DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 4:14 a.m.
INCIDENT: HS 11377(A): POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
PC 29800(A)(1): FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
LOCATION: 14200 Block of US Hwy 395, Adelanto
SUSPECT: Derek Eugene Sampson, 34 years-old, resident of Hesperia
SUMMARY: On Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 4:14 a.m., Deputy R. Morales responded to a restaurant in the 14200 block of US Hwy 395 in Adelanto. According to an employee at the restaurant, they found a gun left by a customer on the seat of one of the booths in the restaurant.
While Deputy Morales was still at the restaurant, Derek Eugene Sampson returned to retrieve the unserialized weapon. Sampson was also found in possession of Methamphetamine and Ecstasy.
Derek Eugene Sampson, who is a convicted felon making it unlawful to possess a firearm, was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance. He is currently being held in lieu of $50,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy R. Morales, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 242201535
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
