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MEDIA RELEASE ~ Burglary Investigations Reveals Illegal Marijuana Growing Operation

Irwindale, CA: On Monday, January 18, 2021, at about 8:48 A.M., Irwindale police officers responded to a burglary investigation in an industrial complex located in the 15500 block of Arrow Highway.

On arrival, our officers discovered an industrial unit wit...

2021 Citizen of the Year Nominations!

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Chair Hilda L. Solis Signs Executive Order Making COVID-19 Vaccinations Available to Residents 65 Ye

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MEDIA RELEASE ~ Motorcyclist Dies in Overnight Traffic Collision

Irwindale, CA: On Saturday, December 19, 2020, at about 12:45 A.M., Irwindale police officers responded to a report of an injury traffic collision involving a motorcyclist near the intersection of Arrow Highway and Live Oak Avenue (East), in the city of I...

Officer Michael Martinez Retires After 15+ Years of Service

Today, are giving our grateful goodbyes to Reserve Police Officer Michael Martinez, who is retiring after 15-plus years of service to Irwindale Police Department.

Reserve Officer Martinez was sworn-in in March, 2005 and has faithfully served our community ...

Regional Stay At Home Order

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Suspect Located and Arrested for Residential Burglary to an Occupied Dwelling

For Immediate Release

Irwindale, California - On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at about 7:57 pm, Irwindale police officers were sent to a home in the 4000 block of Calle Del Sur in the city of Irwindale regarding a residential burglary in progress. ...

The Police Department's Public Lobby is Closed Until Further Notice

Due to the recent countywide increase in COVID-19 cases and in compliance with county health orders, effective December 2nd, the Irwindale Police Department's public lobby will be closed until further notice. 

Please call 9-1-1 for emergencies or ...

Meet the Newest Member of Our Team, Officer Ismael Escarcega!

Say hello to our new team member, Officer Ismael Escarcega. 

While Officer Escarcega is new to the Irwindale Police Department, he is no stranger to our city. He worked at the City Pool for 12 years and he was the owner of Irwindale Crossfit for 5...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Fatal Traffic Collision Investigation Closes Lower Azusa Road at the 605 Freeway

Irwindale, CA:  On Sunday, November 15, 2020, at about 5:36 A.M., Irwindale police officers responded to a report of an injury traffic collision involving solo passenger vehicle on Lower Azusa Road, west of the 605 Freeway overpass, in t...

Youth Runner Includes IPD on his "Thanks For Your Service" Run

We are honored to have 11-year-old world record holder Jordan Ramirez visit the police station Saturday morning, October 31, 2020, as part of his "Thank You For Your Service" run. 

Jordan began his run early that morning at the Covina Po...

Irwindale Welcomes New Ownership of Breeder's Choice Pet Foods

Irwindale welcomes new ownership group for Breeder's Choice Pet Foods. 

New ownership for Breeder's Choice Pet Foods which includes Los Angeles Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser, Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jaime Jarrin, his so...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Suspicious Envelope Prompts Evacuation At SCE Facility

Irwindale, California: On Thursday, October 29, 2020 at approximately 8:14 A.M., Irwindale police officers and the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the Southern California Edison (SCE) Gateway Center located at 6010 N. Irwindale Avenue rega...

Extreme Weather Increase the Chance of PSPS Power Shut Offs; Prepare in Advance!

Whenever weather conditions such as today's high winds create the potential for elevated fire risk, various communities are placed under consideration for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).  

When a PSPS activation occurs, Southern California Ed...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Suspect Arrested in Multiple Machete Attacks

In September of this year, two separate machete attacks were reported to the Irwindale Police Department, both of them occurring in the undeveloped area belonging to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers located north of the 1200 block of Arrow Highway in the ...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Irwindale Police Department Awarded $32,500.00 Grant from the OTS

Irwindale, Calif. – The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Irwindale Police Department. The $32,500.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will assist in the Irwindale Police Department’s efforts to re...

Street Sweeper Parking Enforcement Resumes Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

Please be advised that street sweeping enforcement in the city of Irwindale will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 (the day after Labor Day).

Signs indicating the day of the week and the times during which parking is restricted are conspicuously posted ...

Catalytic Converter Thefts Are On The Rise; Here's How To Protect Yourself

We have recently seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts from vehicle exhaust systems in the city of Irwindale. This trend corresponds with an overall increase in catalytic converter thefts throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

Catalytic converters are...

Community Information Flyer Regarding Reported Suspicious Person

Please see the attached Community Information Flyer regarding a person who was seen in the Irwindale community this morning, raising concerns among area residents.  

Irwindale Police Officers located the subject and determined that no crime had be...

MEDIA RELEASE - Investigation Leads to Arrest of Burglary/Grand Theft Suspect

On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Irwindale police officers investigated a commercial burglary at a refrigerant recycling business located in the 5200 block of Fourth Street in the city of Irwindale that resulted in the loss of multiple cans of compressed refri...

MEDIA RELEASE - Arrest Made in Attack That Left Victim with Memory Loss

Irwindale, CA:  On Sunday, July 12, 2020 at about 2:11 AM, City of Irwindale police officers responded to the Arco gas station located at 110 Longden Street in the city of Irwindale regarding a male found lying in the parking lot. 

On arr...

Welcome Officer Nunez to our Team!

We are happy to welcome Officer Cesar Nunez as the newest member of the Irwindale Police Department team!  

Officer Nunez came to us as a lateral from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department where he served as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to Men&a...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Hammer and Kitchen Knife Used in Assault with a Deadly Weapon Attack

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IPD Detectives Are Seeking Information on a Robbery and Shooting on June 22, 2020

Irwindale Police Department Detectives are currently seeking information related to an armed robbery and attempted homicide that occurred in the 3000 block of Huntington Drive in the city of Irwindale on Monday, June 22, 2020 at about 2:30 a.m.

The suspect...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Man Shot in Face During Armed Robbery

Irwindale, CA:  On Monday, June 22, 2020 at about 3:30 a.m., Irwindale police officers responded to the report of a gunshot victim in the emergency room at a local hospital.  On arrival, officers contacted an adult male victim who was be...

MEDIA RELEASE - Suspect Arrested for Attempted Homicide, Robbery and Arson

Irwindale, CA:  Irwindale Police Department officers responded to an assault investigation that occurred at a business in the 200 block of Live Oak Avenue in the city of Irwindale on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Officers learned that two victims had be...

PRESS RELEASE - City of Irwindale Makes Business Reopening a Top Priority

Contact: Iris Espino, PIO

(626) 430-2206

iespino@irwindaleca.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF IRWINDALE MAKES BUSINESS REOPENING A TOP PRIORITY   

(Irwindale, CA, June 11, 2020) – The City of Irwindale enacted several bus...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Burglary Investigation Results in Arrest of Armed and Wanted Felon

Irwindale, CA:  On Friday, April 24, 2020, Irwindale police officers responded to the report of a commercial burglary in progress at a self-storage facility located in the 2200 block of Central Avenue in the city of Irwindale.  On arriva...

MEDIA RELEASE - Deceased Male Found Outside Santa Fe Dam

Irwindale, CA:   On Saturday, March 21, 2020, at about 5:41 P.M., Irwindale police officers responded to the report of an unresponsive male in an open field on the south side of the Santa Fe Dam, near the 15100 Block of Arrow Highway in the city ...

New Consumer-Friendly Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Website Launched!

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a new Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) consumer-friendly public website, www.covid19.ca.gov.

The website is designed to provide useful information to Californians. This new website highlights critical st...

MEDIA RELEASE - City of Irwindale Temporary Modifications to City Operations

Contact: Iris Espino, PIO

(626) 430-2206

iespino@irwindaleca.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF IRWINDALE TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS TO CITY OPERATIONS

(Irwindale, CA, March 16, 2020) – The City of Irwindale is implementing temporary precaution...

Introducing Our New Team Member, Officer James O'Brein

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Irwindale Police Department to our community.  Officer James O’Brien was sworn in at this week’s City Council meeting by Mayor Albert F. Ambriz and his badge was pinned by h...

MEDIA RELEASE - Motorcyclist Dies In Fatal Traffic Collision

Irwindale, California – Thursday, February 6, 2020:  On Thursday, February 6, 2020, at about 12:49 P.M., Irwindale police officers responded to the report of an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer at th...

MEDIA RELEASE - Quick Work by Metrolink Train Crew Avoid Collision with Vehicle on RR Tracks

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MEDIA RELEASE - City of Irwindale Receives Grant to Purchase Electric Vehicles

(Irwindale, California, January 16, 2020) - The city of Irwindale partnered with the South Coast Air Quality Management District through its Clean Transportation Funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee to purchase two elect...

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

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...

Community Safety Info: Living With Bobcats

Recently, a large cat was spotted in the area of Calle Burolla and Fraijo Avenue in the city of Irwindale, prompting concern from the community. Irwindale Police Department officers responded and checked the area, however the cat was not located....Read on...

WeCare Bags for the Homeless Donated to the City of Irwindale

Our friends at Superior Communications recently put together 300 "WeCare Bags for the Homeless". Each bag contains personal care items and non-perishable food, as well as comfort items and items for protection from the elements. All of ...

Surviving An Active Shooter

IPD Now on Facebook!

The Irwindale Police Department is excited to announce we have launched our official Facebook Page. You can find us on Facebook by clicking HERE.  Check us out our new page and give us a "like"!

Detective Manuel Campos Receives Medal of Valor

Irwindale Police Department Detective Manuel Campos and members of the Azusa Police Department were awarded Medals of Valor from the California Peace Officers Association (CPOA) at their Annual Awards Banquet in Palm Springs this week. These awards stemme...

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

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...