DATE/TIME: July 15, 2023 / 9:08 p.m.
INCIDENT: P.C. 29800(a)(1), Felon in Possession of a Firearm and P.C. 25850(c)(6), Carrying a Loaded Firearm
LOCATION: Mountain View Avenue / Lawton Avenue, Loma Linda
SUSPECT(S): Rubie Morales, 20-year-old resident of Fontana
Julian Garcia, 19-year-old resident of Rialto
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On July 15, 2023, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Deputy C. Velasco from the Central Station conducted a traffic stop in the area of Mountain View Avenue and Lawton Avenue, in Loma Linda. Velasco contacted the driver of the vehicle, identified as Rubie Morales, and front passenger, identified as Julian Garcia. A record check revealed Garcia was on felony probation and was a convicted felon. During a search of the vehicle, Velasco located a loaded un-serialized 9mm handgun under the passenger seat where Garcia sat and a loaded 9mm magazine on the front driver’s side door panel.
Morales was arrested for carrying a loaded firearm and Garcia was arrested for felon of possession of a firearm and carrying a loaded firearm. Both suspects were booked at Central Detention Center. Morales is being held on $30,000 bail and Garcia is being held on $30,000 bail.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central station at (909)387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy C. Velasco
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 152301176
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
