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Pink Patch Project Fundraiser with Arrow Lodge Brewing

Join Us for Coffee With a Cop on October 13

Join us for a free cup of joe at our upcoming Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Starbucks Coffee located at 15700 Arrow Highway in the city of Irwindale.

Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the comm...

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...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Starts October 1st

Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins on October 1st and we have once again partnered with the Pink Patch Project and City of Hope to fight breast cancer! 

This year we are offering a varied selection of pink inspired apparel, souvenirs and memento...

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...

It's National Child Passenger Safety Week!

September 19 to 25, 2021 is National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. We remind you that when it comes to child safety, it is better to be safe than sorry. 

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and we remind you to #PrepareToProtect. 

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Suspect Arrested for Shooting at Vehicles and Holding an Ambulance Crew at Gunpoint

Irwindale, CA:   At 6:37 A.M. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, officers from the Irwindale Police Department responded to the 600 block of Live Oak Avenue in the city of Irwindale regarding the report of an armed subject holding two ambulance cre...

Join Us at Irwindale Speedway for First Responders Night

Irwindale residents and city employees can join IPD at the Irwindale Speedway for FREE for First Responders Night on Saturday, September 11, 2021. 

Irwindale residents and City of Irwindale employees can get 2 FREE tickets to the event by presenti...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ IPD Encourages the Public to Stay Safe During Final Stretch of Summer Travel Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September 1, 2021

Contact: Sergeant Rudy Gatto, Public Information Officer, email: IPD-PIO@irwindaleca.gov

Irwindale, Calif. – As friends and family plan vacations during the final days of summer, the Irwindale Police Departme...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ August 20th Checkpoint Results in Arrests and Citations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

August 23, 2021

 Contact: Sergeant Rudy Gatto, PIO, rgatto@irwindaleca.gov

 Irwindale, Calif. – Two (2) people were arrested, thirty-two (32) people were issued citations and seven (7) vehicles were...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Irwindale Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on Friday, August 20, 2021

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 17, 2021

Irwindale, Calif. – The Irwindale Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Irwindale.  

Ch...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Investigation Leads to 8 Arrests and Seizure of 1.5 Tons of Illegal Fireworks

Irwindale, CA: Acting on tips and information from the community, investigators from the Irwindale Police Department conducted a series of investigations beginning in June 2021 into reports of illegal and dangerous fireworks being sold in the city of Irwi...

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...

IPD Officer Struck by Vehicle While Directing Traffic

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...

Breeder's Choice Pet Foods Provides Support to our Homeless Outreach Team

HOST Partnership Provides Services on Foothill Transit Lines

Last week, we partnered with other officers from the Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST), San Gabriel Valley/Pomona Valley Region, to conduct homeless outreach operations along Foothill Transit bus lines between the cities of Irwindale, Azusa, West Cov...

IPD Participates in Clean-Up Operation in Santa Fe Dam

Our Homeless Outreach Team recently partnered with the Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a weeklong outreach and clean-up operation in the Santa Fe Dam Spillway, west of the 605 Freeway in the city of Irwindale.  This area is ...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Summer means an increased number of vehicles traveling on Irwindale’s roadways. It also means an increased number of motorcyclists enjoying the nice weather.  

This serves as a timely reminder about the importance of motorcycle safety aw...

A Happy Ending 30-Years in the Making

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Security Camera Alerts Owner to Vehicle Burglary; Suspect Arrested

Irwindale, CA:   On Saturday, April 24, 2021, at about 9:59 P.M., a caller contacted the Irwindale Police Department’s Communications Center to report a break-in to his recreational vehicle (RV), which was parked at his business in the ...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Investigation Leads to Arrest of Felony Hit & Run Suspect

Irwindale, CA:   On Saturday, April 10, 2021, at about 3:08 P.M., Irwindale police officers responded to a solo-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Arrow Highway (West) in the city of Irwindale. 

On arriva...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Catalytic Converter Theft Leads to Pursuit and Arrests

Irwindale, CA:   On Sunday, April 11, 2021, at about 10:50 P.M., Irwindale police officers responded to a business in the 15700 block of Arrow Highway regarding the report of three subject who had just stolen the catalytic converter from a vehicl...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Irwindale Police Department encourages drivers to give the phone a break and focus on the road. 

On April 21, 2021, the Irwindale Police Department will have additional officers on patrol specifi...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Fatal Traffic Collison

Irwindale, CA:   On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at about 1:41 A.M., Irwindale police officers responded to the report of a bicyclist down in the eastbound lanes of Huntington Drive at the San Gabriel River Bridge in the city of Irwindale (2900 Bloc...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Early Morning Traffic Collision Results in the Death of a Pedestrian

Irwindale, CA: On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at about 4:05 A.M., Irwindale Police Department officers and the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to Arrow Highway, west of 4th Street, in the city of Irwindale, regarding the report of an injury tr...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ On Duty LAPD Police Vehicle Struck in Traffic Collision

Irwindale, CA:   On Monday, March 8, 2021, at about 3:16 A.M., Irwindale Police Department officers and the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the 14800 block of Olive Street in the city of Irwindale regarding a traffic collision inv...

Now Hiring Lateral and Pre-Service Police Officers!

We are currently seeking qualified applicants for pre-service and lateral police officers positions with the Irwindale Police Department. 

We offer great pay, an excellent incentive and benefit package and we're all pretty cool too.

Come j...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Suspect Arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter After Fatal Traffic Collision

Irwindale, CA:   On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at about 5:28 A.M., Irwindale police officers and the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the report of a person down in the northbound traffic lanes of Irwindale Avenue at the Foothill...

Our Detectives are Looking for a Fatal Hit & Run Vehicle!

MEDIA RELEASE ~ Detectives Seeking Information on Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision

Irwindale, CA: On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at about 5:28 A.M., Irwindale police officers and the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the report of a person down in the northbound traffic lanes of Irwindale Avenue at the 210 freeway overpass.

On arri...

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 ...

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...

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...

MEDIA RELEASE ~ IPD Encourages the Public to Stay Safe During Final Stretch of Summer Travel Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September 1, 2021

Contact: Sergeant Rudy Gatto, Public Information Officer, email: IPD-PIO@irwindaleca.gov

Irwindale, Calif. – As friends and family plan vacations during the final days of summer, the Irwindale Polic...