DATE/TIME: July 13, 2025 / 08:00 P.M.
INCIDENT: HS 11395(b)(1) Possession of a Controlled Substance with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 10576 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga CA
SUSPECT1: Tanya Santana, 40-year-old Resident of Chino Hills
SUSPECT2: David Roman, 42-year-old Resident of Chino Hills
VICTIM(S): Target / 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 July 13, 2025, deputies responded to Target for a theft in progress. After Tanya Santana and David Roman entered the store, Santana concealed makeup and sharpies into her two bags. Roman exited and waited in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. Santana walked out of Target without paying for the merchandise. Deputies detained Santana and Roman at their vehicle. Santana, who had prior convictions for drug charges, had approximately two grams of methamphetamine in her short's pocket. Roman had an active felony warrant. Deputies located approximately 12 grams of methamphetamine in the driver’s side door.
Santana was booked into West Valley Detention Center for PC 11395(b)(1), Possession of a Controlled Substance with Two Prior Convictions. Roman was booked for his warrant and H&S 11377(A) Possession of a Controlled Substance.
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 J. AlNemri
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112507243
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
