DATE/TIME: March 26, 2024 / 4:51 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 211 - Robbery
LOCATION: 16000 block of Main Street
SUSPECT(S): Christian Cardenas Alonso, 36-year-old resident of Adelanto
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Sunday, March 24, 2024, deputies from the Hesperia Station responded to an armed robbery at the 16000 block of Main Street in Hesperia. Through investigation, investigators identified Christian Cardenas Alonso as the suspect. Alonso is a convicted felon and an active criminal street gang member.
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, investigators from the Hesperia Station located Alonso near the intersection of Main Street and E Avenue in Hesperia. The investigators initiated a traffic stop and contacted Alonso who refused to exit his vehicle. Alonso resisted arrest and a use of force occurred.
During a search of Alonso’s vehicle, the victim’s property was located in the trunk. A search warrant was subsequently served at Alonso’s place of business, Califa Tattoo, located at the 16000 block of Main Street in Hesperia. Upon service of the search warrant, investigators contacted several known criminal street gang members inside the business who attempted to flee out the back door of the business. Investigators recovered a firearm, ammunition, and gang indicia from inside Alonso’s business.
The investigation is being forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review.
“I have been made aware of the use of force that occurred during the
arrest of a suspected armed robbery suspect. The use of force is currently under investigation, which includes the review of all body worn cameras. The deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation." said Sheriff Shannon Dicus.
Refer: Deputy A. Hawkins
Station: Hesperia Station
Phone No. 760-947-1500
Case No. 192402090
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
