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SBSD - Central
Saturday January 25th, 2025 :: 11:24 a.m. PST

Advisory

Deputy Locates Ghost Gun During Traffic Stop in Grand Terrace

DATE/TIME: January 24, 2025 / approximately 10:00 p.m. 

INCIDENT: PC 25850 (c)(6), Possesion of an Unregistered Firearm 

LOCATION: Iowa Avenue and La Cadena Drive, Grand Terrace

SUSPECT(S): Joseph Rubio, a 33-year-old resident of Colton

VICTIM(S): State of California


SUMMARY: On January 24, 2025, Deputy Strain from the Central Station observed Joseph Rubio violate multiple California Vehicle Codes (CVC) while operating his vehicle in the city of Grand Terrace. Strain initiated a traffic stop and contacted Rubio. Strain discovered Rubio did not have a valid California Driver’s License.

Strain detained Rubio, and during a search of the vehicle, Strain located a loaded Glock .40 caliber polymer 80. A records check of the firearm revealed it was unregistered or a "ghost gun." Rubio was arrested and booked at Central Detention Center for PC 25850 (c)(6), a felony in the State of California.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Strain of the Central Sheriff's Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com


Refer: S. Strain

Station: Central Station

Phone No. (909) 387-3545

Case No. 122500086

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700

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