DATE/TIME: October 21, 2023
INCIDENT: Central Detention Facility Search
LOCATION: Central Detention Center - 630 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92301
SUMMARY: On Saturday, October 21, 2023, a facility-wide search was conducted at the Central Detention Center (CDC) in San Bernardino.
The operation consisted of numerous personnel from CDC, narcotics detection canines from San Bernardino County Probation, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Narcotics Division, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and Veteran's Affairs Police.
The operation was successful in recovering weapons and dangerous contraband from inside the jail facility. During the search, narcotics detection canines successfully alerted the presence of narcotics within several pieces of U.S. mail that had been mailed to inmates housed at the facility. The investigation is ongoing, pending further analysis to determine the type and quantity of narcotics recovered.
Detention staff continues to combat the smuggling of narcotics into our correctional facilities. Using K9 drug detection dogs and advanced investigation techniques, the detention staff has successfully intercepted multiple attempts to bring illegal substances into our county jails and state prisons.
These efforts are crucial in maintaining the safety and security of both staff and inmates, as well as preventing the spread of drug-related issues within the facilities. The detention staff remains committed to staying vigilant in their efforts to keep our jails drug-free and will continue to utilize all available resources to achieve this goal.
Anyone with informationo regarding this incident is urged to contact the Central Detention Center at 909-386-0969. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or got to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Sergeant A Collins
Station: Central Detention Center
Phone No. 909-386-0969
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
