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SBSD - Fontana Sheriff's Department
Thursday November 18th, 2021 :: 01:57 p.m. PST

Advisory

32-year-old Man Found Deceased at Fontana Recyclables Processing Center

DATE/TIME: November 16, 2021/12:25 p.m.

INCIDENT: Death Investigation

LOCATION: 13300 block of Napa Street, Fontana 

DECEDENT: Jose Guerra, 32-year-old transient of Colton


SUMMARY: On Tuesday, November 16, 2021, deputies with the Sheriff’s Fontana Station were dispatched to the Burrtec West Valley Transfer Center in reference to a deceased male located by employees. Upon arrival, deputies found 32-year-old Jose Guerra deceased on a conveyor belt inside the facility. 

Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation. At this time, it is believed Guerra arrived at the facility on a trash truck. The investigation into the cause and manner of his death is ongoing.

Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Brett Chandler, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.


Refer: Detective Brett Chandler or Sergeant Joseph Steers

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 387-3589

Case No.   DR#032102984    H#2021-143

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Fontana Sheriff's Department
17780 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335

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