Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Pomona PD reminds citizens that the negligent discharge of firearms is against City ordinance and California law



The Pomona Police Department wants everyone to celebrate the holidays safely and responsibly. Don't fire guns or fireworks into the air. Extra enforcement will be out looking for violators. Please take a moment to review the following safety reminders:

FIREARMS
  • Firing a gun in the air to celebrate the holidays is against the law & dangerous.
  • Any person who violates the CA Penal Code will have their firearm confiscated and will be arrested.
  • What goes up will come down! When a bullet comes down it is traveling at fatal velocity.
  • If you see someone fire a gun into the air , CALL 9-1-1!
FIREWORKS 
  • The use and possession of fireworks are illegal in Pomona. Offenders can be fined up to $1,000, jail time or both.
  • If fireworks injure someone or start a fire, those responsible will be charged.
  • Fireworks complaints can be called in to: (909) 622-1241.
 Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-622-1241.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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