DATE/TIME: August 21, 2022 / 7:59 a.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale, Keeping/Maintaining a Place for Sale of a Controlled Substance, Child Cruelty, Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, Prohibited Person with Ammunition, Committing a Felony While out on Bail
LOCATION: 15000 Block of Kearny Drive, Adelanto
SUSPECT(S): Elizabeth Mercer, 41-Year-Old Resident of Adelanto
Sonny Vargas, 47-Year-Old Resident of Adelanto
VICTIM(S): Confidential Juvenile, State of California
SUMMARY: On Sunday, August 21, 2022, at approximately 7:59 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department served a search warrant at a residence in the 15000 block of Kearny Drive, in Adelanto. The search resulted in the seizure of a large amount of U.S. currency, controlled substances, narcotics manufacturing equipment, chemicals, ammunition, and high-capacity magazines.
Elizabeth Mercer was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance for sale, keeping/maintaining a place for sale of a controlled substance, and child cruelty. Sonny Vargas was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance for sale, keeping/maintaining a place for sale of a controlled substance, possession of a high-capacity magazine, prohibited person with ammunition, child cruelty, and committing a felony while out on bail. Both suspects remain in custody, in lieu of $100,000.00 bail. Code Enforcement also responded to the location and issued a citation to Mercer for several code violations at the property.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact 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: Tricia Blake, Media Relations
Station: Victorville Police Department
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172209716
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
