During a search of a vehicle, deputies located numerous AR 15 rifles, several magazines for the guns, and ammunition
DATE/TIME: July 13, 2021 / 2:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: Carrying a Loaded Handgun: Not Owner, Possession of a Machine Gun, Manufacturing/Etc. Short Barrel Rifle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
LOCATION: 12100 block of Mariposa Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Adrian Jimenez, 52-year old Los Angeles transient
SUMMARY: On July 13, 2021, deputies with the Victorville Police Department located a vehicle, reported stolen in Bakersfield in June 2021. The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche was parked at the Travel Lodge in the 12100 block of Mariposa Road.
Upon approaching the vehicle, deputies contacted the sole occupant, Adrian Jimenez. Jimenez was detained without incident and a search of the stolen vehicle was conducted. During the search, deputies located multiple duffle bags in the bed area of the truck. The duffle bags contained numerous AR 15 style rifles, a loaded handgun, several magazines for the guns, approximately 300 rounds of ammunition, law enforcement type body armor, handcuffs, replica law enforcement badges, a stun gun, and other miscellaneous items.
Jimenez was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for carrying a loaded handgun: not owner, possession of a machine gun, manufacturing/etc. a short barrel rifle, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Jimenez is scheduled to appear in Victorville Superior Court on July 15, 2021.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy T. Esquivel at the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 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: Mara Rodriguez, Media Relations
Station: Victorville Police Department
Case #: 172106599
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Contact
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