DATE/TIME: September 11, 2022 / 8:54 a.m.
INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter (LFE)
PC29800(A)(1) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm
LOCATION: 9th Street and Grove Avenue
SUSPECT(S): James Webster, 47-years-old, Resident of Ontario
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY:
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Rancho Cucamonga Station deputies conducted a proactive area check looking for James Webster, a convicted felon, who was believed to be in the area of 9th Street and Grove Avenue. Webster had three outstanding arrest warrants for charges including drugs and weapons, and was believed to be armed.
When deputies observed Webster riding a bike, they gave him several commands to stop. Webster ignored the commands and continued towards a residential area. A lethal force encounter occurred when a deputy used a patrol car to nudge the bike to stop Webster. Webster fell to the ground and was taken into custody without further incident. Webster was searched and deputies found a handgun and drugs in his possession. Webster was taken to a hospital where he was cleared for booking.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation.
Webster was booked in at the West Valley Detention Center where he remains in custody without bail.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4908. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com
Refer: Detective M. Rivas
Station: Specialized Investigation Division
Phone No. 909-890-4908
Case No. DR# 112210728 H# 2022-115
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
