DATE/TIME: January 17, 2022, at approximately 1:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder
LOCATION: Larch Avenue & Lynwood Avenue, Bloomington
SUSPECT(S): Armando Contreras, 32-years-old, resident of Bloomington
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Monday, January 17, 2022, Deputy Diaz responded to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) to investigate a stabbing that occurred in Bloomington. The victim was being treated in the Trauma Unit of the Emergency Room. Diaz spoke to the victim and obtained vital information needed to conduct an investigation.
Diaz located the scene of the crime and witnesses who were present during the incident. Diaz obtained the assistance of station detectives and developed information which identified the suspect as Armando Contreras.
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Fontana Station deputies were investigating a man with gun call near the location of the stabbing.
During the second investigation, deputies located Contreras in an abandoned residence and detained him. Deputies determined Contreras was not involved in the man with a gun call, but was transported to the Fontana Station to be interviewed regarding the stabbing the day prior.
At the conclusion of the interview, Contreras was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) for attempted murder.
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: Deputy Diaz
Station: Fontana Station
Phone No. 909-356-6767
Case No. 032200162
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
