DATE/TIME: May 31, 2023 / 6:30 A.M.
INCIDENT: PC 29800(a)(1) Felon in Possession of Firearm
PC30305 (A)(1) - Prohibited from Owning Ammo
PC30605(A) - Illegal Possession of Assault Weapon
PC33215 - Manufacturing/Etc. Short Barrel Rifle
PC 212.5 - Home Invasion Robbery
LOCATION: 9000 Block of 19th St., Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Maurice Hicks, Age 37, Resident of Ontario
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the early morning hours, Rancho Cucamonga deputies responded to an unknown disturbance at a residence in the 9000 block of 19th Street. When deputies arrived, they learned the suspect, Maurice Hicks, kicked in the door to the victim’s apartment.
Upon investigation, deputies determined Hicks has multiple firearms and searched his vehicle. An AR-15 style rifle with two high capacity magazines were found on the back seat.
During the investigation, a second victim reported Hicks previously pointed a gun at them.
A search warrant was served at the suspect’s home in Ontario, and mulitple high capacity magazines and multiple boxes of ammunition were located and seized.
Hicks was arrested and booked in at the West Valley Detention Center.
If you believe you have been a victim of Maurice Hicks or have information regarding this incident, please contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station at (909) 477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy Cesareo Reyes/Deputy Trenton Robinson
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112305597
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
