On the night of December 1, a routine bicycle stop by deputies of the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department turned into a significant find. According to an official release, Deputy A. Fonzi and Deputy Leatherman stopped 34-year-old Mario Mora near Mountain View Avenue and Redlands Boulevard in Loma Linda for violating city ordinances and vehicle codes. It was quickly discovered that Mora, a resident of San Bernardino, was on active felony probation in Riverside County.
As the interaction unfolded, the deputies uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana, a functional scale, and additional paraphernalia suggestive of drug transport and sales. This evidence led to Mora's immediate arrest. He now faces charges for the transportation of a controlled substance, a violation under California Health and Safety Code 11379. Mora was promptly booked at the Central Detention Center.
The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department has made an appeal to the public for further information related to this incident. They encourage anyone with details to come forward and contact the Central Station at (909) 387-3545. For those who prefer confidentiality, there is an option to leave anonymous tips via the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or online at the We-Tip website.
For additional details, it's recommended to refer directly to the agency's report.
