DATE/TIME: December 30, 2024, 7:05 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Petty Theft with Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 10576 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Zimbalist Keyth Pritchard, 44 years-old, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): Target
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 December 30, 2024, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station responded to a trespassing call at Target. Target loss prevention personnel advised a male suspect, who stole items from the store earlier in the day, was back inside the store. Deputies spoke with loss prevention who pointed out the suspect, later identified as Zimbalist Pritchard. Loss prevention advised Pritchard was again concealing items in his pockets. Deputies contacted Pritchard and located stolen property in his possession. Pritchard was also seen on camera disconnecting the electronic alarm sensor from a cell phone charger.
Pritchard has multiple previous convictions for theft related offenses. Pritchard was arrested and booked into 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 M. Martinez-Nava
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112414357
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
