YUCAIPA: Man dies during pursuit after violent crash into tree

YUCAIPA – A man was killed while leading San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed pursuit Thursday, Dec. 29. The pursuit began when San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies attempted a traffic enforcement stop. The driver, who was later identified as Jesus Ortiz, 22, of Yucaipa, refused to yield to the deputies and fled from pursuing officers. The pursuit ended about 1:58 a.m., […]

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LOMA LINDA: Shotgun-wielding felon arrrested after hostage crisis and 9-hour stand-off

LOMA LINDA – San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials arrested a man accused of taking two people hostage at gunpoint Wednesday, Dec. 28. The incident started about 8:22 a.m., in the 26600 block of Romero Road in the unincorporated area of Loma Linda. The suspect, was identified as Isaac Michael Castillo, 28, of San Bernardino. After his arrest, officials charged Castillo with suspicion […]

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