Between February 23 and March 1, 2026, law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino County conducted targeted crime suppression activities as part of Operation Consequences. The operation involved the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Gangs/Narcotics Division, deputies from patrol stations, the Specialized Enforcement Division, Jail Intelligence Team, San Bernardino County Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, and several local police departments including Upland, Montclair, Ontario, Fontana, and Barstow. The SMASH Street Enforcement Team also carried out proactive patrols in High Desert communities and nearby areas.
During this week-long effort that included a focused operation on January 28 in the High Desert region—covering locations such as Apple Valley, Victorville, Oro Grande, Phelan, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga—authorities served 11 search warrants. Law enforcement made contact with gang members and individuals prohibited from owning firearms. A total of 24 felony arrests and 18 misdemeanor arrests were made. Ten firearms were seized during these operations; two of those were ghost guns.
California voters approved Proposition 36 on November 5, 2024. Known as “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act,” it became effective December 18 that year. This measure revised laws established by Proposition 47 to address issues like homelessness and theft. It introduced new Penal and Health and Safety Codes that can be used during arrests for enhanced sentencing or to prevent cite release before court appearances. According to officials: “Proposition 36 applied to five of the above arrests.”
Funding for county-wide crime suppression was authorized by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to allow the Sheriff’s Department additional resources for addressing quality-of-life concerns throughout its jurisdiction.
Operation Consequences is ongoing with a focus on targeted crime suppression operations as well as parole and probation checks within High Desert communities and areas under the Sheriff’s jurisdiction around San Bernardino city limits. Personnel from various divisions—including the Gangs/Narcotics Division—and state agencies will continue efforts over coming months aimed at reducing violent crime rates, disrupting criminal street gangs’ activity, and apprehending individuals illegally possessing or trafficking firearms.
Shannon D. Dicus serves as sheriff-coroner for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, which provides collaborative law enforcement services across a population exceeding two million residents through its network of patrol stations and other facilities.
For further information regarding Operation Consequences or related initiatives:
“Refer: Public Affairs Division
Station: Gangs/Narcotics Division
Phone No. (909) 387-3700″
“SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department”
