The Herrera’s 4 children/step-children, ages 12, 9, 6 and 5, and two unrelated tenants were in the home when the shooting occurred. Because of the circumstances, a Sheriff’s homicide team responded to assist with the investigation.

Detectives have determined Damian & Margarita Herrera had been involved in a domestic dispute during which, Damian would leave for short periods of time, each time he returned, the dispute would continue. As the couple was arguing in one part of the house, the children and the two other residents in other parts of the house heard gunshots and discovered Damian and Margarita down, suffering from gunshot wounds. It appears Damien shot Margarita and then himself. Damien died as a result of the self inflicted gun shot wound. Margarita is listed in critical condition at ARMC. The children were not physically harmed and have been released to family members.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information can call Detective Scott Landen or Sergeant Frank Bell at (909) 387-3589. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call WETip at (800) 78-CRIME (782-7463).

Refer: Sergeant Frank Bell, Detective Scott Landen

Station: Homicide Detail

Phone No. 909-387-3589

Case No. DR # 031001449, H# 29-10

via Public Affairs Division.

A witness saw 2 white male adults leaving the store with the computers through the south fire exit. 18 Lap Top Computers were stolen. The total loss is estimated as $16,749.82. The types of Lap Top Computers included Sony Intel Core and Asus Intel Core Processors.

The suspects are described as follows:

· A White male approximately 25 to 35 years old, about 5’09” to 6’00 tall, with short brown hair and wearing a tan long sleeve shirt and jeans.

· A White or Hispanic male approximately 25 to 35 years old, about 5’10” to 6’00 tall, with a shaved bald head, and wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

The investigation is continuing and anybody with information regarding this crime is encouraged to call the Murrieta Police Department at 951-304-COPS (951-304-2677).

via Murrieta Police Department Press Release.

James Jesse Sult, 25, was taken into custody at a home in the 12000 block of 18th Street in Yucaipa at about 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. He was found in possession of a loaded firearm, heroin, methamphetamine and keys to a nearby stolen vehicle that had been taken during a residential burglary in Redlands last week.

In addition to the burglary in the 1500 block of Margit Street and residential robbery in the 900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, both on March 6, Sult was linked to the Feb. 21 home invasion robbery in the 500 block of Lantern Crest, an attempted carjacking at Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue March 2, two armed robberies of a Circle K and Valero gas station in Mentone, and a vehicle pursuit with Sheriff’s deputies in the stolen car.

MET officers initially identified Sult as a suspect in the March 6 residential robbery in the 900 block of East Pennsylvania Avenue. The robber entered an open garage door at about 1 a.m. and held up four people in the garage at gunpoint, leaving with cash. MET officers who had contacted Sult in the neighborhood earlier in the evening were able to match his description to the victims’ depiction of the robber.

On Sunday, Feb. 21, two residents in the 500 block of Lantern Crest Drive were held up at gunpoint by a man who entered the home through an unlocked rear door. The robber took cash and prescription medications before shutting the residents in a closet and fleeing the residence.

On March 2, a man was held up at gunpoint at Wabash and Lugonia by a suspect who attempted to steal the victim’s car. The would-be carjacker left when he was unable to start the vehicle.

Sult was arrested for residential robbery, residential burglary, attempted carjacking and parole violation. He was transported to the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino.

Redlands Police Chief Jim Bueermann praised the determined police work of MET officers who identified Sult as the suspect, tracked him down and ultimately connected him to a rash of potentially violent crime over the two-week span.

“This was good, basic heads-up police work,” said Bueermann. “Neighborhood contacts lead to solid intelligence; persistent investigation tracks down the fugitive suspect and good follow-up ties the bad guy to a number of additional crimes not just in our City but in the county as well.”

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Redlands Police Dispatch at (909) 798-7681. Anonymous tips can be provided by texting 274637 using the keyword “REDTIP.”

via City of Redlands.

Upon the officers’ arrival they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. The victim was transported to Riverside Community Hospital. Once at the hospital the victim was taken into surgery, and later died from his injuries. The victim’s identity is not known at this time.

Information received at the scene indicates the victim was on foot in the area and was approached by an unknown suspect. Words were exchanged and for unknown reasons the suspect produced a handgun, and shot the victim.

Homicide Investigators responded and were assisted in their investigation by personnel from the Forensic Unit. The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.

Anyone with information pertaining to this homicide should contact Detective Greg Rowe (951) 353-7136 or Detective Jim Brandt (951) 353-7137.

At about 4:30 a.m. Sunday, police responded to investigate a report of a girl who was sexually assaulted in her Redlands home. Investigating officers observed the girl with several non-life-threatening injuries and she was transported to a local medical facility for treatment.

The suspect, 22-year-old Phillip Michael Berryhill, was an acquaintance of the girls’ family. Berryhill, who had been in violation of his parole, fled the scene before officers arrived.

At about 6:30 p.m., officers tracked Berryhill to a family member’s residence in the 12400 block of 14th Street in Yucaipa, where they found him hiding in a bathroom.

Berryhill was arrested for parole violation and later charged with several sexual assault charges, including forcible child molestation.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Cindy Gourlay at (909) 798-7673 or Redlands Police Dispatch at (909) 798-7681. Anonymous tips can be provided by texting 274637 using the keyword “REDTIP.”

via City of Redlands.

This program was part of San Bernardino Police Departments ongoing efforts to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes and to ensure that drivers have a valid license. DUI checkpoints are conducted to educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving while identifying offenders and getting them off the street.

All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers. DUI/Driver License Checkpoints have proven to be an effective method of achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the San Bernardino Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.

Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe. Report Drunk Drivers, Call 911.

Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

via City of San Bernardino – News Details.

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Based on physical evidence located at the scene of this collision, it appears a dark green Dodge pick-up truck was traveling northbound on Joshua Ln. when for unknown reason(s), the driver lost control of the truck and rolled approximately four to five times before coming to rest on its roof top. Deputies on scene discovered the driver inside the cab of the truck. The driver was deceased due to the injuries sustained in this collision.

The cause of this collision is still under investigation.

Raymond Camacho, Deputy

Morongo Basin Station

(760) 366-4175

Case #: 231000536

ROD HOOPS, SHERIFF

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF-CORONER DEPARTMENT

c/o Public Affairs Division

655 East Third Street

San Bernardino, California 92415-0061

Telephone: (909) 387-3700

via Public Affairs Division.

Upon arrival, medical personnel and deputies located the victim inside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene and the Sheriff’s Homicide Detail responded. The victim’s boyfriend (Suspect Lewis) who had called 911 was still on-scene and reported the shooting had been an accident.

During the investigation, detectives determined the victim and Lewis who live together at the location, had been in an argument when Lewis produced a handgun and shot the victim. Lewis was arrested for PC187 and later booked at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino. The investigation is ongoing.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Mike Smith or Sergeant Doug Hubbard at Sheriff’s Homicide (909) 387-3589.

Refer: Public Affairs Division

Phone No.: (909) 387-3700

via Public Affairs Division.

PC 187 MURDER  –3/7/2010
8900 BLOCK OF SMITH ROAD  ,  Phelan
VICTIM:              ANGELINA APRIL GOFFREDO, 21 YEARS OF AGE A RESIDENT OF PHELAN
SUSPECT:        WILLIAM EDWARD LEWIS, 23 YEARS OF AGE A RESIDENT OF PHELAN

Deputies arrived to find that a big-rig truck collided with a Hyundai coupe at the intersection. The driver of the Hyundai did not survive the crash. The driver of the truck was transported to Victor Valley Hospital for report of pain. Through an investigation, it was learned that the driver of the Hyundai attempted to make a left hand turn from Gasline Rd onto Air Expressway and turned directly in front of an eastbound Apex Bulk Commodities big-rig. There is a camera onboard the truck that may provide useful information to the crash investigators.

The investigation also shows the victim was not wearing a seatbelt. Drugs, alcohol or fatigue do not appear to be a factor in the crash. However, this is an ongoing investigation by Sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT).

Karen Hunt, Media Relations

Victorville Police Department

760-241-1841

Case #: 171002929

via Public Affairs Division.

According to witnesses the two were eastbound along the south roadway edge, and for unknown reasons made a northbound turn directly in front of the eastbound vehicle. It is unclear if either rider saw the vehicle. After striking the two, the vehicle continued eastbound and according to witnesses made no attempt to stop. The vehicle was described as possibly a 2000 or older Pontiac or Chrysler, white in color, however witnesses were unsure. The vehicle should have front-end damage around the license plate area, and possibly the windshield.

The City of San Bernardino Police Department Traffic Division is investigating the collision. Anyone with information on the collision is asked to contact the San Bernardino Police Department Traffic Division at 909-385-5735.

**UPDATE**

Since the incident, the San Bernardino Police Department’s Traffic Unit has spent endless hours working the investigation attempting to identify the responsible party. This past week, it was discovered that moments before the collision, a vehicle burglary had occurred a short distance away. Subsequent to the burglary, the suspect fled the scene driving a vehicle matching that of the car involved in the collision. Also seen in the vehicle at the time of the incident were an adult female and a small child.

Following this discovery, officers conducting an area canvas found the vehicle believed to have been involved in the burglary parked at a location not far from the scene of the Hit & Run. Further examination of the vehicle revealed collision damage consistent with that of the fatal accident.

The continuing investigation subsequently identified suspect, Mr. Heriberto Solis, age 25 of San Bernardino, as the driver of the vehicle and suspect, Ms. Glory Gurrola, age 20 of San Bernardino, as the passenger.

Today, 03-02-10 the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the investigation and filed the following charges. Mr. Solis was charged with PC 187 (Murder committed while in the commission of a felony crime), PC 459 (Vehicle Burglary), PC 273(a) (Child Endangerment) and CVC 20001 (Felony Hit & Run). Ms. Gurrola was charged with PC 273(a) (Child Endangerment). Both have since been taken into custody and lodged at the San Bernardino County’s West Valley Detention Center.

The San Bernardino Police Department is continuing with the investigation and asks anyone with information to call Sergeant Richard Lawhead at (909) 385-5735 or the SBPD Hotline at (909) 384-5656.

via City of San Bernardino – News Details.