DATE/TIME: February 26, 2026 at 08:17 A.M.
INCIDENT: H&S 11395(b)(1) - Treatment Mandated Felony Act
LOCATION: Foothill Blvd/ Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Jason Howard, 46-year-old, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
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, February 26, 2026, at approximately 08:17 A.M., Rancho Cucamonga deputies responded to a subject disturbance, upon arrival they contacted Jason Howard. Howard was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He had prior convictions for drug related offenses.
He was arrested and booked into West Valley Detention Center for H&S 11395(b)(1), Treatment Mandated Felony Act/Misdemeanor Possession W/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 J. Story
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112602237
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
