A Chino Hills man finds himself on the wrong side of newly implemented Proposition 36 after deputies arrested him this past Sunday. Christian Hennessee, 33, faced the consequences of having a "usable amount of suspected methamphetamine" according to SBSD Chino Hills Police Department. The arrest occurred on the intersection of Pipeline Avenue and Chino Hills Parkway, where the deputies were on what they have termed as proactive patrol.
Voters had a say in this turn of the law on November 5, when Proposition 36, dubbed "The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act," passed with the promise of reforming aspects of its predecessor, Proposition 47, as reported by the SBSD Chino Hills Police Department. Enacted on December 18, what was once treatable offenses can now lead to jail time, as seen in Hennessee's case. Deputies state this act allows them to charge offenders with new offenses that might prevent them from citing releasing offenders before a court appearance.
With several hard drug possession convictions in his history, Hennessee was booked into the West Valley Detention Center. This move aligns with the proposition's intent to combat the rise in homelessness, drug addiction, and theft. Such an arrest showcases the real-time application of this new and contentious reformation passed by California voters.
For further details regarding the arrest, individuals are encouraged to contact Deputy Cody Peck at the Chino Hills Police Station. The case number is 222403721 for those who may seek more specific information on the incident.
