DATE/TIME: February 15, 2025, approximately 10:20 p.m.
INCIDENT: Proposition 36, Heath and Safety Code 11395
LOCATION: Pacific Street / Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): Jimmiy Andrews, 43-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 February 15, 2025, Deputy Strain from the Central Station observed Jimmiy Andrews violate multiple California Vehicle Codes (CVC) while operating his motor vehicle. Strain initiated a traffic stop and contacted Andrews. Andrews was found to have three in county warrants for his arrest.
Upon conducting a search of Andrews person, Strain located a bindle of suspected methamphetamine. Strain conducted a records check and discovered Andrews had multiple convictions for drug related offenses. Andrews 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 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. 012500380
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
