link to view all Healthy Pet Zone services: https://www.rcdas.org/index.php/services/pet-assistance See more

Corona Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint October 23rd from 9:00pm to 3:00am at an undisclosed location within city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.... With the easing of stay-at-home restrictions and more bars and restaurants being allowed to open, the Corona Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe. The safety of our community is and always will be our mission, Corporal Daniel Matson said. We are still out there in the middle of a pandemic because driving under the influence is still dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources. The Corona Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or operating heavy machinery, which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Last Night in Corona Good afternoon Corona. Over the weekend, from 2 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. this morning, CPD responded to 505 incidents, including calls for service and pro-active patrols. These incidents included 32 alarms, 16 area checks, 56 disturbance calls, 59 property checks, eight pedestrian checks, and 47 traffic stops. Officers arrested 18 persons during the same period. About 2 p.m. on Friday, a female was selling flowers near the corner of Promenade and... Buchanan when a white sedan pulled up to buy six bouquets. When the female reached into the car to take the money, the male driver grabbed the female and attempted to pull her in the car. While CPD Officers were on their way, the male returned on foot and tried to order two more bouquets but fled before officers arrived. Detectives are working with the victim to obtain further information on the suspect and his vehicle. On Sunday, about 3:30 p.m., we received a call regarding two males passed out inside an Acura in the parking lot of 1193 Magnolia Avenue. Arriving officers ran the car's license plate and discovered the vehicle was a stolen vehicle from the City of Riverside. Inside the car was 26-year-old Jacob Aleksiejczk of Indio and 36-year-old Mario Villanueva of Hemet. Officers arrested Jacob for vehicle theft, and officers released Mario at the scene. At 6:54 hours, CPD officers responded to a call of shots fired at In N Out on Auto Center. One person who called advised they saw an unknown male shoot towards a white truck. The person who called and the suspect was gone when officers arrived. Officers discovered a small amount of blood and a bullet casing in a parking stall. Officers are following up on video sources near the area. Officers did not locate a victim. About 9:20 p.m., CPD officers responded to another call of shots fired in the 1000 block of Young Circle. The person who called the police advised they heard an argument and then heard several gunshots. As officers arrived in the area, a black Porsche was leaving and initially refused to stop for an officer; however, officers stopped the car a short distance away. It is unknown if the Porsche was involved in the shooting. Officers arrested the passenger, 39-year-old Termaine Williams of Corona, for a felony domestic violence warrant, and officers cited the driver, 29-year-old Reginald Gilliam of San Bernardino, for driving without a license. Officer Neff and his partner K9 Duke searched the area near the traffic stop, and K9 Duke located a .45 caliber handgun. While the traffic stop was occurring, more officers went to the residence where the shooting may have happened. After having everyone exit the home, officers entered the house and found a .45 caliber bullet upstairs. Officers also located several 9mm casing in the street as well. There were no victims of a shooting located. Follow up is being conducted by officers.

On Friday, around 11 p.m., Corona Police Officers responded to a residence regarding a medical aid. Officers arrived at the home to find the parents of a 26-year-old male performing CPR on their son. Officers believed the male might be experiencing an opioid overdose. CPD Officers confirmed with dispatch that paramedics were on their way and then administered a single dose of Narcan to the male, who regained consciousness. The male was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. If you know someone addicted to opiates, Narcan (naloxone) is available at pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens for purchase without a prescription. Having Narcan available until the arrival of professional care could save a life. Please contact your local pharmacy for pricing.

Sad news from our partners at the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace, Sergeant Cohen!

Last Night in Corona Good morning Corona. Last night we responded to 76 incidents, which includes calls for service and pro-active patrols. Officers responded to nine alarms, 12 disturbing the peace calls, conducted two area checks, nine property checks, and one traffic stop. There were four arrests during this time as well. Around 7:45 pm, officers responded to a call of a critical missing 15-year-old. Based on some concerns, CPD requested help from our partners at the... Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and their bloodhounds. Also, we asked for the assistance of the Riverside Police Department’s helicopter Air 1. We also utilized our resources through our social media platform and UAS Team (Drone). Through this collaborative effort, officers located the 15-year-old female around 10:30 pm on N. Main Street. A great effort by our officers and our law enforcement partners to return her home safely! At 10:30 pm, we also responded to a vehicle collision near Lincoln Ave. and D Street. The 22-year-old driver, Colton Lopez of Buena Park, collided with a light pole and was found to be driving under the influence. Officers arrested Lopez for DUI. That is all for last night, Corona. Take Care!

***Update 11:05 P.M.*** One of our officers located Trinity, and reunited her with her family. Thank you to the Riverside Police Department’s Air1 and the Riverside County Sheriff’s bloodhound teams for your assistance in searching for Trinity. ... Corona police officers are currently in the area of Border Avenue and Via Pacifica, searching for a 15-year-old critical missing person, and her name is Trinity. She was last seen on foot going north on Border Avenue from Via Pacifica wearing a black dress. If you see her, please call 911 or 951-736-2330 and select option 3 for dispatch.

Q & A with two of our very own records technicians. Thank you ladies for all you do.

***Update 9:30 P.M.*** Eastbound Hidden Valley is now OPEN. Westbound Hidden Valley Parkway remains CLOSED from Norco Hills Road to El Paso Drive... EL Paso Drive north of Hidden Vally Parkway also remains CLOSED. Both closures are in effect until further notice from the Southern California Gas Company. The following streets have been closed due to a gas leak. So Cal Gas is on the scene. ***Please avoid the area*** Eastbound traffic @ Hidden Valley/Via Blairo Westbound traffic @ Hidden Valley/Pelican Lane Northbound traffic @ Parkridge/Paseo Azul There is no time estimate for the repairs at this time. Thank you!

Last Night in Corona Good afternoon Corona. Over the weekend, from 7 p.m. on Friday until 5 a.m. today, we went to 645 incidents, including calls for service and pro-active patrols. Included in these calls were 38 alarms, 35 disturbing the peace calls, 75 property checks, ten pedestrian checks, 43 traffic stops, and 12 vehicle checks. Also, during this time, we arrested 16 persons for various charges. On Friday night, about 3:15 a.m., we responded to a traffic collision... in Corydon's 900 block. Before officers arrived, the driver, 34-year-old Jacquiline Polito of Ontario, left the scene and walked into the wooded area nearby, uninjured. Officers were able to locate Polito, and she was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Officers arrested Polito and booked her at CPD's jail. Once sober, she was released with a citation. Earlier in the night, one of our officers responded to a "man down" call in the 900 block of E. Sixth Street. A man down incident can range from a medical emergency, overly intoxicated and passed out, or mental health concern. When the officers arrived, they contacted a 20-year-old female, who the officer thought was having a mental health incident. The officer began speaking with the female, but before long, the female decided to dart into oncoming traffic. The officer followed after the female fearing she may be hit by a car, causing her severe injuries. The officer grabbed the female, placed her on the ground, and prevented her from running in front of an approaching car. During this brief struggle with the female, the officer fractured his ankle. Although injured, our officer safely detained the female and then received medical treatment after assisting officers arrived. Officers and paramedics transported the female to a local hospital for 5150. Nothing else to report. Take care, Corona!

Thank you joining us this week for our #cpdvirtualnno and congratulations to our coloring contest winners-Christine Rose, Sloane Pastor, Charlie Lemen, And runner up Ava Brett! Congratulations to our scavenger hunt raffle winners Rosalyna M. Aguilar Kaycee Heveran and Rachel Johnson Stop by the station next week to claim your prize!... And our Ring doorbell winner Abel Armani See more