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TRAFFIC ALERT ~ Street Closures For City of Irwindale's 4th of July Fireworks Show

The following street closures will be in effect in the city of Irwindale on Monday, July 4, 2022 beginning at approximately 8:00 PM until approximately 10:30 PM due to the City of Irwindale's "4th of July Fireworks Show" near Irwindale City Park...

Congrats to our Newest Lieutenant!

Congratulations to Jose Vargas on his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant!

Lieutenant Vargas is a longtime member of the Irwindale Police Department and we are happy to congratulate him on his new rank.

Lieutenant Vargas will oversee a myriad of programs wi...

SAVE THE DATE ~ National Night Out on August 2nd

SAVE THE DATE! 

Please plan on joining us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd at 5PM at the Irwindale Police Station.  

More details about this fun, exciting night will be coming soon!

Read on...

IPD Supports the City of El Monte

Our department and our community came together to support the city of El Monte after the passing of El monte Police Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana, both of whom were tragically gunned down in a shootout in the the city last week.

The m...

Our Homeless Outreach Team Partnered with Local Teams to Serve Metro L-Line

IPD Employees Recognized for Life-Saving Actions

Congratulation to Officer Cesar Nunez and Dispatcher Mariela Avila who were recognized at a recent City of Irwindale Council Meeting for their life-saving efforts during a medical aid call earlier this year.

On March 9th at about 9PM, Dispatcher Avila rece...

Help Keep Our Community Safe this Independence Day ~ Report Illegal Fireworks!

Dangerous fireworks, such as bottle rockets, roman candles, M80s, aerials, firecrackers, etc., are illegal in the city of Irwindale and the City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Police Department have ZERO TOLERANCE for the possession, sales and unsafe use ...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Californians Encouraged to Always Wear Their Seat Belt

Irwindale, Calif. – The Irwindale Police Department reminds everyone taking a trip to visit friends or family over the Memorial Day Weekend to always buckle up and keep children in child safety seats.

 This year’s Click it or T...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          &am...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ May is Bicycle Safety Month: Share the Road and Look Out for One Another

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           &a...

Do You Know This Crook? Help us Catch This Auto Burglary Suspect!

A series of vehicle thefts and attempt vehicle break-ins occurred in the 16000 block of Calle Breceda in the city of Irwindale over the weekend  of April 22 to April 24, 2022. 

Home surveillance footage from one of the victims captured im...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Traffic Stop Results in Vehicle/Foot Pursuit and Traffic Collision

Irwindale, CA: On Friday, March 18, 2022 at about 11:07 P.M., a uniformed patrol sergeant from the Irwindale Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a black Honda Pilot SUV in the 2000 block of Buena Vista Street, which is on the border ...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ IPD Encourages Safe St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Irwindale, Calif.  - This St. Patrick’s Day, the Irwindale Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.

 Additional officers will be on patrol ...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Traffic Collision Results in Fatality / Localized Power Outage

Irwindale, CA:  On Monday, February 21, 2022 at about 4:29 P.M., officers from the Irwindale Police Department responded to the report of an injury traffic collision in the eastbound lanes of Arrow Highway at Gayhurst Street in the city of Irwind...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Enjoy the Super Bowl Responsibly: Choose a Sober Way to Go

The Irwindale Police Department is reminding football fans to stick to the “GO SAFELY” game plan and designate a sober driver if you plan on drinking at a Super Bowl LVI watch party.

On Super Bowl LVI weekend (February 11, 12 & 13),...

Heads Up Irwindale, Thar’s a Train a Comin’!

Beginning Thursday, February 3rd, Burlington Northern Santa Fe trains will resume freight train service through the SGV for the first time in more than a year, with trains running through the cities of Irwindale, Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and P...

Say Hello to Our New Dispatcher, Briana Gomez

We are pleased to welcome a new member to our team. This is Briana Gomez and she recently started with us as the newest member of our Communications Bureau.  

Briana is currently training in our Communications Center and learning her new role as a...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Suspect Arrested After Holiday Party Dispute Ends in Gunfire

Irwindale, California: On Saturday, December 25, 2021, at about 2:23 A.M., an Irwindale police officer was patrolling the area of Tapia Street and 4th Street in the city of Irwindale when he heard a volley of gunfire coming from a residential tra...

Local Business Supports IPD for Christmas

Thank you to our friends at NKOK, Inc. for the donation of toys and remote control cars.  Officer Jesus Bravo and CSO Kaitlyn Arias met with Adriana Ramirez, Senior Accounts Executive for NKOK, earlier this week to accept their generous donation....

Irwindale Chamber of Commerce First Responder's BBQ

Thank you to the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce for honoring the City of Irwindale's heroes at this week's First Responder Appreciation BBQ at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation area.  

Our officers and staff joined Chamber members in re...

Welcome to Our Newest Team Member!

Please join us in welcoming our new Community Service Officer (CSO), Kaitlyn Arias! She is assigned to the Records Division and is currently training with our staff.  

Kaitlyn comes to us with previous experience as a CSO in San Bernardino County....

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Traffic Collision Involving Foothill Transit Bus Results in Minor Injuries

Irwindale, CA:  On Thursday, November 4, 2021, at about 12:40 P.M., officers from the Irwindale Police Department responded along with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to the area of Avenida Barbosa, north of Arrow Highway, in the city of I...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Irwindale Police Department Awarded $90,000.00 Grant from the Office of Traffic Safe

Irwindale, Calif. – The Irwindale Police Department will roll out a police traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community.

 “Impairment, speeding and other dangerous dri...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Deceased Adult Male Found on San Gabriel River Bank

Irwindale, CA:  On Friday, October 1, 2021, at about 8:04 P.M., officers from the Irwindale Police Department responded to the report of a deceased person on the bank of the San Gabriel River near the Lower Azusa Road overpass in the city of Irwi...

Chief Henshaw to Serve as CPOA President for 2021-2022

Information Wanted in Domestic Violence Incident at Irwindale Speedway

INFORMATION WANTED

CRIME:    Domestic Violence incident that occurred between a  24-year-old female and a 23-year-old male 

LOCATION:    Irwindale Speedway Parking Lot,  &n...

We Welcome Officer Steven Ortiz to Our Team!

We are happy to introduce the newest member of our team. Say hello to our new police officer, Steven Ortiz. 

Officer Ortiz is embarking on a new law enforcement career after finishing the San Bernardio Valley College Police Academy.

Officer Ortiz s...

Officer Takes Live Saving Measures at Shooting

Irwindale Police Department patrol officers responded to the report of a shooting on the 605 Freeway at Lower Azusa Road late Saturday evening, June 5, 2021, along with the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

Our...

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...

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...

Surviving An Active Shooter

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...