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San Bernardino County constable's deputy is on administrative leave after video surfaced of a use-of-force arrest on an armed robbery suspect in Hesperia earlier this week.
Events resulting in the arrest began on Sunday when deputies were contacted us to an armed robbery in the 16000 block of Main Street, the
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department specified in a press release Wednesday.
Detectives later recognized 36-year-old Adelanto citizen Christian Cardenas Alonso as a suspect in the event.
An image drawn from video showed the arrest of a man in Hesperia on March 26, 2024. (@jesseloc via Instagram).
Alonso is a founded guilty felon and an active criminal street gang member, according to the news release.
On Tuesday, deputies located Alonso near the crossway of Main Street and E Avenue.
" The investigators initiated a traffic stop and contacted Alonso who refused to exit his lorry. Alonso withstood arrest and an usage of force occurred," the Sheriff's Department stated.
Cellphone video of the arrest recorded by @jesseloc and shared with BNN by means of Instagram revealed three members of law enforcement holding Alonso down throughout a struggle as a fourth landed a number of knees to his head and several punches to his face.
" I have actually been made aware of making use of force that occurred during the arrest of a presumed armed robbery suspect. Using force is presently under investigation, that includes the review of all body-worn cams," Sheriff Shannon Dicus said. "The deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the examination.".
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During a search of Alonso's lorry, deputies stated they discovered home coming from the break-in victim inside the trunk.
A search warrant was then served at Alonso's business, Califa Tattoo, located in the 16000 block of Main Street.
" Investigators recuperated a gang, firearm, and ammo indicia from inside Alonso's organization," the Sheriff's Department mentioned.
Numerous known street gang members also tried to leave out the back door throughout the search of business, according to the press release.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the investigation into Alonso's arrest
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