DATE/TIME: March 16, 2026, at 8:57 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 666.1(a)(1) - Petty Theft with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: 8400 Block of Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Kyandra Patrice Banks, 31-year-old male, Resident of Hesperia.
VICTIM(S): Local Business
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 16, 2026, at 8:57 a.m., deputies responded to a theft in the 8400 block of Archibald Avenue. Kyandra Patrice Banks entered the business, consumed a cinnamon roll, poured herself coffee, grabbed additional items from the cooler and exited the store without paying. Employees recognized Banks from previous encounters. Banks was detained by deputies and the stolen merchandise was recovered.
Kyandra Patrice Banks was arrested and booked at West Valley Detention Center for PC 666.1-Petty theft 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 844-909-3006 or text REPORT to 844-909-3006. Index - Catapult EMS
Refer: Deputy A. Floyd
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. (909)477-2800
Case No. 112602946
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
