On December 23, Christopher Morris, 46, and Nancy Gonzalez, 33, both residents of Fontana, were nabbed after allegedly carjacking a delivery van in Fontana — a crime spree that ended with multiple felony charges, San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department reported.
The drama unfolded when Morris reportedly forced a male victim out of his van in the 9700 block of Calabash Avenue and then took off with the vehicle. Deputies responded to the scene shortly after the incident occurred only to find the van swiftly thanks to the eagle eyes of Sheriff’s Aviation near Interstate 15 and Baseline Road. After a short foot chase, Morris found himself in cuffs in addition to Gonzalez, who was caught behind the wheel of the stolen van, and with two outstanding warrants including a no-bail felony was taken into custody without much of a hassle.
Investigators discovered a second vehicle linked to Morris, in which they uncovered an assortment of packages and items filched from the pillaged delivery van, according to the official sheriff's release. The spoils recovered in the investigation pointed further to the pair's alleged involvement in the day's unlawful undertakings.
Both Morris and Gonzalez found themselves booked at the West Valley Detention Center as they faced a litany of felonies including carjacking, vehicle burglary, and robbery. The duo facing justice for their reported moment of lawless abandon, the Sheriff-Coroner's office adds that those wielding further info should reach out to Fontana Sheriff's Station or remain anonymous through We-Tip.
