Welcome to the official website of the
RIALTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Proudly serving the city of Rialto, California
WHO WE ARE...
The Rialto Police Department provides law enforcement services to the city of Rialto, in Southern California. Located approximately 54 miles east of Los Angeles, the 107,000 residents are served by the 160 men and women of this great department.
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CHIEF MARK KLING
Chief Mark Kling leads the men
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CRIME MAPPING
The Rialto Police Department is committed to not only providing the community with the most dedicated and professional law enforcement agency but also providing timely information that strengthens community policing efforts which, in turn, reduces crime. The information available through Crimemapping.com is as current as possible; updated as often as every 24 hours.
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RESOURCES
Important resources for the community, victims, and witnesses.
WeTip
WeTip is committed to providing the most effective, anonymous citizens crime reporting hotline system in the nation. WeTip promises and ensures absolute anonymity, not just confidentiality.
Marsy's Law
On November 4, 2008, the voters of the State of California approved Proposition 9, the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law, a measure to provide all victims with rights and due process.
Megan's Law
This website provides information on registered sex offenders pursuant to California Penal Code § 290.46 so that members of the public can better protect themselves and their families.
THE LATEST FROM RIALTO PD
Multi-Agencies Provide Resources to Unsheltered Population
Rialto Police partnered with the San Bernardino County Probation and Social Work Action Group to provide outreach and assistance to unsheltered individuals.
21 Arrested for DUI during St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
The Rialto Police Department arrested 10 drivers on suspicion of DUI and will be holding a series of DUI enforcement patrols to keep our roadways safe.
Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision
The Rialto Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) has identified 27-year-old Samantha Klemm, of the City of Colton…
Homicide Investigation
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 7:57 p.m., the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call regarding a subject down…
Rialto Police Holding Checkpoint December 16, 2022
Rialto Police Department will hold a DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint in the south portion of the City of Rialto on December 16, 2022.
Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly
From December 14 through New Year’s Day, Rialto Police will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence.
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Grand Theft Auto Suspect Taken Into Custody
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On 3/21/23 patrol officers were in the 400 block of W. Valley Blvd. when they conducted a records check on a 2000 Honda Accord which matched the description of a stolen vehicle bulletin from earlier that day. The license plate did in fact, come back to a reported stolen vehicle, but was parked and unoccupied at the time. Our officers reached out to the San Bernardino County Auto Theft Taskforce (SANCATT) who responded to the area to assist with the investigation. During surveillance of the vehicle, a female entered the driver seat and began to drive the vehicle from the parking lot, at which point a traffic stop was conducted. The female driver, later identified as Jacqueline Baker, a 57-year-old resident of Fontana, was taken into custody without incident. Baker was booked into the West Valley Detention Center for VC 10851(a) – Grand Theft Auto and PC 496D(a)- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, with a bail amount of $75,000.00.
The Rialto Police Department understands the negative impact these crimes have on our community and its citizens. Not only are victims left without transportation to work, or to drop their children off at school, but very commonly stolen vehicles are used in the commission of further crimes like burglaries, robberies, and other thefts. For these reasons, we will continue to work diligently to arrest offenders in possession of the stolen property and return stolen vehicles to their rightful owners when possible.
#gta #theft #sancatt #arrest #notinourcity #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd
But first, coffee! ☕️
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Today we partnered with @starbucks_at_marketplace
to host our quarterly Coffee with a Cop.
Our officers engaged with the community, participated in activities, and even had the opportunity to be barristas for a day!
#coffeewithacop #coffeeandconversation #butfirstcoffee #starbucks #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd
Child Exploitation Suspect Arrested by Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce
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In September, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) contacted the Rialto Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force to request their assistance regarding the exploitation of a 16-year-old victim residing in the City of Rialto. Over the course of two years, the victim communicated via social media with a subject whom she believed to be a 16-year-old male named “Antonio.” During this time, the victim and suspect exchanged nude photographs of each other and arranged to meet in person.
In August 2022, the suspect became jealous, suspecting the victim was communicating with other people, and decided to hack her Instagram account. He then exposed the victim’s nude photographs as a form of revenge. Upon further investigation, the ICAC Task Force identified the suspect as 23-year-old, Adrian Marcelino Ceja, resident of the City of Rialto.
On March 8, 2023, members of the Rialto Police Department ICAC Task Force with the assistance of the FBI- Los Angeles Division Riverside Resident Agency, Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) – Riverside/ San Bernardino Office, served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of W. Granada St. in the City of Rialto. Upon completion of the search warrant officers arrested Ceja for:
PC 311.4(C) – Production of Child Pornography
PC 311.11(A) - Possession of Child Pornography
PC 288.2(A)(1) – Harmful Matter Sent to minor
PC 288.3 (A) – Contact Minor w / Intent for Sex
PC 288.4 (A)(1) - Arrange meeting w / minor for Lewd Purposes
PC 502 (C)(1) – Hacking / Alter computer
PC 647 (J)(4) – Nonconsensual Distribution of Pornography
Ceja was booked at the West Valley Detention Center with a bail amount of $100,000.
This investigation is ongoing as there is evidence of additional victims.
#ICAC #FBI #RCCET #HSI #searchwarrant #arrested #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd #rialto #rialtopd
Keep your “green” in your wallet this St. Patrick’s Day! 💵🍀
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Remember to celebrate responsibly and choose wisely! Not only will a DUI cost you money, but it could cost you or someone you know their lives. Designate a sober driver or use a ride-hailing app while you enjoy your green-colored alcoholic beverage of choice this St. Patrick’s Day.
#stpatricks #dontdrinkanddrive#choosewisely #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd
Five Arrested and Two Firearms Recovered During Multi-Agency Operation
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Last weekend our Street Crime Attack Team, in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Probation Department, conducted a probation compliance operation in the City of Rialto. Several search warrants were served during the operation, each related to various violent crimes over the last few weeks. Evidence from each of the crimes, including gang paraphernalia, ammunition, and two firearms, were seized as a result of the operation and a total of five arrests were made. Suspects were booked for various violations including three for PC 211 – robbery and two for illegal weapons-related charges.
#teamwork #operation #probation #warrant #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd
Registered Sex Offender Arrested for 4 Felonies Involving a Minor
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On 03/4/2023, the Rialto Police Department received a report of a subject in possession of child pornography. At the time of the report, 74-year-old Melvin Dotson, resident of Rialto, was mentioned as a possible suspect.
Detectives took over the investigation and immediately recognized Dotson to be a registered sex offender. Through their investigation detectives discovered Dotson was a family friend of the victim and had convinced the juvenile to send him explicit photographs. Over the course of several months, Dotson paid the victim money in exchange for photographs of herself. A total of 35 photographs were sent during this period.
On 03/09/2023, detectives conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of S. Riverside Ave. during which they located evidence related to possession of child pornography. Dotson was taken into custody without incident and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for the following charges:
PC 311.4 (C ) – Production of Child Pornography
PC 311.11 (A) – Possession of Child Pornography
PC 288.3 (A) – Contact with Minor with Intent of Sex
PC 288.4 (A) – Arranging to Meet with Minor
#arrested #detective #searchwarrant #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd
Suspect sentenced to 48 + years in state prison for homicide.
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On February 4th, 2017, at approximately 12:50 p.m., the Rialto Police Department’s Communications Center received several calls for service regarding a car-to-car shooting in the area of Willow Avenue and Etiwanda Avenue. The victim’s vehicle was struck multiple times as it fled southbound on Willow Avenue onto Foothill Boulevard attempting to avoid the suspect vehicle.
Officers ultimately responded to the area of Rialto Avenue and Cactus Avenue where they discovered a 15-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives conducted an extensive investigation and identified the suspect as 20-year-old Fernando Montes Palomera, a resident of the City of Rialto. For several weeks detectives worked around the clock to locate Palomera who was actively avoiding police following the incident.
On March 17th, 2017, Palomera was located while hiding in a residence in the City of Adelanto. When officers attempted to detain Palomera, he attempted to flee the residence on foot, armed with a handgun. With the assistance of the San Bernardino County Sheriff`s Department, Palomera was pursued and taken into custody without incident.
On February 23rd, 2023, after years of continued collaboration between the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office and the Rialto Police Department, this case came to its conclusion. Palomera was sentenced to 48 years and four months in state prison for homicide.
#shooting #homicide #teamwork #prison #arrested #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd
National Read Across America Day📚
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Our officers had the opportunity to visit local schools and read to the students in honor of National Read Across America Day.
#readacrossamerica #reading #joinrialtopd #school #committedtoourcommunity
Suspect arrested in connection to several burglaries.
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In January 2023, the Rialto Communications Center received a call regarding a report of a residential burglary in the 200 block of N. Sycamore Avenue. Upon further investigation, detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of E. Ramona Avenue. While conducting the search warrant, 35-year-old Victor Ramos, a resident of the City of Rialto was arrested for an outstanding no bail arrest warrant for commercial burglary.
Ramos was taken into custody and booked at the West Valley Detention Center. Ramos is wanted in connection with several commercial and residential burglaries in the City of Rialto.
#busted #arrest #burglary #detective #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd
Snow in Rialto!❄️🚔
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With the rare sight of snow today, we want to remind our community to please drive with caution and at safe speeds. Stay safe and warm!
#snow #snowday #socal #snowcal #safety #committedtoourcommunity #weather #rialto #cityofrialto
Join us in welcoming our newest Animal Control Officer Rudy Zepeda!
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Rudy grew up in the City of West Covina and is looking to eventually follow in his family’s footsteps as a law enforcement officer. Growing up, he owned several pets including tortoises, snakes, chickens, dogs, and lizards. Rudy`s combined passion for animals and law enforcement, makes him a great fit for our Animal Control Officer position. He is eager to start his new journey with the Rialto Police Department and looks forward to serving our community.
Fun fact: he likes to work on classic cars and owns a 1946 Chevy Fleetline. Rudy is restoring his classic car with the assistance of his father and hopes to show it off at the annual “Run Whatcha Brung Car Show” event!
#joinrialtopd #welcome #animalcontrol #committedtoourcommunity #new #nowhiring
Father and son arrested during an investigation of a stolen vehicle
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On 02/14/23, a trailer was stolen from the 1000 block of W. Casmalia Street. Upon further investigation, SANCATT (San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force) Investigators determined the stolen trailer was taken to a residence in the 9000 block of Ironwood Avenue in the City of Bloomington. While Investigators conducted surveillance at the residence, they observed the stolen trailer parked in the front yard of the location. SANCATT served a search warrant at the residence where they recovered the stolen trailer. The following items were seized during the search warrant: an AR-15 ghost rifle, a stolen pump action shotgun, a revolver with an altered serial number, a handgun, ammunition, and magazines.
The suspects, later identified as father and son, 36-year-old Charles Salcido Jr., and 20-year-old Charles Salcido III, both residents of the City of Bloomington, were arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for the following charges:
Salcido Jr.: VC 10851 (a) - Grand theft auto and PC 496d (a) Possession of a stolen vehicle
Salcido III: PC 30605 (a) - Possession of an illegal assault rifle, PC 12090 Alteration of a serial number on a weapon, and PC 487 (d) (2) - Possession of a stolen firearm.
#gta #arrested #sancatt #investigator #committedtoourcommunity #joinrialtopd