DATE/TIME: November 12, 2024 / 4:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: P.C. 597(a) – Animal Cruelty, F.G.C. 3800(a) – Killing Of Nongame Bird
LOCATION: Crestline (Lake Gregory), San Bernardino County
SUSPECT(S): Jeremey Jansen, 36-years-old, Resident of Claremont
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: In November 2024, deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station received a report of subjects throwing rocks at ducks in Lake Gregory. Witnesses took video of the incident, which depicted Jeremey Jansen injuring an Egret by hitting it with a rock. A second subject broke the bird's neck to ease its suffering. From the video and witness statements, investigators were able to identify the involved subjects.
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, investigators contacted Jansen at his primary residence in Claremont and confirmed he was the subject in the video. Jansen was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for Penal Code 597(a)—Animal Cruelty and Fish and Game Code 3800(a)—Kill Nongame Bird.
Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy Ian Buchowiecki or Deputy Omar Romero-Rios of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department at 909-336-0600. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy I. Buchowiecki, Deputy O. Romero-Rios
Station: Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station
Phone No. 909-336-0600
Case No. 052401621
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
