East SBV Times

A 35-year-old man, identified as Christopher Ochoa, was taken into custody after attempting a home invasion robbery in Rialto on March 30, 2024. Deputies from the Fontana Station responded to a residence on Gray Pine Place following a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, they found Ochoa armed with both a gun and an axe, knocking on the front door of the residence.

Despite numerous commands to drop the weapons, Ochoa failed to comply, raising the axe in a threatening manner towards the deputies, which led to a lethal force encounter. Fortunately, Ochoa was not injured by gunfire and was subsequently taken into custody. He was then transported to the hospital for medical treatment before being cleared for booking.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division has taken over the investigation, which is still ongoing. Ochoa has been booked for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and attempted home invasion robbery. Additionally, he faces charges for a traffic warrant, with his total bail set at $125,000.

In light of this incident, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department has issued a call for information, urging anyone with relevant details to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Those who wish to provide information anonymously can reach out to We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visit www.wetip.com.

For further inquiries regarding this case, individuals are advised to refer to Detective I. Gosswiller at the Specialized Investigations Division by calling 909-890-4904, with the case number DR # 032400959, and the header 2024 - 028.

Shannon D. Dicus, representing the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, has provided these details concerning the incident in Rialto.