Following a traffic stop for speeding, deputies arrest two suspects and locate a handgun and ammunition
DATE/TIME: December 21, 2020 / 0030 hours
INCIDENT: PC 29800(a)(1) Felon in Possession of a Firearm; PC 25400(a)(1) Possession of a Concealed Loaded Firearm; PC 30305 Felon in Possession of Ammunition
LOCATION: Kendall Drive / Lakewood Drive, San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): James Johnson, 30-year-old Fontana resident; Terrance Cummings, 32-year-old San Bernardino resident
SUMMARY: On December 21, 2020, at approximately 12:30 am, deputies conducted a proactive traffic stop on a gray Mercedes S550 for driving 80 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. There were three occupants, and during a records check, Cummings was found to have two active misdemeanor warrants. All occupants were asked to exit the vehicle, and pat-down searches were conducted. The driver, James Johnson, was in possession of a .40 caliber ammunition. Johnson and Cummings are both convicted felons and are prohibited from owning any firearms or possessing ammunition.
Subsequently, a vehicle search was conducted, and a loaded Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun was recovered hiding in the rear seat. Additional .40 caliber ammunition was located in the center console of the vehicle. Johnson and Cummings were arrested and booked into jail at Central Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy F. Ancona of the Central Station (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 the information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy F. Ancona
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 012003205
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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