DATE/TIME: October 10, 2025 / 11:56 PM
INCIDENT: HS 11370.1 - Possession of a Controlled Substance and a Loaded Firearm
LOCATION: N Acacia Avenue / 41st Street, San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): Jesus Barrera-Santacruz, 21-year-old resident of San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Sunday, October 10, 2025, at approximately 11:56 PM, Deputy N. Yates from the Central Station conducted a traffic stop in San Bernardino and contacted Jesus Barrera-Santacruz. During the stop, Barrera-Santacruz was found in possession of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun, which was later confirmed to be stolen in connection with a burglary in San Bernardino.
Barrera-Santacruz was arrested for the following offenses: Health & Safety Code 11370.1 – Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed with a Loaded Firearm, Penal Code 496 – Possession of Stolen Property. He was booked into the Central Detention Center without incident.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy N. Yates
Station: Central Station
Phone No. 909-387-3545
Case No. 012502405
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
