DATE/TIME: January 24, 2025 / 11:58 p.m.
INCIDENT: Proposition 36, Heath and Safety Code 11395
LOCATION: N Palm Avenue / I-215 On Ramp, San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): Johnny Cheepo, a 55-year-old resident of San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): State of California
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 January 24, 2025, Deputy Rodriguez from the Central Station observed Johnny Cheepo violate multiple California Vehicle Codes (CVC) while operating his vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and Cheepo was found to be in possession of supsected methamphetamine.
A records check revealed Cheepo had multiple drug related arrests and convictions. Cheepo was arrested and booked into the Central Detention Center for HS 11395 (b)(1), a felony in the State of California.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Rodriguez 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: A. Rodriguez
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 012500210
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
