Deputies are conducting an investigation regarding possession of narcotics(ecstasy pills) for sale
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 16, 2020 / 4:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale
LOCATION: Cherry Avenue / Foothill Boulevard, Fontana
SUSPECT(S): Guadalupe Valenzuela, 25 years old
Keith Powell, 26 years old
SUMMARY:
On Saturday, May 16, 2020, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Deputy G. Jimenez conducted a traffic stop on a black Nissan Altima in the area of Cherry Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in the city of Fontana. Deputy Jimenez spoke to the driver who was identified as Guadalupe Valenzuela. Guadalupe told Deputy Jimenez she was a Lyft driver and was giving her three male adult passengers a ride.
During the investigation Guadalupe was found in possession of 42 ecstasy pills and a large sum of money. The front passenger Keith Powell who was on active felony probation initially gave Deputy Jimenez a false name because he believed he might have warrants for his arrest. Guadalupe was released at the scene and the report will be submitted to the District Attorney for review. Powell was transported and booked at West Valley Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at (909) 356-67678. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy G. Jimenez
Station: Fontana Sheriff's Station
Phone No. 909-356-6767
Case No. 032001161
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Fontana Sheriff's Department
17780 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
Contact
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