A woman from San Bernardino was arrested for theft at an Ulta Beauty retail store in Rancho Cucamonga. Angelina Herrera, 40, was apprehended after allegedly being caught stealing items and concealing them in her backpack, as reported by the SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department. The incident, which occurred on the evening of December 23, around 9:19 P.M., is one of the first charges under the new Proposition 36, otherwise known as "The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act," passed by Californian voters early November.
Passed on December 18, Proposition 36 reformed elements of Proposition 47 that have been attributed to rising homelessness, drug addiction, and theft rates. Charges under the new legislation can lead to enhanced sentencing and potentially disallow citation releases before court appearances. According to a press release by the Sheriff-Coroner Department, Herrera, who has an extensive history of convictions, including prior thefts, was processed at West Valley Detention Center facing charges under Penal Code 666.1.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Martinez, who was present at the Victoria Gardens location, responded swiftly to the call from Ulta Beauty's staff. Upon their arrival, deputies made contact with Herrera and swiftly confirmed that the items in her possession had been taken from the store without payment. The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department encourages anyone with further information on the incident to call 909-477-2800, while those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or submit tips through their website.
