Early on Sunday morning, Bloomington became the center of law enforcement activity as deputies responded to a report of a commercial burglary on Cedar Avenue. Upon arrival, they apprehended 24-year-old Fernando Cruz Antunez, a known unhoused individual in the area. He is now facing charges under the new Proposition 36, which aims to more harshly penalize those with prior convictions.

The incident, which saw deputies arrive on the scene at about 6:34 a.m., is not the suspect's first encounter with the law. It has been disclosed that Cruz Antunez forcibly entered the business and was not attempting to quietly commit the crime. His history includes multiple burglaries at the same location since December of 2024, which surely influenced the bail set at $100,000.00.

Information shared from the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department revealed the specifics of the break-in and the immediate arrest, highlighting how Proposition 36 is being applied to prevent cite releases ahead of court appearances.

Authorities are vigorously urging anyone with additional information about this incident or the suspect involved to come forward. Witnesses can reach out to the Fontana Sheriff’s Station directly or opt to stay anonymous by contacting the We-Tip Hotline. All relevant contact details can be found on the Sheriff-Coroner Department's Nixle page, including the case number for reference.