Full Notification

DATE/TIME:             Monday, July 24, 2018
 
INCIDENT:                PC 273a(a); Willful Cruelty to a Child
 
LOCATION:              Fort Irwin      
 
VICTIM:                     One-year-old male
 
SUSPECT:                Bertha Alica Berrera, 51 years old, resident of Fort Irwin
                                     
SUMMARY:
 
On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, the victim was transported by ambulance from Weed Army Community Hospital in Fort Irwin to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) for a left broken arm and clavicle.  After an extensive investigation,  Loma Linda Forensic Pediatricians determined the victim had a broken left and right arm, broken left clavicle, scratches to the neck area and bruising to his left and right ears.  All of the victim’s injuries were consistent with suspected child abuse.  The victim was hospitalized at LLUMC and treated for his injuries. 
 
Investigators determined the one year old victim was in the care of Bertha Alicia Berrera at the time of the injuries.  Berrerra is a family member of the victim, she is not the child’s mother. 
 
Following an extensive investigation and collaboration with Forensic Pediatricians from LLUMC, Berrera was arrested on July 25, 2018. She was booked at West Valley Detention Center for Willful Cruelty to a Child and bail was set for $100,000.
 
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigation Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective Josette Tracy (909) 387-0368. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com.   
 
 
Refer:                         Detective Josette Tracy
 
Station:                    Specialized Investigation Division -  Crimes Against Children Detail 
 
Case No.                   DR#081801036 C#2018-117
   
Phone No.                 (909) 387-3615
 
                
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department