DATE/TIME: Monday, September 4, 2023 / 1:42 a.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of a firearm and illegal drugs, Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, Possession of a firearm while not the registered owner
LOCATION: San Bernardino Avenue / Laurel Avenue, unincorporated Bloomington
VICTIM: State of California
SUSPECT: James Ryan, a 45-year-old resident of Fontana
SUMMARY: On Monday, September 4, 2023, at about 1:42 a.m., Deputy Christensen observed a red sport utility vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. When Christensen pulled behind the vehicle, the driver, later idenitfied as James Ryan, initially slowed down . Ryan suddenly drove away at a high rate of speed and Christensen initiated a traffic stop.
During the traffic stop, Ryan intentionally delayed Christensen and was arrested for Penal Code 148- Obstruct, Resist, or Delay a Peace Officer. During a search of the vehicle, an unregistered, loaded firearm and methamphetamine were located. A review of records revealed Ryan had a previous conviction which prohibited him from possessing a firearm. Ryan was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for several felony charges.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Fontana Sheriff’s Station at (909) 356-6767. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy B. Christensen / Sergeant M. Gordon
Station: Fontana Station
Phone No. (909) 356-6767
Case No. 032302115
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
