Chino Hills Deputies Arrest Convicted Felon After he was Found with a Ghost Gun
DATE/TIME: September 8, 2022/12:07 AM
INCIDENT: Felon in Possession of an Illegal Firearm, Possession of an Unserialized Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition
LOCATION: Rimrock Avenue/Scenic Ridge, Chino Hills
SUSPECT(S): Jesse Scalf, 38-years-old, Resident of Chino
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 12:07 AM, deputies from the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff's Station contacted a male subject, later identified as Jesse Scalf, in the area of Rimrock Avenue and Scenic Ridge Drive in Chino Hills. Scalf was found to be in possession of a firearm magazine which contained numerous rounds of ammunition.
During a consent search of Scalf's vehicle, deputies located an unserialized firearm, also known as a ghost gun. Scalf, a convicted felon, was arrested and transported to West Valley Detention Center, where he was booked for felon in possession of an illegal firearm, possession of an unserialized firearm, and felon in possession of ammunition.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police/Sheriff's Station at 909-364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy J. Boord/Deputy G. Holland
Station: Chino Hills Police/Sheriff's Station
Phone No. 909-364-2000
Case No. 222203108
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department
14077 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Contact
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