An anonymous tip led deputies to an indoor marijuana grow on Wilson Ave.;Bingguang Liang was arrested
DATE: March 10, 2020
INCIDENT: HS 11358 (C) – Cultivating Marijuana 6+ Plants
PC 498 (D) – Theft of Utilities Service
LOCATION: 8900 Block of Wilson Ave., Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT: Bingguang Liang, 57-years-old of Rancho Cucamonga
Summary:
Deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station received an anonymous tip regarding a house in the 8900 block of Wilson Ave. that may be growing marijuana. As deputies began their investigation and examined the house from the outside, they immediately observed several characteristics consistent with operating a marijuana grow house. Deputies contacted a subject in the home, identified as Bingguang Liang, and served a search warrant. During the search, deputies discovered 1,478 marijuana plants and equipment used for cultivating purposes. Deputies also discovered the main electrical panel had been tampered with to bypass the electrical meter. Investigators from Southern California Edison responded to the house and estimated the theft of electricity to be worth over $88,000.
Liang was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center where he remains in custody on $50,000 bail.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Michael Acuna
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Case No. 112003017
Phone No. (909)477-2800
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800