DATE/TIME: January 07, 2025 / 11:50 A.M.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Theft with Two Prior Theft Convictions
H&S 11350(a) - Possession of a Controlled Substance
PC 4573(a) - Bringing a Controlled Substance/ Parahernalia onto Jail Grounds
LOCATION: 12188 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Kristen Renee Edwards , Age 36, Resident of Ontario
VICTIM(S): Ulta Salon
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 Tuesday, January 07, 2025, at 11:50 A.M., deputies responded to a report of a theft at Ulta Salon. Kristen Renee Edwards placed several cosmetic items into her purse and walked out of the store without paying for the items. Deputies contacted Edwards and placed her under arrest. While searching Edwards, deputies located cocaine, fentynal and methamphetamine in her pockets. Edwards had multiple prior convictions for theft.
Edwards was transported and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for PC 666.1(a)(1)-Theft with Two Prior Theft Convictions and H&S 11350-Possession of a Controlled Substance. During the booking process, Edwards was found to be in possession of an additional controlled substance. Edwards was booked for an additional charge of PC 4573(a), Bringing a Controlled Substance/ Paraphernalia onto Jail Grounds.
Anyone with informationregarding this incident is asked 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 leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Thomspon
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112500213
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
