Full Notification

DATE/TIME: March 12, 2021, at approximately 10:12 p.m.

INCIDENT: Attempted Murder, Assault on an Officer

LOCATION: 9000 block of Beech Avenue, Fontana

SUSPECT(S): Linda Briones, 32 years of age resident of Fontana

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On March 12, 2021, at approximately 10:12 p.m., deputies from the Fontana Sheriff's Station responded to the 9000 block of Beech Avenue following the report of a domestic violence incident. When deputies arrived, they located a male victim with severe stab wounds to his chest and legs. Deputies conducted first aid on the victim and continued their investigation at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center after he was transported for treatment.

During the course of the investigation, Linda Briones was clearly identified as the suspect responsible for the stabbing. After weeks of avoiding law enforcement, Briones was located out in public in the city of Fontana. When Briones was detained, she slipped her handcuffs and fought with the arresting deputy. After a brief struggle, Briones was taken into custody and transported to West Valley Detention Center, where she was booked for the attempted murder warrant and new felony charges for assaulting a deputy.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact investigators at the Fontana Sheriff's Station. 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: Station Detectives

Station: Fontana Station

Phone No. 909-356-6767

Case No. 032100661

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