DATE/TIME: February 19, 2026, at 12:39 A.M.
INCIDENT: HS 11395 (B)(1) - Possession of a controlled substance with 2+ priors
HS 11378 - Possession of a controlled substance for sale
LOCATION: Vineyard Ave / 8th Street, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Byron Avelino Valle Pena, 32-year-old, Transient from Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): State of California
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 6 is applied:
On February 19, 2026, at approximately 12:39 A.M., deputies were proactively patrolling in the area of Vineyard Ave and 8th St., when they contacted Byron Avelino Valle Pena. Valle Pena was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He had prior convictions for drug related offenses of H&S 11378- Possession of a controlled substance for sale.
He was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for HS11395- Possession of Narcotics/Paraphernalia with two prior 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 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.112601925
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
