DATE/TIME: March 10, 2026 / 3:38 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a) Theft with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 11884 Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga CA
SUSPECT(S): Armando Ramirez, 43-year-old resident of San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): The Home Depot
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 March 10, 2026, deputies responded to The Home Depot for a theft in progress. Armando Ramirez was observed stealing Milwaukee and DeWalt tools. He exited the store and walked south toward Foothill Boulevard. Ramirez was detained by deputies, in The Home Depot parking lot and the tools were recovered. Ramirez had numerous prior convictions for burglary, qualifying him for arrest under Prop 36. He was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center.
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 K. Correa
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112602723
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
