DATE/TIME: December 18, 2025 / 7:02 A.M.
INCIDENT: H&S 11395(b)(1)- Treatment-Mandated Felony Act
LOCATION: Helms Avenue/ Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Carlos Rondero, 53-year-old male, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): N/A
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 Thursday, December 18, 2025, at approximately 7:02 A.M., Rancho Cucamonga deputies were proactively patrolling throughout the city, when they contacted Carlos Rondero. Rondero was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He had prior convictions for drug related offenses of H&S 11377 Possession of Methamphetamine.
He was arrested and booked into West Valley Detention Center for H&S 11395, Treatment Mandated Felony Act/Misdemeanor Possession with 2 Prior Drug Related Convictions.
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 you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy D. Baldwin
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112512948
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
