Deputies arrested Samuel Tapia, a probationer from Kern County, in possession of a stolen vehicle 
DATE/TIME: August 17, 2020 / 11:38 A.M.
INCIDENT: Grand Theft Auto
LOCATION: Yucaipa Blvd. and Avenue E, Yucaipa
SUSPECT: Samuel Tapia, 29-year-old resident of Perris
SUMMARY:
On August 17, 2020, at approximately 11:38 am, Yucaipa deputies were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Yucaipa Blvd and Avenue E. The green Pontiac sedan bearing a Nevada license plate was stolen from the city of Perris earlier in the day and deputies found the Pontiac at the Mobil Gas Station at Hampton Rd. and Yucaipa Blvd. A male, later identified as Samuel Tapia, was standing next to the Pontiac pumping gas. A high-risk traffic stop was initiated, and Tapia was taken into custody without incident. Tapia initially provided a false name, but further investigation led to his correct identity.
Tapia was found to be on probation for Grand Theft Auto out of Kern County.
Samuel Tapia was arrested for Grand Theft Auto, Possession of Stolen Property and False Identification to a police officer and was booked at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino.
Refer: Deputy A. Alcala
Station: Yucaipa Police Station
Phone No. (909)918-2305
Case No. 142002342
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
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