DATE/TIME: July 7, 2022 / 1:12 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 273a(a) - Child Endangerment
LOCATION: 11000 Block of 5th Street, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Brittany Coney, 29-years-old, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): Confidential, 9-year-old Male Juvenile, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
Confidential, 11-year-old, Male Juvenile, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
SUMMARY: On Thursday, July 7, 2022, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station responded to a domestic dispute in the 11000 block of 5th Street after the caller reported a male and female arguing. Deputies arrived and contacted Brittany Coney. Coney was uncooperative and would not allow the deputies to check on the welfare of the occupants indside the residence.
During the contact, Coney directed her 9-year-old son to grab a shotgun from inside her residence. The juvenile retrieved a shotgun and approached Coney and the deputies. For the safety of the juveniles, deputies quickly withdrew from the situation, preventing a lethal encounter.
Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) responded to assist with the apprehension of Coney. SED, along with Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s deputies, apprehended Coney without further incident.
Deputies executed a search warrant at Coney’s residence and recovered a loaded shotgun. The residence was found to be unsanitary, without adequate food, and uninhabitable. Child Protective Services responded and took custody of the juveniles.
Coney was arrested for PC 273a(a)- Child Endangerment.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff's Station at (909) 477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463)
Refer: Deputy C. Carrico / Sgt. A. Scalise
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112207871
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
