DATE/TIME: July 24, 2022 / 2:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: Grand Theft, Vehicle Theft
LOCATION: Yucaipa Public Works – Bryant & Oak Glen, Yucaipa
SUSPECT(S): Darell Thomas, age 31, Resident of Yucaipa
Alfredo Gonzalez, age 29, Resident of Yucaipa
SUMMARY: On Thursday, June 9, 2022, Yucaipa Police Department detectives started an investigation regarding several thefts at Yucaipa Public Works yard and Wildwood Calvary Chapel. During the investigation a new housing development on Rebecca Rd. had numerous appliances stolen. A suspect vehicle was identified through automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, in the city of Yucaipa, and a second suspect vehicle was located with the stolen appliances.
Through investigation, Darell Thomas and Alfredo Gonzalez were identified as the primary suspects in several grand thefts and four stolen vehicle investigations.
Thomas was arrested on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m. and booked into Central Detention Center for possession of a stolen vehicle. Gonzalez was already in custody on related charges. The investigations have been submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for review and filing of additional felony charges.
Refer: Deputy D. Brandt
Station: Yucaipa Police Station
Phone No. (909) 918-2305
Case No. 142201690, 142201905, 142201915, 142201741, 142201742, 142201950, 142202070 and 142202436.
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
