Sheriff Rod Hoops retires
I have dedicated the last 34 years of my professional life to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. When I began my career as a 21-year old Deputy Sheriff in 1978, I had no idea as to what kind of adventure I was in for. I have lived my dream and have made many friends [...]
WANTED PERSON ESCAPEE
On September 2, 2012, Washington was involved in a Deputy Involved Shooting in Los Angeles County. Any media questions regarding that incident should be directed to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (323) 267-4800. Washington remains outstanding and an extensive search for him continues. Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division [...]
San Bernadino is fighting theWest Nile Virus
In response to recent exposures of the West Nile Virus, The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department has launched a program in coordination with the County’s Public Health- Vector Contro. This will help identify areas likely to breed mosquitoes. In their day to day duties, Sheriff’s Aviation flight crews will be actively looking for areas of standing [...]
“one-eighty-seven” murder
San Bernadino, CA- On Monday, August 27, 2012, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Central Station deputies responded to the report of shots heard in the area of Tippecanoe – south of 4th Street in San Bernardino. Upon arrival, deputies located a black male adult lying in the roadway suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was [...]
Murder in Bloomington
On Saturday, June 2, 2012, at approximately 11:49 p.m., deputies from the Fontana Sheriff’s Station responded to the intersection of Maple and Jurupa in Bloomington following the report of shots heard and a male subject down. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical personnel arrived on scene and the victim was [...]
Officer Involved Shooting, PC 273.5 Domestic Violence/Spousal Abuse
On Sunday, June 3, 2012, at approximately 5:13 p.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Station responded to a reported domestic disturbance in the 12400 block of Kiowa Rd. When deputies arrived, no one answered the door. Due to the nature of the call, deputies went in the residence through an unlocked door to check the [...]
Major injury/hit and run traffic collision
Christopher Green was driving east on Yucca Trail approaching Hanford Ave. following a red Honda Civic occupied by three local juveniles. The driver of the Honda stopped on Yucca Trail preparing to turn left onto Hanford Ave. Green did not notice the Honda stop, and collided with the Civic from behind. After the collision, Green [...]