DATE/TIME: September 16, 2022 / 4:45 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 245 (A) (1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon
PC 245 (C) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Peace Officer
PC 594 – Felony Vandalism
LOCATION: 2400 Block of 3rd Avenue, San Bernardino (Muscoy)
SUSPECT(S): Antonio Quintero, 53-years-old, Resident of San Bernardino (Muscoy)
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Friday, September 16, 2022, at about 4:45 a.m., deputies from the Central Station responded to a vandalism call. When deputies arrived, they learned the suspect, later identified as Antonio Quintero, was throwing bricks at the neighbor’s window, causing it to break. Quintero continued throwing bricks and struck the victim in the stomach.
When deputies attempted contact with Quintero, he barricaded himself inside a detached garage. Quintero briefly exited, pointed a firearm at deputies and retreated inside the garage.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SWAT) responded and assumed the investigation. After a brief stand-off, SWAT deputies took Quintero into custody.
During a search of the garage, deputies located a flare gun that was modified to shoot bullets.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Central Station at 909-387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Andrade
Station: Central Station
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 012202178
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
