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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...

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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...

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT ~ WB Live Oak Avenue Off Ramp from the NB 605 Freeway to Close for 3 Months

Caltrans crews will be closing the northbound I-605 (Foothill) Freeway off-ramp to westbound Live Oak Avenue in the city of Irwindale for three (3) months beginning March 8, 2021.

This closure is due to ramp widening work and sidewalk/signal improvements.

T...

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...

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

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 reduce deaths and inju...

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...

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...