San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
Press Release
DATE/TIME: December 6, 2016 / 3:08 PM
INCIDENT: Brandish Firearm, Felon With Firearm, Possession of Stolen Firearm, Probation Violation LOCATION: Duffy & Darby Street, San Bernardino (Mercado #2 Carniceria) VICTIM:Confidential Resident of San Bernardino SUSPECT: Felipe Lopez, 26-year-old resident of San Bernardino
Summary
On Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at approximately 3:08 PM, the victim called 911 reporting a Hispanic male adult, later identified as Lopez, confronted him in the store parking lot over a parking dispute. Lopez brandished the firearm during the dispute with the victim and fled the incident location in a white Chevy Colorado.
Deputies assigned to the Central Station responded with the assistance of Sheriff’s Aviation – 40 King. Lopez was located driving the vehicle near the intersection of Mt. Vernon & 17th Street in the City of San Bernardino, and a felony traffic stop was conducted. Lopez was detained and taken into custody without further incident. A stolen Glock 9MM pistol was located inside the vehicle with several magazines loaded with ammunition. Lopez was discovered to be on active felony probation for a Vehicle Hit and Run with Injury. He was arrested for the above charges and booked at the Central Detention Center. Lopez’ photograph is being released to the public due to detectives believing there are other victims he has threatened with the weapon. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Central Station at (909)387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com. Refer: Detective Division Station: Central Station Phone No: (909)387-3545 Case No: #011605313
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Sheriff’s Public Affairs Division
655 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, California 92415-0061
Telephone: (909) 387-3700
