DATE/TIME: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
INCIDENT: HS 11395(b)(1) - Treatment Mandated Felony Possession of Hard Drugs
LOCATION: Butterfield Ranch Road and Pine Avenue
SUSPECT(S): Eduardo Sillas, 49-year-old resident of Downey
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 Tuesday, March 11, 2025, deputies from the Chino Hills Sheriff's Station conducted a proactive traffic enforcement stop on Butterfield Ranch Road near Pine Avenue. The driver, Eduardo Sillas, a 49-year-old resident of Downey, had a warrant for his arrest. Deputies conducted a search of Sillas' vehicle and located paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine. Sillas had several prior drug possession convictions in the State of California. Sillas was arrested and booked at West Valley Detention Center.
Refer: Deputy Ray Sanchez
Station: Chino Hills Police Station
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. 222500718
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
