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DATE/TIME: March 2, 2025 / 9:39 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 182(a)(1), Conspiracy to commit a crime
                   PC 459C, Commerical Burglary 
                   PC 666.1(a)(1) Felony theft with two prior convictions 
                   H&S 11395(b)(1), Felony posession of a controlled substance with two prior convictions

LOCATION: Dollar General, 2000 block of Mentone Blvd

SUSPECT(S): Salavador Torres, 52-year-old resident of Rialto 
                        Larissa Leyva, 42-year-old resident of San Bernardino 
                        Veronica Zavala, 41-year-old resident of San Bernardino 
                        Valerie Leyva, 47-year-old resident of Jurupa Valley

VICTIM(S): Dollar General, 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 March 2, 2025, at 9:42 p.m., deputies from the Yucaipa Sheriff's Station were dispatched to a theft in progress call at the 2000 block of Mentone Blvd in the unincorporated area of Mentone, reference a known shoplifter inside the location. As deputies arrived on scene, the suspect vehicle was seen trying to flee the location. During a subsequent traffic stop, deputies located narcotics and recovered over $400 worth of stolen property inside the vehicle. The investigation determined Valeria Leyva, Veronica Zavala, and Salvador Torres entered the location and walked out with over $400 worth of unpaid items. All of the stolen property was returned to the business. 

The driver of the suspect vehicle, Salvador Torres, was arrested for PC 182(a) and H&S 11395(b)(1), and is being held at Central Detention Center on $30,000 bail. Valerie Leyva was arrested for PC 666.1(a)(1) and PC 182(a)(1), and is being held at West Valley Detention Center without bail. Veronica Zavala was arrested for PC 182(a)(1), and is being held at Central Detention Center on $30,000 bail. Larissa Leyva, who was with the other suspects, was arrested for H&S 11395(b)(1)  and released on scene. 
 
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Yucaipa Sheriff's Station at (909) 918-2305. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME.  

Refer: Deputy K. Smit

Station: Yucaipa Sheriff's Station

Phone No. 909-918-2305

Case No. 042500123

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