DATE/TIME: Monday, August 15, 2022, 6:23 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 29800(a)(1) - Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, H&S 11370.1 - Possession of Controlled Substances While Armed, PC 12022.1 - Committing a Felony While on Bail
LOCATION: 27000 block of Cypress Street, Highland, CA
SUSPECT(S): Jeffery Paul Brinton, 32-year-old, resident of Highland, CA
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Monday, August 15, 2022, at approximately 6:23 a.m., deputies from the Highland Police Station responded to the 27000 block of Cypress Street for the report of a victim being held against their will by an armed suspect. The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Highland resident Jeff Paul Brinton. Deputies learned Brinton barricaded the front door of the residence and discharged a firearm while inside. Deputies established communication with Brinton, and he agreed to exit the residence peacefully. The victim later exited the residence and was found to be unharmed.
Deputies determined Brinton was a convicted felon, prohibited from possessing firearms. Brinton was recently arrested for possessing a firearm and was released on bail. Deputies served a search warrant at the residence and seized an H&R .22 caliber revolver, a Glock 9mm compact pistol, several rounds of ammunition, several methamphetamine pipes, nunchakus, and illegal knives. Brinton was arrested and booked into Central Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Highland Police Station at (909) 425-9793. 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: Deputy T. Hodgins / Deputy I. Benoit
Station: Highland Police Station
Phone No. (909) 425-9793
Case No. 132203283
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
