Julio Cesar Ortiz was arrested for negligently discharging a shotgun at vehicles and other firearm violations 
DATE/TIME: March 2, 2021 / 11:33 PM
INCIDENT: PC 25850(c)(2)-Carrying a Stolen Firearm / PC 25850(c)(6)-Carrying a Loaded Firearm Not Owner / PC 23900-Obliterated and/or Altered Identifiable Marks / PC 246. 3-Negligent Discharge of a Firearm
LOCATION: State Street and Darby Street, Muscoy
SUSPECT: Julio Cesar Ortiz, 39-year-old resident of Muscoy
SUMMARY:
Between February and March 2021, deputies from Central Station completed three separate investigations on an unknown male suspect, driving a black sports utility vehicle, who negligently discharged a shotgun at vehicles in Muscoy.
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Deputy A. Alcala conducted a traffic stop on a black Kia Sorento that matched the description of the suspect vehicle from the shootings. The driver and sole occupant was identified as Julio Cesar Ortiz. Ortiz also matched the description of the suspect from the shootings.
During the traffic stop, Deputy Alcala located a shotgun next to the front passenger seat. Multiple 12-gauge shotgun shells, fired and unfired, were also located in the vehicle. The shotgun's identification markings, to include the serial number, were obliterated and/or altered. Further investigation into the shotgun revealed the identity of the weapon and the discovery of it having been reported stolen in the State of Tennessee back in 2013. Ortiz was arrested by Deputy Alcala for the weapon violations.
Through follow-up investigation, Ortiz was positively identified as the suspect in all three shootings and booked on supplemental charges by Deputy A. Guardado and Deputy K. Lunde for those crimes.
Refer: Deputy A. Alcala
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 012100328 / 012100330 / 012100526 / 012100543
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
