Deputies arrest a man claiming to be "Mad Max" after finding several weapons on him including a sawed-off shotgun 
DATE/TIME: June 22, 2017 11:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Weapons Violation
LOCATION: Old Highway 58 at Leona Road, Barstow
SUSPECT: Jack Lee Ernest, 49 years old from Barstow
SUMMARY:
On June 22, 2017 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Deputy Kenneth Bubier observed a Quad being operated on Old Highway 58 in Barstow. Due to the suspicious late hour, Bubier conducted a traffic stop on the Quad and contacted the rider, Jack Lee Ernest. Ernest originally attempted to flee and behaved so suspiciously he was detained. During a pat down search of Mr. Ernest’s person, Bubier located numerous illegal weapons, the most serious and deadly being an illegally sawed-off shotgun, with ammunition tactically attached to it for easy access. Bubier also located illegal “brass knuckles” and two large knives which Ernest had positioned for tactical access. Ernest claimed he fashioned himself as “Mad Max”, a reference to a violent movie involving deadly assaults from vehicles. Bubier arrested Ernest for possession of illegal weapons. Ernest was booked at the Barstow Jail with bail set at $30,000.00. The quad was towed and stored by a local tow company used by the Sheriff's department.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can contact Deputy Kenneth Bubier or Sergeant James Evans at the Barstow Sheriff's Station.
Refer: Deputy Kenneth Bubier
Station: Barstow
Phone No. 760-256-4838
Case No. 081700904
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
225 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
