Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of Two Suspects Who Were in Possession of Burglary Tools and a Catalytic Converter
DATE/TIME: May 31, 2025 / 2:55 A.M.
INCIDENT: PC664/487-Attempted Grand Theft
PC182(A)(1)-Conspiracy to Commit a Crime
PC466-Possession of Burglary Tools
LOCATION: 10000 Block of Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Frankie Johnny Hernandez, Age 35, Resident of Pomona
Monica Martinez Rodriguez, Age 35, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 2:55 A.M., deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station responded to a call regarding a vehicle burglary in progress at the location.
Deputies arrived on scene and observed two subjects who matched the suspect description enter a Grey Acura and flee the location. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, and contacted the suspects, later identified as Frankie Johnny Hernandez and Monica Martinez Rodriguez.
Inside the vehicle, in plain sight, deputies saw a catalytic converter, a Saw Zaw, a jack and large wire cutters. Through investigation, the passenger, Rodriguez, was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Deputies also learned the suspects were identified as the two subjects observed underneath a vehicle attempting to cut its catalytic converter.
Hernandez was booked into the West Valley Detention Center for PC664/487-Attempted Grand Theft, PC182(A)(1)- Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, and PC466-Possession of Burglary Tools. Rodriguez was booked into the West Valley Detention Center for PC664/487- Attempted Grand Theft, HS11364(A)- Possession of Unlawful Paraphernalia, HS11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance, and PC182(A)(1)- Conspiracy to Commit a Crime.
The Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station would like to thank the community for their support by reporting what they observed. 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 A. Szulc
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. (909)477-2800
Case No. 112505675
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800
