CHP enforcement surge netting results in San Bernardino

The California Highway Patrol’s enforcement surge to help clamp down on crime in partnership with the city of San Bernardino is off to a strong start. In the first two weeks CHP made 64 arrests, recovered 11 stolen vehicles, and seized five illegal guns.

“We appreciate the recently formed partnership between the California Highway Patrol and the City of San Bernardino Police Department,” said Mayor Helen Tran, City of San Bernardino. “In just two weeks, this local and state collaboration has demonstrated successful results to make our community safer. We look forward to strengthening this effort to improve public safety for all residents and businesses in San Bernardino.”

The operation places additional CHP personnel in the city to help clamp down on property theft and violent crime, including gun violence. The CHP’s operation adds special law enforcement units on the ground and in the air — targeting sideshow activities and stolen vehicles.

The CHP is also providing the San Bernardino Police Department with additional investigative support to disrupt organized criminal activity and violent street gangs, get illegal guns off the street and help prevent gun violence. Below are some recent examples of the CHP’s work:

• On Saturday, November 9, as a result of a CHP traffic stop, a CHP canine officer located a suspect who was a felon in possession of a loaded firearm and multiple illegal extended magazines. The suspect was charged with being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm and a felon in possession of ammunition.
• On Saturday, November 9, the CHP worked with the San Bernardino Police Department to apprehend a suspect involved in a stabbing incident. The suspect was located and arrested with assistance from a CHP canine officer. The suspect was booked into San Bernardino County jail and was charged with robbery by the San Bernardino Police Department.
• On Sunday, November 10, the CHP assisted local law enforcement to pursue and capture a suspect who allegedly committed a home invasion in Los Angeles. The pursuit concluded in San Bernardino, where the suspect was arrested and charged with felony evading.

The operation is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to partner and support local hot spots throughout California to address crime and enhance public safety.