What you need to know: In just the first two weeks of the California Highway Patrol’s operation to address crime and enhance public safety in partnership with San Bernardino, the CHP has made 64 arrests and seized five illegal guns.
SAN BERNARDINO — The California Highway Patrol’s enforcement surge to help clamp down on crime in partnership with the city of San Bernardino is off to a strong start. In the first two weeks since Governor Newsom announced that the state would assist local law enforcement in the city, CHP made 64 arrests, recovered 11 stolen vehicles, and seized five illegal guns. The operation is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to partner and support local hot spots throughout California to address crime and enhance public safety.
“In just two weeks, the CHP surge in San Bernardino has taken aggressive action to arrest over 60 criminal suspects and take illegal firearms off the streets. I am encouraged by the quick progress we’ve seen, and hope the continued CHP presence and partnership here offers an improved sense of safety throughout the community.”…