Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – San Dimas Station are investigating two separate incidents involving Patrick Flinn.
On January 12, 2025, Mr. Flinn, while in possession of a sledgehammer, harassed and threatened to harm five hikers. The hikers quickly ran away and contacted police. On May 16, 2025, Mr. Flinn confronted and harassed a lone female who was walking along a hiking trail. During the confrontation, Mr. Flinn waved a large tree branch and did not allow the female to continue walking on her path. After several minutes, the suspect became distracted, which allowed the victim an opportunity to escape. Deputies quickly responded to the scene and arrested Mr. Flinn, under booking number 7024318.
On May 20, 2025, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed five felony counts of Criminal Threats (422 PC) and one felony count of False Imprisonment by Violence (236 PC).
Mr. Flinn is scheduled for an arraignment hearing on June 2, 2025, at West Covina Courthouse. Mr. Flinn is in custody and his bail is set at $295,000.00.
Anyone who may have been victimized by Mr. Flinn is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - San Dimas Station, at (909) 450-2700. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3Tips” Mobile APP on Google Play or the Apple App Store or by using the website: http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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** Original Press Release **
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department San Dimas Station Detectives are seeking assistance from the public in locating additional victims who may have been assaulted, attacked, harassed, and/or threatened by Suspect Patrick Flinn.
Suspect Flinn is described as a 66-years-old, male White adult, 6’00”, 170 lbs., with blue eyes and grey hair.
Suspect Flinn is extremely dangerous, violent, and known to carry large knives on his person.
If you believe you may have been victimized by Suspect Flinn or have any information regarding incidents involving Suspect Flinn, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department San Dimas Station at (909) 450-2700.
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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