People v. Salas CA4/2

BACKGROUND

The evidence that led to the charges against Salas was obtained through the

execution of a search warrant, which was based on evidence discovered through

execution of a prior search warrant.

I. The first search warrant

On June 18, 2021, Officer Nolan Falconieri of the Fontana Police Department

applied for a search warrant for a single-story residence in Fontana, California. In his

supporting affidavit, Falconieri attested that the victim reported that several power tools

had been stolen from his construction yard “[a]pproximately two weeks ago.” The victim

believed that “another burglary would occur,” so he “placed a tracking device on a water

pump located on the property.” When the victim arrived at the construction yard on June

18, 2021, he noticed that the water pump had been stolen. He also told Falconieri that

“there were several distinct BF Goodrich tire marks in the dirt lot of his yard, which did

not match any of his company’s vehicles.” The victim checked the tracking device, and

“it was pinging in the backyard” of the residence for which the warrant was sought.

About one hour later, Falconieri drove past the residence and saw “a large…