DATE/TIME: December 29, 2024 / 10:01 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Petty Theft with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 12879 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Larry Mitchell Townsend, 40-years-old, Resident of Fontana
VICTIM(S): Food 4 Less
SUMMARY: On November 5, 2024, California voters passed Proposition 36 titled “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.” The proposition took effect on December 18, 2024, and reforms multiple laws from Proposition 47, which have been responsible for increasing homelessness, drug addiction and theft. Proposition 36 includes several new Penal and Health and Safety Codes that deputies will be able to apply during arrests when appropriate. These new charges can carry enhanced sentencing, as well as prevent offenders from being cite released prior to their court appearance. The following is an arrest where Proposition 36 is applied:
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, at approximately 10:01 a.m., deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station responded to a theft and disturbance at Food 4 Less. Larry Mitchell Townsend, who appeared intoxicated, concealed items on his person and walked out of the store without paying.
Townsend was located at a neighboring business and arrested for shoplifting. Townsend was found to be on PRCS from Riverside County with numerous prior convictions for theft. Townsend was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for PC 666.1, Petty Theft with Two Prior Convictions.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at 909-477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy I. Estrada
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112414313
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
