DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 1, 2022 / 10:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person, and Possession of Marijuana for Sale
LOCATION: State Highway 18 and Pawnee Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Richard Robinson, a 24-year-old resident of Adelanto
SUMMARY: On Sunday, May 1, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Deputy Watson with the Apple Valley Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a black sedan near State Highway 18 and Pawnee Road, in the Town of Apple Valley.
The passenger was identified as parolee, Richard Robinson. Deputy Watson searched Robinson and located a loaded handgun in his waistband. A large bag of processed marijuana was found during a search of the vehicle.
Robinson was transported to the High Desert Detention Center, and during the booking process, over $1200 in cash was found hidden on Robinson. He was booked for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person, and Possession of Marijuana for Sale. He is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail. In addition to the above charges, Robinson was booked for violating the terms of his parole and is being held on a no-bail parole hold.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Watson at the Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400 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 the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Jackie Alban, Media Relations
Station: Apple Valley Police Department
Phone No. (760) 240-7400
Case No. 182202312
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
