FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CASE UPDATE Nov. 6, 2026
In a packed Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court courtroom, over a dozen sheriff’s deputies joined the family of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Marcus Mason, as Defendant Nicholas Campbell was sentenced to 6 years plus 55 years-to-life for the attempted murder of Deputy Mason.
The sentence includes 3 years for felon in possession of a firearm, doubled to 6 years due to a prior strike and 15 years-to-life sentence for the attempted murder of a police officer, also doubled to thirty years due a prior strike. Additionally, a 25 years-to-life sentence for the special allegation of discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury.
This case was successfully prosected by Lead Deputy District Attorney David Collins, and presided over by the Honorable Judge West. We like to extend our thanks to the jury for their thoughtful consideration and hope that Deputy Mason and his family can move forward with some sense of closure and justice.
CASE UPDATE Oct. 2, 2026
On Oct. 2, 2026, a San Bernardino County jury found Nicholas Campbell guilty of three counts, including PC 664/187(a),the attempted murder of a peace officer, PC 29800(a)(1) possession of a firearm by a felon, PC 245(d)(2) assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The allegations that the defendant intentionally discharged a firearm causing great bodily injury were found true.
The verdict follows a seven-day jury trial stemming from the July 16, 2022, shooting of a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy who was responding to a suspicious vehicle call in Rancho Cucamonga. A bench trial regarding Campbell’s prior strike allegation and aggravating factors is scheduled for next week. A sentencing date has not been set.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE – July 19 2022
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has filed multiple felony charges against Nicholas Campbell (35) of Fresno, California. On July 16, 2022 San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call for service referencing a suspicious vehicle in the 5700 block of Sycamore Ct., in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. During contact with the deputy, defendant Campbell produced a handgun and fired at the deputy, striking him, and then fled the scene.
The defendant was located and identified nearby. Defendant Campbell is a convicted felon who is currently on parole out of Northern California.
On July 19, 2022 the following charges have been filed against defendant Campbell;
Count 1- PC 664/187(a) – Attempted Willful, Deliberate, Premeditated Murder of a Peace Officer
Count 2- PC 29800(a)(1) – Possession of a Firearm By a Felon
Count 3- PC 25400(a)(2) – Having a Concealed Firearm on One’s Person or in a Vehicle -Not Registered
Count 4- PC 25850(a) – Carrying a Loaded Handgun on One’s Person or in a Vehicle – Not Registered
Our Office is also filing several special allegations including PC 12022.53(b) and PC 12022.7(a) intentionally discharging a firearm, causing great bodily injury to the deputy. The DA’s Office is also alleging PC 1170(h)(3) due to the current charge being a serious and or violent felony as well as Campbell’s extensive criminal history which includes prior strikes for attempted carjacking, assault with a deadly weapon and gang activity.
Currently Campbell is in custody and was arraigned this morning, July 20, 2022 with no bail set. His next hearing date is 8:30am July 27, 2022 at Rancho Cucamonga Superior Courthouse, department R19.
Re: Court Case # FWV22002432
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