Deputies arrest Derek Lemos of Loma Linda for willful cruelty to a child 
DATE/TIME: June 15, 2020
INCIDENT: Willful Cruelty to a Child
LOCATION: 10700 block of Myrtle Street, Loma Linda
SUSPECT(S): Derek Lemos, age 26, resident of Loma Linda
VICTIM(S): Two-year-old male
SUMMARY: On Monday, June 15, 2020, the victim was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) for second-degree burns. During a medical examination at ARMC, pediatricians determined the burns were not caused by an accident. Deputies from Central Station responded to the hospital to conduct the investigation.
Investigators learned the two-year-old victim resided in Loma Linda with Derek Lemos.
During the investigation, it was determined the child was burned while at his residence in Loma Linda. Lemos was found to have intentionally caused the burns to the victim and he was arrested and booked at Central Detention Center. In compliance with the statewide Emergency Bail Schedule, bail for most misdemeanor and felony offenses must be set at $0. Because of this criteria, Lemos was released from custody following the booking process.
The case was forwarded to the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office.
Anyone with any additional information regarding this crime is urged to contact Detective Sarah Ferguson at Central Sheriff's Station at 909-387-3545. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can report information to We-Tip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME, or on-line at www.wetip.com
Refer: Sarah Ferguson
Station: Central Station
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 152001054
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700