Full Notification

DATE/TIME: August 14, 2019 / 2:56 p.m.

INCIDENT: Grand Theft, Possession of Narcotics/Controlled Substance for Sales, Possession of Collapsible Baton, Violation of Felony Parole

LOCATION: 14400 block of Bear Valley Road, Victorville

SUSPECT: Jonathan Anthony Ochoa, 30-year old Victorville resident

VICTIM: Fast Fix Jewelry

SUMMARY:
On August 14, 2019, Deputy E. Oliveros, from the Victorville Police Department, responded to a reported theft at Fast Fix Jewelry, located in the Mall of Victor Valley. The suspect made a purchase at the store and when the employee walked away, he reached behind the counter and took a ring valued at more than $2000.

Deputy Oliveros was able to identify the suspect as Jonathan Anthony Ochoa, a felon on parole, and located him near his Victorville home. When Oliveros contacted Ochoa, he was wearing the stolen ring. A search of Ochoa’s vehicle was conducted, and deputies found a collapsible metal baton, narcotics and cash.

Ochoa was arrested and booked for grand theft, possession of narcotics for sales, possession of a collapsible baton and violation of parole. He is scheduled to appear in Victorville Superior Court on August 16, 2019.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy E. Oliveros at the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Mara Rodriguez, Media Relations

Station: Victorville Police Department

Case #: 171907152

Phone No. (760) 241-2911

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