Pursuit of Fleeing Suspect Ends in a Traffic Collision and Arrest in Rancho Cucamonga
DATE/TIME: May 30, 2024 / 10:24 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC 29800(A)(1)- Felon in possession of a firearm
PC 30305(A)(1)- Felon in possession of ammunition
PC 25850(C)(6)- Possession of a loaded firearm not registered owner
CVC 2800.2- Felony reckless evading
LOCATION: Vineyard Avenue / 9th Street
SUSPECT(S): Raymond Oscar Onyeka, Age 20, Resident of Ontario
VICTIM(S): N/A
SUMMARY: On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at approximately 10:24 P.M., Rancho Cucamong deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white Infinity for vehicle code violations. After deputies contacted the driver and sole occupant, Raymond Onyeka, Onyeka fled from the scene of the traffic stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued. Onyeka drove the vehicle at a high rate of speed and disregarded traffic signals. The vehicle crashed into a palm tree, causing the vehicle to become disabled, west of the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.
After the collision, Onyeka remained in the vehicle and was apprehended by deputies. A pat down search was conducted, and deputies located a loaded firearm in Onyeka’s front pocket. A records check showed Onyeka had a suspended California driver’s license, was a convicted felon, on active county probation and was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Onyeka was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for PC 29800(A)(1)- Felon in possession of a firearm, PC 30305(A)(1)- Felon in possession of ammunition, PC 25850(C)(6)- Possession of a loaded firearm not registered owner and CVC 2900.2- Felony reckless evading.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged 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 online at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy D. Baca
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station
Phone No. (909)477-2800
Case No. 112405941
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800