DATE/TIME: April 26, 2025 / 7:23 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Petty Theft with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 10576 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Johnathan Nicholas Lewis, Age 35, Transient out of San Bernardino.
VICTIM(S): Target
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 April 26, 2025, at 7:23 P.M., deputies responded to a theft at Target. A subject, later identified as Johnathan Lewis, concealed merchandise in his backpack and walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise. Lewis was detained by deputies and the stolen merchandise was recovered. During the investigation, it was discovered Lewis had several prior theft-related convictions.
Lewis was arrested and booked at West Valley Detention Center for PC 666.1-Petty theft 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 Nunez
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112504299
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
