Full Notification

DATE/TIME: April 19, 2021/ 4:25 p.m.
 
INCIDENT:   PC 530.5, Identity Theft
                     PC 186.10(a), Money Laundering
                     PC 459, Burglary
                     PC 475(a), Forged Checks
 
LOCATION: Loma Linda
 
SUSPECT: Alfred Raymond Gonzales, 26-years-old, transient in Redlands area
 
VICTIM(S): Confidential
 
SUMMARY:
On Friday, December 25, 2020, Loma Linda Deputy B. Ortiz began a burglary investigation.  A report was taken regarding a vehicle burglary where checks, financial documents and Christmas presents were stolen. Further investigation revealed the stolen checks were altered and financial institutions were victimized and used to launder a large amount of money.  Ortiz served several search warrants, discovered additional victims and obtained evidence in the case.
 
Alfred Raymond Gonzales was identified as a suspect in the case.  Deputies believe Gonzales conspired with at least one other suspect to commit the listed crimes.  On April 19, 2021, Gonzales was located at the 200 block of The Terrace Inn in Redlands, CA.  Deputies uncovered additional evidence in the case and arrested Gonzales. Gonzales was booked at the Central Detention Center.
 
Deputies believe many people may have been victimized by the suspects.  Anyone with information for this case or who believe they may be victims are urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
 
We urge the public to call or text law enforcement when they see suspicious activity.   Witnesses and victims of crime can call Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers who want to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or they can use www.wetip.com. 
 
 
Refer:              Deputy B. Ortiz
 
Station:            Central Station
 
Phone No.       909-387-3545
 
Case No.         152002311
 
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department