DATE/TIME: December 22, 2021 / 3:15 p.m.
INCIDENT: Search Warrant Leading to Large Amount of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
LOCATION: Extended Studio Hotel, 14700 block of Monarch Blvd, Victorville
SUSPECT: Ismael Barbosa, 28-year-old male resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at approximately 3:15 p.m., deputies with the Hesperia Police Department, MET (Multiple Enforcement Team) served a search warrant at the Extended Studio Hotel in Victorville. Through a month-long narcotics investigation, information was obtained that subject, Ismael Barbosa, was distributing large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine from a room at the location.
During the search of the room registered to Barbosa and a related traffic stop, Barbosa was found to be in possession of two un-serialized firearms, ammunition, methamphetamine, fentanyl, packaging supplies, and a large amount of U.S. currency. The items located during the search warrant were confiscated as evidence.
Barbosa was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for HS 11352(a), HS 11370.1(a) HS 11379(a), and PC 29800(a)1 with bail set in the amount of $150,000.00.
“Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths. Even in small doses, fentanyl can be deadly. Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
Illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) is available on the drug market in different forms, including liquid and powder.
Powdered fentanyl looks just like many other drugs. It is commonly mixed with drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine and made into pills that are made to resemble other prescription opioids. Fentanyl-laced drugs are extremely dangerous, and many people may be unaware that their drugs are laced with fentanyl.
In its liquid form, IMF can be found in nasal sprays, eye drops, and dropped onto paper or small candies.
Fentanyl information obtained through https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/fentanyl/index.html
Anyone with information regarding sales of illegal narcotics is encouraged to contact Detective C. Raynolds or Deputy J. Bray at (760) 947-1500. To remain anonymous please contact We-Tip at (800)-78-CRIME.
Refer: J. Chambers, Community Relations
Station: Hesperia Sheriff's Station
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192108159
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
