Following a routine traffic stop, deputies from the MET team arrest three suspects for various narcotics charges 
DATE/TIME: December 20, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of Narcotics / Heroin for Sale
LOCATION: Yucaipa Blvd / Hampton Road, Yucaipa
SUSPECT(S): Nicholas Valenzuela, 28 year-old resident of Highland
Patrick Jimenez, 28 year-old resident of Yucaipa
Troy Tull, 31 year-old resident of Yucaipa
SUMMARY: On December 20, 2019, deputies from the MET team conducted a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation and contacted the three occupants of the vehicle.
Nicholas Valenzuela was the driver of the vehicle. During a search of his person, he was found to be in possession of three syringes, approximately 13-14 grams of black tar heroin, .2 grams of white heroin, over 50 prescription Suboxone packets. Valenzuela was arrested for Possession of Narcotics for Sale.
Patrick Jimenez, a passenger, was found in possession of a small amount of heroin. Troy Tull, a passenger, was found to be under the influence of heroin.
All suspects were arrested and booked into the Central Detention Center for the above charges. Valenzuela is being held of $50,000 bail. Tull and Jimenez were booked and cite released.
Anyone with information about ongoing criminal activity can contact the Deputies Alcala or Shelton at the Yucaipa Station @ 909-918-2305. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy D. Shelton
Deputy A. Alcala
Probation Officer S. Ulloa
Station: Yucaipa Station
Phone No. (909) 918-2305
Case No. 141903956
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Contact
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