DATE/TIME: May 12, 2026, at 12:40 A.M.
INCIDENT: HS11351.5- Possession/purchase cocaine base for sale
HS11364(A)- Possession of unlawful paraphernalia
HS11377(A)- Possession of a controlled substance
LOCATION: 9000 Block of Roberds St., Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): David Russell Benensohn, 60-years-old, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
Brandon Michael Bellani, 39-years old, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Monday, May 4, 2026, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station began an investigation regarding the potential sale of narcotics. On Monday, May 11, 2026, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station served a search warrant in the 9000 block of Roberds St. The location was found to be an abandoned building.
The suspects later identified as David Russell Benensohn, and Brandon Michael Bellani were located, and detained at the location. The search of the building resulted in locating suspected fentanyl, a scale, packaging materials, U.S. currency, and an air soft replica firearm.
During the investigation, Benensohn was found to have active warrants. Benensohn was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for two active warrants.
Bellani was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for HS11351.5-Possession/Purchase cocaine base for sale, HS11364(A)- Possession of unlawful paraphernalia, and HS11377(A)-Possession of a controlled substance.
The Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station would like to thank the community for their support by reporting what they observed. 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. Campos
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. (909)477-2800
Case No. 112605232
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
