DATE/TIME: MAY 22, 2024 / 3:58 PM
INCIDENT: PC29800(a)(1), Felon in Possession of a Firearm
LOCATION: 22700 block of Grand Terrace Road, Grand Terrace
SUSPECT(S): Chad Johnson, 35-year-old resident of Fontana
Erik Lemus, 38-year-old resident of Grand Terrace
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On May 22, 2024, at approximately 3:58 PM, Deputy A. Fonzi from the Central Station conducted a traffic stop in the 22700 block of Grand Terrace Road, in Grand Terrace, for expired registration. Fonzi contacted the driver, Chad Johnson, and passenger, Erik Lemus.
A records check showed Lemus had a felony warrant from the Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court. Lemus fled on foot and was apprehended by deputies. During the foot pursuit, witnesses at the incident location saw a subject throw a black bag out of the vehicle. Fonzi recovered a loaded Taurus model 85 revolver from the bag. During an inventory search of the vehicle, Fonzi recovered a loaded H&R model 949 revolver which was reported stolen out of Fontana.
Chad Johnson was arrested and booked at the Central Detention Center for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and felon in possession of ammunition. Erik Lemus was arrested and booked at the Central Detention Center for his felony warrant.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the 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 leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy A. Fonzi
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 122400416
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
