DATE/TIME: February 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: County Flood Control Channel, San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Juan Montez, 33-year-old, San Bernardino
SUMMARY: On Friday, February 10, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies from the Sheriff’s Central Station were requested to respond to the county flood control channel, near the 1900 block of Del Rosa Avenue, in San Bernardino. Arriving deputies located a deceased male down an embankment of the channel. The decedent was later identified as Juan Montez. Montez had several injuries to his face and head.
Investigators with the Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Travis Gagne, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Travis Gagne or Sergeant Jonathan Woods
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#012300373 / H#2023-022
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
