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Police Arrest Wanted Robbery and Kidnapping Suspects.

By News Desk

April 19: Police officers apprehend two suspects involved in a robbery and kidnapping case from San Bernardino County.

The arrest occurred on Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 10:09 am. The incident began when the department’s Automated License Plate Reader system identified a vehicle connected to a felony warrant related to a robbery and kidnapping. The vehicle was spotted entering South Pasadena, prompting immediate police response.

Officers located the vehicle at the intersection of Fremont Avenue and Monterey Road. Despite initial non-compliance from the driver, the vehicle slowly came to a stop near Fremont Avenue and Rollin Street. A high-risk traffic stop was conducted, and two individuals were detained without incident.

San Bernardino County officers arrived on the scene to assume responsibility for the ongoing investigation. The traffic stop occurred near South Pasadena High School and Holy Family School. The operation posed no threat to students or school staff.

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April 20: Traffic Stop Results in Large Narcotics Seizure and Arrest

On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at about 3:06 am, Police Officers conducted a traffic stop near Orange Grove Avenue and Charter Oak Street.

Officers contacted the driver and discovered that he had a suspended license. Because of this, officers initiated vehicle storage procedures.  During a vehicle inventory, they discovered a large amount of commercially packaged Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products, other packaged narcotics and a large amount of U.S. currency. The passenger was also found to have a large amount of U.S. currency in his possession.

The suspect, twenty two year old Cyrus Corral of Whittier, was arrested for possession of narcotics with intent to sell. He was booked at Alhambra City Jail and later released on a citation.

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April 21: Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect

At approximately 6:30 pm, police officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Fremont Avenue in response to reports of two individuals engaged in a physical dispute. Arriving swiftly at the scene within two minutes, officers were informed by witnesses that the involved parties had fled towards the Gold Line Train Station.

The police located the two men on the train station platform. The suspect, identified as 51-year-old James Hibdon, an unhoused individual, was taken into custody without incident. The victim, a 42-year-old unhoused man, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds to his face, chest, arms, and hand. He was able to identify Mr. Hibdon as his assailant.

The weapon used in the assault was recovered at the scene by officers. Mr. Hibdon has been charged and is currently held at Alhambra City Jail, facing charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with additional information about these incidents is urged to call the South Pasadena Police Department at (626) 403-7270. If you would like to provide an anonymous tip, you can call “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).