According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on Friday, April 22, 2011, the Sheriff's Department received information that a deputy may have had inappropriate sexual relations with a female minor. Sheriff's officials notified the Crimes Against Children Detail who immediately began an investigation.
Numerous interviews were conducted and based upon evidence collected, Nathan Gastineau, a 30-year-old resident of Redlands, was arrested later that evening at 9:00 p.m. for PC288 Lewd Acts with a Minor. He was booked into West Valley Detention Center with bail set at $25,000.00.
Nathan Gastineau has been a deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for the past 10 years and is assigned to the Highland Station. He is currenly out on bail and on administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation.
This investigation is on-going. No other information will be released to protect the identity of the victim.
****UPDATE*****
Following further investigation, on Monday, April 25th at approximately 9:00 p.m., Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Crimes Against Children Detail arrested Jason Anguiano for PC 261.5(a) Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and PC 12020 (a)(1) Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.
Investigators served a search warrant and recovered evidence at Anguiano’s residence in the City of Rialto. Anguiano was arrested without incident, transported and booked into the Central Detention Center; he was later released on bail.
Jason Anguiano is not an employee of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Police Blotter: Highland Man Among Two Arrested In Fatal Weekend Stabbing
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, two men, including one from Highland, have been arrested in the weekend stabbing death of a San Bernardino man.
on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at approximately 11:23 p.m., deputies from Central Station were dispatched to the 7200 block of Tippecanoe Avenue in San Bernardino regarding several 911 emergency calls.
Deputies arrived to find 36-year-old George Briones in the yard of a residence with an apparent stab wound to his upper body. Medical aid responded to the scene and transported Briones to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries about an hour later.
Two male subjects located near the scene, on Tippecanoe near Pacific. During the investigation, detectives discovered evidence linking them to the murder. William Shoopman, age 26 of Highland, and Angel Rosales, age 21 of San Bernardino, were arrested and booked into Central Detention Center for the murder of George Briones. Both are being held without bail.
Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are conducting the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted at a later date to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is urged to call Detective William Doemner or Sergeant Brad Toms at (909) 387-3598 at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Detail reference case #011101404. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We Tip website at www.wetip.com.
on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at approximately 11:23 p.m., deputies from Central Station were dispatched to the 7200 block of Tippecanoe Avenue in San Bernardino regarding several 911 emergency calls.
Deputies arrived to find 36-year-old George Briones in the yard of a residence with an apparent stab wound to his upper body. Medical aid responded to the scene and transported Briones to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries about an hour later.
Two male subjects located near the scene, on Tippecanoe near Pacific. During the investigation, detectives discovered evidence linking them to the murder. William Shoopman, age 26 of Highland, and Angel Rosales, age 21 of San Bernardino, were arrested and booked into Central Detention Center for the murder of George Briones. Both are being held without bail.
Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are conducting the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted at a later date to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is urged to call Detective William Doemner or Sergeant Brad Toms at (909) 387-3598 at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Detail reference case #011101404. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Police Blotter: Highland Resident Arrested In Recent Armed Robbery Spree
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, a Highland resident has been arrested in a string of armed robberies at numerous fast food restaurants.
On Tuesday, March 12, 2011 at 10:36 a.m., the Subway in Loma Linda was robbed at gunpoint by a black male adult wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and a black bandana covering part of his face. The suspect fled on foot and was not located.
Sheriff’s investigators began discussing this case with investigators from Redlands Police and realized that there were several open robbery cases with a similar suspect description and method of operation in Sheriff’s Department jurisdiction as well as surrounding agencies. A briefing was scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Sheriff’s Central Station and all local law enforcement agencies with similar cases were invited.
On Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. during the scheduled briefing, an armed robbery had just occurred at Wendy’s Restaurant on Baseline Ave. in Highland. The suspect description, a black male adult, wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and a black bandana covering his face, was similar to all the other reports. In this case, a vehicle description was obtained. The vehicle description, a Nissan Cube, green in color, was shared with all local law enforcement agencies.
Investigators from several agencies responded to the location and developed several investigative leads, including surveillance footage, physical evidence and witness statements.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., a Highland patrol deputy saw the suspect vehicle in the area of Baseline Ave. and Victoria Ave. in Highland and made a felony traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Highland resident Nathaniel Dawson, age 45. Dawson was taken into custody without incident.
Two search warrants were served in San Bernardino and Highland and numerous items of evidence were recovered. A handgun, similar to the one used in the robberies was also recovered.
Currently, Dawson is linked to approximately 20 robberies, from Redlands to Ontario.
Dawson was booked at West Valley Detention Center on charges of Attempted Murder and Robbery. He is scheduled for arraignment on Friday, April 15, 2011 in San Bernardino Superior Court.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is urged to contact their local law enforcement agency or callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com
On Tuesday, March 12, 2011 at 10:36 a.m., the Subway in Loma Linda was robbed at gunpoint by a black male adult wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and a black bandana covering part of his face. The suspect fled on foot and was not located.
Sheriff’s investigators began discussing this case with investigators from Redlands Police and realized that there were several open robbery cases with a similar suspect description and method of operation in Sheriff’s Department jurisdiction as well as surrounding agencies. A briefing was scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Sheriff’s Central Station and all local law enforcement agencies with similar cases were invited.
On Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. during the scheduled briefing, an armed robbery had just occurred at Wendy’s Restaurant on Baseline Ave. in Highland. The suspect description, a black male adult, wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and a black bandana covering his face, was similar to all the other reports. In this case, a vehicle description was obtained. The vehicle description, a Nissan Cube, green in color, was shared with all local law enforcement agencies.
Investigators from several agencies responded to the location and developed several investigative leads, including surveillance footage, physical evidence and witness statements.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., a Highland patrol deputy saw the suspect vehicle in the area of Baseline Ave. and Victoria Ave. in Highland and made a felony traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Highland resident Nathaniel Dawson, age 45. Dawson was taken into custody without incident.
Two search warrants were served in San Bernardino and Highland and numerous items of evidence were recovered. A handgun, similar to the one used in the robberies was also recovered.
Currently, Dawson is linked to approximately 20 robberies, from Redlands to Ontario.
Dawson was booked at West Valley Detention Center on charges of Attempted Murder and Robbery. He is scheduled for arraignment on Friday, April 15, 2011 in San Bernardino Superior Court.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is urged to contact their local law enforcement agency or callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Police Blotter: Shooting Suspect Arrested
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, following a shooting on April 2, 2011 at approximately 11:23 p.m. near the 26000 block of Baseline Street in the City of Highland, the suspect was identified as Colton resident Ronald McFoy, age 29. The case was reviewed by the District Attorney's Office and a warrant for McFoy was issued for Attempted Murder.
On April 7, 2011, the Highland Police Gang Team developed information that McFoy was in the City of Rialto. The Highland Police Gang Team, together with the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department's Gang Team, located and arrested McFoy. He was booked at the West Valley Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of $1,000,000.00 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, April 11, 2011.
On April 7, 2011, the Highland Police Gang Team developed information that McFoy was in the City of Rialto. The Highland Police Gang Team, together with the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department's Gang Team, located and arrested McFoy. He was booked at the West Valley Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of $1,000,000.00 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, April 11, 2011.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Police Blotter: Transient Arrested In Attempt Kidnap & Rape Of Female Juvenile
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at about 7:00 a.m., a male transient approached a female juvenile as she walked to school. The suspect attempted to engage the victim in conversation and followed her for several blocks. He then physically grabbed and forced himself upon the victim in the front yard of a Fisher Street residence. As the victim struggled with her assailant, the resident of the home emerged and the suspect ran away.
Highland deputies were called to the scene and an investigation was initiated. Several hours later 24-year-old Raffi Lanman was taken into custody in the area of Sterling Avenue and 9th Street.
Lanman was booked at the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of Kidnapping and Attempted Rape and is being held on $250,000 bail. He is scheduled for arraignment on Friday, April 8, 2011 in San Bernardino Superior Court.
Investigators said this is a completely random attack and the possibility exists that there may be additional victims. Anyone with information about this crime or similar crimes is urged to contact Detective Peterson at the Highland Police Department, 909/425-9793, ref. Case #131101482.
Later The San Bernardino Sun reported Lanman was arrested by Redlands Police the previous day after he was found hiding in a women's restroom.
Highland deputies were called to the scene and an investigation was initiated. Several hours later 24-year-old Raffi Lanman was taken into custody in the area of Sterling Avenue and 9th Street.
Lanman was booked at the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of Kidnapping and Attempted Rape and is being held on $250,000 bail. He is scheduled for arraignment on Friday, April 8, 2011 in San Bernardino Superior Court.
Investigators said this is a completely random attack and the possibility exists that there may be additional victims. Anyone with information about this crime or similar crimes is urged to contact Detective Peterson at the Highland Police Department, 909/425-9793, ref. Case #131101482.
Later The San Bernardino Sun reported Lanman was arrested by Redlands Police the previous day after he was found hiding in a women's restroom.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Police Blotter: Man Wounded On Base Line
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on April 2, 2011, at approximately 11:23 p.m., Highland deputies received a report of a man down. Deputies heard gunshots and discovered the unidentified victim shot near the 26000 block of Baseline Street. The victim stated an unknown black male fired multiple times at him while he was walking then fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.
The victim sustained one gunshot wound to his buttocks and was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center. The Highland Gang Team is currently conducting an investigation into the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective A. Garcia at the Highland Police Station (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip website at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
The victim sustained one gunshot wound to his buttocks and was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center. The Highland Gang Team is currently conducting an investigation into the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective A. Garcia at the Highland Police Station (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip website at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Police Blotter: Rialto Teacher, Former Highland Resident, Arrested Over Child Porn
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, Rialto Police Department received information that suggested Michael J. Edmondson, age 32, was furnishing narcotics to juveniles and may be in possession of child pornography. It was determined that the crimes occurred between October 2010 and February 2011 in the Highland area, at Edmondson’s former residence. The Sheriff’s Crimes Against Children Detail was called to investigate.
The San Bernardino County Sun is reporting Edmondson is a social studies and drama teacher at Frisbie Middle School in Rialto.
On March 30, 2011, Sheriff’s Investigators made contact with a male juvenile who is believed to be a victim. The juvenile disclosed that Edmondson provided him with illegal narcotics and requested the victim send him video and photos of his genital area. Later that day, Investigators made contact with Edmondson and served a search warrant at his home in Rancho Cucamonga. At the conclusion of the interview, Edmondson was arrested and booked at Central Detention Center and bail was set at $100,000.
Investigators recovered computer equipment and other electronic devices at Edmondson’s home. The evidence collected will be sent to the Sheriff’s Hi-Tech Crime Detail for forensic examination.
Edmondson is scheduled for arraignment on Monday, April 4, 2011 in Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court.
Investigators believe there could be other victims and urge anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective Tyson Niles at (909)387-3615.
The San Bernardino County Sun is reporting Edmondson is a social studies and drama teacher at Frisbie Middle School in Rialto.
On March 30, 2011, Sheriff’s Investigators made contact with a male juvenile who is believed to be a victim. The juvenile disclosed that Edmondson provided him with illegal narcotics and requested the victim send him video and photos of his genital area. Later that day, Investigators made contact with Edmondson and served a search warrant at his home in Rancho Cucamonga. At the conclusion of the interview, Edmondson was arrested and booked at Central Detention Center and bail was set at $100,000.
Investigators recovered computer equipment and other electronic devices at Edmondson’s home. The evidence collected will be sent to the Sheriff’s Hi-Tech Crime Detail for forensic examination.
Edmondson is scheduled for arraignment on Monday, April 4, 2011 in Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court.
Investigators believe there could be other victims and urge anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective Tyson Niles at (909)387-3615.
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