DATE/TIME: September 17, 2025, 10:27 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 487 - Grand Theft
LOCATION: North Etiwanda Preserve
SUSPECT 1: Nicolas Augustin, Age 45, Resident of Montclair
SUSPECT 2: Linda Nolasco, Age 39, Resident of Montclair
SUSPECT 3: Jacob Antonio, Age 25, Resident of Pomona
VICTIM(S): County of San Bernardino
SUMMARY:
Deputies with the Solutions Oriented Policing (SOP) team conducted surveillance at the North Etiwanda Preserve following multiple reports of individuals stealing white sage and causing damage to the local ecosystem.
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 10:27 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle leaving the preserve. The vehicle was found to be driven by Nicolas Augustin, with passengers Jacob Antonio and Linda Nolasco. Upon furhter investigation, several large duffle bags containing freshly harvested white sage were located in the truck bed. The total weight of the sage was approximately 388 pounds. Augustin, Antonio and Nolasco were all arrested on felony charges for grand theft.
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 C. Vigil
Station: Rancho Cucamonga Station
Phone No. (909) 477-2800
Case No. 112509685
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
