Yucaipa- Mental Health Evaluation

August 30, 2019

August, Press Releases for 2019, Yucaipa

DATE/TIME: August 28, 2019/ 5:00 PM INCIDENT: Mental Health Evaluation / 72 Hour Detention LOCATION: 34000 block of Avenue J, Yucaipa SUSPECT(S): Confidential, 16 year old Yucaipa resident SUMMARY: On August 28, 2019 at approximately 5:00 pm, deputies from the Yucaipa Police Department responded to a suspicious circumstances call in the 34000 block of Avenue J. The caller reported a hispanic man was armed with a knife and walking in the area. When Deputy Lozano arrived, he found the man…

Rancho Cucamonga- Fatal Traffic Collision

August 30, 2019

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August, Press Releases for 2019, Rancho Cucamonga

DATE/TIME: August 29, 2019 / 8:30 p.m. INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision LOCATION: Arrow Route / Sierra Madre Avenue PARTY ONE: Jennifer Lopez, 46-year-old resident of Rancho Cucamonga PARTY TWO: Desiree Vicario, 27-year-old resident of Rancho Cucamonga SUMMARY: On Thursday, August 29, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department responded to a report of a fatal traffic collision located at Arrow Route and Sierra Madre Avenue, in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. Desiree Vicario drove a…

Needles- Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sales

August 30, 2019

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August, Needles, Press Releases for 2019

DATE/TIME: August 29, 2019/ 4:00 p.m. INCIDENT: HS 11378- Possession of a controlled substance for sales PC 12022.1(B) – Commit crime while on bail LOCATION: 900 block of Coronado Street, Needles, SUSPECT(S): Craig Wilding, 50-year-old resident of Needles SUMMARY: On August 29, 2019, Deputies from the Colorado River Station served a search warrant in the 900 block of Coronado St. in Needles. During the service of the search warrant, a large amount of methamphetamine was recovered along with scales, plastic…

Highland- Felon in Possession of a Firearm

August 30, 2019

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August, Highland, Press Releases for 2019

DATE/TIME: August 29, 2019/ 8:20 P.M. INCIDENT: PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Firearm, PC 30305(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Ammunition, PC 32310 – Possession of Large Capacity Magazine LOCATION: 7400 Block of Elm St, Highland SUSPECT(S): Deon Johnson, 21-year-old resident of San Bernardino SUMMARY: Deputies from the Highland Sheriff’s Station responded to the 7400 Block of Elm St in Highland for a fight involving numerous people. Witnesses reported seeing some of the people carrying firearms. When deputies…

Rancho Cucamonga- Armed Robbery

August 29, 2019

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August, Press Releases for 2019, Rancho Cucamonga

DATE/TIME: August 28, 2019 / 3:33 p.m. INCIDENT: PC211- Armed Robbery LOCATION: 8100 block of Vineyard Avenue SUSPECT: Armonte Rashad Gary, 23-years-old from Rosamond, California Alontae Shawndel Short, 28-years-old from Los Angeles, California SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at approximately 3:33 p.m., deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department responded to a business in the 8100 block of Vineyard Ave. for a report of an armed robbery. Two male suspects entered the Cricket Wireless store, brandished a black handgun…

Yucaipa- Residential Robbery

August 28, 2019

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August, Press Releases for 2019, Uncategorized, Yucaipa

DATE/TIME: August 27, 2019 at 1:46 p.m. INCIDENT: Residential Robbery LOCATION: 10600 block of Opal Avenue SUSPECT(S): Leondre Houston, 19-year-old resident of Redlands VICTIM(S): Victim #1, 56-year-old resident of Mentone SUMMARY: On August 26, 2019, at 7:08 a.m., deputies from the Yucaipa Sheriff’s Station responded to the 10600 block of Opal Avenue in Mentone for a report of a burglary that just occurred. Through their investigation, deputies determined the suspect threw a cinder block through a side garage window. He…

VICTORVILLE- Traffic Enforcement Operation

August 27, 2019

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August, Press Releases for 2019, Victorville

DATE: August 27, 2019 INCIDENT: Traffic Enforcement Operation LOCATION: Adelanto and Apple Valley SUMMARY: On August 21, 2019, deputies from multiple stations in the High Desert, including Victorville Police Department, Apple Valley Police Department, Hesperia Police Department, and Adelanto Police Department, conducted a Traffic Enforcement Operation focused on reducing traffic collisions. Deputies concentrated on several roadways in Adelanto and Apple Valley, identified as problem areas. As a result, a total of 101 vehicle stops were conducted. Of the 101 stops,…

Twin Peaks- Sex Registrant in Possession of a Controlled Substance , Convicted Felon in Possession of a Stun Gun, Manufacturing Concentrated Cannabis

August 27, 2019

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August, Press Releases for 2019, Twin Peaks

DATE/TIME: 08/25/2019/ 8:30 AM INCIDENT: Sex Registrant in Possession of a Controlled Substance , Convicted Felon in Possession of a Stun Gun, Manufacturing Concentrated Cannabis LOCATION: 22800 Block of Byron Road, Valley of Enchantment SUSPECT(S): Kenneth Cantrell, 51-year-old resident of Valley of Enchantment Virginia Rodriguez, 40-year-old resident of Valley of Enchantment VICTIM(S): Confidential SUMMARY: On Sunday, August 25, 2019, at approximately 8:30 AM, deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) served a Search Warrant in the 22800…

Morongo Basin-H&S 11379 (a) – Transportation of Narcotics for Sales

August 27, 2019

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August, Morongo Basin, Press Releases for 2019

DATE/TIME: 08/26/2019 – 11:40 pm INCIDENT: H&S 11379 (a) – Transportation of Narcotics for Sales LOCATION: N. Landers Lane & Reche Road, Landers SUSPECT(S): Eric Sponholtz , 47-year-old resident of Yucca Valley SUMMARY: : On Monday, August 26, 2019, at about 11:40 p.m., Deputy Singh conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Tahoe which had an inoperable license plate light. As Singh was attempting to stop the vehicle, the driver later identified as Eric Sponholtz, threw a plastic bag…

Crestline- Homicide Investigation

August 22, 2019

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August, Headquarters, Press Releases for 2019

DATE/TIME: July 11, 2019 9:17 p.m. UPDATE INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation LOCATION: 24089 Lake Gregory Dr., Crestline – Goodwin’s Market parking lot SUSPECT: Alex Opmanis, 27 years old, resident of Crestline VICTIM: Sammy Lee Davis, 29 years old, resident of Crestline UPDATE: On Friday, August 9, 2019, Alex Opmanis met with Homicide detectives to provide an additional statement. Following the interview, Detectives determined Opmanis’ statements were inconsistent with the evidence gathered and placed him under arrest for the murder of Sammy…