February 13, 2023 – San Bernardino County Sheriff Department officials report on Friday, February 10, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies from the Sheriff’s Central Station were San Bernardino County Sheriff logorequested to respond to the county flood control channel, near the 1900 block of Del Rosa Avenue, in San Bernardino.

Arriving deputies located a deceased male down an embankment of the channel. The decedent was later identified as Juan Montez. Montez had several injuries to his face and head. 

Investigators with the Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Travis Gagne, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com

DATE/TIME: February 10, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: County Flood Control Channel, San Bernardino

SUSPECT(S): Unknown

VICTIM(S): Juan Montez, 33-year-old, San Bernardino

Refer: Detective Travis Gagne or Sergeant Jonathan Woods

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR#012300373 / H#2023-022
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department