Manuel Lopez of San Bernardino was arrested for possession of narcotics for sale and intimidation of a witness 
DATE/TIME: May 19, 2020 / 8:00 A.M.
INCIDENT: Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sales and Intimidation of a Witness
LOCATION: 800 block of W. Temple Street, San Bernardino, CA
SUSPECT: Manuel Lopez, 18-year-old resident of San Bernardino
SUMMARY:
On March 25, 2020, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Central Patrol Station investigated an assault with injuries at a business in Grand Terrace. Through investigation, the suspect was identified as Manuel Lopez of San Bernardino. On May 1, 2020, the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office filed felony assault charges against Lopez. Following the assault, Lopez used a social media account to communicate with and intimidate the victim, in an attempt to prevent criminal charges from being pursued by the victim.
Deputies used information gathered from the investigation to corroborate the assault and witness intimidation. Additionally, deputies developed additional information indicating Lopez was involved in illegal narcotics sales and gang activity.
On May 19, 2020, deputies served a search warrant at Lopez's residence and recovered evidence related to the ongoing investigations. Items indicative of narcotic sales, which included cocaine, a digital scale, paraphernalia and packaging, were found in Lopez's possession. Lopez was arrested and booked at the Central Detention Center for violation of H.S. 11351 and H.S. 11378 - Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale, and P.C. 136.1(a) (1) Dissuading a Witness.
Refer: Deputy A. Lopez or Deputy J. Cobbs
Station: Central
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 012001305 and 122000272
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700