Deputies arrested James McClain for being a felon in possession of a firearm
DATE/TIME: June 13, 2020/2:38 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 29800(a)(1), Felon in Possession of a Firearm and PC 25850(c)(6), Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
LOCATION: Highland Ave/Valencia Ave, San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): James McClain, age 37 a resident of San Bernardino
SUMMARY: On June 13, 2020, Deputy S. Rule, from the Sheriff's Central Station, conducted a traffic stop and contacted the passenger identified as James McClain. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded firearm was located. The firearm was unregistered. Further investigation revealed McClain was a previously convicted felon. McClain is on active felony probation and is a documented criminal street gang member. McClain was arrested for PC 29800(a)(1), Felon in Possession of a Firearm and PC 25850(c)(6), Possession of an Unregistered Firearm and was booked into the Central Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central station at (909)387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy S. Rule
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909)387-3545
Case No. 012001545
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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