Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 / 8:00 a.m.
 
INCIDENT: Possession of Firearms and Suspected Drugs
                       
LOCATION: Bear Valley Road / Cypress Avenue, Hesperia
 
SUSPECTS: Joseph Fleisher, 29-year-old male, resident of Los Angeles
David Garcia Jr., 29-year-old male, resident of Hesperia

SUMMARY:
 On Monday, June 14, 2021, at approximately 3:35 a.m., Deputy Holguin with the Hesperia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban near the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Cypress Avenue for multiple vehicle code violations.
 
The driver, later identified as Joseph Fleisher, advised Deputy Holguin that he was in possession of a BB air rifle. Fleisher was removed from the vehicle and detained. The passenger, David Garcia, was also removed from the vehicle and was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. During a search of the vehicle, numerous firearms, processed/packaged marijuana, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, ammunition of various calibers, and a large amount of US currency were located.
 
Fleisher and Garcia were arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center. Fleisher was booked for HS11351, HS11370.1(a), PC182(a)(1), PC29800(a)(1), PC30305(a)(1), and PC33215. Garcia was booked for HS11370.1(a), PC12022.1(b), PC182(a)(1), PC29800(a)(1), and PC30305(a)(1).
 
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Hesperia Police Department at (760) 947-1500 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
 
Refer: Taylor Reynolds, Media Relations                 
 
Station: Hesperia Police Department
                       
Case #: 192103746
                       
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
                       
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department