Two SBCSD Employees Test Positive for COVID -19

April 1, 2020

April, Headquarters, Press Releases for 2020

On April 1,2020, two deputy sheriffs assigned to corrections tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The deputies are resting at home at this time and are experiencing flu-like symptoms. The deputies entered self-quarantine due to an onset of flu-like symptoms prior to receiving test results and have been off of work for a week. We are currently investigating how they were infected. Although we do not know when and where the deputies were exposed to the virus, we continue to…

SBCSD Employee Tests Positive for COVID -19

March 24, 2020

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Headquarters, March, Press Releases for 2020

Today, one of our deputy sheriffs assigned to patrol tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The deputy is resting at home at this time and is experiencing flu like symptoms. We are currently investigating how the deputy was infected. Although we do not know when and where the deputy was exposed to the virus, we continue to encourage all members to heed the warnings of health officials while on and off duty. Out of respect for our deputy, no additional…

Appropriate Use of 9-1-1 System

March 23, 2020

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Headquarters, March

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in San Bernardino County, local hospitals and public health officials are anticipating an increase in emergency room visits from the public; as such, this may also cause a strain on the 9-1-1 system. In anticipation of this potential surge, local public safety officials are urging the public to utilize the 9-1-1 system for actual emergencies only to ensure the first-responders are available for life-threatening emergencies. To alleviate excess 9-1-1 calls, if a person is…

Chino Hills- Cold Case Solved

March 11, 2020

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February, Headquarters, Press Releases for 2020

DATE/TIME: September 22, 2001/ 1:54 a.m. COLD CASE UPDATE: March 11,2020 INCDENT: Murder Investigation LOCATION: 15000 block of Monte Vista Avenue, Chino Hills VICTIM: Sabrina Chagoy, 40 years of age at the time of her death SUSPECT: Antonio Loera Contreras, age 50 a resident of Jurupa Valley SUMMARY: On Saturday, September 22, 2001, at approximately 1:54 a.m., Chino Hills Deputies responded to a report of a female down on the ground in the 15000 block of Monte Vista Avenue, Chino…

Federal Motion For Summary Judgment

February 18, 2020

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February, Headquarters, Press Releases for 2020

For release – February 12, 2020 FEDERAL JUDGE GRANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT IN FAVOR OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY AND DEPUTY SAMUEL RULE On November 14, 2019, United States District Judge Percy Anderson accepted findings and recommendations of United States Magistrate Judge in favor of the San Bernardino County and Deputy Samuel Rule, and against Plaintiff Angelo Torres. On July 6, 2016, Deputy Rule was performing a safety check in a housing unit at the West Valley Detention Center. There…

Fort Irwin- Child Pornography

January 21, 2020

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Headquarters, January, Press Releases for 2020

DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 16, 2020 INCIDENT: PC 311.11 (A) Possession of Child Pornography LOCATION: Fort Irwin SUSPECT: Steven Berg, 38 years old, resident of Fort Irwin SUMMARY: Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Crimes Against Children Detail (CAC) and Sheriff’s Hi-Tech Division, began an investigation into the downloading, possession and distribution of child pornography. Through investigation, investigators determined the the child pornography was distributed from a home in Fort Irwin. On Thursday, January 16, 2020, personnel from CAC,…

Muscoy- Felony Evading

January 10, 2020

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Headquarters, January, Press Releases for 2020

DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 9, 2020 9:29 p.m. INCIDENT: Felony Evading / Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Deputy Involved Shooting LOCATION: Otto Street/Blake Street, Muscoy SUSPECT: Juan Ayon-Ruiz, 24 years old, resident of Yucaipa SUMMARY: On Thursday, January 9, 202 at 9:29 p.m. deputies from the Central Station attempted a traffic stop on a Buick Ranier that was driving recklessly on the eastbound 210 freeway near Highland Ave. The driver failed to stop and continued driving at a high rate…

Nevada State Line- Lethal Force Encounter

January 9, 2020

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Headquarters, January, Press Releases for 2020

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 4:43 p.m. INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter LOCATION: Northbound I-15 Freeway near Nevada State Line SUSPECT: Unidentified white male adult SUMMARY: On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 4:43 p.m., deputies from the Barstow Station received a notice from Kern County Sheriff’s Department to be on the lookout for an armed and dangerous murder suspect driving a silver 2017 Nissan that was possibly in the Baker area. Deputies and Officers from the California Highway Patrol and Nevada…

San Bernardino- Murder Investigation

November 20, 2019

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Headquarters, November, Press Releases for 2019

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 12:38 a.m. INCIDENT: Murder Investigation LOCATION: 6900 block of N. Barton St., San Bernardino VICTIM: Harold Osbourne, 24 years old, transient SUSPECT: Uluao Frank Muasau, 39 years old, resident of San Bernardino SUMMARY: On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 12:38 a.m. deputies were notified by San Bernardino Police that officers responded to a man down call and found a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to St. Bernadine’s Hospital where he…

San Bernardino- Human Trafficking of a Minor and Victim Rescue

November 20, 2019

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Headquarters, November, Press Releases for 2019

DATE/TIME: November 13, 2019/12:00 pm INCIDENT: Human Trafficking of a Minor and Victim Rescue LOCATION: 100 Block of S. E Street, San Bernardino SUSPECT(S): CONFIDENTIAL- 17-year-old, male Juvenile resident of San Bernardino County VICTIM(S): CONFIDENTIAL- 17-year-old, female Juvenile resident of San Bernardino County SUMMARY: On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at about 12:00 pm, San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force investigators received information, a juvenile female was possibly being Trafficked from a hotel on S. E. Street, in the City…