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CBS News
6 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
San Bernardino considers ban on all fireworks ahead of Fourth of July
On Wednesday, the San Bernardino City Council discussed a potential moratorium on the sale of safe and sane fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The city hopes the moratorium will allow it time to consider a permanent ban. "It's dangerous. It scares me," resident John Shollenberger said. "I've worked all my life for that house and I don't want it to go up in flames." Shollenberger said he typically stays home on the Fourth of July because he's worried about the reckless use of fireworks in the city. "I think what it stems from is that people get the idea that 'Oh, fireworks are legal in the city of San Bernardino, we can light off whatever we want!' No, that'd not it." The city said the safe and sane fireworks, which are exclusively sold by licensed nonprofits, often end up being used in a dangerous way, leading to increased police calls. "How are they making decisions on what you can and can not do?" resident Anthony George Lang Jr. said. "I can see if you're doing something unsafely." Lang said he disagreed with the potential ban because he loves lighting fireworks. The city generates about $94,000 a year from fireworks sales but spends $269,000 issuing permits and enforcing codes for them. It also burdens police officers when they are forced to respond to both illegal and legal fireworks calls. "I'm concerned with how they may impact our enforcement overall," San Bernardino Police Department Darren Goodman said. Goodman isn't sure the moratorium would make neighborhoods safer. He argued that safe and sane fireworks help his officers crack down on the more powerful and dangerous illegal fireworks. Tax revenue from safe and sane firework sales also funds operations against illegal fireworks, especially in 2024. "We went out, we did undercover operations, we did social media purchases of illegal fireworks, and we collected so many by the fourth," Goodman said. "By the time the fourth came around our calls for service for fireworks went down."
CBS News
25-05-2025
- CBS News
Family of 17-year-old seeks independent probe into San Bernardino arrest
The family of a 17-year-old girl arrested on May 21 at a grocery store in the city of San Bernardino is urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to initiate an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her arrest. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. last Wednesday at a grocery store located in the 500 block of West 2nd Street. According to a news release from the San Bernardino Police Department, the teen was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and attempting to fight others. During a press conference on Sunday, Najee Ali, director of Project Islamic Hope and the family's spokesperson, voiced their outrage over the incident. "Today, we are here demanding justice. We have a young African American female, 17-years-old who was viciously attacked, violated, and body slammed face-first on video by a San Bernardino police officer," said Ali. In a news release issued last week, the San Bernardino Police Department denied that the teen was body-slammed. "At the time of the physical encounter, the officer was attempting to place the female in handcuffs. The officer was only able to place one of her hands in cuffs when she began actively pulling away and attempting to walk off from the officer when a takedown maneuver was used," police said. Following the incident, the department reported that photographs were taken and the girl was transported to a local hospital for a full medical evaluation. Police added that she sustained a laceration to her chin, a scrape to her cheek, and complained of pain. However, Ali stated that the teen's injuries were far more severe, stating Sunday that the teen's face has been permanently scarred. "Her face is scarred, she has a dislocated wrist and injuries to her face," Ali said. "And she did nothing. She's the victim." The teen's mother, Tanya Brownridge, also demanded accountability: "I just want justice for my baby. She didn't do anything." The girl, identified only as Erin, also appeared at the press conference and stated that she was hurt in the incident, and in a lot of pain: "I am in a lot of pain, my head, my whole body, I am not the same person that I was." The incident was currently under investigation by the San Bernardino Police Department. "Every use of force by our officers is subject to a thorough review, first by a supervisor and then through an administrative review process. The key question in every case is whether the force used was necessary, reasonable, and within policy. This incident is no exception, and that review is currently underway," the department added in its news release.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
San Bernardino police shooting: Family reaches $4.9 million settlement over death of Robert Brown
The Brief The family of Robert Brown has reached a $4.9 million settlement with the City of San Bernardino over a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in 2023. The San Bernardino Police Department said Brown was armed and failed to follow commands, leading the officer to fire shots at him during a foot chase. The family's attorney said no gun was ever found at the crime scene. LOS ANGELES - A multi-million dollar settlement has been reached between the City of San Bernardino and the family of Robert Brown, who was fatally shot by an officer in 2023. The backstory The deadly incident happened on December 27, 2023, when Brown was pulled over for a traffic violation by a motorcycle cop in the area of 7th Street and Sierra Way. Body-worn camera shows Brown fleeing from the car as the officer approached. The officer gave chase and followed Brown on foot as he ran through backyards. Brown then jumped a fence and the officer shot at him multiple times through the wired fence, which had wood panels on the other side, seemingly obstructing the officer's sight. PREVIOUS COVERAGE:Robert Brown: Family claims San Bernardino police planted gun before deadly shooting Following the shooting, the police department in a statement said Brown ignored the officer's commands to drop the weapon and get down onto the ground. The department also said the weapon, a 9mm handgun, was reported stolen from out-of-state. However, the family and their attorney, Brad Gage, say no gun was ever found. The other side "I did not see a gun being thrown. They did not find a gun. If there was a gun, they would have found it in the first 10 or 20 minutes. Hours they spent and never found a gun," Gage said. In May 2024, Gage said he believed the police department planted a gun at the crime scene. The officer involved in the shooting is still on the force; now Brown's sister is looking to have him prosecuted. "Robert's name will never be forgotten, and neither will the fact that his life was stolen by an officer who is sworn to protect and serve. We are not done, this is not over. We demand prosecution, we demand change, we demand justice for my brother. Real justice," Victoria Brown said. The family reached a settlement for nearly $4.9 million. What's next The city and the Department of Justice have yet to release their findings in the investigation.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Driver rams crowded Mother's Day flower stand in Southern California
Police in San Bernardino County are investigating after a motorist reportedly drove their vehicle into a crowded Mother's Day flower stand on purpose Saturday night. The May 10th incident unfolded just before 11:40 p.m. at A. Martinez Flowers located at 2724 N. Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino, according to photojournalists with a news video organization. Details are limited, but according to an employee of the flower shop who did not want to be identified, a domestic dispute outside of the shop near the street escalated when a woman with a child fled to the flower store for safety, at which a point a male suspect allegedly drove his vehicle into the crowded set up. Surveillance footage partially captured the moment the dark-colored vehicle hit the tented area where vendors had tables of stuffed animals and flowers laid out for customers, endangering what appears to be at least half a dozen people and leaving the area trashed. Woman, 64, faces deportation after making wrong turn in Southern California After the alleged intentional collision, the driver of the suspect vehicle backed out and sped away as one of the employees threw a bucket at the car. The woman with the child also reportedly fled the area on foot before police arrived. Officers with the San Bernardino Police Department are seen questioning witnesses to the incident in the video. Paramedics with the fire department also responded to the scene, though it's unclear if anyone was injured in the crash or needed to be hospitalized. KTLA has reached out to the San Bernardino Police Department and is awaiting a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Southern California mother killed by husband over alleged affair, police say
Loved ones are devastated after a Southern California woman was allegedly killed by her husband over an extramarital affair. On Jan. 26, San Bernardino police responded to a crash near North Perris Hill Park Road and East Pacific Avenue shortly after midnight. Arriving officers found a vehicle that had crashed into a flood channel. Inside, a man and a woman were found. The victims, identified as Asia Guercy, 25, and Charles Dark, 31, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Police later identified the suspect as Isaac Albert Perez, 31, who was also Asia's husband. Earlier that day at Perris Hill Park, investigators believe Perez confronted Asia about an alleged affair she was having. Dark was also present, however, police have not confirmed whether he was romantically involved with Asia. After the confrontation, Asia and Dark drove away, but Perez followed them. He allegedly rear-ended their vehicle, sending it crashing through a chainlink fence and into a flood control channel, police said. Detectives determined the crash was a homicide and Perez was arrested in connection with the incident. Asia and Perez were in a relationship for 11 years and had three young children together. Although the details of their marriage remain unclear, court records showed Asia filed a restraining order against Perez for domestic violence in 2021, however, a judge denied the request. Asia's sister, Maliya Guercy, told the Los Angeles Times that Asia was reportedly in the process of leaving Perez when the deadly confrontation occurred. Maliya said her sister had experienced verbal and physical abuse during the marriage. Perez was charged with two counts of murder by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office. He has pleaded not guilty. The incident remains under investigation. The victims' cause of death was revealed as blunt force trauma to the head, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner. Loved ones have created a makeshift memorial to honor the victims near the intersection where they died. A GoFundMe page to help Asia's family with funeral expenses can be found here. Anyone with information on the case can call San Bernardino Police at 909-388-4934. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
