During extra patrol in Chino Hills due to recent vehicle burglaries, deputies arrest known Pomona gang member 
Date/Time Occurred: July 17, 2015
Crime or Incident: Possession of Burglary Tools and Controlled Substance
Location: 13001 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills
Suspect(s): Ruben Castorena (28), Michael Palma (28) both from Pomona
SUMMARY:
Due to the recent vehicle burglaries and stolen vehicles near Peyton and Beverly Glen, Chino Hills’ deputies are conducting extra patrols in the area. During an extra patrol of the parking lot near Costco, deputies conducted a check on an occupied Toyota Corolla parked at the former Best Buy on Peyton in Chino Hills. During the contact, Ruben Castorena was identified as a Pomona gang member. He claimed a black bag in the back seat was his and deputies found the bag to contain tools known to be used to commit burglary. The second occupant was Michael Palma who was found to be in possession of a controlled substance not prescribed to him. Both Castorena and Palma were booked at WVDC.
Chino Hills Police/Sheriff's Station
909-364-2000
Sergeant Real
Address/Location
SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department
14077 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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