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
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700