A routine traffic stop in Rancho Cucamonga took a serious turn when deputies apprehended a man for possession of a loaded firearm and high-capacity magazine. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, Michael Hernandez, 27, was pulled over in his gray Cadillac on Foothill Blvd. before being busted with the illegal weapons.
The deputies stopped Hernandez for vehicle code violations, but it wasn't long before they discovered a Glock handgun along with an extended magazine inside his ride—both items representing clear violations of California's strict gun laws. In a statement obtained by the Sheriff's Department, they announced that the discovery happened on Thursday, May 2, around 2:13 P.M. Hernandez was subsequently arrested and booked for carrying a loaded handgun in public without a license and possession of a large capacity magazine.
Hernandez, a resident of San Bernardino, is currently facing charges under PC 25850 (c)(6) for the loaded firearm and PC 32310 (A) for the magazine. While there were no victims reported in relation to the incident, the implications of such weaponry in the hands of a civilian casts a long shadow, invoking concerns over public safety in the suburban precincts of Rancho Cucamonga.
The authorities have urged anyone with pertinent information regarding the case to step forward. People willing to provide details can contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff's Station directly. Those wishing to remain anonymous can dial the We-Tip Hotline or leave information online, ensuring that their identity stays out of the spotlight while their insights shed light on the circumstances of Hernandez's motivations.
Deputy T. Robinson, who referred the case, has been point of contact at the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff's Station, where further inquiries regarding the ongoing investigation can be directed. The Sheriff-Coroner Shannon D. Dicus has publicized the department's commitment to ensuring the safety and enforcing the law of the county, reminding the community that every arrest connected to illegal firearms potentially thwarts a much graver incident.
