Lake Arrowhead- Hoist Rescue

June 25, 2019

Headquarters, June, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: June 22, 2019 / 3:30 pm INCIDENT: Pinnacles Hoist Rescue LOCATION: The Pinnacles/ Lake Arrowhead VICTIM: Christina Mallon 49-year-old of Rancho Cucamonga SUMMARY: On Saturday, June 22nd, Christina Mallon, went hiking with friends and family in the remote area known as “The Pinnacles”, located just northwest of Lake Arrowhead. The group decided to hike off trail through the large boulders which cover the area. At one point, Mallon was on top of a large boulder…

Highland- Lewd Acts with a Child

June 25, 2019

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Highland, June, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: Friday, June 21, 2019 / 8:05 p.m. INCIDENT: Lewd Acts with a Child LOCATION: 26800 Block of 9th Street, Highland SUSPECT: Marcos Silva-Vargas, age 47, Highland resident VICTIM: Confidential SUMMARY: On Friday, June 21st, at approximately 8:05 pm, deputies from the Highland Police Department began a Child Molestation investigation. The suspect was identified as Marcos Vargas. Vargas was interviewed by deputies and later arrested without incident. The sexual encounters took place at three locations frequented by the suspect and…

Highland- Attempted Murder

June 25, 2019

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Highland, June, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 22, 2019 / 11:30 p.m. INCIDENT: Attempted Murder / Assault w/Deadly Weapon LOCATION: 7700 Block of McKinley Street, Highland SUSPECT(S): Unknown VICTIM(S): Confidential SUMMARY: On Saturday, June 22nd, at approximately 11:30 pm, deputies from the Highland Police Department responded to a “shots fired” call and a report that two subjects were shot at the location. Deputies arrived and found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The crime scene stretched about a quarter of a block. Based on…

Big Bear City- Willful Cruelty to a Child

May 8, 2019

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Big Bear, May, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 30, 2019 INCIDENT: PC 273a(a); Willful Cruelty to a Child, PC 206 Torture, PC 205 Mayhem LOCATION: City of Big Bear SUSPECT: Joshua Gonzalez, 32 years old, resident of Big Bear Frances Castro, 35 years old, resident of Big Bear VICTIM: Ten-year-old female SUMMARY: On Saturday, March 30, 2019, the victim was transported via ambulance from Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Apple Valley to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) for severe frost bite to her feet.…

Chino Hills- Burglary

January 16, 2019

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Chino Hills, January, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: January 16, 2019 / 02:50AM INCIDENT: Burglary LOCATION: Oak Ridge Elementary School SUSPECTS: Francisco Gomez, age 43; Joseph Hernandez, age 24; Joseph Flores, age 24; Alysse Flamenco, age 19, all residents of Chino Hills VICTIM: Oak Ridge Elementry School SUMMARY: On January 16, 2019, at around 2:52 am, Deputy Anthony Ramirez conducted a traffic stop on Chevrolet Tahoe for a vehicle code violation. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies located 32 laptops, accessories from Oak Ridge Elementary…

Joshua Tree- Night Hoist Rescue

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…

Yucaipa- Possession of Stolen Property

December 21, 2018

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December, Press Releases for 2018, Yucaipa

DATE/TIME: December 19, 2018/ 8:30 Am INCIDENT: Vehicle Burglary/ Possession of Stolen Property LOCATION: 42000 Jenks Lake Rd., Barton Flats SUSPECT: Daniel Ponce, 50 years old, resident of Beaumont VICTIM: Pacific Slope Tree Company SUMMARY: On April 26, 2017, an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a company vehicle belonging to Pacific Slope Tree Company. The suspects stole multiple items of property, including chainsaws and climbing gear. In November of 2017, information was obtained that Daniel Ponce pawned two of the…

Twin Peaks- Search and Rescue

December 21, 2018

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December, Press Releases for 2018, Twin Peaks

DATE/TIME: December 20, 2018 / 6:33 p.m. INCIDENT: Search and Rescue LOCATION: Community of Arrowbear, Exploration Trail SUSPECT: Shawn Michael Earnest, 33 years old, resident of Orange County SUMMARY: On December 19, 2018, at approximately 7:38 p.m. deputies responded to a welfare check on Cory Earnest in the Community of Arrowbear. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, his brother Shawn Earnest fled into the forest fearing he would be arrested for his two no bail warrants. Cory was treated by medical…

Rancho Cucamonga- False Imprisonment

December 20, 2018

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December, Press Releases for 2018, Rancho Cucamonga

DATE: October 21, 2018 INCIDENT: PC273.5(A)- Inflicting Corporal Injury: Spouse/Cohabitant PC236- False Imprisonment PC518- Extortion LOCATION: 6400 block of Laguna Place, Rancho Cucamonga SUSPECT: Omar Pena, 33-years-old, resident of Rancho Cucamonga SUMMARY: Omar Pena and the victim were in a relationship for approximately six months. On Sunday, October 21, 2018, Pena and the victim got into an argument at Pena’s residence and Pena hit, kicked, and choked the victim causing significant injury. He also held her against her will.…

Chino Hills- Murder Investigation

December 20, 2018

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Chino Hills, December, Press Releases for 2018

DATE/TIME: December 19, 2018 1:16 am INCIDENT: Murder Investigation LOCATION: 15400 block of Fairfield Ranch Road, Chino Hills SUSPECT: Ivan Mejia, age 44 a resident of Chino Hills VICTIM: Martin Zendejas, age 54 a resident of Chino Hills SUMMARY: On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at approximately 1:16 am, deputies from the Chino Hills Police Department responded to an unknown problem in the parking lot of a hotel in the 15400 block of Fairfield Ranch Road in Chino Hills. The reporting…