Krystal Vanessa Gonzalez is arrested for Identity Theft, False Impersonation and False Identification to an Officer
DATE/TIME: Saturday April 21, 2018 at about 08:30 p.m.
INCIDENT: Identity Theft, False impersonation, and False I.D. to an Officer
LOCATION: 24000 Block of University Ave. in the City of Loma Linda
SUSPECT: Krystal Vanessa Gonzalez, age 28 a transient
VICTIM(S): Multiple Confidential Victims
SUMMARY:
Deputies from the Central Station responded to a Motel in Loma Linda regarding a report of possible identity theft. The suspect, Krystal Gonzalez, locked herself out of her motel room and requested security open the room. When Krystal's room was opened, security saw several California Identification cards, Social security cards, bank cards, mail, check books, and documents in other people's names in plain view. Deputies were called to investigate and located 19 identification cards, 6 social security cards, 30 bank cards, 2 check books, and 66 gift cards. After contacting several victims, the evidence recovered was connected to several crimes in cities ranging from Pomona, San Bernardino, Highland, Ontario, Colton, Beaumont, and Lake Elsinore. Gonzalez was booked at West Valley Detention Center for multiple charges of identity theft. During the booking process, Gonzalez was discovered to have been lying about her identity to Deputies. Gonzalez has a history of being arrested for identity theft and uses 8 different identities. Gonzalez is on probation and being held without bail.
The investigation is on going and Deputies are actively trying to locate additional victims. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Deputy R. Olivares of the Central Station Sheriff's Department at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27436) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy R. Olivares
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 151800657
JOHN McMAHON, 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