Yucaipa – Continuous Sexual Abuse To A Minor

Joshua Tree- Night Hoist Rescue

Final settlement reached in San Bernardino Jail Class Action

Hesperia- Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Deputy Involved Shooting

Victorville – Murder Investigation

Headquarters – Night Vision Goggle Hoist Rescue

ERASE Child Trafficking Training

West Valley Detention Center- Search for Inmate Released in Error

San Bernardino- Human Trafficking of a Minor

Running Springs- Murder Investigation

January 9, 2019

Headquarters, January, Press Releases for 2019

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 INCIDENT: PC 288.5(a), Continuous sexual abuse to a minor LOCATION: Yucaipa, CA VICTIMS: 10-year-old female 8-year-old female SUSPECT: Jose Isabel Martinez, 48 years old, resident of Yucaipa SUMMARY: On Monday, October 1, 2018, Yucaipa Sheriff’s Station investigated a report of sexual abuse on two minors. The victims identified the suspect as Jose Isabel Martinez. Throughout the course of the investigation, it was determined Martinez was a sixth-grade teacher…

December 27, 2018

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December, Headquarters, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, December 26, 2018, 5:10 p.m. – 8:35 p.m. INCIDENT: Night Hoist Rescue LOCATION: Joshua Tree National Monument VICTIMS: Peter Muffoletto, 30 years old, resident of Berkley, Ca. SUMMARY: On December 26th, 2018, at approximately 5:10 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Aviation responded to a report of an injured hiker at the Joshua Tree National Monument. The hiker, later identified as Peter Muffoletto, was rock climbing when he fell approximately 50 feet and sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries. Due to…

December 13, 2018

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December, Headquarters, Press Releases for 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FINAL SETTLEMENT REACHED IN SAN BERNARDINO JAIL CLASS ACTION Contacts: Public Affairs Division, Sheriff’s Department Public Affairs Division (909) 387-3700 On December 12, 2018, Judge Virginia A. Phillips approved a settlement agreement between San Bernardino County and plaintiffs confined in the county jails, who are represented by the Prison Law Office (PLO). The settlement addresses medical and mental health care of inmates, restrictive housing practices, staffing levels, ADA compliance, and use of force policies and procedures. Judge…

December 5, 2018

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December, Headquarters, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 9:31 p.m. INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Deputy Involved Shooting LOCATION: 11800 block of Hemlock Avenue, Hesperia SUSPECT: Oligario Puente, 32 years old, resident of Hesperia SUMMARY: On Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 9:31 p.m. deputies were called to a residence after the caller stated a family member, Oligario Puente, was armed with a gun and knife and threatening to harm other family members. When deputies arrived, they located Puente…

November 20, 2018

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Headquarters, November, Press Releases for 2018, Victorville

DATE/TIME: November 19, 2018 1:30 p.m. INCIDENT: Murder Investigation LOCATION: Mesa View Drive/Bear Valley Road, Victorville SUSPECT(S): Unknown VICTIM: Danielle Emily Gonzales, 20 years old, resident of Phelan SUMMARY: On Monday, November 19, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Victor Valley deputies were responding to a report of a missing person, Danielle Gonzales, when they received information that her vehicle was located in the City of Victorville. Victorville deputies responded to the area of Mesa View Dr./Bear Valley Rd. where…

November 19, 2018

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Headquarters, November, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: Sunday, November 18, 2018, at approximately 5:30 p.m. INCIDENT: Night Vision Goggle Hoist Rescue LOCATION: Bonita Falls, Lytle Creek VICTIM: Grayson Roberts, age 29 a resident of Eastvale CREW: 40King3– Pilot- Deputy B. Miller, Flight Officer- Deputy G. Ditfurth AR306– Pilot- Deputy R. Peppler, Crew Chief- Deputy W. Hess, Medics- Deputy G. Yee, Citizen Volunteer R. Potter SUMMARY: On Sunday, November 18th, at approximately 5:30 p.m., AR306 and 40King3 were requested by San Bernardino County Fire…

November 16, 2018

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Headquarters, November, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: November 5-7, 2018 INCIDENT: Advanced Human Trafficking Training LOCATION: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Academy SUMMARY: The San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force recently hosted a 3-day, Advanced Human Trafficking Training course, designed to give investigators and street-level officers the knowledge and tools to actively recognize, investigate and successfully prosecute suspects in cases of Human Trafficking. The “victim-centered” training was provided by industry experts from ERASE Child Trafficking, a non-profit organization. ERASE Child Trafficking, is a US based organization…

November 9, 2018

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Headquarters, November, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: November 8, 2018, at 2:25 p.m. INCIDENT: Search for Inmate Released in Error LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center (WVDC), 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga INMATE: Aaron Williams, Black Male Adult, 25 years-old, Transient 6’1, 190 lbs, last seen wearing black shirt, black pants, and black shoes. SUMMARY: On November 8, 2018, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Aaron Williams was released in error from the West Valley Detention Center. Williams was booked on October 31, 2018, for a felony parole violation…

October 30, 2018

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Headquarters, October, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: October 23, 2018/4:00 pm INCIDENT: Human Trafficking of a Minor LOCATION: 5th and G St., San Bernardino SUSPECT(S): Daniel Thomas, 25 year old resident of Sacramento VICTIM(S): Confidential 17 year old female resident of Sacramento County SUMMARY: On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 4:00 pm, investigators from the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force, responded to assist San Bernardino Police Officers, who had detained a juvenile believed to be involved in prostitution. SBPD officers had been conducting…

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October 29, 2018

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Headquarters, October, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: Friday, October 26, 2018 10:00 p.m. INCIDENT: Murder Investigation LOCATION: 30000 Block of Hunsacker Way, Running Springs SUSPECT: Janine Lee, 34-year-old, a resident of Running Springs VICTIM: Richard Nelson, 33-year-old, a resident of Running Springs SUMMARY: On Friday, October 26, 2018, at about 10:00 p.m., the Running Springs Fire Department was called to a residence in the 30000 block of Hunsacker Way in Running Springs. At the residence, fire personnel located Richard Nelson in…