DATE/TIME: February 9, 2024 / 5:32 A.M.
INCIDENT: PC 245- Assault with a Deadly Weapon
LOCATION: 10000 Block of Church Street, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Gaston McWhinnie, Age 24, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Friday, February 9, 2024, at approximately 5:32 A.M., Rancho Cucamonga deputies responded to a call for service for an assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect, later identified as Gaston McWhinnie, threatened the victim, and pointed a firearm at her.
McWhinnie proceeded to lock himself inside of the apartment. Deputies attempted to call McWhinnie via his cell phone and made public address announcements. McWhinnie refused to answer or surrender to deputies. The Specialized Enforcement Division responded to assist, and safely took McWhinnie into custody.
McWhinnie will be booked at the West Valley Detention Center for assault with a deadly weapon.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to 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 M. Diaz
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112401626
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
