Central Station Deputies Find Multiple Firearms During Traffic Stop in San Bernardino; Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME: August 19, 2026 at about 9:54 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 29800(a)(1)- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
PC 30305(a)(1)- Felon in Possession of Ammunition
LOCATION: Arrowhead Avenue/Baseline Street, San Bernardino, Ca
SUSPECT(S): Rudy Staana, a 47 year-old resident of Rialto.
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at about 9:54 p.m., Deputy Yates and Deputy Lopez from the Central Station conducted a traffic stop in San Bernardino for California Vehicle Code violations. The driver, identified as Rudy Staana was contacted. During a search of the vehicle, a 9mm handgun, two 12 gauge shotguns, four AR-15 rifles, drug paraphenelia and a large amount of ammunition were located inside of the vehicle, and it was later confirmed Staana was a convicted felon.
Staana was arrested and booked at the Central Detention Center for PC 29800(a)(1)- Felon in Possession of a Firearm and PC 30305(a)(1)- Felon in Possession of Ammunition.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Yates of the Central Station at (909) 387-3545. 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/Site
Refer: Deputy N. Yates
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 012602008
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700
