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.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
From The Sun: Highland Flood Victims May Receive Tax Breaks
The San Bernardino Sun is reporting that Highland homeowners whose homes were damaged by storms in December may be eligible for federal tax breaks going back to 2009:
..."By amending their 2009 tax return to claim disaster losses from 2010, homeowners may qualify for additional deductions under the National Disaster Relief Act of 2008," said Insurance Information Network of California Executive Director Candysse Miller. "The relief act allows all taxpayers, not just those who itemize, to claim a deduction for catastrophe losses regardless of their income level"...
..."By amending their 2009 tax return to claim disaster losses from 2010, homeowners may qualify for additional deductions under the National Disaster Relief Act of 2008," said Insurance Information Network of California Executive Director Candysse Miller. "The relief act allows all taxpayers, not just those who itemize, to claim a deduction for catastrophe losses regardless of their income level"...
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Police Blotter: Meth Lab Bust Nets 4 Suspects
On March 3, 2010, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Highland Gang Team, along with the San Bernardino County Gang Intelligence Team, served a search warrant in the 25700 block of 7th Street, Highland, in reference to narcotic activity.
The search warrant was served at the residence, and deputies located a methamphetamine lab inside the garage. The San Bernardino County Narcotics Division was requested and responded to the location to conduct the methamphetamine lab investigation. In addition to the meth lab, four guns, ammunition, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were taken from the residence. One of the guns, a shotgun, was found to be stolen out of the city of Highland.
During the service of the search warrant, John McMahon, age 58 of Fontana, was located at the residence and was found to be a parolee at large. Katrina Ganey, age 21, April Olney, age 24, and Cynthia Gregory, age 60, all residents of Highland, were subsequently arrested for HS 11379.6 manufacturing methamphetamine.
The residence was deemed uninhabitable and Child Protective Services responded to the location and took custody of two children that were living in the home.
McMahon was also found to be in possession of guns and ammunition, therefore, he had additional charges of PC 12021, felon in possession of firearms, and PC 12316(b), felon in possession of ammunition.
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 search warrant was served at the residence, and deputies located a methamphetamine lab inside the garage. The San Bernardino County Narcotics Division was requested and responded to the location to conduct the methamphetamine lab investigation. In addition to the meth lab, four guns, ammunition, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were taken from the residence. One of the guns, a shotgun, was found to be stolen out of the city of Highland.
During the service of the search warrant, John McMahon, age 58 of Fontana, was located at the residence and was found to be a parolee at large. Katrina Ganey, age 21, April Olney, age 24, and Cynthia Gregory, age 60, all residents of Highland, were subsequently arrested for HS 11379.6 manufacturing methamphetamine.
The residence was deemed uninhabitable and Child Protective Services responded to the location and took custody of two children that were living in the home.
McMahon was also found to be in possession of guns and ammunition, therefore, he had additional charges of PC 12021, felon in possession of firearms, and PC 12316(b), felon in possession of ammunition.
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
Saturday, February 5, 2011
From The Sun: Highland Man Arrested, Suspected Of DUI in Fatal Collision
The San Bernardino Sun is reporting the arrest of a Highland man on suspicion of driving under the influence following fatal traffic collision Thursday on the 210 Freeway.
"Officers arrested Russell Hanson, 32, of Highland on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Hanson was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon east on the 210 Freeway near Del Rosa Avenue when it crashed into a 1994 Lincoln Town Car that had stopped on the right shoulder, authorities said. The impact of the 9:53 PM crash was so intense, officers used a tow truck to pull apart the mangled vehicles before firefighters could get to the occupants."
"Officers arrested Russell Hanson, 32, of Highland on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Hanson was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon east on the 210 Freeway near Del Rosa Avenue when it crashed into a 1994 Lincoln Town Car that had stopped on the right shoulder, authorities said. The impact of the 9:53 PM crash was so intense, officers used a tow truck to pull apart the mangled vehicles before firefighters could get to the occupants."
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