DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 10, 2022, 4:43 a.m.
INCIDENT: Vehicle Pursuit, Theft, Conspiracy, Felony Vandalism, Possession of Stolen Property
LOCATION: 14600 block of Rancho Vista Drive, Fontana
SUSPECT: Michael Lopez, age 38, a resident of Fontana
Jason Garcia, age 39, a resident of Fontana
SUMMARY: On Sunday, July 10, 2022, at about 4:43 a.m., deputies responded to a burglary alarm in the 14600 block of Rancho Vista Drive, unincorporated Fontana. Deputies arrived, found a white box truck leaving the area, and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, Jason Garcia, initially yielded and then suddenly drove away from deputies. The pursuit ended on Almond Avenue, north of Whittram Avenue, in unincorporated Fontana, where Garcia and Michael Lopez ran from the truck. Deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station assisted with containing this incident to a small area. Lopez was quickly apprehended and Garcia, who hid in a nearby structure, was apprehended a short time later.
The ensuing investigation revealed Garcia and Lopez stole the truck from a location in Rancho Cucamonga. They went to the 14600 block of Rancho Vista Drive, in unincorporated Fontana, where they rammed through a gate and stole property from the business, resulting in the above-described vehicle pursuit. Both Lopez and Garcia were arrested and booked into West Valley Detention Center for several felony charges.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Fontana Sheriff’s Station at (909) 356-6767. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputies B. Christensen / R. Hernandez
Station: Fontana
Phone No. (909) 356-6767
Case No. 032201912
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
