DATE/TIME: January 28, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
INCIDENT: H&S 11395- Possession with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 12549 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Jimmy Tunoa, Age 29, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga.
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 28, 2025, deputies responded to Walmart for a male who refused to leave the store. Deputies contacted the subject, later identified as Jimmy Tunoa. Tunoa was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Tunoa has prior convictions for drug related charges. Tunoa was arrested and transported to the West Valley Detention Center where he was booked for H&S 11395(b)(1) Possession with Two Prior Convictions.
Anyone with information regarding 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 website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy J. Alnemri
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112500990
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
