Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Saturday, January 23, 2021 / 12:43 P.M.

INCIDENT: Attempt to Disarm Deputy of Taser, Use of Violence to Peace Officer, Battery

LOCATION: Pinehurst Park, 5800 Park Drive, Chino Hills

SUSPECT(S): Robert Perez, age 41, a resident of Chino Hills

VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy
Adult Male

SUMMARY: On Saturday, January 23, 2021, at approximately 12:43 pm, Chino Hills deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated suspect, later identified as Perez, who threatened and struck an employee working in an enclosed area not accessible to the public. A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy quickly arrived and located Perez, who refused to comply with the deputy’s commands and walked away. Perez resisted deputies attempts to take him into custody, and a use of force occurred. During the struggle, Perez attempted to disarm a deputy of his TASER but was unsuccessful. Perez was arrested and booked into West Valley Detention Center for several charges, including the attempt to disarm the deputy, battery, and public intoxication. No deputies were injured during the incident. Perez sustained a minor injury.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy D. Renear

Station: Chino Hills

Phone No. (909) 364-2000

Case No. 222100258

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