Suspect arrested after man found dead on busy Pomona road 

A suspect was arrested earlier this week after a man was found dead on a busy Pomona road.

The suspect was identified as Christian Rubalcaba, 38, according to the Pomona Police Department.

On Aug. 24, police responded to reports of a man down on the 2000 block of North Towne Avenue.

Arriving officers found the victim, Luis Ernesto Villanueva-Romero, 39, lying face down and unresponsive in the southbound lanes of Towne Avenue.

He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Detectives later identified Rubalcaba as the prime suspect in Villanueva-Romero’s death. On Dec. 3, he was located by officers in Montclair where he was taken into custody. 

Details on the circumstances leading up to Villanueva-Romero’s death and whether the two men knew each other were not released by authorities.

On Dec. 5, Rubalcaba was charged with involuntary manslaughter, felon in possession of a firearm, destruction of evidence, and firearm enhancement.

The deadly incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to call Pomona Police at 909-622-1241. 

Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.