DATE/TIME: August 29, 2025 / 08:00 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a) Theft with tTo or More Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 10576 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga CA
SUSPECT(S): Keshawn Slaughter, 33-year-old resident of Rancho Cucamonga
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 August 29, 2025, Deputy Vital responded to Target for a theft in progress. Loss prevention reported Keshawn Slaughter concealed alcohol bottles on his person and exited the store without paying for any of the merchandise. He was contacted outside of Target with the stolen alcohol. Slaughter had multiple theft-related convictions and met Proposition 36 criteria. The total value of the stolen property was approximately $80.
Slaughter was arrested and transported to West Valley Detention Center.
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 D. Vital
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112507446
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
