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SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
Tuesday May 12th, 2026 :: 02:52 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Prop 36; Man with Prior Drug Convictions Arrested for Suspected Narcotic Possession

DATE/TIME: May 10, 2026, at 7:14 p.m.

INCIDENT: HS 11395 (B)(1)- Possession of a controlled substance with 2+ priors

LOCATION: Napa Court / Calle Del Prado, Rancho Cucamonga

SUSPECT(S): Stewart Scott, 51-year-old, Resident of 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 May 10, 2026, at approximately 7:14 P.M., deputies were proactively patrolling in the area of Napa Court and Calle Del Prado, when they contacted Stewart Scott. Scott was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He had prior convictions for drug related offenses of H&S 11395(B)(1)- Possession of a controlled substance with priors.

Scott was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for HS11395(B)(1)- 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 should call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006.  Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.

Refer: Deputy R. Bentacu / Deputy C. Romo

Station: Rancho Cucamonga

Phone No: (909)477-2800

Case No.112605187

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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