The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced on March 30 that it conducted targeted crime suppression efforts as part of Operation Consequences between March 30 and April 5. The operation took place in several communities, including Apple Valley, Victorville, San Bernardino, Loma Linda, Fontana, Colton, and Rialto.
Operation Consequences is intended to address quality-of-life issues and curb violent crime in the county. During this one-week period, investigators served 19 search warrants and contacted gang members as well as individuals prohibited from possessing firearms. Authorities made a total of 43 felony arrests and 12 misdemeanor arrests. More than one pound of narcotics was seized along with suspected methamphetamine. Investigators also confiscated 60 firearms during the operation, including nine ghost guns.
The department reported that Proposition 36—titled “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act”—was passed by California voters on November 5, 2024. It took effect on December 18 of that year and introduced reforms to laws related to homelessness, drug addiction, and theft. Deputies applied charges under Proposition 36 in two arrests during this operation; these new legal provisions allow for enhanced sentencing and can prevent offenders from being released before their court appearance.
Shannon D. Dicus serves as sheriff-coroner for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department according to the official website. The department operates facilities such as a dispatch center handling numerous service calls and maintains fifteen patrol stations across its jurisdiction according to the official website. It serves a population exceeding two million residents through collaborative law enforcement services aimed at addressing community requirements professionally according to the official website.
Funding for county-wide crime suppression was authorized by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors with additional resources provided for increased law enforcement services related to quality-of-life concerns.
Looking ahead, Operation Consequences will continue over several months with ongoing efforts focused on disrupting criminal street gangs and targeting those illegally possessing or trafficking firearms.
