DATE/TIME: March 16, 2022 / 8:56 p.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale, Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited to Own a Firearm and Ammunition
LOCATION: 17000 Block of Seaforth Street, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Ryan Olds, 43-year-old resident of Hesperia
David Baumgaertel, 47-year-old resident of Hesperia
Justin Allen, 40-year-old resident of Hesperia
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at approximately 8:56 p.m., deputies with the Hesperia Police Department Gang Enforcement Team conducted a probation compliance check in the 17000 block of Seaforth Street in the City of Hesperia.
During the compliance check, deputies contacted Ryan Olds, 43-year-old resident of Hesperia, David Baumgaertel, 47-year-old resident of Hesperia, and Justin Allen, 40-year-old resident of Hesperia, all suspected local gang members.
During the search, deputies located approximately two and a half pounds of suspected methamphetamine, a large sum of U.S. currency, one assault style rifle, and two handguns, one being an unserialized “ghost” style Glock.
Baumgaertel, Olds, and Allen were arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for PC29800(A)(1)-Felon in Possession of a Firearm, PC30305(A)(1)-Prohibited to Own a Firearm and Ammunition and HS11378-Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Hesperia Police Department Gang Team 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: Amanda Paslak, Media Relations
Station: Hesperia Police Department
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192202003
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
