DATE/TIME: March 21, 2022, at approximately 6:58 p.m.
March 24, 2022, at approximately 4:22 a.m.
March 29, 2022, at approximately 12:39 p.m.
INCIDENT: Armed Robbery With Firearm , Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, Parole Violation
LOCATION: 15000 block of Merill Avenue, Fontana
14900 block of Valley Boulevard, Fontana
Beech Avenue / Merrill Avenue, Fontana
SUSPECT(S): Giovanni Ramirez, 25 years of age, a resident of Fontana
Samantha Keck, 22 years of age, a resident of Fontana
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Monday, March 21, 2022, at approximately 6:58 p.m., as Victim 1 was leaving the Village Ranch Market and approaching his vehicle, a subject later identified as Giovanni Ramirez approached him in the parking lot armed with a pistol. Ramirez pointed the firearm at the victim's head and demanded his money and cell phone. Victim 1 feared for his life and complied with Ramirez' demands. Ramirez fled and jumped into the passenger side of an awaiting vehicle driven by an accomplice, later identified as Samantha Keck. Both Ramirez and Keck fled the area in a red compact 4-door vehicle.
On Thursday, March 24, 2022, at approximately 4:22 a.m., Victim 2 was robbed at gunpoint while working at a Fontana Circle K store. Ramirez pointed a firearm at Victim 2 and demanded the money from inside the register. Victim 2 feared for his life and complied with Ramirez' demands. Ramirez fled on foot with the money.
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Victim 3 was parked at a strip mall located on Beech Avenue and Merrill Avenue, in the city of Fontana. As Victim 3 sat in his vehicle he was approached by Ramirez and two additional unknown suspects. Ramirez pointed a firearm at Victim 3 and demanded his wallet and cell phone. Ramirez took the victim's cell phone by force and attempted to take the victim's wallet, but was unsuccessful. Ramirez fled and jumped into the passenger side of an awaiting newer model black Camaro and fled the location.
Deputies Hernandez, Arroyo and Nunez from the Fontana Sheriff's Station collaborated with station detectives and developed leads. On Monday, April 4, 2022, investigators conducted surveillance at a residence in the city of Fontana where Keck was known to frequent. Investigators located Keck inside the residence, along with Ramirez. Both were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Fontana Sheriff's Station to be interviewed. At the conclusion of the interview, Keck and Ramirez were arrested and booked at West Valley Detention Center for armed robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, and parole violation.
Investigators believe Ramirez and Keck may have been involved in additional armed robberies and are releasing their photographs in an effort to locate additional victims. 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: Deputies Hernandez, Arroyo and Nunez
Station: Fontana Station
Phone No. 909-356-6767
Case No. 032200799, 032200826 and 032200870
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
