Ten (10) firearms including firearm manufacturing equipment along with 5,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered
DATE/TIME: June 6, 2021 / 9:20 AM
INCIDENT: Possession of Firearms
LOCATION: Hickory Avenue / Main Street, City of Hesperia
SUSPECT: David Garcia Jr., 29-year-old male out of Hesperia
SUMMARY:
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 9:20 AM Hesperia Deputies were dispatched to the area of Main Street and Hickory Avenue in reports of a male subject passed out in a vehicle. Deputies arrived on the scene and located a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban matching the description given to Sheriff’s Dispatch near the intersection and made contact with the occupant inside.
The male subject, later identified as David Garcia Jr, was found to be sleeping inside the vehicle. While Deputies were speaking with Garcia drug paraphernalia was observed sitting on the center console of the vehicle. A search warrant was authored to further search the contents of the vehicle which led to the finding of numerous firearms, processed/packaged marijuana, methamphetamine, ammunition of various calibers, and a large amount of US Currency.
An additional search warrant was authored for a residence in Hesperia where Garcia was staying. During the search of the residence an additional firearm, ammunition, and brass knuckles were collected.
A total of 10 firearms including additional firearm manufacturing equipment, along with approximately 18 pounds of Marijuana, and approximately 5,000 rounds of ammunition.
Garcia was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for HS 11370.1(a), and HS 11550(e).
A report will be submitted to the District Attorney’s office with additional charges.
Refer: J. Chambers, Community Relations
Station: Hesperia Sheriff's Station
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192103598
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Hesperia Police Department
15840 Smoke Tree St
Hesperia, CA 92345
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 760-947-1549