Full Notification

DATE/TIME: May 25, 2019 / 8:15 PM

INCIDENT: PC 29800 (a)(1) - Felon in possession of a loaded handgun
PC 23900 - Possession of a handgun with obliterated serial numbers
PC 186.22 - Participate in a criminal street gang


LOCATION: Baseline Street / Tippecanoe Avenue

SUSPECTS: Charles Ramos, age 25 a resident of San Bernardino
17-year-old male juvenile



SUMMARY: On May 25, 2019, a deputy from the Highland Police Department's Multiple Enforcement Team observed the driver of a black SUV commit several vehicle code violations. The deputy conducted a traffic stop to contact the driver and occupants. As the deputy approached the vehicle, he observed a rear passenger hand an item to another rear passenger in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was done after detaining and removing the occupants from the vehicle. A loaded semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine was found. Additionally, the serial number on the handgun was removed.

Through investigation, the suspects identified themselves as active street gang members from a local criminal street gang. One of the suspects told the deputy he would have shot a rival gang member if he were to come across one.

Both suspects were arrested for PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm, PC 23900 – Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number, and for PC 186.22 – Participate in a Criminal Street Gang Activity.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Highland Police Department at (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call 1-800-78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy J. Ramstad

Station: Highland Police Department

Phone No. (909) 425-9793

Case No. 131902152

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