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San Bernardino Sheriff's proactive measures against opioids in jails show results
In response to a request for information from the Board of State and Community Corrections Bureaus (BSCC) in July 2024, California sheriffs and probation departments provided data regarding opioid introduction into correctional facilities.
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San Bernardino Sheriff's Department clarifies number of inmate deaths
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has addressed recent claims about the number of in-custody deaths at its correctional facilities.
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Police investigate fatal shooting in Victorville
On the evening of October 30, 2024, the Victorville Police Department responded to a shooting incident on La Paz Drive in Victorville.
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Retail theft crackdown leads to multiple arrests and recovery of stolen goods
Investigators from multiple agencies conducted a retail theft operation in San Bernardino County, resulting in five felony arrests and 13 misdemeanor arrests.
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Victorville woman arrested for murder after man found stabbed
On October 27, 2024, deputies from the Victorville Station responded to a reported stabbing incident at a residence located in the 13700 block of Mesa View Drive.
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Victorville man killed at house party; suspect still unidentified
On October 26, 2024, at approximately 12:47 a.m., authorities responded to a report of gunfire at a residence on Coalinga Road in Victorville, where a party was taking place.
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Human remains found in Big Bear; investigation underway
On October 26, 2024, at approximately 3:03 p.m., deputies were called to Smarts Rancho Road, north of Cactus Flats and Big Bear, following the discovery of a human skull.
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San Bernardino Sheriff's Department conducts successful Operation Consequences
Between October 25 and November 1, 2024, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department carried out a series of operations aimed at crime suppression.
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Deputy involved in lethal force encounter with armed suspect at Victorville Mall
On October 24, 2024, a deputy in Victorville responded to an incident at the Victorville Mall involving an uncooperative male subject.
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Sheriff Dicus releases mid-term report on department progress
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus has published a Mid-Term Report detailing the department's progress and initiatives since he assumed office. The report highlights efforts to enhance public safety, support personnel, and tackle community challenges.
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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day set for October 26 in San Bernardino County
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is offering an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. This initiative, known as the 26th Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and aims to prevent pill abuse and theft by allowing the public to discard potentially dangerous, expired, unused, or unwanted medications.
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Sheriff's department seizes firearms in 'Operation Consequences' crackdown
Between October 19 and October 25, 2024, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department conducted a series of operations under "Operation Consequences."
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San Bernardino police arrest 26 suspects during 'Operation Smash & Grab
Between September 26 and October 11, 2024, law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino County conducted a targeted crime suppression operation named "Operation Smash & Grab." This initiative aimed to address the rise in organized retail theft across the region.
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Hesperia man faces charges after police chase ends with shooting
Deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff's Station responded to a disturbance call on October 14, 2024, involving Robert Brown, a 39-year-old resident of Hesperia. The incident occurred in the unincorporated area of Hesperia at approximately 7:32 p.m. Deputies were informed that Brown had assaulted his spouse and stolen her cell phone before fleeing the scene in his blue Infinity sedan.
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Law enforcement collaborates in Operation Consequences targeting crime in San Bernardino area
Between October 12 and October 18, 2024, law enforcement agencies collaborated in a targeted crime suppression effort known as Operation Consequences. The operation involved investigators from the Sheriff's Gangs/Narcotics Division, Specialized Enforcement Division, and multiple patrol stations. They were joined by personnel from the California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Probation, Upland Police Department, Fontana Police Department, Montclair Police Department, Barstow Police Department, Chino Police Department, and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations.
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Fire under investigation at Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center
On October 10, 2024, at around 9:53 a.m., maintenance staff at Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center observed smoke coming from the laundry building. Deputies acted promptly to control the fire and informed San Bernardino County Fire. Firefighters arrived swiftly, managing to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading further.
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Victorville mall shooting suspect arrested in San Jose
On October 6, 2024, deputies responded to a shooting at the Victorville Galleria Mall.
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San Bernardino County targets crime with Operation Consequences
Between October 5 and October 11, 2024, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department conducted a targeted crime suppression operation known as "Operation Consequences." This initiative involved the department's Gangs/Narcotics Division investigators and patrol station deputies who served four search warrants in various locations within San Bernardino.
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Deputies involved in fatal encounter with armed man in Loma Linda
On October 3, 2024, a lethal force encounter occurred in Loma Linda when deputies from the Central Station responded to a call at a residence on Snowden Avenue. Upon arrival, they found Edward Jensen Dass, a 39-year-old resident of Loma Linda, holding a knife. Despite several commands from the deputy to drop the weapon, Dass advanced toward him. The situation resulted in the use of lethal force by the deputies.
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Operation targets retail theft in San Bernardino County
On September 20, 2024, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department initiated an investigation into a series of organized retail thefts at Stater Bros. Markets in Chino and Ontario. Two suspects were involved in these incidents, with one entering the markets to gather products and another waiting outside with a vehicle to flee once the goods were stolen.