Full Notification

DATE/TIME: January 31, 2019 12:00 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 626.9(b)- Possession of a Firearm on a School Campus

LOCATION: Redlands East Valley High School, 31000 E. Colton Ave. Redlands

SUSPECT: 15-year-old male

SUMMARY:
On Thursday, January 31, 2019, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department arrested a 15-year-old male Redlands East Valley High School student who was in possession of a firearm and ammunition at a school campus. The suspect brought his step-father's gun to campus in his backpack and showed it to a friend. The student reported the suspect to school officials who immediately notified the school resource officer. The deputy detained the suspect on campus and seized the firearm and a magazine with ammunition.

Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department assumed the investigation. A search warrant was served at the suspect's residence and recovered another firearm from the home which belonged to the suspect's step-father. The suspect was arrested for a felony, PC 626.9(b)- Possession of a Firearm on a School Campus and he was booked at the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall. The investigation is ongoing, and there is no evidence of an immediate threat on campus.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com


Refer: Deputy David McDermott or Detective Robert Whiteside

Station: Central Station

Phone No. (909)387-3545

Case No. 011900285

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department