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SBSD - Central
Monday November 10th, 2025 :: 07:25 a.m. PST

Advisory

Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics

DATE/TIME: November 9, 2025 / 11:51 p.m.,

INCIDENT: PC 29800(A)(1) - Felon in possession of a firearm
                  PC 30305(A)(1) - Felon in possession of ammunition
                  HS 11370.1 - Possession of a controlled substance and a loaded firearm

LOCATION: Lynwood Dr. / Loma Ave, in the City of San Bernardino

SUSPECT(S): Francisco Rodriguez, 55 year-old, resident of Hesperia

VICTIM(S): State of California


SUMMARY: On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at approximately 11:51 p.m., Deputy G. Vasquez from the Central Station conducted a traffic stop in the City of San Bernardino and contacted Francisco Rodriguez.

During the stop, Rodriguez had an open container of liquor on  the passenger seat floorboard. Under suspicion of being impaired while operating a motor vehicle, Deputy Vasquez asked Rodriguez to exit his vehicle. As Rodriguez was exiting his vehicle, Vasquez observed a loaded 9mm handgun on the driver's side seat. A subsequent search of Rodriguez's person was conducted, and Vasquez located a small bag containing suspected crystal methamphetamine in Rodriguez's pant's pocket.

A records check revealed Rodriguez is a convicted felon. Rodriguez was arrested and booked into the Central Detention Center for PC29800(A)(1) - felon in possession of a firearm, PC30305(A)((1) - felon in possession of ammunition, and HS11370.1(A) - possession of a controlled substance and a loaded firearm. 

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are 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 you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com. 

Refer: Deputy G. Vasquez

Station: Central Station

Phone No. 909-387-3545

Case No. 012502658

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408

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