Full Notification

DATE/TIME: June 27, 2022, at approximately 11:26 p.m.

INCIDENT: Armed Robbery

LOCATION: 18700 block of Valley Boulevard, Bloomington (AM/PM ARCO)

SUSPECT(S): Damion Fletcher, 41-years-old, Resident of Fontana

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On Monday, June 27, 2022, at approximately 11:26 p.m, the victim was working behind the register at the convenience store alone. The victim saw a subject, later identified as Damion Fletcher, walk inside the business and make his way to the beer cooler. Fletcher grabbed a case of beer and attempted to walk out without paying for the alcohol. The victim contacted Fletcher at the door and requested the merchandise back. Fletcher pulled out a pistol and pointed it at the victim. The victim feared for his life and stepped out of the way. Fletcher walked to a parked vehicle outside the business and drove off alone as he fled the location. The victim reported the incident the following morning to dispatch. 

Deputy Peraza from the Fontana Sheriff's Station responded to the call for service and investigated the incident. Peraza conducted detail interviews and obtained high quality video surveillance, which captured the incident inside the store and parking lot area.

Through the course of Peraza's investigation, she identified Fletcher as the person responsible for the armed robbery. Peraza also identified the license plate of the vehicle used in the crime and Fletcher's whereabouts. 

Peraza composed color photo line-ups and authored an arrest warrant, which was granted by an honorable judge from the Rancho Superior Court.  Due to Fletcher's extensive violent history and use of firearms, Peraza requested the assistance of the Sheriff's Specialized Enforcement Division (SED). 

On Monday, August 1, 2022, SED members conducted surveillance on a residence in Fontana. At approximately 2:30 p.m, Fletcher stepped out of the front door of the home and got into the passenger seat of the vehicle used in the robbery. The vehicle left the residence and was stopped nearby by SED members during a felony traffic stop. Fletcher was taken into custody without incident. SED members searched the residence where Fletcher was seen leaving and recovered a firearm that was taken as evidence. Investigators determined the driver of the vehicle did not have any involvement in the crime and was released. Fletcher was transported to West Valley Detention Center, where he was booked for armed robbery.  

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 Peraza

Station: Fontana Station

Phone No. 909-356-6767

Case No. 032201805
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department