DATE/TIME: April 25, 2025 / 6:53 P.M.
INCIDENT: H&S 11395(b)- Treatment-Mandated Felony Act
LOCATION: Vineyard Avenue / Eighth Street, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Nicole Finocchio, Age 40, Resident of West Covina
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 Friday, April 25, 2025, at approximately 6:53 P.M., Rancho Cucamonga deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Toyota sedan for vehicle code violations. During a search, deputies found the sole occupant of the vehicle, Nicole Finocchio, in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Finocchio had several prior convictions for possession of methamphetamine, under the influence of methamphetamine and for transportation of narcotics for sale.
Finocchio was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for H&S 11395(b)- Possession of Narcotics 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 R. Bentacu or Deputy J. Kelly
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112504272
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
