Full Notification

DATE/TIME: July 16, 2020/ 11:00 a.m.

INCIDENT: PC - 2800.2(a) - Evading with disregard for public safety, HS 11378 - Possession of controlled substance for sale, HS -11377(a) -Possession of controlled substance, HS - 11352(a) Transport/sell narcotics

LOCATION: N. Victoria Avenue

SUSPECT(S): Thomas Huerta, 30 years old, resident of San Bernardino
Lisa Smith, 34 years old, resident of San Bernardino


SUMMARY:
On July 16, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., deputies from the Sheriff’s Central Station, assigned to the San Manuel Casino, conducted a traffic stop on a black Nissan Altima in violation of California Vehicle Code 4000 (a)(1), Expired Registration and California Vehicle Code 26708, Window Tint. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and the driver, later identified as Lisa Smith, refused to pull over and continued to drive south on Victoria Avenue at approximately 70 MPH.

Smith stopped the vehicle on 18th Street when the front passenger, later identified as Thomas Huerta, got out of the vehicle and took off running. Deputies chased Huerta and were able to take him into custody. A search of Huerta was conducted and two large baggies of suspected crystallized methamphetamine, a working digital scale, multiple clear plastic baggies and a large denomination of money was located.

School Police officers continued the chase of Smith, who eventually stopped her vehicle on East 21st and Valencia Avenue. A third passenger was in the vehicle but was released in the field.

After investigating, Huerta was found to be an active gang member and was arrested for an active warrant, Possession of a controlled substance for sale, Transportation/sell narcotics and Gang enhancement. Huerta was booked into Central Detention Center and is being held without bail (no bail warrant).

Smith was arrested for Evading with disregard for public safety and booked into Central Detention Center. She is being held without bail (no bail warrant).
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the WE-TIP Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the WE-TIP Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy A. Zolfaghari

Station: Central Station

Phone No. (909) 387-3545

Case No. 772000357

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department