DATE/TIME: July 21, 2021, at approximately 9:48 p.m.
INCIDENT: Felon is Possession of a Firearm / Discharge a Firearm in Gross Negligent Manner
LOCATION: 7Th Street & Elm Street, Bloomington
SUSPECT(S): Michael Pacheco, 47 years of age a resident of Bloomington
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at approximately 9:48 p.m. a citizen driving home with his family saw an unknown Hispanic male adult walk up to him and point a firearm at him for no reason. The victim feared for his and his family's safety and called 9-1-1. Deputies from the Fontana Station responded and spoke to the victim. The victim gave the deputies a description of the suspect, the firearm, and the last known location of the suspect.
Deputies conducted an extensive search with the assistance of Sheriff's Aviation, 40 King. During the search, deputies located Pacheco attempting to hide in a trailer. Pacheco was discovered to be a convicted felon on parole for possessing a firearm. Deputies also located an unregistered firearm belonging to Pacheco known as a, "Ghost Gun." Pacheco was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center.
Detectives from the Fontana Station investigated a case, a month prior (#032101410) where Pacheco had fired a gun at an unrelated victim’s vehicle for unknown reasons. During the investigation in June of 2021, Pacheco had fled the scene and was not located. Detectives collected evidence from both cases that were sent to the Scientific Investigations Division for comparison. There were no injuries sustained to anyone during both incidents.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact investigators at the Fontana Sheriff's Station. 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: Station Detectives
Station: Fontana Station
Phone No. 909-356-6767
Case No. 032101841 / 032101410
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
